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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
News and Notes,

y new fur2ioiGr for the treatment of
snUtS Tears th' name ceTrS-pulvcr 1t
consists mainly Of potassium sulphide
An cxtr;: carly forcing radiSh. remark
able for tn" small size Of its leaves and
called l"atleSS radish, Is said to be Of ex-
cellont quality
An exchange calls attention to
neat package for green beans. peas, etc.
1t is the half barrel basket It is an ex-
aggerated edition of the peach basket,
though much higher in proportion to its
size. 1t has 4 wooden cover
Farm Journal says: Do not plan to
plant any one kind of fruit tree in
solid block. Be sure and mix the varie-
ties, Otherwise the orchard will never
bear as 1t should.
The practice Of feeding the grain
crops. oats or oats and peas unthrashed
Is becoming common in some localities
The hot water treatment is now very
generally advised for the prevention of
smut Of oats, wheat and barley.
Tests on Stag Of different degrees of
fineneSs showed that the SOlubilitv in.
creased with the fneneSs of the particles
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25

y bushel of plasterers' hair, when
we'll dried, equals Is pounds
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-25
Co at the House and Market which Pays YOU The Most Clear Money
Highest Market Prices Guaranteed the Seller,

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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

He was carried to his bed and has had the
best of attention, but all hope for his re-
coveTy was given up to-day.
On the 4lh be complained of feeling
poorly at the breakfast table, aud soon
afterward acknowledged 10 his wife that
e knew his final illness was upon him
From that time he has been unable 10 talk
intelligently. Death is momentarily ex-
pected.
DR.. Abbott was born February q. 1887,
at North Reading. Mass. In 1856 he
graduated from Pierce Academy. in 1860
from Brown University and in 1868 from
the Newton (BaptisD Theological Semi
nary. September 4, of the same year, he
was ordained as a Baptist minister, al
South Bosi on, and began his first paslorate
at that time. He remained there until
October, 1869.
1t was at the beginning of his work
there that he married Miss Susan Hines
Davis, who was from one OF the original
Iorty families that settled Rhoie Island,
and who survives him.
His next work was in Watertown
Mass, where he went in October, 1863,
and remained until April, 1876 That
summer he visited Egypt and Palestine
throush The kindness of his uncle, Daviu
Hewes OF San Franc scn
From January l, 1887. to the beginning
OF the next year he was pastor OF he First
Baptist Church OF San Francisco. Ia April,
1873, he came to this city as pastor and re-
mained until January l, 1882, when he
gave up the ministry. For the next
Twelve years he was be coast representa-
tive OF the American Baptist Publication
Society of Buston.
Dr. a BIB Jttfounded the Herald OF Truth
in 1881 and edited it for nine years. He
was known far and wide as writer of
Sunday-school literature. His contrib
tons TO the Btblistheca Sacra were OF the
deepest order and attracted worldwide at
;ention.
He is mem Der of the D. r. E. college
fraternity, also the Phi beta Kappa, So
ciety and was charter memb.r OF Adei-
phi Masonic Lodge of Boston. Both
Brown Univer sity and California College
conferred the degree of Doctor of Div nity
upon him.
The family consists of three sons, Gran
vile D. Abbott, superintendent OF the
Eureka and Palisade Railroad in Nevada:
Carl Hewes Abbott, of the firm Of Fitz-
gerald IL Abbott, attorneys, and ilip
Tanning Abbott, a senior at Stanford
University, Palo Alto. David Hewes of
San Francisco is his uncle, and Charles
Hewes cousin. Marlin Hewes OF Ala
media Is another cousin.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
BURGLAR WHO
NEEDS CLOTHES
Robberies Reported Where
Wearing. Apparel Was
Missed.
Van Ness Avenue and Larkin
Street Visited by the
Lawbreaker.
Detectives Reynolds and Oman De-
tailed on the Gases, but With
out Results

A man who is evidently in need OF
clothes has been prowling around the
streets ad iacent to Van Ness avenue. A
robbery a 1927 LarKin street and one at
8O8 Van Ness avenue have been reported to
the police within the past three days,
Each time the culprit has taken clothes
and nothing more.
Detect YES Harry Reynolds and Jerry
Dinan were detailed on the cases, but so
Jar have not been able TO locate the de-
sired party. 1t looks to the police as
though one man is doing the Work.
At 1427 Van Ness avenue the basement
was broken into and the Chinese cook was
the loser. His coat and trousers were
taken, but the other things in the room
were rot mole.ted. Alfred Thall, who
lives at the house where the robbery took
place. evidently does not think much OF
the ability of the detective force of this
city, as he said last evening: The de-
tec;ive, will be unable to find clothes
which nave teen stolen, but | think if a
piano had been missed the owner of tho
property would stand gooi chance oi
RI rtcovering H."
The residence of Mrs. Campbell at 80e
Van Ness avenue was also entered. There
the tnief contented him self with the wear
ing apparel which was hanging on the
rack. it is suppo- ed that the burglar eE-
tered the basement, as no other room was
entered, with the exec ption of the entrance
to the hall and that leading from the base
ment The loss will not amount to over
$50, but the police are working in deter
mined manner. as it is thought the party
who has committed the theft is all old
offender of he law.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
WATER COMPANY SPEAKS
Disclaims Responsibility for
Berkeley's Present
Dought.
The Explanation Vigorously De-
nounced as an Attempt to
Gull Consumers.

BERKELEY, Nov. 20-General Theo-
dore Wagner, attorney for the Alameda
Water Company, which mas been charged
by the Berkeley press with responsibility
for the existing scarcity of water in the
college town. has written an extensive
communication, in which he defends the
company and makes mum ber OF state
ments which both the local daily papers
strenuou,ly deny.
General Wagner declares that the pres
ent supply would be ample, if not wasted,
and that the people, if they want a greater
supply, should not apply to the Contra
Costa Water Company, but should en-
courage the Alameda company by better
rates than the present ones to invest capi-
tai in a large reservoir. which, he esti-
mates. would cost more than $4,000
Berkeley" declares General Wagner,
Notwithstanding its naturally unfavor-
now enjoys one of the best and purest
water supplies of any city OF the coast /
claim that the Alameda Wafer Company
has done Its utmost TO keep pace with the
rapidly increasing demand, and that not
wiihstanding the great natural difficulties
it has succeeded reasonably we'll. claim
that the company has done all and m ore
tlan COulU reasonably De QSIuaIOSQ from
it bv the people Of this town.
1T must be clear to any reasonable per-
son that this is far from water famine,
ana that the supply ought to be more
than ample at all times for domes ic uses,
and if 1t is not that there is great waste
of water going on. As matter of fact,
the people of Berkeley don t seem to know
how well they are off in the matter of
water supply; they have the purest ana
best water, and, while none to spare or TOO
much, they have an am pie daily supply.
even in this exec ptlonal season.
"If proper remunerative rates are es-
tabished I believe that it may induce the
stockholders Of the company TO furnish
the m ans to provide the large storage
reservoir which will render recurrence
OF the present scarcity OF the water i'm
possible, but persistence in the course
heretofore pursued toward the water COM
pany in my opinion cannot fail 10 dis
urage the stockholders from further in
vestment.
1T is to be hoped that the present fam
inc has brought the people to realization
of how necessary that company is to the
people of this town and the good service
that it gives ought to be better appreci-
at d, and demagogues and loud mouihed
agitatoss ought to be relegated TO back
seats
The Gazette declares that the state
ments of the company's attorney are not
borne out by facts. "The communication
from the Alameda Water Company" il
declares. "is certainly most aston lshing
document, and was evidently written on
the assumption that the people OF BerKe-
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

Smith, son of the deceased, to be ap-
pointed administrator, so as TO handle
affairs for he benefit OF the son and to the
detriment OF the crecHors.
1t is set forth that the estate has been
wasted and mismanaged and that fraud
has been committed and the estate neg-
and appraised at $1,000 has, it is alleged
been sold for S4462.
Some time ago c. K. King brought suits
against f. NJ. Smith and Mayor Thomas
and the petition says that they were
brought unadyisedly and have not been
prosecuted, and it is claimed that these
suits have been the means of losing
moneys OF the estate.
Mrs. McSorley objects 10 the item of
$500 tor a monument upon the grave of
the deceased. She SAYS 1.-The said admin
istrator paid the sum of $500 for a monu-
ment upon the grave Of said intestate
although he then knew that the estate. 80
far as the property in his hands was con-
cerned. was lnsolVenL'
After referring to the tom bstone, Mrs.
McSorley comes TO the gist of her petit
ton. She alleges that before the old ca pi-
talist's death she loaned him $500, and
that although the claim has been ap-
proved and allowed she cannot collect it,
while the estate is continually growing
smaller.
A portion of the estate consisted of the
little California and Nevada Railio DAD, and
Mrs. McSorlev declares that the estate is
insolvent. and wants its winding up for
the benefit of the creditors.
When Captain Smith died it was be-
lieved he was worth 100000, but so far
enough ~ as not been found TO pay $12 600
of ind ebtedness.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Miss PHARAOH
MAY Be ROBBED
A Vigilance Committee Has
Secretly Commenced
Work.
Will Give Gardener Hunt Till
the First of the New
Year.
If Not Then Removed the Bird Cage
and Triumph Arch. Will Be
NJ sing.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,
q Rr Oh ,,-n., NJ


SIS Broadway, Nov. 20.
L; is nos impossible or even improba bic
that he residents n the neigh borhood Of
Clinton Park may soon scover thai
some of its Improvements" are missing
While seemingly trivial matter the feel
ing engendered by the lengthy, bitter and
PERSONAL CORES pondence over the park Is
great, and refuses 10 be coo ed eff. Some
Of those who are violently opposed to
lew OF the ideas exempted by Gardener
Hunt have organized a vigilance commit
zee and intend to pursue course OF
action that they believe Will lead to their
relief.
They have decided that if the hideous
birdcage, over the head of what Mr. Wat
>on says Is a fair representation OF
Pharaon's daughter, be not removed, to-
gether With. the "lrium pha arch, by
January l, they will take the law into
their own hands and relieve the gardener
OF he trouble OF removing Them.
Within few days Mr.. Hunt Will prob
ably receive The notice. Great secrecy has
been observed by the mem bers OIL the
committee as thy fearei that should
their plans become known such close
watch would be kept on the park that
they could never be carried out. Those
who favor the present improve ments
do not believe that the threat of the COM
mjttee Will ever develop. but they intend
10 take all necessary steps to Try 10 pre-
vent H.
Mr.. Watson is one of the firm sup
poriers OF Gardener Hunt aud he has al
ready advi- the gardener that the
Gag" on Top of Miss Pharaoh is not an
ornament ana would be better taken away.
Tue resi!ents are ABOUT equally divided
over The matter, and conseqentIy it is not
likely that the new greenhouse, for which
an appropriation has been made by the
Board OF Public Works, Will be built at
present for if II should MIR. J. ". Evans
would probably try TO obtain an injunc-
ton.
Robert Jackson, who might be termed
the leader OF the opposition. discoun-e-
nances any a tempt at depreciation or
vandalism, and believes that any change
desired can be brought about bv appeal To
the proIer authorities. He said to- day
that he Wou do everything i'll mis- power
to prevent any scandal arising from the
present dispute oves Pnaraoh's daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
TURKEYS CAUSE TROUBLE
The Usual Rattle for the Fowl
Stopped by The
Police.
Those Who Depended on Chance for
Thanksgiving Dinner Will Eat
Beefsteak.

Turkeys which have been bought by
those who were under the i'm preston that
they would be raff1ed and consequently be
a source of revenue 10 the purchasers are
still without chance of decorating
THANKSGIVING spread. The fowls will
probably decorate the city dumps, as the
parties who are in favor OF giving rattle
are 10th to give ND ihe birds, and other,
will not buy them unless through the
raffie process, SO there the helpless and
headless turkeys stand-or rather hang.
1t is all on account of Sergeant Martin
Of the police force, as he swooped down
on the unsuspecting ones and stopped
what he called a sure game. He was
obliging enough not carry off the fowls
for evidences, but the way he gave his or
ders it was not surprising that the sports
quit. There were many hard-luck stories
to tell.
One man had just given up the price
for the privilege OF shake. and held the
high hand when the sergeant's star gilt
tered in the door. There was a scattering,
with the exception OF the unlucky man.
He asked for The turkey, but received
reply that he was "bucking"a chance
game and had lost at the last turn, al
though he had won on the turn OF the
dece ptive dice. He was in a quandarv
how he had lost and at the same time
won, but he will be given time to study it
out, and will have no turkey to help him
along in his unenviable problem.
The sergeant stated last evening that
the game was strictly one of chance, and
as much violation of the law any
other dice game, and that he had stopped
every one on his beat. When it was heard
that the other sergeants were not onto the
game the turkeys aud owners disappeared
south of Market street, but it is thought
they will fare badly there as we'll, as ii is
reported that all the officers on the beat
are supplied with turkey for the Thanks
giving feast. However. the rattle still goes
on in Ga aKlald.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
COMMIT TEE APPOINTED.
Citizens Who Will Assist in Operating
the Pingree Plan to Aid the Poor.

Citizens Who Will Assist in Operating
the Pingree Plan to Aid the Poor.
OAKLAND, Nov. 2c.-The eitizens'
committee of fifty to put i'll operation in
this city the Pingree plan have organized
by e.ect ng w. B. Ludlow president,
Theo Mack secretary and Mrs Sarah c..
Borland treasurer. A committee of two
from each ward has been selected to Sc
cure lots. seeds, implements, etc. They
are:
First ward-Mrs. C. H. Redington Major J.
second Ward-L n Hager, Mrs. Drzier.
Third Ward-Dr. Myra Knox, DR.. Sarah
Shuey.
Fourth ward-W. R. Thomas, Mrs John n
Cushing.
Fifth Ward-w. I. Reed, Miss Mollie Conners
Sixth Ward-George B. NJ. Gray, Mrs. W. A
seventh ward-w. C. Mason, Mrs. l. H.
Wakefield.
Mayor Thomas has called them to meet
Tuesday evening in his Office in the City
Hall. The general com mittee will meet
Thursday evening. Decem Der 2
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Alameda Notes.

ALAMEDA, Nov. 20.-The ball of Company
G at Armory Hall last evening was a success.
There were eighty couples in the g and march
and the sffair was kept up until a late hour.
The annual banquet of the Bime llic Club
took place this evening at the Park Hotel.
Seventy guests were present
The High School Cotilion Club gave a dance
last evening at Harmonic Hail. 1t was we'll
attended.
Albert Smith of Johnson avenue. who was
severely in jured at Fruitvale on Monday by
falling from a seaffold, is recovering.
The Camera Club met last evening. 1t closed
its charter roll aud raised the initiation fee 10
90 80.
The Political Equality Club will hold its
next N Getting on Monday next at the residence
OF Mrs. E A. Smith, 1928 Alameda avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

lev a'e more gullible than those of any
other community. The company has
made the mistake OF confounding long
suffrance with gulhbility.
The Word also disputes General Wag-
ners assertions and replies sarcastcally
to the company's defense in the following
language:
We are unaware of any extraordinary invest
ment bY the Alameda Water Company ana
still be ieve that It is allowed mot excellent
rales for a very poor service. Than ksglving
day is near at hand and we suggest 10 our
citizens the adYistbility CT adding 10 the list
of b essings for whicH 10 return thanks "the
purest and best water mentioned in the at
torney's communication, as supplied BY the
Alame eda Water Company. We I'D not know
of this blessing before and we would have
allowed IL to be ''forgotten In unthaukfulnesi
and without praises die" had not our atten-
ton bren called to 1t.
Death of wealthy BerkIeyan.
BERKELEY, Nov. 20.-Edward Au-
gustine breckenridge, wealthy citizen
OF Berkeley, died at his home on Louisa
street North Berkeley, yesterday OF heart
failure The deceased was a native of
Massac usetts 90 years OF age, and leaves
d widow in Berkeley, a daughter in New
Dreams and a son in Berkeley. The fun
eral will take place at the residence to-
norrw.
Berkeley News Notes.
BERKELEY, Nov. 20.-The non-fraternity
football players of the OAKLAND High School
defeated the fraternity men this afternoon on
the university campus by score OF So TO o.
petition bearing 169 signatures, asking
that business licenses and wagon taxes be
bolished in Berkeley, will be presented 10
the Town Trustees next Monday night.
The pipe organ formerly used in Grace Epis-
eopal Chureh of San Francisco is being moved
in 10 the Berkeley Presbyterian Church
The Berkeley Kings Daughters will place
barrels in the various pubic schools next
Monday for Thanksgiving donations to be dis-
trlbuted among The Berkeley poor.
The Berkeley Good Government C ub has
appoin teu committee 10 investigate Berke-
ley's water situation.
State Secretary f. W. Reed of the Y. P. s. C.
E. will preach tomorrow evening at the First
Congregational Church of Berkeley
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Property Transferred to a Corporation
She wants Her ChiIdren

OAKLAND. Nov. 20. = Mrs. Della
Springer secured writ OF haneas corpus
To-day directed against her nj her-in-la W,
Mrs. Helen Springer, who, she alleges,
has restrained her two minor children of
their libert, at 1910 Louisa street. Berke-
ley. Her husband claims that she IS in
temperate and not fit person 10 have
charpe of the little ones. This she denies,
but Mrs. Springer takes her sons view OF
The question. The children will be in
court Monday morning at 10 O'Clock 10
have the matter settled.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Kinetoscopic Exhibition.

private kline toscopic exhibition was given
last evening in the parlors OF Peter Bacigalupi
from views taken by the representative of the
wizard Edison but lew weeks ago. Scenes
were shown of views taken OF Ocean Beach and
Bakers beach, as we'll Of re scue OF q drown
ing man, supposed TO have been shipwrecked
Scenes were also shown of a storm on the Pa
clhc and the attending breakers. The scenes
were but recently received from the East and
the exhibition was given in honor OF Maj jor
Blekeney, the veteran represen tative OF the
life-saving stations. The ior evidently
pleased with the honor showed him. The
views may be again shown in the near future.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21

JUMPED The TRACK.
A Freight Train Deraiied at First an
Webster Street,,

A Freight Train Deraiied at First and
Webster Street,.
OAKLAND. Nov 20.-A special freight
train from San Jose jumped the track at
FIRST and Webster streets and DELAYED
traffic for some hours. At 10 O'Clock this
morning the train was running slowly
over the switches when two cars ium pe d
the rail in some manner. They ran along
for little distance, then turned at right
angles and broke loose.
The ties were badly splintered and the
rails torn up for some distance. No one
was hurt, but traffic was suspended while
the Trecking ira IN was dispatched to the
scene. The Alameda passengers by the
broad-gauge were carried around via Fruit
vale
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
DIED OF HIS WOUNDS.
harles A. Andrews, One of the Victims

Charles A. Andrews, One OF the Victims
of the Baden Robb,ry, at hest.
Samuel Moore, alias H. c. Raymond,
now In Jail at Red cod City, will nave to
answer 10 charge of murler instead of
robbery.
Charles a. Andrews, the man who was
shot last Wednesday morning at the
Grand Hotel, Baden, died yesterday
morning in ST. Mary's Hospital.
The Sheriff and his deputies, assisted by
Detective Cody of this city, are still keep
ing up the search for the tell man. who
was Moore's accomplice in the shooting.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
Another Local Union.

OAKLAND, Nov. 20.-A meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor societies of Hay
wards, San Leandro and San Lorenzo will
be held in the Pres by lerian Church, San
Leandro. The proposition of organizing
themselves into a local union will be lis
cussed. County President George F. Low
ell will attend with some of the prom
inent workers from this CITY
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
UNCONSCIOUS
over A WEEK
DR.. Abbott Believed That
His Final Sickness Was
Approaching.
One Of the Most Widely Known
Among Baptist Divines
on the Coast
Stricken With Apoplexy, All Hope of
His Recovery Has Been
Given Up.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL.
sos Broad MAY NV 20

Rev. Granville Sharpe Abbott, D. D.,
one of the best-knoNn Baptist ministers
ri This State, Is lying at his home, 118
Eleventh street, unconscious from an
apoplectic stroke. He has been in this
condition since week ago yesterday.
when he fell from his chair at the table
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
The Dnlrv Matter.

ALAMEDA, Nov. 20.-The Board of
Health OF this CITY Will pay no attention
TO the anonymous communication pur-
porting to come from the dairymen al
tackIng the law under which the tests of
mix are made and published monthly
and the manner of its enforcement They
say that no dajryman who is conscious
that his milk IS pure need have any fear.
Patriotic Services.
ALAMEDA, Nov. 20.-The two lodges
ofthe Junior Order OF United American
Mechanics and the Grand Army post
of this citv Will attend the First Pres by-
<serian Church in body tomorrow morn
iug. They will meet at Fraternal Hail
and march to the church, where special
patriotic service viii be given. Rev +. s.
Brush, the pastor. viii deliver sermon
on "a Mans Best Service to His Country"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
1.-The Call" in the Lead.

OAKLAND, Nov. 20-Cons stent with
the promise made when The CALL passed
under its present managemea It TO give tbs
pubic "all tme news all the time' sys-
tenn OF bulletining the races at Emery
vile was commenced to-day. Z public
gu ckly discovered the innovation and
greatly appreciated it. This is The first
time The results of the race have been
rubicly posted in this city. Whenever
there is racing at the EmeryviIie track the
results OF each race riders an post odus
will be posted at The CALL office.
Property Transferred to d Corporation.
OAKLAND, Nov. 20.-Patrck w. Rior-
dan of San Francisco has conveyed to the
Roman Catholic Archbishop of San
Francisco" religious corporation, forty
one pieces of real estate IN Alameda
County. The deeds were filed last even
ing in the Recorders office. One deed
bears daie cf August 25. 1896. and the
other March 90 1897. The effect OF this is
10 vest ali titie 10 the church property
held by him per- onally in trust TO 4 cor
portion. 1t includes very bit or property
in this county that belongs to the Catholic
church.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-21
SHE Objects TO
HIS TOMBSTONE
Mrs. McSorley Says Cred
itors Should Have Been
Paid First.
She Petitions for the Removal
Of the Administrator, Cap
tain King.
Ga plain Smith Was Rich, but After
Death No Estate Could
Be Found.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
Rr.,,..,,

100 Broadway, n ov. 70.
Mrs Mary +. McSoTlev filed a sensa-
tiona! complaint this afternoon asking for
the SUSPENSION and removal of Captain G.
K. King, administrator of the estate of the
late John W. Smith.
The petition charges that c. K. King
entered in to conspiracy with Charles H.