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The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
BROWN s WILL
IS CON TESTED
Relatives Quarrel Over
the Large Amount of
Ready Cash.

The ownership of between $4,000 and
5000 is involved in a contest of the will
of James F. Brown, deceased, formerly
of this city, who died in december 1900
Papers have been prepared and will be
filed tomorrow in the Superior Court by
attorneys for the contesting relatives.
Messrs. Henry M. Owen, T. c. West and
Frank j. Hennessey. There are about a
dozen contestants, all of whom live in
Kentucky. They are Martha Brown Mrs
Laura Cunningham, Mary Brown Mari,
Isabelle Brown Case, Bette Brown Glib
son, Lucy ]. Mcclure, Isaac N. Brown,
Thomas G. Brown and w. H. White,
nephews and nieces of the deceased
The ground of contest is claim that
undue influence was used by the legatees
under the will-Vina Brown, Ella Brown.
Polly Brown and John Brown of Ken
lucky. The decedent, a bachelor of 7S
years, was of somewhat penurious habits
When he went back to Kentucky to visit
his relatives, SO the complaint sets forth,
he heard stories tnat certain of his rela-
tives did not wish to receive him because
of his dress and personal appearance He
became angry turned his back on the
supposed offenders and promptly gave the
bulk of his property to the four legatees
Browns wealth was principally in cash,
stocks and bonds, deposited in the sew
eral banks of San Francisco. He also
held. some real estate in this city. The
will being filed here will necessitate the
coming her of a considerable number of
blue grass witnesses.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
FUNDS ARE NEEDED FOR
FREE HOSPITAL BEDS
Prominent Ladies Will Open Rum
mage Sale at 442 Sixth
Street

The ladies' auxiliary Of the Pacific Hos
pital will open a rummage sale at 442
Sixth street tomorrow and will devote
their energies during the week toward
raising funds for the purpose of increas-
ing the number of free beds in the hos
pital, situated at Stockton and Chestnut
streets
At present three free beds are main
tained. but numbers Of worthy applicants
for treatment are unable to be accommo-
dated. The hospital is 'non-sectarian and
is operated by the Christian Hospital As
sociation, representing the various relig-
ious denominations.
The ladies IN charge of the rummagc
sale earnestly request. that those who de-
sire to donate articles will notify the ma
tron Of the hospital and the goods will be
called for.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
Interesting Account of The Bank Of
California.

Interesting Account of The Bank of
California.
The history of banking in San Francisco
is history Of marvellous financial
achievements. The intrepid men who, in
the early days of the State, embarked
their capital and enlisted their talents in
the prosecution of tremendous financial
projects, were possessed Of the true spirit
of the Argonauts which spurred them on
to success against apparently insur-
mountable obstacles. The result of their
work is seen in San Francisco to-day IN
a number of banks whose fame for solid
ity, reliability and conservatism extends
from sea to sea.
Among these institutions none enjoys a
wider celebrity than The Bank of Callfor-
MA Incorporated by d. o. Mills and Will
liam G.. Ralston in June, 1864, with capt.
tai stock of s., 900 600, 1t soon became one
of the foremost banks in the State. TWO
years after the incorporation the capital
stock was reduced TO $4,000 900, but later
this was increased to 1000 900. Unfavor-
able legislation prompted the management en-,
of the bank to reduce the capital In 1879
to $3, 900 900. In 1899 the capital was again
reduced to S2,000,000. and 81, 100000 returned
to the stockholders, and it remains at
The Romance OF the history of The Bank
of California is attached inseparably to
the wonderful story of the Comstock, In
which fortunes were won and lost In
day. In those days of unparalleled act1v-
ity in Comstock stocks the San Francisco
banks did not hesitate to advance as mucn
as $500 on a share of those stocks But
with the rise and decline of the stock the
fortunes of the banks wavcreG cor
respondingly, and when the lnevita-
BILE reaction consequent to imitation in any
enterprise set in, the bank was confronted
by conditions which necessitated its sus-
pension in 1875. The excitement following
this unexpected event was intense, but
within forty days after closing it's doors
The Bank of California redeemed its credit
and standing by liquidating its obligations
dollar for dollar. On. the day OF the sus-
pension of, the bank the genius and enter
prise of Mr.. Ralston were stilled by death.
prince in prosperity, Ealston, like the
Grecians of old, could not outlive the dis
grace of defeat, and a career that was full
of the greatest promise came to an in
glorious close in the waters of the bay.
The rehabilitation of the bank was ac-
complished by D. o. Mills and his fellow
directors, who came to it's rescue in the
hour of need. Mr.. Mills acted as-president
of the bank until April. 1878. when he re-
signed in favor of William Alvord, a dis
tinguished inancier. who has since that
time ably conducted the multitudinous af-
fairs of the institution.
Mr.. Thomas Brown, the cashier, one of
the foremost banking men of the country
has been identified with the bank since
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
MERCHANTS SEEK
FILIPINO TRADE
Ask Congressman to
Work for Interest
Of the Coast.

The merchants Of this city and Of Seat
tie have decided to make a vigorous ef-
fort. to secure for the people of the United
States. and particularly for the people Of
the Pacific Coast, a just portion Of the
trade with the Philippine Islands. To at
tain this end petition has been prepared
and viii be sent to every Representative
~ the Pacific Coast States in Congress.
Tfe petition points cut that the Philip
pines are now United States territory and
thar all trade with the islands should be
conducted in American vessels. The Rep
resentatfves are requested to use their IN
fuence TO have the coastwise navigation
laws extended 70 the vessels engaged IN
commerce with the Philippines.
The bill to temporarily provide revenue
for the Philippine Islands, which Is being
considered by the House, PROVIDES tnat
Vessels not of the United States may ply
between these islands, Notwithstanding
the -coastwise navigation laws, unui the
lsf fav of January, 1905, when II is be-
lieved these islands may saleiy come IN
and vessels Of the United States only be
employed in commerce with tnem; Inc
merchants Of the Pacific Coast desire 10
have the date named IN tne PROVISION
changed to January J. 1SO5
The petition which Will be sent 70 inc
Senators and Congressman is as 1olioWs:
In order to secure to the people Of the United
States the benefits to wnicn tney 20 al phsiinrine
Islands the commercial interests Of the nation
and especially Of the Pacific Coast demand that
an traffic between ports OF the United states
and Inc Philippines now United States terri
tory should be conducted by and In ana con-
fined 70 American vessels, of which tnere VIII
be without question a sufficient number forth
cauing TO accommodate all such business
Il a representative OF the Pacific Coast you
- ssl,e5 and earnestly urged to use every
effort and 10 exert every influence at your
command to protect the American merchant
marine bv securing the application OF the coast
ing nayeafion laws to this trade at the earliest
rosSfble date not later than January 1, 1903.
This protection Is Of equal Importance ano
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

above rules laid down by the Super
vising Inspectors of Steam Vessels
for the governance Of pilots of steam
vessels: and as we hold both captains
equally responsible for the collision.
and Captain McKenzie's license ex-
piring as it does, we cannot infiict on
Captain Tribble longer sentence
without showing discrimination, we
hence suspend his license as master
and pilot for thirty days from and
after the 18th inst.
In conclusion we cannot too strongly depre-
cate the unlawful practice of masters and pilots
blowing passing signals during fog.
There is nothing in the United
States laws governing steam vessels
which says they shall not proceed in
a fog. Had the mana cement of the
North Pacific Coast Railroad Com
pany tied up either the Sausalito or
tie San Rafael, which, in our opin-
ION. it should have done, owing to the
exceptionally dense fog that pre-
vailed on the day and the night of the
thirtieth day of November, 1901, and
knowing as they did that it was ex-
tremely dangerous to run these boats,
as they had to pass each other on d.
ametrically opposite courses, as was
shown by the evidence Of both cap
tains, this collision would not have
occurred.
The San Rafael was valued at S73. 0o0. Very
resnectfIlly o. F. BOLLES,
JOHN K. BULGER,
Local Inspectors.
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1867, and since, its reorganization in 1875
has been it's active manager. Under hts
dends to stockholders nearly S. OOO, 900, and
has accumulated profits OF 81 900 in ad-
ditfon thereto.
The statement Of the bank issued on
October /, 1901, shows the assets to be
$20, IA, ,342 16. The money on hand aggre-
gates So. .214,655 81, and there Is due from
bankers So, ,762, Isl 50. The loans and dis
counts reach $40, 668. Al So. The bank owns
its own premises. which are valued at
s250000.
The bank has correspondents In all the
principal cities Of the United States and
Europe, an d issues letters of credit avail
able in all parts of the world. The officers
are: William Alvord, president; Charles
r. Bishop, vice president; Thomas Brown,
cashier; Irving F. Moulton and Sam H
Daniels. assistant cashiers;' Allen NJ. Clay.
secretary. The directors are: William AL
word, Charles r. Bishop, James NJ. Allen,
William Babcock, Antoine Borel, George
E. Goodman. Adam Grant, H. H. Hew-
lett, Edward w Hopkins, John T. Merrill
and Jacob Stern.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
CONTRA CosTAS NEW COURT
HOUSE AND MASON WHO
LAID THE CORNERSTONE.

quite as necessary and justifable as was the
protection afforded in securing to American
vessels the Hawaiian Island trade Section 3
of the proposed act must be altered to meet this
just demand.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. George
A. Newhall, president.
Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast,
James Rolph Jr., president.
San Francisco Board of Trade, A. A. Wat
kins, president.
Manufacturers and Producers Association
Of California, A Sbarboro, president.
San Francisco Committee on Commerce. Will
liam R. Wheeler chairman.
James d. Phelan. Mayor city and county Of
San Francisco.
Union Iron Works. Irving M. Scott, vice
president.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, James B.
Meikle, secretary.
Hall Brothers. shpbuilders.
George E. Billings, shipowner.
Hind Rolph & Co.
California Shipping Company, Charles Boud-
row. vice president.
John Rosenfeld's Sons.
Simpson Lumber Company, H. E. Pennell,
secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
VETERAN FIREMEN HOLD
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ballot Results in Selection of F. g.
Hensley as Associations
President

The annual election of officers Of the
Veteran Firemens Association Of San
Francisco was held last Tuesday evening.
with the following results: F. c. Hens
ley, president: P. II. Fleming, vice presi-
dent; H. L. Bienfeld. first. vice president;
Richard Conotier, treasurer; James Bar
Der, financial secretary; Samuel H. Drum
mond, recording secretary; board OF di-
rectorsEW. H. Williams, Thomas r. Ca
rev, John ]. Murphy, ]. F. Brett and
George w. Kennard.
The association is composed Of members
and ex-members Of the cfty's Fire De-
partment who have served five consecu-
tive years
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

dali, P. de Martini, Supervisors: J. Z.
Rodgers clerk; and on the face, Corner
stone, Courthouse, Martinez; William Sc
well Wells, Grand Master: December IA,
1901" The handle was of oak from an old
tree that stood in the Courthouse ward
and to which for years those having busi-
ness at the Courthouse had been accus-
toned to hitch their horses.
The stone was then laid according to the
Masonic ritual. Edward H. Hart of Oak
land delivered the best Grafton that has
ever been heard in this county. The ben
ediction by the grand chaplain and music
closed the ceremonies. The procession
was reformed and returned to the lodge
room, where the Grand Lodge was closed.
The arrangements were in the hands of
a committee of Martinez Lodge No. Il and
everything passed off smoothly and salts
factorily, all returning home satisfied and
delighted with the day.
. Martinez Lodge No. IL conferred the
Third Degree in the evening. Afterward
there was a banquet at which many
brethren were present
The new Courthouse is to cost about
$500 ,0O0 and when completed will be one
of the largest and handsomest public
buildings in the State. Many pioneers
who were present at the laying of the
cornerstone of the old Courthouse, forty
seven years ago, were in attendance to-
day.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
The bankrupt Sale of A. Brick.

The blue signs at 773 Market St, near
Fourth, indicate where the greatest cloth
ing bankrupt sale is going on. To-mor-
rows special will be 10OO mems suits and
overcoats, strictly ali wool Irish Frieze,
Oxford Melton, blue and black Kerseys,
worth $40, for $4.65. These are stylish
winter suits. This is the time to buy
mems suits at the bankrupt sale of the
Boston. 773 Market St. near Fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
Associated Charities Has New Rooms

The headquarters of the Associated
Charities of San Francisco is now To-
Gated In commodious quarters in the
Sherman building, COG Montgomery street.
Miss Katherine c. FELTON,, the registrar.
is preparing to broaden the scope of the
association's work during the coming
year. The annual State conference of
Charities and corrections will be held in
this city in February next.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

weather and ground were as near perfect
as could be desired and resulted in fast
run over as picturesque hunting country
as the sun ever shone on. The absentees
missed a run which will be hard to dupli-
cate.
The meet was at Uncle Toms Cabin,
near San Bruno, and the hounds were
laid on shortly after 2 o'clock, the APP
pointed time, by Jerry Heating, the club
huntsman The hounds first took the
horsemen to the north and then the
the San. Bruno foothills, with their yes
ture of green. The course soon changed
again and the members of the field found
themselves riding toward Burlingame;
The line was zigzag one, up hill and
down dale presenting an everchanging
panorama to the riders. There were the
customary checks, the hunt ending near
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
AM for young Mem

During this month only young men may
Young Mems Christian Association at the
special club rate of $500. A membership
ticket will be valuable Christmas pres
ent.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
statuary, Lamps and Screens.

We have a. select line of moderate
priced statuary, screens. lamps, onyx
tables-exclusive designs and best values
in the city. Sanborn, Vail & Co.. TAI Mar
ket st.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

Townsend's California glace fruits, SOC a
pound, in fire-etched boxes or JAP. bas-
kets. A nice present for Eastern friends.
639 Market street, Palace Hotel buildings
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

Mail copy of the great Christmas
Call to your friends in the East and
foreign lands.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
TO PLEASE HIM.
Fountain Pens Are the Most Appro-
pirate of All Gifts for Gentlemen.

Cooper & Co., I46 Market street. have
the most complete assortment of these
pens in the city. .All leading makers are
represented and prices range from 81 to
$50, including some handsomely decorated
in silver and gold. The Waterman pens
still command the E.est attention.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
HUNTING TEN ENJOY FAST RIDE
OVER A PICTURESQUE COUNTRY
WITH SAN MATEO DRAGHOUNDS

Small but Select Field Sees the Hounds Laid Uncle Toms
Cabin and Gaops Over Well Turfed Fields for Distance
of Fifteen Mics, Reaching Buingame by Zigzag Route
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

Nine. BushnelPs palm readings are re-
liable-removed to 919 Jones street.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

SMALL but select field of horse
men enjoyed one of the best
hunts of the season yesterday
with the San Mateo Drag
hounds All conditions of
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

his own favorite hunter. Jerry Heating,
the huntsman, rode the Bell mare.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15


cepted ,Masons OF California under the
direction Of Grand Master William S.
Wells.
The procession moved promptly at 2
O'Clock from Masonic Hall. The boys
band from the Masonic Widows and Or
phsns' Home led and was applauded
along the line of march. Next came the
county officers and then the escort of the
day, Napa Commandry No. "a, knights
Templar, with fifty Sir. knights in line.
More than 200 Masons followed, and after
them came the Grand Lodge of California
Arriving at the site of the new court
house, the exercises opened with solemn
music by the band, followed by a prayer
by Grand Chaplain Eugene w. Stoddard.
Hon. J. d. Wightman, chairman of the
Board Of Supervisors, in behalf of the
y itizens Of Contra Costa County requested
II ne grand master to commence the cere-
monies, and On behalf of the board pre-
sented him with a beautiful silver trowel
with which to lay the stone.
The trowel was engraved on the back
as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15
A HISTORIC BANK.

Q
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

~ ARTINEZ. Dec. 14-This has
~ been red letter day for Mar
tinez. The cornerstone of the
a the new courthouse was laid by
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-07
Prosperous Business For Sale

Upon the death of my husband, the
late John G. Fox, took up the bust
ness which he had carried on in Car
son since the early sixties. I knew
nothing of business, but was forced to
do so in order to clear the estate which
was left. l have accomplished the
object in short time because the bust
ness has paid, and it is splendid pay
ing business. l did not intend to con-
tinue a business life longer than neces-
sary, but have always desired to spend
some time in travel
This explanation is given as my only
object in selling out. l therefore offer
my entire stock of stationery, jewelry
and wall paper and all the fixtures for
sale.
I refer intending purchasers to Alfred
| Chartz, Who acted a. my attorney in the
settlement of the estate of my husband
and who knows the condition of my bus,
| ness for information.
| Intending purchasers will have to show
credentials and evidences of good faith
and upon such showing I will afforC
them every opportunity for inspection o
books and Of property and condition o
business.
| Jn29tf SARAH J. Fox.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-07
Notice to Contractors.

The State Board of Capitol Com
missioners will receive sealed propo-
sails up to I o'clock p. m. on the 9Th day
August, 1901, for removing the old roof
and putting on a new single roof &C
cording to specifications hereinafter
made, the same to be painted with two
coats Of paint, upon the State Capitol
building at Carson City Nevada.
Proposals will be received and con-
sidered by the Board on the 9Th day OF
August, 1901, at I o'clock p. m.
The shingles to be laid 4 inches to
the weather, and to be nailed with 4
penny wire nails. Shingles from two
to six inches to be nailed with nails,
nd all shingles wider to have 3 nails
Ridge boards to be 1x6, and we'll nailed
with ten penny wire nails.
All valleys to be new and Of good
grade of tin plate in continuous strips
locked and soldered, and 20 inches
wide.
| All old cutters to be torn out and re-
placed with new ones made of a good
grade Of tin with necessary connections
to down spouts.
The contractors to do all necessary
flashing around dome and chimneys.
The contractors must remove all old
shingles and debris from the grounds
nd house such portions Of said material
in the cellar of the Capitol as the JAM
|tor of said building shall direct, the bal
ance to be entirely removed from the
premises.
All work to be done in thorough
workmanlike manner under the super
vision OF the Board the contractor t
furnish all material
The Commissioners reserve the RICH
to reject any or all bids.
Address bids to w. R. Davis, Clerl
: OF Board OF Capitol Commissioner:
Carson City, Nevada, marked bid TO
roofing Capitol
w. r. Davis
Clerk.
p August ,, 1901
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-07
Notice Of Time Appointed For
Probate Of Will.

In the First Judicial District Court Of
the State of Nevada, Ormsby Co.
In the matter of the estate of A. G.
Turner, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Maria
Truner has filed in the above entitled
Court, with the Clerk thereof, her
petition to probate the will of A. G..
Turner, deceased, and to be appoint
ed executrix of said estate, as the per-
son named in said will, and that let
tiers testementary issue to her, and that
Monday, August 5th, 1901, at 10 o.
clock a. m. of said day, at the Court
room Of SAID Court, at the Court
House, in the City of Carson, County
Of Ormsby, State of Nevada, have
been appointed as the time and place
for the proving of the will of said A.
G. Turner, deceased, and for the hear
ing of the application of said Maria
Turner, for the issuance to her of said
letters executory, when and where any
person interested may appear and con-
test the said will, and may file OBJ
jections, in writing, to the granting OIL
letters executory to said petitioner
GEO. w. COMING,
Dated July "a, 1901. Clerk
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-07

Bryan, when recently asked about
the silver issue, said:
mo man can say how important a
part the money question will play in
the next campaign. That will depend
on conditions. But various phases of
the money question are constantly pre-
senting themselves, and the Democratic
party out not to recede from its position
on this question, although other ques-
tions may be of more important for the
being. Those who are so much afraid
of the Kansas City platform seem in.
ciined to return to the methods employ
ed when the fnanciers filled the plat
forms with glittering generalities an,
than ran the ADMINISTRATION in The
interest of Wall street. AS a rule, tht
men who are opposed to the Kansas
City platform have no positive or def
mite remedy for any evil"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-07
ORDINANCE NO los.

An Ordinance to regulate Li"en> es Of
Telephone and Telegraph Companies,
in Carson City, Nevada, and to repeal
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict Herewith. Approved July
l3. 1901.
The Board of City Trustees do ordain:
SECTION oNE-Every Telephone Com
pany and every Telegraph Company
keeping an office and doing business in
said City, shall pay for and obtain quart
erly a license to carry on such business,
and shall pay for the same Ten dollars
per quarter.
A Company as meant by this section, is
any corporation or any one or more per-
sons having an office and carr ying on
either or both of the branches of bust
ness specified in this section.
SECTION Two-All ordinances and
parts of ordinances heretofore passed Sc
far as they are in conflict with the pro.
visions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Approved,
WILL U. MACKEY,
President of the Board of City Turs-
tees, of Carson City, Nevada.
Attest, GEO. w. CowINe, Clerk.
Dated July Ii, 1901.