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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
THREATENED RACE TROUBLE.
Carload of black Leaders Arrested
nnd Jailed.

MACON, GA, December ga special
10 the Telegraph from Hahira, Ga. says;
The Marshal at this place arrested
negro last night. which enraged the entire
black population. Negroes gathered about
the scene TO rescue their comrade from
the officer Armed with suns, pistols,
and rifles. they threatened 10 wipe out the
whites. and especially all officers of the
law. 4 scufiie ensued. IN which the Mar
shall and several negroes were slightly m
iured. Fearing a bloody riot, aid was
asked from neighboring towns, when
Y bite men responded, and soon quoted
the disturbance by arrestlng a CARLOAD Oh
the black leaders, carrying them 10 val
dosta Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Driying-Park Grandstand burned.

BUFFALO. December 2s.-The grand
stand az the Buffalo Driving Park was
burned this evening" Loss $4,000; no In
surance. Ii is thought the building was
accidentally set on fire by Sramps, who
were sleeping In IT, This IL the third IRE
on the grounds since the close OF the
racing season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
SEIZURE or THE THREE FRIENDS.
Detention of the vessel at Key West
on Suspicion.

WASHINGTON, December @.-The
only information received by the Urea
sury concerning the seizure at Key West
Of the reported flibuster steamer
Three Friends was contained In tele-
gram from the Collector Of Customs ~
that port stating that the vessel was
detained on suspicion. under the gene
raj Instructions circular issued by the
department. 10 detain any vessel suspect
ed Of violating the neutrality laws.
The officials Of the department wired
the Collector Of Customs at Fernandina'
from which port she Is supposed to
have sailed when her departure was re-
ported I'm the newspapers, asking whether
the vessel had cleared properly. but up
to o'cick no reply had been received.
The report of the Collector OF customs
NJ Key West regarding the detention OF
the Three Friends has been referred by
the Treasury Department to the Depart
ment Of Justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Prominent Merchant Killed.

MACON, GA, December ~ Special
10 the Telegraph from Valdosta, Ca
SAYS: 4 terrible tragedy occurred to-day
at Sparks. twenty miles below mere III
the killing OF J. Il. Elliott a prominent
merchant and cotton broker. by James
Chambers The Town Marshal was try
ing TO arrest drunken man, when Cham
bers took the part Of the disorderly per-
son. Elliott stepped out to prevent bodily
harm being done the Marshal, when
Chambers drew his pistol and shot Elliott
down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
A Lynching Anticipated.

PARIS, KY. December Alt Is ex-
pected that mob will tonight lynch
johnson Howard (coloreD, who mortaily
wounded Policeman Charles Lacey at
Cynthiana Thursday night. Howard 10 W
Jail here for safe-keep!ng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Mine Fire still Ringing.

HALIFAX. n. s. December 26.-The
fire in tho Spring Hin coal mine Is still
raging fercely The principal damage
will be confined to the east slope and it
is hoped to have the fire under control
before night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Homicide in Georgia.

COLUMBUS, GA. December 26.-Dan.
Moore. of Atlanta. Ca, was killed by
Charles Hardy (colored) at Richland yes
terday. Moore is we'll connected in At
lanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
mil md P.isOners burned.

MANSFIELD, MO. December 26.-The
county jail at Hartville, Wright county
was burned last night. Two prisoners
Charles Harper (colored) and Lem. Ian
klnstcr Cwhite)-were cremated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
nook-K.eper Gone Wrong.

OTTOWAY, December %.-Dayid Robin
son, book-keeper of the Windsor House,
has disappeared. and an examination OF
the hotel books shows a shortage or near
ly $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Private Hanker Assigns.

WALKER, ONT, December @.-F. X.
Messner. a private banker assigned to-
day. Liabilities. $4,000; assets. $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Death of an Old Resident.

Mrs. Mary Bagley died this morning at
the residence Of her husband, ON Church
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
DEMOCRATIC ORDERS.
Important Change In the Time
Allowed for Voting.

Allowed for Voting.
OAKLAND. CAL, June 1.-As soon as
the returns of the heavy enrolment were
meeting of the County Committee was
called to order.
1t was stated that the original period
provided in the call for voting at the
primaries, viz: P. NJ. to 10 P. NJ, was
altogether too short to allow of the bal
Ioting OF the enrolled names, and it was
polls at noon next Friday and keep them
open till 10 P. NJ.
1t was also agreed upon between M. ].
Laymance and r. NJ. Fitzgerald that they
would use the same kind of paper, and
that their ballots should be of the same
size, so that once in the box nothing could
serve as guide to the progress OF the con-
test.
At each polling place Laymance will ap-
point one judge and Fitzgerald the other,
and the other officers of election will be
ward. This will give some appointments
to each side.
The matter of the missing half of the
Fourth Ward Club roll was also brought
up. r. NJ. FITZGERALD stated that he lad
caused duplicate to be made as the en-
rollment progressed and all parties con-
sented to accept the duplicate as authori-
tative.
This will leave Shanly in possession of
his half roll and it looks now as If he
would keep it as memento OF the gener-
osity of the Democracy toward its servants.
There will be two tickets in the field
next Friday in every polling-place in the
county and not an inch of ground will be
uncontested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02

TRUSTEES SALEM ACCORDANCE WITH
he terms and under the authority of certain
deed of trust duly executed by OTTO BR DIT,
party Of the first part, to HENRY G. CAMPBELL
and THADDEUS b. KENT, Trustees. parties of
the second part, and the san Francisco Savings
Union party of the third part, dated February Sth
1888 and recorded in the office OF the County Re-
corder OF the county of Tuare State OF California,
in Lber 10 of Trust Deeds, at page 265, and follow
the 14th day of May, 1896 by the Board of Direc-
tors of said San Francisco Savings Union,
poration, and the holder Of the note (No l2,2S2l,
to secure payment of which the aforesaid deed of
trust executed, declaring that default had
been made in the payment of the principal sum
and other sums due under said note and deed of
trust AID requesting and directing said HENRY
c. CAMPBELL and THADDEUS B. KENT,
trustees to sell the real estate described therein
to satisfy said indeb edness
We. HENRY c. CAMPBELL and THADDEUS
B. KENT, Trustees, do hereby give notice that
TUESDAY. the 23d day of June, A. ID. 1896, at II
O'Clock noon of that day, and at the auction sales
room OF Easton, Eldridge IL Co., No 63S Market
street. in the City and County of San Francisco,
State of California, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash in gold coin of the
United states, all the pieces or parcels of land sit
ua, in the county of Kings formerly part of the
county OF Tuare), state of California, described az
follows, TO wit:
According to the official plats and system OF sur
veys of the Government of the United States:
In township nineteen (1g) SOUTH range twenty
one (2l) east, Mount Diablo base ana meridian.
(Nw. al.
OF section thirty-two (32) the northwest quar-
ter (NW. A).
Containing three hundred and twenty 1920
acres of land, more or less
Together with tle appurtenanceS
Terms of sae-Cash in gold coin of the United
States; ten per cent payable TO the undersigned on
the fall Of the hammer; balance on delivery OF
deed: and IL not paid, unless for want or title
(ten days being allowed for search), then said ten
per cent TO be forfeited and the sale TO be void.
Acts OF sale at purchasers expense.
HENRY q. CAMPBELL. Trn.taas
THADDEUS b. KENT,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
TO AVOID PAYING TAXES,
The Southern Pacific Says It's
Property Has Been Twice
Assessed.
Assessor Dalton Contends That the
Local Property Is Not Part
of the Main Line.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
QnS RrnadMaY June l.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broadway, June L.
The Southern Pacific Company does not
intend to pay taxes in this county II the
law can be made to prevent it.
E. Black Ryan, attorney for the tax de-
partment of the road, called upon Chief
Deputy Attorney Lincoln S. Church this
morning and made all examination Of the
assessment-rolls as to the Southern Paci-
fic Company. Special reference was made
10 the assessment of the Seventh-street
line made last year by Assessor H. P. Dali
ton, as well as the long wharf switches and
rights of way.
In speaking for the company before the
Supervisors, acting as Board of Equai-
zation, last year Ryan contended that this
property should be assessed by the State
Board of Equalization and could not be
taxed by the county. He held that it is
part of the main line of the company
whereas Assessor Dalton claimed that the
road is a local institution, and therefore
amenable to assessment and taxation in
this county.
This is the first time l have seen the
assessment of this county, said Mr.. Ryan,
land | am getting description OF the
DroDerty for the purpose OF showing the
Tax Collector that under one section OF
the law where property is taxed twice
and where the tax has been PAID once the
other tax must be Cancelled. L shall show
the Tax Collector that the tax has been
paid on this property as assessed by the
State Board OF Equalization and, there
fore, he cannot collect the tax the second
time"
This afternoon County Auditor Wild
den appeared before the Supervisors and
presented the affidavit OF James b. Bar
Der. County Tax Collector, to the effect
that certain property in this county had
been assessed more than once. The prop
erty referred 10 was the same as described
bv Ryan. Accompanying the affidavit
were certificates from Z. ?. Colgan, Con-
troller, by his deputy, showing that the
same property had been assessed by the
State Board OF Equalization and the taxes
paid by the company.
Mr.. Church, as the legal adviser Of the
board. said that it was the duty of that
BODY to set a day for hearing and to sub
pena witnesses and inquire as to whether
Il was a double assessment and If they
found it was then it was their duty to
order the Auditor TO strike the County AS
SCISSORS assessment from the rolls. The
law on the question he read as follows:
Section 1905. When the Tax Collector dis
covers that any property has been assessed
more than once for the same year he must col
lect only the tax justly due ana make return
az the facts. under affidavit, 10 the Auditor,
who shall. when directed TO 40 so by the Board
of Supervisors, cancel one OF said erroneous or
double assessments by an entry on the margin
of the assessment-book, as also on the delln-
oueut list should such erroneous or double
assessment De carried therein pro-
vided no cancellation OF an erroneous or
doIlble assessment shall be made In any case
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
ALAMEDA CITY TRUSTEES
The City Authorities Commence
To Remove Delanoy's
Poles.
The Democr attic Factions -Endeavor
to Come to a Clear Under.
standing.

ALAMEDA, CAL, June 1.-The Board
of City Trustees held its usual meeting
this evening. Accounts to the amount of
1884 were passed for payment. The en-
gineer's report for May showed an ex-
pense of $455 s. for coal, oil and wages.
Ordinance No. 316 passed IN 1884, relating
to the franchise given the Alameda Eiec-
trio Light Company and its powers to erect
poles, string wires and supply electricity
in the city, was repealed by a new ordi-
nance, as the franchise had never been
utilized. The Poundmaster's report for
May showed that twentYthree dogs had
been impounded and destroyed, and one
horse impounded, and sold at cost of Sc
to the city.
The City Engineer was instructed to
prepare the grade on Buena Vista avenue
to Webster street, at the request of Mrs.
NJ. w. Mastick. The ordinance relating
to the proper feeding of cows was passed.
The ordinance relating to the number OF
cows to be kept on specified areas was also
passed. majority protest was received
against the opening of Versailles avenue
TO Harrison street On Trustee Ham
mond's motion, it was decided to hear the
objections on Monday, June Is.
The Democratic Factions.
ALAMEDA, CAL, June IA meeting
of the members of the Democratic County
Committee was held this evening in the
Recorders courtroom to try and Strengthen
out the tangle existing between the fac
tions. The Moffitt-Laymance end claims
there should only be one roll, and the
Daggett- Foote end have at least two rolls.
The West end contingent's war cry is
"honest politics and a fair deal for every
body" The west-enders contend for two
polling-places and two rolls and refuse to
sign the Park-street roll.
Death From Peritonitis.
ALAMEDA, CAL, June IA young
woman, aged SO years, named Mrs. Eliza
beth Clark, died at midnight last night
from peritonitis after an illness lasting less
than a week.
Down Come Delanoy's Poles.
ALAMEDA, CAL, June 1.-Street Super
intendent Frodden started in this after
noon to pull out the electric poles erected
by +. n. Delaney. By O'clock three
poles had been taken out and carted to
the corporation yard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02

friends and we realize that we are all seek
ing the same end by different means. The
officer OF the Gospel Army said great
deal about us last night, but we are not
seeking a controversy. We have grown
from small body that was regarded with
universal ridicule to a body that now
commands universal respect and we have
no need to defend ourselves. We are
minding our own business and if any
other organization works on the same
lines and for the same purpose they are
our friends. l must say that l do not be-
lieve that Won Lindeman was ever as
saulted by an ensign of the Salvation
Army. ANY sober man that would act as
he says the assailant did would be guilty
of battery and disorderly conduct and
should be punished. am the only ensign
on this side of the bay and l am very
anxious to have this matter sifted to the
bottom -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
Joseph Boardman Is Mistaken
at the Ferry for What
He Is Not.
HIS APPEARANCE DECEPTIVE.
Lett Home Without Money and Dis.
covered His Predicament Too
Late.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, June l.

SOo Broadway, June l.
Joseph Boardman is anxious to find a
young man and give HIM a reward for an
act OF kindness.
Mr. Boardman is a San Francisco cap
italist who resides on Eighth street, in
this city. He is credited with being a
millionaire, and although he may not
have laid claim to such a distinction when
be visited the Assessor last March, his
name appears in many deeds to valuable
property in San Francisco, Oakland, Ala
media and Berkeley.
In his personal appearance Mr.. Board
man would certainly not be taken for
millionaire. He is an elderly gentleman
of the old school, good-natured, free of
speech, but without any anxiety regard
ing the cut of his coat or the pattern of
his necktie. There is nothing suggestive
of wealth about him and his modest home
where he lives quietly and contentedly
with his wife and family, is IN keeping
with his personal tastes.
The discrepancy between the impression
his familiarity conveys and his financial
standing caused a misund erstanding yes
terday, and gave an opportunity to a
young man to do what he thought was a
kind act Mr.. BoaTdman LETT home for his
brokerage office across the bay. In his
haste he forgot to transfer his purse, and
when he arrived at the depot he had not a
cent in his pocket. One garment after an
other was searched but no money could be
found, and finally Mr.. Boardman con-
Guided tnat as none of his friends were in
sight he would be forced to go home and
wait till the next train.
A young man witnessed the old million
aires confusion and probably thinking
that he was entirely without funds he
kindly offered to supply the necessary
coin. Mr.. Boardman gratefully accepted
it and was about to ask the name of his
unknown friend, when he disappeared,
doubtless thinking he had done an act of
charity to a deserving party.
1T was all done very hurriedly," said
Mr.. Boardman to-day. "The stranger
saw that had no money and he did not
ask for an explanation. He quickly put
down the coin and without word walked
smartly away. l took the ticket, but as l
am not a worthy object Of charity l am
anxious to meet my benefactor. L am ad-
vertising for him, and when 1 find him 1
shall be very happy to recompense him
with interest"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02

until the taxes, penalties and costs upon one
OF such assessments shall have been paid.
The matter was set for hearing next
Monday at P. NJ, when witnesses will be
present to give all sides of the question.
Assessor Dalton was emphatic in speak
ing OF the matter. This is a scheme of
the railroad to keep from paying its taxes,
as they would if they had abided by my
assessment. They now come to get the
Supervisors to strike my assessment off
the roll, on the ground that they are
doubly assessed. l am not so sure about
it, however, and, even if it is, why
shou ID my assessment be stricken off the
rolls OF this county? l made my assess
ment before the State Board of Equaliza-
ton, and they were fully aware of this.
Because | assessed the property at
something near its full value, the Board of
Equalization saw fit to assess it at a
nominal value so the company could
escape paying its share of the county's
taxes. II there is double assessment, it
should be the last and illegal assessment
that should be stricken from the rolls. If
my assess ments are stricken from the roll
it will leave great deal of the company's
property unassessed."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
Ensign Reid of the Salvation
Army Trying to Find the
ASSallant.
RIVALRY AT THE CITY HALL.
The Newcomer Pre.empted the Stand
Used for Years by the
Old Army.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broadway, June l.

90S Broadway, June 1.
A new religious army made its appear
ance in town last night and engaged in
open conflict with the Salvation Army on
the steps of the City Hall. twas thought
at first that the new arrival was a branch
of Darlington Booths Volunteers, but it
was soon learned that the new arrival was
the general of brand-new organization.
The new official, who called himself
General-in-chief Ferdinand Levin Won
Lindeman, got to the City Hall steps first
and opened his meeting. He was formerly
a member of General Booths army and
conducted his meeting on the lines of the
regular Salvationists. He calls his concern
the American Gospel Army" and after
announcing his plan of work he sailed in
and denounced the organization with
which he was formerly allied.
The Salvation Army went to the steps
at the usual time, and finding their usual
stand pre-em pied at once took up a posi-
ton on the other side OF the entrance.
81 was born and raised under the Danish
flag" said the general-in-c chief, land have
made lie study of this work. / am go
ing to establish a lifeboau in Oakland
which will provide a place for destitute
people to sleep in, an employment bureau
with no expense attached, and L shall dis
pense real charity. We do not compete
with the Salvation Army. but aim to re-
lieve those sufferers who require not only
spiritual encouragement, but food and
clothing
The general then told of a contest with
an officer of the Salvation Army who, he
said, tore couple of decorations from his
coat, threw them on the sidewalk and
ruined them.
This story was told to Ensign Reid and
an investigation is being made. Brigadier
Keppel is also trying to run down the
story, as ne does not believe anything of
the kind was done by an officer of the Sal
walton Army.
There is room in the world for all the
workers in a good cause" said Ensign
Reid to-day, but nothing is to be gained
by antagonism. We are under strict
orders to decry nothing but wickedness.
Churches, missions and evangelists are our
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
HEAVY FAILURE.
Charles b. Shear Goes Into Insolvency
With Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars Liabilities.

OAKLAND, Call, June 1.-The failure
of Charles B. Shear, the dealer in bicycles,
hardware, etc, has startled the business
of this city. His liabilities are set forth in
the petition in insolvency filed to-day as
$25, 6S5 A, and his assets are given as
$14,176 81, of which 5000 is claimed as ex-
empt.
The largest creditors are the March
Davis Cycle Company of Chicago, H., for
$4S57 SO, and Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson
of San Francisco, for $2l55 IL, for which
attachments were recently levied. These
attachments forced Shear to go through
insolvency. The largest individual creditor
is Mary l.. Bennett of Chico, Butte County.
who holds unsecured promissory notes for
1886 "a; to NJ. G. Shear OF Oakland is
owed $1,000 on an unsecured note; the Cali
forna Bank is a creditor in the sum of
$500, Crane & Co. of Oakland $50 ga, J. L.
Barker & Co. $3.50 80, and the other Oak
land creditors are: William Sagehorn
$14 "a, Jones q Charles $40, Arthur Brown
$1S5 70. James Clymer S12, F. Perkins $40,
J. McCrudden SIS, E. Higgins S., E. Suili-
van SO and r. Washour S.. Other credit
ors are:
1898 so: WEBSTER q Co., 1895 20; w. P. Nor
gan, $162 oil; Pacific Can Company, S73 90;
II. Unna Co., $50 10; ]. P. Brownlee, $2S 70;
Gutta Percha Manufacturing Company,
$461 %; w. s. Ray Manufacturing Company,
81 65; Hawley Bros. Hardware Company,
sos 03; James Graham, ST. At; Gibben,
Sexton & Co., $40 80; Seller & Co., $135 "a !;
Blake, Mofitt & Towne, $22 45; H. Tay Com
pany, $1202; Baker & Hamilton, $3.50 So;
Whitman & Barnes Manufacturing Company,
81 %; Durham, Carrigan, Hayden Company,
$175 S5; Boston Woven Hose Company.
$40 Is; G. F. Morweal, 50 60; Mohrig & Nor
rfll, % cents.
Cleveland, Ohio-George H. Zimmerman,
$703 10, and Dangler Stove Manufacturing
Company, 1892 70.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-02
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY

CLEANERS WILL SAIL FROM 1sa.
- Broadway wharf, San Francisco as &ESK
follows:
For Mary Island. Lorng, Wrange. Juneau Kill
lisnoo ana Sitka (Alaska) at A. NJ, June 8,
13, g, 70 July <, IL, Is, %.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. CO., Port Town
send Seattle, Tacoma Everett, Anacortes and New
Whatcom tBellingham Bay, Wash.l. 8 A N
June 3 -. rs %. Is. and every fifth
day thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with
the c. z. r. r., az Tacoma with N. p. r R.,
at Seattle with G. n. Ry. at Port Townsend with
Alaska steamers
For Eureka Arcata and Fields Landing Hum
boIdt Bay str. Pomona NJ. June 2, b. 10,
IA IL. %. % g and every fourth dav thereafter.
For Santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon, Cayucos,
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota, santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme. san Pedro. East San
Pedro (Los Angelesl ana Newport, at 8 A. NJ. June
a. &. II, 10, 20, "a % and every fourth day there
after
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Harfori
(San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los
Angeles, Redondo Gos Angeles) and Newport IL
A. n. ia e 2. q. ~, IA; 49, %, 20 so and every
fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada, San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan, La
Paz. Altata and Guaymas (Mexico), str. Orizaba.
10 A NJ, June 2 27, ana 18th OF each month there
aft T.
Ticket office, Palace Hotel, New Montgomery
street
10 Market San Francisco.