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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
The Realty Syndicate Makes a Statement of It's In-
 tentiOnS.
Property-OWners of Golden Gate Meet to Hear the Proposition and Promise
 to Aid the Enterprise.

The proposition to establish a new fiery system between Oakland and San Francisco, an outline of which was pub lished In The Call few days ago, is talk ing a definite shape. The Realty Syndf- cate, promoters of the enterprise, made the first public announcement of its in- tentions last night at a meeting of prom inent property holders of Golden Gate and vicinity in Klinkner Hall The meeting was for the purpose of hearing what proposals the syndicate had to of fer.
 It was called to order by J. S. Wixson, who stated that he, in company with Messrs. Clifford and Smith had as a com mittee investigated the plans of the com pany, and they were satisfied that if the plans were carried out 1t would result in great advantage, particularly to that section of Oakland. Furthermore he said he felt assured that the syndicate meant business
 J. H. Rourke was elected chairman and Charles Chichester, well known to the business men of San Francisco, acted as secretary. Charles E. Lloyd of the firm of Lloyd & Beardslee, general agents of the Realty Syndicate in Alameda Coun. ty, addressed the meeting, stating what the corporation has accomplished in the past six years-namely, the purchase of seven street car lines serving Oakland and Alameda, and 4o00 acres of land, in
 
 lots These properties, purchased in times of great depression, he said, are worth $7,0G0,000, and on the money invest ed are paying handsomely. His company, he asserted, was abundantly able to meet all its obligations and was doing so.
 We are not just ready to build the ferry system said he; but we are going terests on this side of the bay, there is nothing else to do as sound business proposition"
 He further announced that it was the purpose of the syndicate to establish cemetery on it's property in the eastern part of Oakland, and run funeral cars from all parts of that city. The ferry and car system would tap a population of 500- GOO, and on account of its exclusive pas senger boats and rapid transit would com mand a very extensive patronage and add greatly to the realty values on the Oak land side of the bay. In conclusion he said that In or-er to make the enterprise advance more promptly it was necessary that the property-owners who are to De benefited should take a substantial inter- est in 1t.
 MT. Beardslee in concise statement
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
BRYAN SEEKS TO KEEP
 SILVER ISSUE ALIVE
Pledges His Financial Support for Two Years to the Cause
 He Led.

CHICAGO. Oct u.-W. IT. Harvey. gen. eral manager of the ways and means com mittee of the Bimetallic League, 1044 Unity building. Chicago Is in receipt of the fol- lowing letter from Colonel William J. Bryan. dated Jacksonville, Fla:
 My Dear Sir: I inClose a pledge for monthly contributions to the cause of bi- metallism until October 1900, together with the installment for this month. most cordially indorse the plan adopted by the committee and am confident it will result in the collection of large fund for the circulation of bimetallic literature Since our fight Is In the interest of the plain peOple"-to use Lincolns phrase, or the common people, to borrow a Bible term-we must appeal to them for the means of carrying on the contest.
 The f1nanciers can contribute large sums to support the gold standard because the monopoly of money gives them great pecuniary profit. Surely. you can appeal with confidence to the millions who suffer from a rising dollar and falling prices
 Having brought freedom to Cuba. the American people can renew the struggle for the financial independence of the United States. Yours truly,
 WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
William A. Deane Club.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the William A. Deane Club was held last night at Becker's Hall. 14 Third street. The following named permanent officers were elected: President, Alfred Fuhr- man; vice president. Edward H. Kelly; recording secretary, P. M. McGushin; financial secretary, J. c. Kotick; treas urer Samuel Rothberg; sergeant at arms, James McDonnell; executive committeeeTr William Moffatt, Joseph Dollahant (; T: Kapp, Robert Kerr. P. J. Joyce, Bartley Neville, B. Mooney, Charles Banke, Ed Mitchell, Alex Mcdonald, Thomas Moran Thomas McDermott, Ed Mulviue. B, F. Jackson and Carl w. Mueller. The meet ing was addressed by Samuel RothbeTg' John HefpaP James spadeb als nam P M Alfred Msi Thurman and others. During the prog ress of the meeting MT Deane o9n entered ere, the hall and received a rousing ovation; In a few well chosen remarks he thanked all present for the interest taken ken Tn fbaiS aS co-operation he could not fail to be the next County Clerk, The next next me meeting I5D E next TueSuaY.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
IN TWIN PEAKS HALL.
Eugene F. Loud Addresses a Large and Enthusiastic Meeting of
 Republican Voters.

Congressman Eugene T. Loud address, ed large and enthusiastic meeting at Twin Peaks Hall, on the corner of Seven teenth and Noe streets, last night The meeting was presided over by Frank French. who, in opening the meeting. spoke of the valuable service rendered 10 the Republican party and also to the peo- pie of the Fifth Congressional District by that distinguished Representative, Eugene F. Loud.
 The introduction of Loud was the sig nal for continued applause from the large audience. There was no waste of time or words from the speaker, who launched into the heart of his discourse He re- viewed the Congressional record of James c. Mcguire and his single tax hobby as also the Vacluating acton of the Repre- sentative from the Fourth District unon every question brought before the House Of Representatives that had for ifs oh ject the betterment of the country when ever the measure emanated from a Repub- lican source. He was opposed to war with Spain He was opposed to the levying of war tax for the maintenance of Ine brave men who went forth to protect the American flag against a foreign foe In fact he was opposed to any and every thing introduced by q Republican mem her except that which pleased or tickled his Democratic fancy, and such occasions were very rare and far between. The Democratic party, thinking that it would Tn some way hamper the administration of President Mckinley, at first favored the war, but as soon as it was seen that the entire country, North and South were united, then they commenced to back and fill, and in every conceivable manner tried to prevent the issuance of war bonds. In this the speaker sympathized with them, as they had a holy horror of bonds since during the administration of President Cleveland, bonds amounting to millions had been issued at time when the nation was at peace.
 In conclusion he urged upon the voters to see to it that California send a solid Republican delegation to Washington to support the administration of that great and grand man, William Mckinley.
 Short speeches were made by Charles l.. Patton. the magnetic candidate Tor Mayor; w. A. Deane, nominee for County Clerk; E. L. Head F. l. Sheehan; T. F. Graham; H. N. Clement, nominee for Su- perior Judge; w. H. Phelps, nominee for Supervisor for the Fourth Ward; G. W. Collins, nominee for Supervisor for the Eighth Ward; and last but by no means least, that warm-hearted Native Son, Henry s. Martin, nominee for Sheriff, whose appearance on the platform was the signal for a burst of applause that would make any candidate feel compIi- mented.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
NOTICE :! Taxes Due Upon Assessments Made by the State Board
 Of Equalization.

DEPARTMENT. STATE OF California Sacramento. October F. BsS In accordance with the provisions of Section 966S of the Political Code notice Is hereby given that l have received from the State Board of Equalization the Duplicate 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 1898. to wit:
 alifornia Pacific Railroad Company. Central Pacific Railroad Company, Northern Califor- mia Railroad Company, Northern Railway Company. South Pacific Coast Railroad Com Southern California Motor Road Company San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Company. Southern California Railway Com pany, Santa Fe Pacific Ranroad Company. North Pacific Coast Railroad Company, San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company, Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Carson and Colorado Railroad Company, vada-California- Oregon Railway Company, Pajaro Valley Consoli- dated Railroad Company. Pacific Coast Rail- way Company, Alameda and San Joaquin Company, California and Nevada Railroad Company. Sierra Railway Company of Cali Francisco and San Mateo Electric Railway Company and Pullman's Palace Car Com ,Ea pany y;.+. end County taxas on all r.-son., 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. n. and unless paid to the State Treasurer at the Capitol prior thereto. five ner cent will be added to amount thereof and unless so paid before the last Mon day in April next. at six Q cock p. m.. an additional five per cent will be added to the amount thereof
 The remaining one-half 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 n 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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will give Alpine County, with its 100 voters, an opportunity to legtslate for le- self and will not compel it to work under the same act provided for Los Angeles County with her 40 GOO voters.
 Still there is @ defective feature in the amendment, and for this reason 1 am op-
 posed to it. It permits each county to enact its own election laws, which would kill the Australian ballot in counties where a majority of the freeholders elect ed to frame the county act were opposed to the Australian ballot. would advise everybody to vote against this amend ment.
 The amendment labeled No. favor. It provides for the creation of court of claims, and will take from State Legtsla- tures powerful and corrupt factor which has in the past more or less controlled State legislation.
 l am in favor of amendment No. A. It relates solely to San Francisco.
 Amendment No. ,, providing for the sue cessiOn IS Governor in case of the death or disability of the executive, simply making the succession more explicit, fa-
 Amendment No. 6 should be voted for. It relates to grammar schools, defining distinctly their standing under the law, and gives outside, or, country schools,
 Every rybody should vote for amendment No. [. It provides that the first twenty five or thirty days of a legislative ses- sion should be devoted to the introduc- tion of bills. Then an adjournment Is to be taken for thirty or sixty days during which the newspapers and the people can UlSCuSS Ile proposed ieSlSIatlOn- Then the Legislature is to reassemble. and as a result there will be more deliberate ac- tion upon all legislation enacted.
 The Southern California Republican League has adopted a resolution pro- viding for State constitutional con- vention of eighty members to draw up a new State constitution. Senator Bulla favors this proposition, as he is of the opinion that the commonwealth is sadly in need of a new constitution, drawn so as to include all the amend ments already passed and brought up to date to include sundry reforms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Waterfront RepubIi-
 cans Enthusiastic.
SPEECHES AND GOOD CHEER
BIG GATHERING AT WASHING
 TON AND DAVIS STREETS.
Judge Murphy, Julius Kahn, Henry Martin and Several Other Nom inees Given a Housing
 Reception.

The Harbor Republican Club held a po- Htical jinks at it's hall on the southwest corner of Washington and Davis streets last night, which was more in the nature Of a reception to the Congressional and municipal nominees than a regular mass meeting, and was voted by the guests to be the most enthusiastic and enjoyable affair they had attended since the cam paign opened. Refreshments were served in abundance, the affair saYoring strongly of a social entertainment.
 The large hall was packed with ardent voters who cheered each speaker who appeared before them in a manner that left no doubt as to how the city front will vote four weeks hence. Captain Leale
 one of the best known steamboat mas . Jers on the bay, presided. and in calling the assemblage to order spoke of the promising outlook for the State and mu- nicipal tickets, and pledged the votes of the men who earn their livelihood on the city front. He then introduced William A. Deane. nominee for County Clerk, who briefly touched upon the issues Of the State campaign and paid a high tribute to the men who comprise the local ticket.
 William II. Phelps candidate for Su- pervisor from the Fifth Ward. was the second speaker. He talked to his hearers as comrades for Mir Phelps has been en- gagged in business on the front for nearly a quarter of a century. He said he aSPlfe0 To the position once neIu DS LIS father and his one ambition was 10 make as clean record as the elder Phelps had ! mace In that office.
 Judge D. J. Murphy made the main ad- ! dress Of the evening, his. remarks being 1 punctuated througout with applause. Tn the first place. said Judge Murphy, the ! Republicans have prepared the best plat | form ever drafted. IL is so good that even | our opponents say that any honest man ! could stand upon il. Then there is the i ticket. which is just as good as the plat 1 form. No better man than Charles L. | Patton, the Republican nominee for 1 Mayor. can be found in the United i States After paying a high tribute to Mir Patton, Judge Murphy proceeded l down the list of nominees.
 There's Henry Martin" said he ! ''whom you all know Henry Martin has l a soul so large that his body is not an | eighth Cf an inch too large to hold it. i And Billy DeaIe-Where can you find 1 better man or one who will make a more l faithful public servant than he? Then ! comes honest John Siebe. of whom not 1 even his bit1erest opponent can truth l fully utter one word against him. They may lie about him. but if they tell the ! truth they will only sound his praises"
 Martin Fragley. l. J. Truman and Ed ward Shechan also came in for their need of praise, and then somebody in the crowd asked for some information about
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Murphy. The Judge responded with

Murphy The Judge responded with a short biography from the first day he went to work on the water front hand ling lumber. over a .tl third qf Of century tired he was again heartily cheered, and Justice of the Peace Groezinger stepped forward. His remarks were very brief. as he had to hurry away to another meeting.
 Judge Treadwell was the next speaker. While he was talking Julius Kahn en- tered the hall and was given a rousing reception. Judge Treadwell soon gave way to the Congressional candidate, who discussed national issues for the few mo- ments he occupied the platform, impress ing upon his hearers the necessity for electing a Republican Congress to up- hold the good work of President McKin- ley.
 Brief speeches were also made by E. H. Aigeltinger, Henry Martin and Al Berthier. The meeting broke up with more cheers for the ticket.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.
National Body Discusses the Laws
 Committees Report.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. T1.-To-day's session of the International TYpo- graphical Union was largely devoted to considering a portion of the report of the committee on laws. There was a pro- longed ciscusslon on the proposed change in the method of organization. It was finally disposed of by the appointment of a committee of three to ascertain the competitive centers of the country with a. view to laying out new districts The union voted not to admit in future allied trades into typographical unions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
United States CIuh

The United States Club was organized at CAT Sacramento street in the Forty fifth Assembly District. The following named officers were elected: F. M Laf- ferty, president; Thomas Phelan vice president; Frederick Hinger, treasurer: Fl. s. Clark, secretary; Samuel Kendall sergeant at arms. After listening to the eloquent and enthusiastic speech of Fer dinand J. Widman indorsing John D Siebe for Assessor, Judge A. B. Treadwell candidate for Police Judge, and Henry S. Martin candidate for Sheriff the meet ing adjourned with three cheers for Gage and Nsff and the Republican ticket
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

Cleary; treasurer Martin J. Heavey; ser geant at arms, Michael Ryan; executive committee, M. J. Brown, Charles Duran. Ed Lynch, Alexander Estelita and Jos eph Kelliher. The following resolution was adopted and spread upon the min utes:
 Resolved, That the Twenty-Eighth As sembly District Democratic Club unani- mously tndorse the platform and nomi- nees of the Democratic State and muni- cipal conventions and that we pledge our selves to support and aid the nominees of these conventions.
 One hundred and fifty members signed the roll
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Republican Demonstration

A grand demonstration of the '9S Re- publican Club was had last night at Ca dets' Hall. 335 McAllister street George w. Schbell presided An immense audi ence of enthusiastic Republicans loudly cheered the candidates who were pres ent. Asa R. Wells, candidate for Aud itor; John Carson, candidate for Supe- rior Judge; Thomas F. Graham, candi- date for Police Judge, and J. N. E. Will son made addresses. Edwin M Sweeny was heartily indorsed by the club as a candidate for Police Judge on the Re- publican ticket for the unexpired term.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
FragIev Club Organized.

A Martin F. Fragley Club was organ ized last evening at 973 Howard street with the following named officers: Presi- dent, John Hunt: vice-president, J. M Fasting; secretary, John c. Lucy; ser geant at arms, Charles Duneen; finance committee-Thomas Slavin, Joseph Horn, James Casey and P. Foley. The meeting was addressed by Charles L. Patton, C. F. Curry. John 4. Hoey, William A. Kemp, Thomas F. Graham, Dr. w. J. Hawkins and William A. Deane. The club will meet every Tuesday evening dur ing the cAmpaign
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
German Democrats.

The South End Standardization Ma quire Club held meeting a 619 Bryant street last evening. The following officers were elected President H. B. Goecken; vice-president, Captain F. Sievert; secre- urer. Charles Hasse. Meetings will be held at 619 Bryant street hereafter every AnrndaNr
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Printers, Political Club.

The Printers James H. Barry Club met last night at 32O Post street. The individ- uaI workers of the club made very en- couraging reports of the situation. The president, s. H. Jenner, made an inter- estng address, giving many valuable points on the campaign. A committee was appointed to arrange for a high links. The members of the committee are: Messrs. McGowan, Regaudiat, Mono han. FeistCarn, Torres, Jenner, Baum, Ward, Boukofsky and Stmpton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Yolo,s Active Democrats.

WOODLAND, Oct. 1.-The Demo- cratic county candidates started in a body to-day to make a thorough can vass of the county. The first meeting was held at Rumsey this evening. Meetings will be held every evening. Sundays excepted, until the close of the campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Clerks Form a Club.

well attended meeting of clerks em- ployed in retail dry goods houses was held last evening in the hall of the Dry Goods Mems Association. T. F. Quinlan acted as chairman. Several speeches were made and the Democratic municipal nominees were indorsed. Arrangements are under way for Q mass meeting to be held in the near future
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
rbir+ieth District Republicans.

A Thirtieth District John A. Hoey Club was organized at 973 Howard street. Off, cers were elected as follows: John T. Lucy, president; Francis Kill1enney, vice president; Joseph King, secretary: finance committee - Thomas Doran Charles Metzger. Joseph Horn, Charles Ralindo, M. Fallon, Fred Wallace The club was addressed by Julius Kahn, Charles L. Patton, c. F Curry. Thomas F. Graham and pr. w. J. Hawkins. Meetings will be held every Tuesday
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Big Meeting at Martinez.

MARTINEZ, Oct. 10.-The Republican campaign was opened here this evening with a big mass meeting. Bonfires and music added to the enthusiasm. Hon. D. E. McKinlay and Tirey L. Ford. candi date for Attorney. General, addressed a large audience. The issues were clearly to the people and Mcguire was strongly denounced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Half Million Club.

The Half Million Non-Partisan Club will hold a meeting tonight at 125 Tenth street, when nominees Henry Martin, E. Atgeltnger, Martin Fragley and others are expected to address the members Den Wurthman Is president of the club and Frank Trainer secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
District Democratic clnh.

The Democrats of the Twenty-eighth Assembly District organized last evening at the Coast Seamen's Hall. The follow ing named officers were elected and in- stalled: President, John J. Greeley; vice president, John A. Moore; secretary, T. j..
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Colored Politicians.

The Forty-third Assembly District Col ored Club held its meeting at Il Stock ton street last night. The usual business was transacted. Fifteen members signed the roll. The officers of the club are. l.. V. Purcell, president; Jose Turner, vice president: $. C. Robinson, secretary: Harry Carter, sergeant at arms: S. r. King, treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
A Maguire Club.

A Mcguire Club was organized last evening in the Twenty-eighth District at 13S Second street. The following officers were elected: President, Thomas Maher; secretary, William F. Britt: treasurer Patrick Hayes executive committed Henry Healey, James Sutton, J. M. Fer ri
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-18
NATIONAL CIRCUIT MEET.
Results in the Second Days Cycle
Races mt LOuisyiIIe

ReSuits IN the second Days Cycle
Races Mt Louisville.
LOUISVILLE. KY, May 1.-THE feature of
the card for the second days racing of the
National circuit under the auspices of the
League of American Wheemen tonight, was
the fve-mile open national championship for
professionals There were eleven entries and
the race was diveded into two, there be-
men to qualify for the final in the fastest
heat and two in the slowest. Winning this
race entitled the rider to enter in the ma
tional championship event at this distance,
to be run at the national meet in Indian
apois Aug. 10 to Is.
rather too windy for fast time Attendance
was again small. but the card was a splen-
did one.
Gardiner won both the national champion
ships at this meet, the one mile last night
and the five-mile tonight His riding was
the feature OF the meet. Results
First race, 2O5 class, professional, final
Bowler won, Becker second, LAWN third.
Time 2:10 rs. Brown and Mcfarland also
started.
Second race, one mile handicap, profess
sional, final-McFar!and. 10 yards, won;
Mccarthy 40 yards second; Mertens, ID
yards third. Time 2:OS As. Bowler,
Stevens and LAWN also started.
Third race, five miles, open, national cham
pionship, professional-First heat, two
miles: Eaton first, Nat Butler second.
Time. 4:45 Bowler, Kiser and Kunkel
also started.
Second heat, two miles: Becker first Ga
lender second, Mertens third. Time, 4:S0.
Mcfarland, Stevens and Jack also started.
Final, five miles, paced by Kiser-Gardiner
won. Eaton second. Mertens third Becker
fouth, Butler fifth. Time, 1921.