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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
CAPTAIN FREEsE EXPLAINS.
True Statement of Facts Concerning the Matter of the Estate of
 Jacob 2. Davis.
The following communication has been received at this office:

received at this office:
 SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. H. 1898.
 To the PubliC-ln morning paper of this date appears article coupling my name as Public Administrator with the Davis estate.
 The facts in the estate of Davis are briefly these:
 Some weeks after the death of NIr. Davis Messrs. Mastick & Mastick and other attorneys representing Mrs Curtis and Miss Muir came to my office and stated to me that as no eXecutor was named in the will of Davis the Public Administrator was entitled to letters of administration with the will annexed
 That was the law as understood at that time a contest by the other heirs of Davis and that they would regard it great favor if Iwould renouCce my right to letters and give them an opportunity to handle this estate. They agreed that l should have the administrator S commissions A contract to that effect was drawn up by these lawyers in their office and signed by Mrs. Curtis and Mss Muir.
 The attorneys certified Tn writing that they would carry out the provisions Of the contract. I neither sought nor asked for the Davis estate. though il was known 1 was entitled to 1t, and the attorneys for the will suggested the contract in question My rights arose from the law as construed at that time, and now, at this late date, Mir. Curtis, who represents his wife and Miss Muir desire to avoid @ con tered into by the advice and with the consent of their attorneys.
 But the attorneys in this case are honorable men. It is not two weeks since that Mir. ]. C.. Campbell and Mir Mastjck and Mir. W. B. Treadweu stated that the contract was valid and it's provisions would be carried out.
 These facts are beyond dispute. Very re spectfuly A. C. FREESE.
 Public Administrator of the City and County of San Francisco.
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Specific is. I honestly believe 1t will cure any drunkard, matter how far down he may have fallen. Faithfully yours
 Mrs John M. Hatton, Pc box 101, Lebanon, O.
 Hundreds of others are reported even the worst cases, where the habit seems to have plotted out the last remaining spark of self respect.
 Tears and prayers Of Pleading, pledges, loss of social or business position are unavailing to stem the tide of absolute deprav- ity. This famous remedy, Golden Specific, dis covered by pr. Haines. has reunited thousands of scattered families, 1t has'saved thousands of men to social and business prominence and pub lie respect; has guided many young man into the right road to fortse1e has. saved the father, the brother the son and in many cases the wife and daughter, too. Such godsend to the fire side should be known to every one. Dr. Haines is not philanthropist In his own estimation, and yet he Is one of the greatest benefactors to the family we know of, Upon application to Dr. J. W. Haines, 5S2 Glenn Building Cincin- natl, O.. he will mall free trial package of the remedy to you, securely sealed, in d plain wrapper; also full directions how to use it. books, testimonials from hupdreds who have been cured and everything needed to aid you in saving those and dear to you from a life of degradation and ultimate poverty and disgrace.
 Send for free trial to-day It will brighten the rest of your life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
The Independent Municipal Club.

Arrangements have been completed for the first open meeting of the Independ- ent Municipal Club, to be held at odd Fellows Ha1 on Monday evening next Charles L. Patton, James D. PheIan, Ju- lius Kahn, James H. Barry and other candidates have been invited to make addresses.
 municipal politics, and has invited the various candidates upon both Republican and Democratic tickets to be present at their meeting. A large attendance is as sured, as this will probably be the only occasion when the voters of this city and county will have an opportunity of sec form
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
coRoNER's INQUEsTs.
Dr. McMahan and Dora Fuhrig Ac-
 cused of Killing Two Women.

A hatch of inquests were held yester- day morning by Coroner Hawkins, two being deaths from criminal operation. Dr. J. B. McMahan was accused of having caused the death of Mrs. Gussie Rosen-- thai, of 3141a Golden Gate avenue, and CT of Mrs Josephine Navlet. of 2S19 Golden Gate avenue.
 were broken in a fight with J. OShaugh- messy, and who died of septic peritonitis, the result of an injury to his abdomen, the jury exOnerated OShaughnessy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
NOTICE :!
Taxes Due Upon Assessments Made by the State Board
 of Equalization.
CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT. STATE OF
 California Sacramento. October 12 1898.

CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT. STATE OF California Sacramento October 12. 1898 In accordance with the provisions of Section s66S of the Political Code. notice is hereby given that I have received from the State Board of Equalization the ''DuDIcate Record of Assessments of Railways and the 'Du plicate Record of Apportionment of Railway Assessments, containing the assessments upon the property of each of the following named associations or corporations fixed by the said State Board of Equalization for the year 1S9S to wit
 California Pacific Railroad Company. Central Pacific Railroad Company, Northern Caltfor- nia Railroad Company, Northern Railway pany, Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Southern California Motor Road Company San Francesca and North Pacific Railway 1anY santa Fe Pacific Rallroad Company North Pacific Coast Railroad Company, San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway. Company, Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Company, Nevada-California-Oreg Railway Company, Pajaro Valley Consoli way Company Alameda and San Joaquin Railroad Company, Gualala River Railroad Company Sierra Railway Company of Cali fornia, Sierra Valleys Railway Comr any, San Francisco and San Mateo Electric Railway Company and Pullman's Palace Car Com rKe Renss State and County taxes on all personal property, and one-half of the State and county taxes on all real property, are now the last Monday in November next. at six o'clock D. m, and unless paid to the State per cent will be Added to amount thereof and unless so paid on or before the last Mon day in April next. at six ciock D. m. additional five per cent will be added to the amount thereof
 The remaining one-balf of State and county taxes on all real property will be due and payable after the first Monday In Janu- ary next and will be delinquent on the last Monday in April next at six o'clock p. m. and unless paid to the State Treasurer at the Capitol prior thereto, five per cent will be added to the amount thereof.
 E. P. COLGAN. State Controller.
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enthusiastic meeting at its club rooms, corner of Franklin and McAllister streets. Tuesday evening. The meeting was held in the honor of A. B. Treadwel, nominee for Police Judge. who is an honorary member of the club. Also William Rick ards, nominee for the Assembly from the Thirty-eighth District. During the even ing able speeches were made Dy A; D. Treadwell, William Richards. Ed Agelt1n- ger, nominee for Supervisor from the , Twelfth Ward, and John Conlon TOT School Director.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Complimentary to MT. Judah.

". H. Hazen, D. c. Martin and Lewis F. Byington, a subcommittee of the Joint ninth of September celebration committee of the Native Sons of the Golden West, have presented a set of complimentary resolutions to H. R. Judah of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and his assistants, for the uniform kindness and consideration with which the transporta- tion committee and the treasurer of the general committee were treated in the preliminary arrangements for the recent excursion to San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Barry Makes q Speech.

At 621 Bryant street last evening the Democrats of the Thfrty-secOnd Assem- bly, District met to hear speeches by To- cal candidates and James H. Barry. the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Fourth District. Herman Goodstadt friend, MT. Barry, after which that gen tleman took the floor. He paid brief but kindly respects to his Republican oppo- nent Julius Kahn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
North Beach Non-Partisans.

At a meeting of the North Beach Non Partisan Club held Tuesday evening at 52S Pacific street the following named candidates were indOrsed: Attorney Gen eral, Tirey L. Ford; Mayor, James D. Phelan; Superior Judge, William T. Wal rault: District Attorney, D. J. Murphy County Clerk, William A. Deane; Justice of the Peace, George A. Cabaniss; Super intendent of Streets, R. r. Doolan Tax Collector, Edward l. Sheehan; School Director, A. A. Cavagnaro; Police Judge, A. B. TreadWell.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

west side Of Broadway ia cling east. with Al Al Iiance Club to the right of line right VII WIHS resting Seventh street. Remain thus utt ttd reviewed by the speaker Of the evening and the reception committee.
 Line of march will then be taken up soutn along Broadway to Fifth street: count6rnlarcn, II, ing north on Broadway to Twelfth street; easl on Twelfth street to the Tabernacle; thence u seats reserved for the various clubs.
 " B. PRINGIE. Grand AtarshaI.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

Yes, HUDYAN is the true nerve-Oullder' Many mon and women are ready to testify to that HUDYAN did it. HUDYAN does do. HUDYAN cures. Just as certain as you are foot high, 80 certain will HUDYAN cure you.
 HUDYAN cures Nervous Weakness, Men, tai Depression, Hystoria, Numbness' 1r'mO- ling, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Pains n the Shoulder, Pains Up and Down the Backbone HUDYAN cures Nervousness, Melanchola' Nervous Debility, Exhausted Nerve Vitality. HUDYAN cures SleepleSsne8s, Palpitation Of the Heart, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite. HUDYAN cures. Call or write for free circulars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
BARNES TO SPEAK.
Big Republican Rally in Oakland Ar
 ranged for Next Saturday.

OAKLAND, Oct. 12.-On Saturday night next a big Republican rally will be held at the Tabernacle The plans as already outlined insure a great demonstration, and with fireworks, red fire and cannon there will be no lack of enthusiasm. W. B. Pringle of the County Central Commit tee will be grand marshal of the parade. He has issued the following orders:
 All clubs participating in the Republican procession on Saturday evening requested to pay strict attention to the following in strucions:
 FORMATION OF PARADE.
 Alliance Club will assemble at headquarters and be ready by o'clock sharp to march The Twelfth and Webster streets the organization will march along Twelfth street to Broadway; :; north on Broadway to Fourteenth; west along Fourteenth to Washington street, where 1t will halt
 Young Mems Republican League will assem- bIe at headquarters and be ready to fall in at O clock sharp. forming in single file, on west side of Washington street, facing east.
 Pondinky Club will form at o'clock sharp in single file. on east side of Washington street, facing west.
 Other clubs will form in fours promptly at I o clock on the north side of Fourteenth street facing east.
 ORDER OF PARADE
 Grand marshal and aids; mounted police Fifth Regiment band; Republican Alliance Club; carriages containing speaker of the even ing and reception committee; Pondinky Club; other Republican organizations
 LINE OF MARCH.
 On forming the clubs will march south on Washington to Ninth street; thence east along Ninth street to Broadway; thence south along Broadway to Eighth street, where a halt will De made.
 Clubs will then spread ranks. single file. on
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
A Maguire Leagne clnh.

A Mcguire League club was organized meeting was called to order by Walter P. Stradley. w, H. Humphreys was elected chairman and Joseph Hayes sec retary. Speeches were made by R. Porter Ashe, w. H. Humphreys and w. R. Price The club will meet again next Tuesday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Democrats Organize.

The Democrats of the Forty second As sembIy District organized last evening at BIO O'Ferrell street. Before organiz- ing James H. Barry addressed those present He denounced Joseph F, Kelly, the Independent Democratic nominee, as a corrupt tool of the railroad.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
ADVERTISEMENTS.


Pretty boxes and odors are used to sell such soaps as no one would touch If he saw them un- disguised. Beware of a soap that depends on something outside of it.
 Pears, the finest soap in the world is scented or not, as you wish; and the money is in the merchant disc, not in the box.
 All sorts of stores sell it, especially druggists; all sorts of people are using it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
nemocratic Central Cluh.

The Democratic Central Club held a meeting at 909 Market street last evening. The speakers of the evening were Will the t1an Fifth If i Distrct; Charles Edemann lo of Orange County, Judge Rhodes Borden, Walter Gallagher and others.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with pr without removal. J. Noonan, 1017-1o2S Mission
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

Republicans Are Active. The Owl Republican Club held a very
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Maine Forests.

The forests of Maine are said TO grow
about as fast as the lumbernen can
cut them down, and that the state is
still supplied with an abundance of
wild game is shown by the statement
of an eastern paper that $4,000 outsid-
ers have gone to Maine to hunt since
September Is last. and of these 500
have succeeded in getting caribou, 900
have killed moose and about $4,000
have gone home with one or more deer
each. In addition TO the above about
100 bears, $50 bobcats and loop-cerv-
iers and an unaccountable number OF
ruffed grouse and hares have been
slain. 1t is little wonder that the game
wardens of Maine are asking for more
stringent laws.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
A BODYoUAR0 OF rARPON.

The Sportsman Thinks Perhaps His Can
tive Was the Head OF Family
A Sportsmen's Review writer tells
how he landed a large tarpon on the
Gulf of Mexico:
1--WE came TO our anchorage, and in
half an hour had a strike. The sulliy
brute would not jump, but when ironed
would just show his head and blow
and then dive down into deep water
again. Exhausted by a previous fight
with a tarpon, could not fight him SO
hard, and it was 80 minutes before he
gave up.
'He jumped only twice; but a re-
Inarkable incident happened during the
struggle. While the tarpon l had on
was sluggish, he seemed to create in
tense excitement among all the others
in the bay. They were leaping and
cavorting around the captive and the
boat as if they intended a rescue. At
one time, when we were being towed
at great rate down the channel, 10 or
Is OF them formed in almost perfect
line of fours behind us, following and
leaping into the air as they came. We
are leading the grand march, Davie,'
the guide said, and l think from the
remarkable way in which the fish acted
we must have captured the head Of the
family"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
WASHINGTON HOTELS.

Washington at Inauguration timc
houses 100000 visitors. When it is re-
nembered, remarks the Illustrated
American. that the town has only about
100000 inhabitants, Of which 10000 are
negroes, it will be seen that visitors
during the Inauguration week are
packed like herrings in a barrel. II re-
pcats every four years the experiences
Of cities many times its size that secure
national conventons-and then wish
they hadn't. The hotel accommcda.
tons Of Washington are very large foI
town Of its size, and The business is
extremely profitable. hotel failures be-
ing rare. Once every four years boom
period may be counted upon which las l..
not only during the Inauguration week,
but for several weeks thereafter. This
puts even the shaky hotels on their les >
for that year. Hotel quarters are en-
gagged long in advance of March 4, but
people of certain class are always
sure. by some sort of occultsm, to get a
room. The hotel keepers are far-sight-
ed and long-headed. They have on eye
TO future custom, and they know hat a
man who has come on to Washington
unprovided with quarters or whV has
tclegraphed late for rooms will repeIr-
Der with gratitude a hotel which takes
him liz and makes him comfortable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Prof. G.. Stanley Hall, Of Clark uni
versity, says that thunder and lightning
cause terror to more children than any
other one thing, and following in the
order named come reptiles, strangers,
darkness, fire. death. domestic animals
disease, wild animals, water, ghosts. In
sects. rats and mice, robbers. and high
winds. 1t is pleasant TO notice that the
fear OF ghosts comes very low on the
list. Some special forms Of dread arc
TO be found in al parts of the country.
For instance, the thought of high winds
eXcitcs no alarm in the cast. while H.
the cyclone states it is a common cause
Of apprehension.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

One Of the many congratulatory let.
ters sent TO her majesty apropos Of the
length of her reign was from little in.
valid girl OF nine, Catherine, daughter
OF DR.. Smith, of Dumfries. The child
Yus so interested TO hear of the queens
i"ng reign that nothing would satifsy
her but she must send message 20 the
iiege lady, and 50 her parents allowed
hcr TO forward a simple little note.
Three days later Catherine was delight
ed to receive a note from Miss Phipps
thanking her for her nice little let
ter" Her majesty also sent her photo
apph, thinking the child might like
to nave it in her room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
F. Z. Pollask 7.
C3LlGuO TO CONTRADICT.
An Opinion Founded ON the Phrase
nloEN OF the EAN.

lie was mild man, with chin whis-
kers. Ilestood pensNcly holdings bug
gy whip like a stage super. ar aud
chewing a straw, while the with
the shiny Prince Albert coat dis rsed
on the defects Of society in gene i md
OF this governments shortening in
particular, says the Washington Sta.
How are we using cur magnificent
birthright OF freedom p" The orator
qucried, imprcssively. villa, have We
done with the resources which were
won for us by The pilgrim fathers and
George Washington? Once we were a
nation of warriors, who stood ready to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
A MAN or CONSCIENCE.
Wouldn't Impcrl "a siniess Life by
Power OF Attorney.

Wouldn't Impcrl siniess Life by
Power OF Attorney.
IL have run across curious people of
many Sorts" said the obServant Jersey
man the other day, reports the New
York Sun, but had an experience with
a person recently who seemed to me
the Strangest of all. | was engaged in
settling up an estate in which there was
likely to be litigation, and | had con-
cluded 10 get powers Of attorney from
as many of the heirs at law as possible
in order to save expense and expedite
matters. | came To New York TO see
one of the heirs, and found him a grave
and able business man. When | eX-
planned the situation he readily agreed
that the course intended to pursue
was the best, and promised TO assist Ioe
in it,
Then said 1, 4 suppose you will
sign this power Of attorney, and | laid
the paper before him. No. be an
swered, decidedly. And why rOt|
Upon religious grounds be said
FOR many years | have been endeavor-
ing to live life that should be free from
mortal sin, and so far believe l have
escaped any act that is beyond forgive
ness; but | could not think of putting
my name to a paper which authorized
enyone to act in my name, for fear that
the person might do some act which my
conscience could not approve. and " hicb
being d>ne in my uame would everlast
ingly condemn rue. | cannot give you
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

a Gives = Freshness and Variety -
ritICism.

10 these days, " hen golf is crowding
in popularity every other form of out
door sport, il is also-in England, at
least-giving "a freshness and variety TO
musical criticism which will be appre
ciated by TIVE lay mind that is not edu.
Gated up to knowledge of the technical
terms usually employed in describing
musical events. Here is IA report, taken
from a recent London paper, of class
ical concert at St. James hall:
AN enormous crowd assembled Mon.
day night to witness the foursomc com
petition over the st. James hall links
Principally at eight O'Clock DR.. Joachim
drove OFT from the tee, signor Patti re
spending with a lovely low shot, which
left Mr.. Gibson within easy reach OF
the green with his brassey. Mr.. Ries
foozled the second subject aud DR..
Joachim was badly bunkered, but using
his niblicl on the G. string in mastery
style laid his ball dead, and the first
movement was halved amid great en-
thusiasm.
staring one up at the scherzo, Signor
Patti began the second movement, and
outdrove DR.. Joachim by at least 20
bars. Mr.. Gibson approached cleverly,
and in the trio there was nothing 10
choose between the opponents, the coda
icon sordini) resulting in another half
MIR Gibson and Signor Patti were now
lormy. but the latter, being obliged to
play pawky round Il dau gerous piZz.cato
passage, lost good deal of ground, as
Or. Joachim's drive and Mr.. Ries see
ond were both lone and straiUht"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
RAPhY.
Tests Demonstrate That the Morse
SNstem Cannot lie ImprONed.


The Postal Telegraph company made
test few days ago To determine
whether the Morse system Of telegraph.
ing is cheaper 20 operate, taking al,
things into consideration, than other
systems, notably the Wheatstonc, that
is used i'm England and to some extent
In this country, says the New York
World
The result was unanimous verdict
that the Morse system as invented more
.han 30 years ago stands to-day with
cut the change Of dot or adash or ans
alteration in the principles Of trans
mission, far ahead of any other sys
tenn.
During tnc test three New York on
orators sent 10 Pittsburgh, Pa, 102 mes
sages in 90 minutes, and 200 messages,
containing 5.605 words. in three hours
This was an average Of G6 2-3 messages
per hour. Pittsburgh. however, beat
this. sending an average of So Is mes
sages per hour.
These messages were taken in the
regular course of business. and the re.
suit. while not equ0ing the fastest in
dividual bursts of speed for few min
rtes. exceeds previous records Of its
kind. The company then took into con
SderatiOn the cost or transmission. SAL
airy Of operators. accuracy of work. tins
consumed and all o,her factors entering
into teleGraphy. These were com
pared with similar results i'm other sys-
tens, and the decision was wholly in
favor Of the Morse system. that is to-
day an unchanged monument to tbs
great American inventor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
THE FEMININE MIND.
why Did the Young Lady Turn Down
the Gas.

Why Did the Young Lady Turn Down
the Gas.
Two deaf mutes were overseen con-
versing with each other on a bus the
other day, says LarLs.
Il want your advice" said one of
them, using his hands as vocal organs.
Are you up on the tricks OF women ~
inquired the first one.
The second man modestly admitted
that he knew something of the gcntler
sex, although he disclaimed being an
oracle.
We'll" resumed the one who wanted
advice, you know | am in love with
Mabel. That pretty little blond, you
know. At last l made up my mind to
propose to her. Last night / made the
attempt"
And she said no?" eagerly inquired
his friend, his hands trembling 50 with
excitement that he suffered badly.
THAT is what I'm coming to- said
the first. II don tllnow whether she did
or not. You see, was somewhat en-
barrassed and the words seemed to
stick on my hands. And there she sat
as dcmurc as a dove. Finally my fin
gers Glove together and | could not say
a word. Then Mabel got up and turned
down the gas"
"Well?"
"Wcll, what is bothcring me is this.
Did she do that TO encourage me and
relieve my embarrassment or did she
do il SO that we could not see to talk in
the dark and so stop my proposal?"