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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
SUPERVISORS FIX The
TAX LEVY AT S.3l8
DR.. Clinton and A. S.
Baldwin Come
to Blows.

Last night, shortly after 10 o'clock,
while the Supervisors were considering
the question of the tax levy, A. S. Bald
win of the real-estate firm of Baldwin &
Howell called at the committe chamber
and sent in his card to Mayor Phelan.
The latter Immediately left the room and
Joined Mr. Baldwin in the hall outside.
where the two gentlemen chatted together
for while.
In a few minutes DR.. Clinton strolled
out, and catching sight of Mr.. Baldwin
and the Mayor conversing, joined them.
For brief space of time there was ap-
parent harmony and then Mr.. BALDWIN
was heard to take DR.. Clinton to task
for having denounced the Mission Zoo
project. He spoke in rather loud voiee,
and Mayor Phelan endeavored TO pacify
him.
Dir. Clinton replied that he had no in
tention of rejecting. on his auditor per-
sonally. But speaking collectively" he
said, Il still believe that it is a job and a
steal, and / base my own opinion on the
opinion Of several reputable and capable
real estate men, who have placed a value
on the tract in question Of from $780, 900 to
$110 900 only"
He said further, speaking calmly and
quietly, that at the time of the appraisals
he had mentioned the five-acre gum-tree
tract was included. Hence pursued
DIR. Clinton II consider the property
people of the Mission have much-needed
school facilities and their other pressing
necessities have been provided for, l shall
then, and then only, vote $4,000 for the
Mission Zoo
He then said, in substance. that in his
opinion If the city paid single dollar
above that figure there would be a steal
At this juncture Mr.. Baldwin interrupt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
FEARS THAT
SHE HAS BEEN
MURDERED
Police Searching for
Miss Loeber..
HER LIFE PROVED A FAILURE
WENT TO SACRAMENTO TO SEEK.
EMPLOYMENT.
William Zawadill, Friend of the
HER LIFE PROVED A FAILURE
WENT TO SACRAMENTO TO SEEK
EMPLOYMENT.
William Zawadill, Friend of the
Unfortunate Woman, Convinced
That She Has Been Done
Away With.

An elderly man named William Zawadfn
visited police headquarters yesterday az
ternoon and invoked the aid of Chief Lees
in finding a young woman named Marno
Loeber.
ZawadiIl believes that she has been
foully dealt with. About a month ago the
woman left this city intending to seek
employment in the interior.
On August q Zawadill received the fol-
lowing letter from her, dated Sacramento:
Dear Mr. zawadill:, have got, as far as
Company was going to keep back my, fare
that they had advanced to get me there with,
out of next weeks salary.
Tuesday was pay day and I collected what
little was coming TO me, and without my fel-
low-workers being aware / took an early train
for Sacramento. The reason 1 advised you not
to write was because l intended to get away
before they had a chance to abuse me . 1 did
not want you to know that l in Sacra-
mento, as felt that you would write to me.
and feared that the tleter would fall into,
L wantsto return home by next week. I went
to work Thursday in the cannery in Sacra-
two or three hours a day. / make only thirty
cents day. and 1 compelled to live like q
| My health is not good. and the heat has
made me sick. When 1 reach home | will be
rent. When 1 left there / promised to send
them some money in couple of weeks. I had
that cannot explain matters to them. Direct
| your reply to this letter to Sacramento, and
| erty have got this far. I know she will be
| sorry for me. I know you are too My life
| God knows. has become a failure Send me
| dollar if you can snare it, 1 am anxious to
| get back home If you cannot, write any
| way. want TO get home as possible.
l have been IN bed all day I am sick. Re-
| spectfully. MARNO
| Since received the above letter have
not heard from the poor GIRL remarked
/ Zawadill, when telling his story to Chief
| Lees. Il know something has happened
| TO her or she would have answered my
reply to her letter. l am satisfied that
| she has met with foul play and I intend
to at once telegraph to the Sacramento
police, with view Of ascertaining wheth-
| er or not she is dead"
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In Return.

ed DR.. Clinton by shouting angrily, eff
you say that that is job I say you are
a liar No. sooner had the last word
left his lips than DR.. Clinton's open hand
sounded on his cheek. There was a rush
to the spot from all sides. Mayor Phe-
Ian grasped DR.. Clinton firmly, and Ser
geant at Arms Giapinni seized Mr.. Bald
wins uplifted arm just as he was about
to strike at the Supervisor with the heavy
cane he carried.
Let me go!' the men cried in unison
but they were held apart until Mr.. Bald
win was called before the board to pre-
sent a demand for action on the Zoo
proposition. Ten minutes later, when he
passed from the committee room, he
again encountered Dr. Clinton.
Let me speak to you moment, ne
said to the doctor. and the latter, al
though 1t was sought to restrain him, at
once confronted him.
you can see me at any time. Mr.. Bald
win," he exclaimed. Here is my card. !"
81 know where to find you" said the
real estate agent, "and don't need your
card But, as am going out Of town to-
morrow morning and shall not return un-
til Wednesday, inform you now that
will have satisfaction then" With this
he left.
keenest regret at the incident, and said
that so far as he, was concerned the mat
ter was closed, and Mayor Phelan, who
all along had striyen to play the peace
maker, spoke In behalf of Mr.. Baldwin to
the same effect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20

WILL DUNCE

Mrs. Gordon Banding and Mrs. Monroe
Salisbury, patronesses of the popular
dancing class, the Friday Fortnightly
have made all preparations for the dances
to be given this season. Invitations will
shortly be issued for the meetings, which
will be eight in number AS during the
past successful season, the club will meet
at Lunt's Hall on Polk street. and the pa
tronesses will welcome their guests, as
sisted by a committee of representative
ladies.
Last year place on this committee was
an honor much sought for, and among the
ladies so distinguished were Mrs. A. Borel
Mrs. E. W. Hopkins, Mrs. Josselyn, Mrs.
H. i. Dodge and Mrs. L. L. Baker. The
first dance of the Fortnightlys, which will
be the initial one of the season. will be
held on Friday evening, November L.
Nothing as Yet has been done looking to
the revival of the Monday Night dancing
class, nor the Cinderella class. though It
is more than probable that both classes
will be reorganized for the winter season.
are Mesdames William Gwin Jr., George
Pope, Osgood Hooker, w. E. Lester,
Southard Hoffman. T: G. Van Ness.
Smith.
Mesdames Charles de Guigne, E. E.
Eyre. Gordon Banding. Percy Moore.
Josselyn, Charles. Page, Austin C. Tubbs,
Joseph A. Donohoe and c. A Baldwin
hold the destiny of the Cinderella class
In their keeping.
The Debutantes. which was organized
last. year by Mesdames Keeney and
Brakeman. will in all likelihood not be
reorganized this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Page and family
are guests at the Bella Vista and will re-
main there until their handsome new resi-
dence on Pacific avenue is completed and
ready for occupancy.
Miss Ethel Keeney will spend the winter
in the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. O'Kane are at the
Richelieu for the winter
DR.. and Mrs. Louis Bazet are spending
a few days in Sacramento.
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MUST RETURN THE ldoNEY

Judge Seawell handed down eight iudg-
ments against the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company yesterday. They were for
various amounts, ranging from the hun
dredS into the thousands.
About thirteen years ago the Southern
Pacific Company, through it's land agent,
Jerome Madden, entered into contracts
with many well-known people of this
State, by which the company agreed to
turn over lands in the southern part of
the State for certain stipulated prices to
be paid on installments. The lands which
the company wished to dispose of were
claimed under certain acts of Congress-
but the company had not, at that time,
secured perfect patents. 1t was agreed
by the company that in event the patents
to the land were not Forthcoming the
moneys paid in would be returned to
those who proposed to purchase in ac-
cordance with the contracts In 1895. ten
years after the making of the contracts.
eight of the parties being dissatisfied at
the delay, demanded a return of the
moneys they had placed In the hands of
the company. It was not forthconoing
and suit was instituted. The Court held
that by reason of the delay on the part
of the company the plaintiffs were entitled
to recover and judgments in favor of the
following Htigants and against the com
pany were handed down: Mary Schwartz.
$51l4 40; A. c.. freeman, s1216 Philip
Scheld, 1862 so; Findlav r. Dray, s947 20:
James Q. Coleman, 1906 60; H. ii. Wilson,
se47 20; I: NJ. Lindley, $1O36 so, and NJ A.
LirdleY. 1851 60.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
MR.. scHLEsINeER RESIGNS.
Will Leave the United States Attor-
ney's Office to Enter the
Field of Politics

Bert Schlesinger. Deputy United States
Attorney, rendered to United States At
torney Foote yesterday morning his re-
signation, to take effect November l.
This action was prompted by the fact
that he wished to enter the election con-
test this year as candidate on the DEM
ocratic ticket for a Superior Judgeship.
Mr.. Schlesinger was appointed to his
present Office three years ago last March
and has had full charge of the District
Court work. He took the leading part
in the celebrated trials of the Ciprico-
Katsauer gang in control of the Chinese,
They had printed 1O0,O0 Chinese certifl-
Gates and made many thousands of dol
lars selling them to the Mongols. Mr..
Schlesinger prosecuted the notorious Dick
Williams, interpreter for the Chinese Bu-
reau, and succeeded in twice convicting
him, the case being now on appeal: He
also took a prominent part in the coal
cases and other important matters, and
has been the legal adviser for the inter-
nal revenue office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
Appropriations for the
Various City De-
partments.

The Board Of Supervisors have deter
county purposes. Added to the State
tax of 4SS cents the total assessment
against property-owners for the next fs-
cal year will be s1.s06
The levy, as fixed, was the result of an
all-day session yesterday of the Super
visors sitting as committee Of the
whole. The meetings were held in the
committee room of the board and were
closed to the general public, only report
ers and invited officials being present.
From the very outset of the proceed
ings 1t was evident that the majority of
the Supervisors were determined to keep
the levy down to as low figure as pos
sible. At times there was a disposition
manifested by the minority to increase
expenditures on certain items, as COM
pared with last year, but with few ex-
ceptions these manifestations were
promptly suppressed. The ostensible
champions of a low tax were DR.. Clin-
ton, DR.. Dodge, DR.. Rottanzi Mr.. Smith,
Mr.. Morton and Mr.. Lackmann, In the
order named. Clinton was the most pro-
nounced opponent to each and every ap-
preparation proposed, seldom falling to
move that it be cut down much below the
Auditors estimate. He wanted the levy
kept to the dollar limit, or falling in that,
to the 81 Is mark.
The proceedings of the Supervisors
while in committee of the whole were, In
detail, as follows:
The board resolved itself into com
mi.tee of the whole at 10:45 a m, the
statement being made at the beginning OF
the session that any votes taken on the
subject of the various appropriations
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as great a favorite with any other insti-
tuition as he is at Harvard.
"Dr. Charles D. Walcott, United States
Geologist and acting director of the Ma
tional Museum, has also been mentioned
scientific men in tbis conntrv - and nd he ba
had the rare power of earning the respect
and confidence of Congressman and poll
ticians. This is largely the result of his
direct honesty and great executive abil-
ity. He is a good speaker and a man of
pleasing personality. In executive mat
ters the scientific bureaus at Washington
have found very few who have proved his
equal. There are many other good men in
the East, for the East is a populized
country, but these are the only ones
whose names I hear mentioned in connec-
ton with the position.
II have no personal interest in any one
or the other, but 1 think the present
choice is one of the most vital in the
history of California
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
THE RICHTER BENEFIT.

A meeting of the executive committee
of the Richter benefit was held at di-
vision headquarters, Mills building, yes
terday, at which the various committees
presented their reports. The entertain
ment will be given on Saturday evening
In the Mechanics Pavilion for the benefit
of the family of Captain Richter, who
The programme will not be strictly mill
tary, for besides one of the volunteer
regiments and the naval militia, the
Verein, the Verein Eintracht and the Po-
lice .Glee Club will take part The men
OF the Signal Corps and of Troop A. as
sisted by sufficient number of volun-
teers, will act as ushers. After the pro-
gramme has been completed, dancing will
follow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
Thrown From a Car

Mary McGovern filed suit yesterday
against the Market Street Railway Com
pany to recover $4,000 damages for per-
sonal injuries received on June "a last.
On that date. while the plaintiff was en-
started and she was thrown Violently to
the ground, receiving injuries Of q per-
manent nature.
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A Prominent Forester Returns.

Department of the Superior Court, and
chief Of the district deputies of the indie
pendent Order of Foresters for San Fran
cisco, has returned from the session of
the Supreme Court, held at Toronto, Can
ada. Tonight he will be present in Court
Yerba Buena, where he will tell of the
.doings Of the supreme body to all For
esters who may wish to learn about re-
cent legislation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
Guatemala wants More cold.

Collector jackson received Information
yesterday from the Secretary of the
Treasury to the effect that the Guatema-
Ian Government since August IL of this
of all import duties must be paid in gold
or its equivalent at the rate of exchange
fixed by the Customs Department of Qua
temala- This is an increase of 10 per cent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
LEcT0RED ON HELLAs.

Walter Miller, professor Of classified
philology at Stanford University, lectured
last evening to a large audience at the
Academy of Science. He chose as his sub
1ect: Now / Became Captain in the
Greek Army; or, a Study of Greek Grim
inal Methods
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-20
AWFUL skin DISEASE
Suffered Untold Agony Two Years.
itching and Burning Terrible.
Had to Give up Work Entirely.
Instant ReIiefin First Application
OF CUTICURA REMEDIES.
AtWork, Fully Cured in 2 Months.

was afflicted with terrible malignant break.
ing out all over the upper part of my body
was treated by some of the very best physicians,
who pronounced 1t contagious blood poison,
through whom spent hundreds of dollars trying
to get reief, butt seemed to get worse All the
time l was suffering untold agony, and finally
had TO give up work entirely. Igrasped at every.
thing saw advertised and listened to every eug.
gestion from friends, butnothing seemed to reach
my case. The burning, itching fix was in seemed
to be aggravated by every effort relieve myself;
but, thank God relief came TO me at last. CurI.
cURA REMEDIES were suggested to me, and
Immediately procured the CUTIcUnA (ointmenp.
CUTIcURA SOAP, and CUTIcURA REsoLvEsr
From the first, l experienced soothing relief,
notwithstanding my intense pain. The warm
bath, with CUTICURA SOAP, the amounting with
CUTIcURA, and the dose of CUTIcURA REsoL-
VENT, seemed to start the good work from the
first. improved right along, and in less than
tsuo months s0as able to be up and at ,oork,
and continued to improve daily till at last ,ods
entirely cured, sound and well, not a sign on my
body anytohere indicating that anything had ever
been the matter with me. 1t is now over two
years since have been entirely cured, and not q
sign or symptom has ever returned 1 will
gladly answer any and all letters with reference
70 my case. M. B. BASTIRN,
156 w. Hunter st., Atlanta, Ga.
Witness j. G.. AHERF.
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GEORGIA. FULTON COUNTY.
In person appeared before me. Edgar e. Orr,
Justice of the Peace In and for 1026 District,
g. NJ, State and County Aforesaid, j. &. Ahcrn,
who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that
tile statements made In the above testimonial are
true j. G.. AHERN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct.
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Increase over last year " s3iS az I1s ~ ~
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09
NOVELTIES FOR WOMEN.
Diamond brooches wrought in Pel sian patterns are new and effective.

Diamond brooches wrought in Per sian patterns are new and effective.
 The fashion is increasing in finger rings with cabochon stones in close settings.
 The Russian blouse craze is likely 10 continue through the fail and winter seasons.
 Pieced silver flower bowls and vases with colorcd glass containers are both pretty and useful. \ feature of the times is the in- creased displacement of the baser metals with silver in the arts.
 Gems set in platinum form jewels produced to appeal to high-class trade, says the Jewellers Circular. Bands of embroidered velvet are to be worn as trimming for gowns and coats; some of these in black, with steel paillettes or with golden thread and tiny colored beads, are very rich and handsome.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09
LITERARY POINTS.

The Duchess" CMrs. Hungerford) lied of typhoid fever at her home, St. Brenda's. County Cork. Ireland, on Jan nary 2i of this year.
 All things come to him who will but wait" is from The students Tale one of Longfcllow' T alcs of a Way side Inn."
 ''Ouida' (LouiSc de Ia Ramce) was born at Bury St. Edmund's, England, in o4O. She has recently been living in England, but for many years she made ',cr home in Italy.
 Tine Martiau" (rronounccd Mar shan). the title of George dU Naurier's story. means an iulabitant of the planet Mars. and refers 10 he heroine. who rc- mains invisible thrcu@Eout the tale. and who is suprosrCi to dwell there.
 The Mystery of Edwin Drood, by Dickens. has had at least two scqucls: one is entitled "JohI, Jasre='s Secret e and was written b.y ai: anonymous au- thor. Another ycrs.0r purports 10 have heen dictated to d spiritual medium by thc spirit oi Char cs Dickens.
 Compliment to Iiar-iI-on.-In Web etcr's culory on Alexander Hamilton. delivered on March 1". I>"I. ht said: He smotc the roci, c. thc na;iJua! re- sources and abuHGHIt streams CT ryv cauc gushod forth. ;'c touchcd the iead corp se of public crcdIt and il .praT@ u,on its feet
 "A NCHan's Answer 70 Mans Cues iion." was written by Mrs. Mary Tor rans La;hrap. T. was first published in Inc Washington Pest, Of Washington, Ark. in ls,1. u las been reprinted in 'ne Magazine of Poetry. and ia the Mary Y. La,arap Memorial Volume >oHtaiuing gEcrcoilsctei pocms.-LaLies' Home Journal.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09
KITCHEN ECONOMY.

A stationary wire soap dish attached to the side of a scrubbing pail will pre- vent bits of soap wasting in the water.
 Soft soap. made from half pound of hard soap and two quarts of boiling water. is more economical for laundry purposes than ordinary washing soap.
 Some heavy unbleacEed muslin should always be placed over the flour barrel. under the lid, to keep out dust and insects.
 A variety of bags in assorted sizes. labeled and fastened to the pantry door to hold kitchen towels and dish cloths. prepared and ready for use, is a fea- turc in kitchens where the cooks con- venience is attended to.
 The yolks of eggs dry almost as soon as they come in contact with the air but if dropped at once into a cup of cold water will keep in good con dition in the refrigerator for three or four days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09
THE BICYCLE WORLD.

Climbing steep Aills is hard on the heart. and unless the ride. iS in the pest of physical condition. it is better to walk up hill.
 The National Cyclists Union of Eng. gland is determined To take steps tl force the English railroads to carry wheels as baggage.
 Hardly T week passes that some Flu. ropean rider does not arrive on our shores. We cannot realize what q o.olden world this appears to people across the water.
 ''Brassard races are q novelty on for. ciGn tracks. The winner receives q pension Of $2.5O a day until he sustGins defeat. Of course. he is subject to chal- lenges, and must accept them within q reasonable time.
 Self-healinC tires seem to have falleH into disrepute. It looked like q great invention, but it was found that the healing liquid rottcd the rubber. and therefore il was cheaper in the end ,o repair puuctures in inc c'' way.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09

An unknown exchange pays thI- tribute ts winter: "It snow. and blows, and stings y'ur nos'-mnk , all creation shiver; it bites your t. e. inorra-es yeur woes, ant fresz's III the river. The f:ost uips all. both great and email, this dismal, drenr, winter; it freezes type, 1t bursts tn pipe and veIes sors the printer. S, let her roll-we mean the cold, takes the cash in winter; now please he kind and make up your nInd to settle with the print~r."
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-01-09
4 e.cyer Trick |.

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 that they arc miracle worker, Every bottle guaranteed. Only soc bottle at Drug Store and all druggists.