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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-29
GENERAL SKATER FALLS
VICTIM TO A SHARPER
Because of Act of Kindness Hero of
Santiago Is Threatened With
Suit.

Because of his willingness to aid one
whom he deemed to be a friend Of a be-
loved comrade, Major General Shafter is
now threatened with a civil suit for the
recovery of 1896.
Late in June last a man claiming to be
E. B. Lawrence called upon General Shat
ter and presented to him a letter pur-
porting to have been written by General
Macarthur, then in China. The bearer
was recommended to the general as a
worthy man, and the statement made that
If General Shafter could accommodate
him in any manner the writer would
greatly appreciate the courtesy.
Lawrence had two drafts on Hong
kong bank which he desired the general
to indorse. Anxious to serve a supposed
friend Of General Macarthur, General
Shafter readily complied. He paid no fur
Their attention to the matter until the
local officials of the Hongkong and Shang-
hal Bank notified him that the drafts
signed by him were forgeries and that
he would be called upon to refund the
money paid by the bank to the sharper
Lawrence solely on his Endorsement.
1t has transpired that the letter signed
by General Macarthur was also forged.
General Shafter has placed the matter in
the hands Of his attorney, Captain Eu-
gene T. Wilson, and he will not pay for
his misplaced friendship unless ordered to
do so by the courts.
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of driving tunnel.
Another thing. Wagner in the plan he pre-
sented recommended a tunnel through the hills
in Corral Hollow near Livermore on an easy
gradient. This tunnel was estimated as mile
ing station. Grunsky added a pumping plant,
to raise the water over hill 100 feet high,
to the city There are about six or eight
sources Of water supply which could be
brought to the city at about one-half the cost
at which the City Engineer estimates. Even
the Spring Valley system might be bought for
less.
Engineers Averse to Talking.
Luther Wagner, who suggested the
Tuolumne River plan, was aVerse last
night to discussing his report. ''It is a
matter of delicacy with me-" he said.
II submitted my report to Mr.. Grunsky,
and what was done afterward in the re-
vision of the estimates I do not know.
| resigned from the employee of the city
more than six months ago" Continuing,
he said:
I suggested the Tuolumne River plan to Mr..
Grunsky. knew the country thoroughly, hav-
ing been in charge of mining interests there for
years besides being connected for years with
the United States Geological Survey, from
whose maps of the mountains, and those of the
State Engineering Bureau for the valleys, Sc
cured my data. My plan was for an over
ground pipe line, bringing the water around
the bay by way of Mission San Jose and Red
1t was five miles longer than taking the pipes
to Dumbarton Point and thence across the bay.
Submerged pipes always are subject to damage.
The data was necessarily incomplete and i'm
perfect, but was the best we had. 1 understand
field parties were out last summer to make
complete survey Of the whole Tuolumne River
supply system.
City Engineer Grunsky would not dis
cuss the matter at length. He said:
The Wagner report. memorandum or esti-
mate, whatever one may wish to call it. was
private paper and not intended for public inspec-
ton. Most of our papers are not complete, and
we cannot give them out. The easiest way is
to drop the whole matter, publicity often
interferes with our plans
The final meeting of the Committee on
Public Utilities will be held on Friday,
though progressive report will be made
tomorrow to the Board of Supervisors
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Made a Record R.,n

The Observation-Disclosures Steamship
Company's Hawaiian arrived from New
YORK IN record-breaking run for a.
freighter. She came around the Horn in
nearly sixty-one days and made port look
ing as spick and span as when she left
here several months ago. Stops were
made at st. Lucia and Coronel for coal
but the delay was not great. The Straits
of Magellan were passed through without
incident, and near the Pacific entrance the
American and Californian of the same
line were met. They were on their way
from Honolulu to Philadelphia with
sugar.
The Hawaiian brings a cargo of nearly
5000 tons. 1t is all general merchandise,
ana the work Of discharging it will begin
Monday at Steuart-street wharf.
Captain Banfield says he never had a
finer or more pleasant run around the
continent. He had good weather in the
Atlantic and Pacific until off the Califor-
MIA coast, when a norther was encoun-
tered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-29
CoIored Masons EIect officers

Hannibal Lodge No. 1 Of Masons an.
nounces an election of officers as follows:
Thaddeus A. Brown, worshipful master:
c.. H. Tinsley, senior warden; G. T.
Dodson, junior warden; E. Bower.
treasurer; W. r. Stricklan, secretary:
r. jackson, senior deacon; J. Breen.
junior deacon; E. Cooper, chaplain; A.
n. Hickerson, marshal; ]. Bloomingbach,
tyler; W. H. Hamilton and ]. c. Davis,
stewards.
Victoria Lodge No. has elected the
following named:
A. H. Henderson, worshipful master:
Louis Anderson, senior warden: H. B.
Crabb, junior warden; George Mitchell,
treasurer; Frank w. Jackson, secretary:
A F. Holland, senior deacon; H. Givins,
junior deacon; 1, Mckee, chaplain; B.
Wnlte, tyler; c. Morris and S. w. John
son, stewards; Charles Grifith marshal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-29
ESTIMATES OF COST OF WATER SUPPLY
ARE INCREASED BY BOARD OF WORKS
Comparison of Reports Made for Private Corporations
With Those Made by City Engineer Grunsky for Use in
Proposed Bond Election Show His Figures Are Higher

although the topography Of the country
had not materially changed. Instead of
utilizing the natural channels GrunSky's
plan contemplated nineteen miles of tun-
nels, and the pumping of water over
mountains. This project was abandoned
for the ostensible reason that litigation
over water rights might ensue.
Another plan that was proposed was
the utilization Of the waters of the north
fork of the Yuba River. In their reports
the negineers made estimates Of cost of
the several sections of the system. These
estimates included that for a power sup
ply system as well.
Figures Showing Increases.
The following figures are taken from
the reports Of the engineers and the re-
port Of the Board of Public Works:
Private engineers estimate of cost from the
Yuba River TO the power house. SIS, 594 Board
of Works estimate S74, 600.
Six miles Of canal from dam to tunnel, re-
moval of rock. etc-Engineers estimate, $234,-
800. '''-0 S''O'
Tunnel-Engineers' estimate, $579, 400 Board
Of Public Works estimate. $3.50 900.
Oregon house reservoir dan-Engineers' es-
innate. S45o, 900: Board of Public Works es-
innate, 81, S47, 400.
Included in this latter estimate was the
proposition for a masonry dam and the
clearing of 1900 acres Of land.
Engineers to whom the figures obtain
able from the reports of the Board of
Public Works were submitted declared
all the estimates excessive. Said one:
There is a series Of recognized formulas used
in the preparation Of these estimates. Grun-
sky used these same formulas, but invariably
adds one-sxteenth to the cost of his own es-
Inmates. Sometimes he goes far beyond this
it seems. In the Tuolumne River project
Grunsky estimates the cost Of a canal or ditch
in rock and on the sides of hills, at $4,000 a
mile. 1t ought TO cost one-half of that Grun-
skys figures makes the price about 500 20 a
rod. The same sized ditch could be cut
through solid granite for less than $50 per
rod. Then he figures "a, 800 feet of tunnel at
S25, and II, 900 feet of tunnel at $50 per foot
while there is but little difference in the cost
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-29
PLOT To KIDNAP
IS FRUSTRATED
Son Of George j. Gould
the Intended Victim
Of Criminals.
Special Dispatch to The can.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. George ].
Gould attended the matinee to-day ac-
compsnied by her three beautifully dress
ed little children. who attracted great at
tention by reason Of their charming ap-
pearance. Two men in a saloon adjoining
the thester were overheard discussing
plans for KIDNAPPING her little son Jay
They are in a hired vehicle to-day and
il has been called for o'clock, when
there will be nothing doing in front and
a clear street. Our machine has twice
the speed and there will be no catching
us with a good start" said one of the
men.
Central Office detectives were put on the
trail Of the men, while others guarded
Mrs. Gould and the children without her
knowing it. No arrests have yet been
made.
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OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

n Steamers leave Broadway
{ ] !.
~ Wharf, San Francisco:
For Alaskan ports-I q.
M, Jan. 1, 8, II, 16, 81, 70.
/ WHA 81, Feb g. Change to COM
4 ~ MA panys steamers at Seattle
Z%s For Victoria. Vancouver (B.
c., Port Townsend, Seattle,
" Tacoma, Everett and New
Whatcom CWash.) jill a NJ,
Jan. l. 6, II, 16, 81, 26. 81, Feb. 8. Change
at Seattle to this company's steamers Tor
Alaska and G. N. Ry.; at Seattle or Tacoma
for N. P. Ry.; at Vancouver to e r KY
For Eureka (Humboldt Bay)-1:3o p. NJ
Jan. 2, 7, IL, II, %, q, Feb. 1.
For San Diego, stopping only at santa Bar
bara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo CLOS An
geIes)-Steamer Santa Rosa, Sundays, 8 q. M
Steamer State of Cal, Wednesday,. a. m
For Los Angeles, calling at Santa Cruz,
Monterey, San Simeon Cayucos, Port Hartford
(San Luis Obspo), (Gaviota, Bonita only,
Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, East San
Pedro San Pedro (Newport, Bonita only).
For Ersenada, Magdalena Bay, San jose del
Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata. La Paz, santa rosa
liza and Guaymas (Mex.)-10 a. m, 18th OF each
month.
For further information obtain the COM
pany's folders.
The company reserves the right to change
steamers sailing days and hours OF sailing
without previous notice.
TICKET OFFICE New Montgomery
street palace HoteD.
GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen. Agents,
10 Market St, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-29

n interesting progressive report is
~ expected from Supervisor Reed
IN tomorrow afternoon at the
4 IN meeting Of the Board Of Super
visors on the question Of public
utilities and suppressed reports in the
keeping Of the Board of Public Works.
Supervisor Reed left the city shortly after
the meeting Of the Committee on Public
Utilities Of the Board Of Supervisors on
Friday afternoon, taking with him for
study the report Of Engineer Luther Wag-
oner on the proposed Tuolumne River
supply Of water for municipal purposes.
Wagner stands high in his profession
and has for years been called upon to
make estimates and superintend work for
some Of the largest enterprises on the
continent For years he was connected
with the United States Geological Survey
and has an intimate acquaintance with
the formation of all parts Of California
He made a report placing the cost Of
bringing a water supply to San Fran
cisco from the headwaters of the
Tuolumne River at $2S,0e0,0O0. The Board
Of Public Works added 100000 to his
estimate Supervisor Reed wished to find
out why this big sum was added and he
had q. lively time with the members of
the Board Of Public Works before he
could secure the information to which
as g public official he felt he was en-
titled.
The report on the Tuolumne River
project was not the only one which
showed a raising Of the estimate. Even
the estimates Of the venerable president
Of The Board Of Public Works were made
subject for revision and increase. When
Colonel Mendeu was ~ his prime he
made an estimate as to the cost Of bring
ing water from Lake Tahoe. His figures
were s20,512, 900 and his report and esti-
mates are regarded by engineers as prac-
tically a text book.
When the engineers Of the Board Of
Public Works submitted their estimate
for this purpose the figures were raised
TO SIS, 100000 by City Engineer Grunsky,
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PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION co.
And Cha Sud Americana de VapOreS

To Valparaiso, stopping at Mexican. Genital
and South American ports. Sailing from How
srd 8, pier 10, p m.
SANTIAGO. ....Jan. SIPERU ...........
LOA
These steamers built expressly for Cen
trail and South American passenger service.
(No change ut Acapulco or Panama.) Freight
and passenger office, 316 California street.
BALFOUR, GUTHRIE & CO., Gen. Agents
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Water Front Notes.

The French cruiser Protet is once more
In the bay. She came down from Mare
Island Navy Yard several days ago and
yesterday Consul General DelIemange
paid her an official visit. The usual con-
sular salute was fired when he left the
vessel. The Protet will be here for sew
eral weeks and will be open to visitors
to-day.
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CoMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANsATLANTIouE
DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE-PARIS -.
Sailing every Thursday, instead OF tkESTE6sh
Saturday, at 10 a. m, from pier ~, 'a4A1zaS
North River, foot OF Morton street.
First class to Havre, $40 and upward. Second
class to Havre $45 and upward GENERAL
AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES and CAM
ADA, 80 Broadway (IIudson buildinK), New
York. ]. F. FUGAzI & CO., Pacific Coast
Agents, Montgomery avenue, San Francisco.
Tickets sold by all Railroad Ticket Agents
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RAILWAY TRAVEL.
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
Via SnuaAlhAA ENevw

Commencing September ~, 1901.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
AND SAN RAFAEL
.1:45, S;16. 4;1S, 6:1b. 's:15. e:45 p. m:
Rafael on Mondays, Wednesdays and satur-
dnge a VS. sg1 :1O:6o I'll: 80 a. m 1a
s:15 "a: 45 $3.50. $3.50 p. m.
trains marked O. run to San Quentin.
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO.
WEEK DAYS-"5:25 1927, 7:45, 8:35. IO:I6
a. m. 1925. 2:15. 1885, 4:4O. $50 p. m.
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesday.
and Saturdays at GAS and 9:55 p. m
SUNDAYS-6:15, IS 100. 10000. al AS a m
81 40 s3:15, 4:45, $3.50 p m.
Trains marked (g start from San Quentin.
WEEK pAYs-r6:45, Gas, 1855. 1856. 1886
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesday,
and Saturdays at 7:10 and 1898 .. m.
SUNDAYS-S:O5, 1000 a. m. 1905, 2:1a
$3.50. 500. Gas p. m.
THROUGH RAINS.
6:55 a. m. week days-Cazadero and wav
1:45 p m. Saturdays Duncan Mills and way
800 a m sundays-Duncan Mills and way
stations.
Legal Holiday boats and trains will run on
Sunday time.
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COAST LINE Marrow CANCEL.
foot OF Market Street)
8.l5A Newark. Centervtlle, San , ose Felton,
Boulder Creek, Santa Oulz and Way
o6d5lOlA. ...sss...ssssss...ss.ss
tstA0P Newark, CenterVille San Jose, New
AlmsdeD, FELTON,, Boulder Greek.
Santa Cruz aud Principal Way
stations -
4sI0P Newark. San Jose. Los Gatos II
GS.oOP Hunters Train-San Jose and Way
Skationa :
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
MONROE.
EAST VILLAGE.


 The entertainment given by the juniors of the East Village Methodist church, last Thursday evening, was a great success. For this pleasant af. fair credit is due to Miss Hattie Smith, daughter of Rev Arthur Smith of New Haven. Miss Smith, while spending her vacation here, has not been idle, but has given the people the benefit ot her elecutionary powers in preparing the children for the entertainment. The little ones, one and all, showed excellent training. Miss Gail Staples, daughter of Judge Staples of Shelton, assisted in the evening program. Miss Staples appeared in her usual ease and grace in three recitations, and was a charming addition to the evenings enjoyment. Last of all came "Auld Lang Syne" in "Ye olden tyne" cos tune, which was antediluvian indeed, and created no end of amusement. At the close all wended their way to the parsonage and made lively work for the ladies serving ice cream, cake, etc. to their numerous patrons. The sum of S32 was added to the parsonage fund.
 Miss Maud Addis of Danbury has visited at Myron S. Clark's.
 Miss Fannie Burr of the Center, is visiting w. s. Clark's.
 Miss Gail'Staples, who, while in town, was guest of Mrs c. McE. BeardSley'S, left on Friday for sojourn in Dan bury.
 Back combs seem to be in demand in this section,
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The commissioners on the estate Of Mrs Susan Chipman, Messrs M. c. Rodgers and w. J. Brew, were in session at the Brick building on Saturday, in regard to the bill of George B. Fair child against the estate for $6O2 for the care of Mrs Chipman.
 MT Fairchild was the first witness and he testified that he was hired by Elmer w. Fairchild, Mrs Chipman being in need of constant care. Mrs Chipman's trouble was a general breaking down from old age and hel inability to walk much. There was nc organic trouble on account of her feet. No price was agreed on between his brother and himself. He testified that the service was worth what he charg' same price for himself. There was nc physician called except at the time of the last sickness. MT Fairchild said he did not know Mrs Chipman had made will, therefore did not know he was one of the legatees. At differ ent times Mrs Chipman gave MT Fair child presents of money amounting in all to $21, in amounts varying from $1 to $5. Mrs Chipman was sick in bed at various times in all about four weeks. MT Fairchild said he felt jus. titied in charging $l per day in view ot the fact that he was to receive about $2, 100 from the estate in legacies Did not say to anyone that she had paid him for all he had done.
 Miss BriscOe testified in substance: Mrs Chipman was an aunt Of my mother. It was my practice to come over quite often to see her. Called at irregular intervals, twice a day or twice a week. Sometimes staid half a day or half an hour. Have Staid all night when George Fairchild was away. Always said she paid her way. Never she paid me for it. Have seen her wait on people. She always wanted to be at work sewing. Did what light work she could about the house. Paid me perhaps g half dozen times:
 Charles L. BpiscOe testified as fol- lows: She always paid me for anything I did. Has paid me as high as $lO at a time. Called there the last two years perhaps 20 times. Was woman that never wanted to be idle. Had talk with MT Fairchild about this claim. Asked him if Aunt Susan had ever given him any money and he said she had, but did not state how much.
 Mrs Charles L. Briscoe testified: Mrs Chipman was my aunt. Called on her several times at her home in the past two years. Was busy person and was busy whenever she was able to work. Always paid her bills. AL ways paid me for anything I did for her. Heard conversation between MT Fairchild and my husband. Am one of the legatees. Would not charge anything If had taken care of hor Tf I had nnf haan rolato1 WOu1d have done it for S1 per day. During the week she was with me she was able to take care of herself.
 Attorney Beecher appeared for the estate and MT Fairchild rested his claim on his own testimony. There were no arguments. The commission CTS allowed $75. The amount of Mrs Chipman's estate was about $l0,0OO,
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HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY. A number from this place enjoyed the Junior entertainment at the Meth odist church, East Village, last Thurs day evening. Mrs Louise Dimon af Poughkeepsie N. Y., has been the guest of her broth CT, Marcus DimOn, the past week. Miss Grace Dimon is making her annu- al visit at Cloverdale farm. MT and Mrs Jacob Halter are on the sick list.
 A daughter was born July "A, to MT and Mrs Willard Selleck of Nauga- tuck. Mrs Selleck was formerly Anna Dimon of this place.
 Miss Helen Jones and brother Phil ip, have been the guests of Miss Elsie Hubbell.
 Hobart Hubbell is suffering from a bad hand, the result of picking a boil with penknife.
 Master Harold Dimon spent Thurs. day and Friday at Huntington Center with Ous genial poStman.
 August Werder is entertaining a housefull of company from New York. Master Harold French is the recipi ent of d very pretty go-cart, the gift of his grandparents, MT and Mrs B. O. WixOm.
 Miss Carrie French has been visiting
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her sister, Mrs Edwin Shelton, of Mon
WEST BEDDING.
JOTTINGS OF INTEREST.

JOII1N0S Ot lNIEhESI. MT Amery, the pastor, is being en- tertained by MT and Mrs William Hess, this week.
 The Epworth League was held as usual on Tuesday evening. Miss Grace Barnum was the leader.
 Prayer meeting was held at the home of MT Bartram on Thursday evening.
 The Methodist Sunday school will hold their annual picnic at Putna m Park on Thursday, August 15. Messrs Ernest Mallett, Alpheus Baker and Charles Chichester of Dan bury and Mill Plain spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Theodore Carter. Miss Essie Mead of Mill Plain is spending the week with Miss Belle Carter of this place.
 Mrs Orson Dykeman and her two daughters, with their friend, Miss Tyrrell, after spending their vacation with their aunt, Mrs Henry Griffin, re- turned home on Tuesday. A very close ball game was played on Saturday last between the Lime Kiln and West Bedding boys. Score, Il to 10 in favor of the Lime Kiln. Hazel, of Danbury, spent the past week with their friends, MT and Mrs Theodore Carter.
 MT and Mrs Stone and family of New York are boarding at Edgar Crofut's
 Charles Barrett of Georgetown spent Sunday with his friend, George Bron- son.
 LeRoy Collins, Jr., of Umpawaug Hill, has gone to Philadelphia to work.
 Miss Grace Barnum, who has been spending some time in New York with her sister, Miss Julia Barnum, has re- turned home.
 Vincent Clark of New Jersey is visit ing his sister, Mrs James Griffin.