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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
HAWAIIAN BILLS
ARE INTRODUCED
Will Garry Into Effect
Recommendations
Of Senators.
Appropriations for Public
Buildings at Honolulu
and HilO.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator Mitch
ell to-day introduced bills intended to
carry into effect some of the recommen-
dations Of the Senate committee which
recently visited. the Hawaiian Islands.
The bills amend the organic act as
to make persons % years of age and of
one years residence in the islands eligi-
bic to membership in the Territorial Sen
ate, and persons p years of age eligible
as representatives; permit the Governor
and the Secretary of the islands to be
appointed from any portion of the United
States, and not from the islands alone;
to require the Territorial Treasurer to
give a bond of 5000 600. the Superintend-
ent of Public Works a bond of 800 600
and the Auditor and Deputy Auditor $780,
600 each. bonds being required of none of
the Territorial officers at present; require
that vacancies on the Supreme bench
shall be flled by appointment by the
President Of the United States, allow ap
peals and writs of error from the Terri
torial courts to the Supreme Court of the
United States on the same basis they
are allowed from other Territorial courts,
and fix the salary of the Governor at
$500
Other Hawaiian bills introduced by Sen
ator Mitchell are as follows: Appropriat-
ing 81 100000 for public buildings at Homo
lulu and S750.00O for public buildings at
Hilo; authorizing the Secretary of the In
terror to investigate the public land ques-
tion; appropriating 100000 for protection
OF the harbor at Hilo; $50 900 for Homo
lulu harbor. and $4,000 for lighthouses
along the Hawaiian coast.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
LOSES FIGHT
TO GET CONTROL OF BANKS

HONOLULU, Jan. 13.-The estate of
James Campbell, deceased, by a sale of
500 shares of the First National Bank Of
Hawaii and $50 shares of the First Ameri-
can Savings Bank. has given the control
of the two institutions to the present
board of directors and president, who
have been fighting against efforts to oust
them. said to be backed by the Anglo
Californian Bank of San Francisco, for
more than year. The annual meeting
of the stockholders takes place this
month, and ever since the last annual
meeting the opposing interests have been
trying to get controlling interest
Colonel George w. Macfarlane, repre-
senting the interests opposed to the pres
ent management, returned here from San
Francisco on the steamer Coptic last Sat
urday, paying in addition to his steamer
fare the fine of $500 imposed on the steam
ship company for carrying a passenger
between two American ports on a British
steamer in order that he might be here
in time for the annual meeting. The deal
for the purchase of the stock was closed
the day before he got here. The price
paid was very nearly 100000 for the
shares purchased. This is a good deal in
advance of the market rate, and it is
stated by those interested that it is far
more than the stock will be worth for
some years.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
Face
Was Always Very
Pale and Thin.
Nervous ProStration.
Faint Spells.
DIR. Miles Nervine Saved
Ny Life.

There IS great Danger IN a run down con-
oItlon- Overwork, mental strain, the cares
ana worries OF business and the home, all
have a deleterious effect upon the nerves,
which in their devitalized condition readily
fall prey TO the attacks of disease Aside
from the danger there is no condition at
tended by so many disagreeable symptoms;
such as loss Of appetite, Indigestion or nerv-
Gus dyspepsia, headache, tired feeling and
loss Of ambition together with the agony of
sleepleSs nights spent in tossing restlessly
about. only to rise exhausted in the morning.
Dr. Miles Nervine is a true nerve tonic
which, by Strengthening the nerves. restores
health and appetite and brings sweet sleep.
For six years suffered almost constantly
from complication Of troubles which culrni-
mated IN complete nervous prostration. l
had no appetite, could not sleep, suffered
from indigestion and nervousness. As is so
often the case in nervous prostration I fre-
ouently had weak, fainting spells. Doctors
did not help me. They said my blood was
very poor, and / know my face was always
very pale. The very first bottle of DR. Miles
Nervlne took gave me noticeable relief and
felt stronger than l had in years. MY
neighbors in Puyallup, Wash, where then
lived will testify to this. ] also used some of
DR.. Miles Restorative Tonic and Anti Pain
Pills. ] believe the DIR. Miles Remedies
saved my life. ."-MRs. J. c. BENEDICT, Tuck
er, Utah.
tie DR.. Niles Remedies Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases Address
DE. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE.
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Several Changes Are Made in the
Postal Service and More Pen
Il H,.nr,Anl
sions Granted.

WASHINGTON Cd CO, Jan. 19.-Post-
masters commissioned: California-John
w. Short. Fresno. Oregon-Charles P
Nelson. Cloverdale- Washington-Robert
Urquhart, Napavine; Anna c. Sholund,
Marble. Fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed: Caiifornia-John f. Turner,
Echo Mountain. Los Angeles County, vice
Henry A. Doty, resigned; Cora E. Day.
Bonnie Doom. Santa Cruz County, vice
Nellie Carter, resigned. Washington
Edwin II. Taylor Yakima, Yakima Coun-
~, vice Clarence N Barnett, resigned.
These pensions were granted to-day:
California-Original- Warren W. Lang
don, Los Angeles. So; John w. Mont
gomery, Chico, sl2; William Maxwell Sell
ma, S6. Increase, reissue, etc.-George
c. Martin. Veterans Home, Napa, sl2:
Andrew j. Thayer. Healdsburg SO:
Henry Marvin, Soldiers Home, Los An
geles, Sl2; John II. Holm. San Francisco.
$l2; Charles B. Sears, Lotus, $l2, Robert
II. Tabor, Corning. IS; Aaron BodIey,
Redding, s. Widows, minors and de-
pendent relatives-Susan Gwalt, Oakland.
So ashington-Widows, minors and
dependent relatives-Mary A Haxton,
Almota, IS.
Navy order-Naval Constructor Rich
mond P. Hobson is to be head Of the
and repairing department at
the Puget Sound yard
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
FRIENDS OF MRS. MAVERICK
HAVE NOT ABANDONED HOPE
Unceasing in Their Efforts to Secure
Her Release From Aylesbury
Prison.

LONDON. Jan. 19.-There have been no
new developments in the case Of Mrs. Flor-
ence Maybrick. who is undergoing life
sentence for the poisoning Of her hus-
band. The United States embassy has
made no request to the Foreign ONCE for
her release to enable her to testify IN a
suit now pending in Virginia, but infiuen-
tial friends are unceasing in their efforts
to obtain her release.
Home Secretary Ackers-DougIass re-
Gently visited Aylesbury prison. and Mrs
Maybrick was able to put before him the
facts in connection with the suit through
which Mrs. Maybrick and her mother will
it is declared, lose all title and interest
10 more than 2,500000 acres Of land in Vir-
giria. West Virginia and Kentucky unless
the prisoner is released in time to testify
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
IN ARIZONA
MAY STIR THE STORM
Twenty-Second Legislature Begins
and There Is Promise of Excit-
ing Debate.

PHOENIX. Ariz. Jan. 19.-It Is prObabie
tI.at the twenty-second Legislature. whiSit
convened to-day, will experience some
stormy times before the session, which
lasts sixty days by law, is over A bull
lion tax bill, the eight-hour law and coun-
" division are all promising features for
dssension.
For years a large element has demanded
Il tax on the output Of mines TO increase
revenues. Dut at each session the measure
mas been defeated by members whose in
tcrests lay with mine owners and those
who feared the measure would retard de-
VelOpment- County division is demanded
by many in COchise. Graham and Yavapai
counties. but il is probable that the fate
OF such measures Will depend entirely on
the trading of disinterested members who
are Interested in other bills TO be pre-
sentsd. A strong effort was made two
years ago by the United Verde interests u
have Yavapai County divided. the new
county to be called Clark. and all but sue
ceeded. The eight-hOur law was defeated
last session by Democratic members.
though II is a platform pledge this year.
Pre- sident Ives of the Council was also
President last session and cast his infiu-
ence against the measure. 1t would have
cost him the loss of the presidency this
year only for other incidents and his con-
duct Will be closely watched by his own
party.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
PREFERRED TO RUN AWAY.

The agents of the corporation declared that
their franchise assessment made by
illegal, but did not apparently to leave
the legality Of the assessment to the courts y
determibe-they preferred to run away. The
justice Of their franchise assessment may be
inferred from the fact that the whole assess
ment of this corpora tion on all its property in
California does not represent one third of the
full cash value of its property.
In view of this and other similar eXperi,
ences it would seem advisable that the Legis-
laturc take such steps will make Impossible
q resort TO such devices. 1t might demand
that all the business OF corporation of this
character shall be transacted at its principal
place of business--or otherwise its acts per-
formed elsewhere would be declared illegal. We
would not then see large and wealthy corpora
tions making of their principal place of busl-
ness a veritable will-o' the wisp--which they
might will locate either in Milpitas o
Yreka, as the exigencies of the case or the
tivity of the revenue officers Nigh determine
An adjournment was taken at the con-
clusion of the reading to 10 o'clock this
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
INSURANCE SWINDLERS
ARE SENT BACK TO JAIL
United States Commissioner Holds
Them, Although the Complaint
Filed Is Defective.

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. I9-The extradi-
tion case of Richardson. Mason and DR..
Harle, the insurance swindlers wanted at
Chihuahua. Mexico, to answer charges Of
murder was again called in the United
States Commissioner court to-day. When
the case proceeded TO trial it was found
that the extradition document had the
names Of all the defendants wrong. The
attorneys for the defense moved a dis
missal of the case on technical grounds,
but Commissioner Howe evaded the trou-
bic and dismissed the case pending and
filed a new one giving the Mexican Gov
eminent forty days in which to correct
the complaint and document. Mason, one
of the defendants, who has been in a
cOmatose condition since his arrest was
brought into court this morning by order
Of the magistrate, several physicians hav-
ing testified that he is merely shamming.
He was apparently insensibe when he
arrived and was placed on bench, where
he remained throughout the proceedings
writhing and groaning and with his eyes
closed
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20

franchises, however. is not without imperfec-
tons The law declares that the franchise
shall be assessed the corporation. at its
principal place Of business, and declares its
principal place of business 10 be that place
where the business of the corporation is trans
aeted-where its directors meet-wfere lis
shares of stock issued and transferred, etc.
This provision of the law has been taken aI-
vantage OF to defeat the intention OF the law,
In some instances-notably that Of the Sunset
Telephone Company This corporation having
been assessed by its franchise, in
cordance with the constitution and laws of this
state, amended its articles of incorporation,
changing its principal place of business TO
Martinez. Contra Costa County. This was a
mere subterfuge. in that the business of the
corporation is in reality still transacted in San
Francisco Its directors possibly annually or
substantially pay visit 10 Martinez in orGer
TO keep up pretense of there maintaining their
principal place of business. But this device would
have availed the corporation nothing had it
not been eble 10 persuade Brother Jones.
good Assessor OF Contra Costa County that its
franchise had value for purposes OF taxa
tion, assessment OF 81. 0o0. 600
promptly reduced by him to $4,000 the ensuing
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
BANKS TO RETIRE THEIR
ADDITIONAL CIRCULATION
Secretary Shaw Asks That They Give
Government Bonds as Security
for Public Deposits.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Secretary
Shaw has written to the banks that had
substituted State and municipal bonds
for Government bonds as security for
public deposits that he would like to
have a resubstitution of Government
bonds. This is in accordance with the
policy announced at the time They
were accepted only on condition that the
banks should use the bonds that were
released by the substitution as basis
for circulation. 1t is now expected thar
the banks will retire this additional cir
culation and thus release the bonds to
be used again as security for deposits.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
PROMINENT SOCIETY WOMAN
IS ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Charge That She Killed Her Three
Year-old Ward Is Not
Sustained.

PITTSBURG. Jan. 1S.-Mrs. Letitia
Eagle. wife of s S. Eagle. a superin-
tendent of the Pressed Steel Car Com
pany and prominent in social circles at
AVIATION. a suburb Of this city. was ar
raigned in the criminal court to-day
charged with the murder of her three
year-old ward. Edna Warner, on May 9
last She was declared innocent and
discharged.
TO the Coroner it was announced that
she had committed suicide, but on ac-
count of her youth an investigation was
started by the District Attorney
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
Ruffian Terrorizes the Women.

NEVADA CITY, Jan. 1s-For the last
several weeks women of Nevada City
have been terrorized by the actions of
some unknown individual who has made
repeated unsuccessful attempts to attack
them on dark streets. The elimination
of these attempts came last evening.
when the ruff1an succeeded in laying hold
of Mrs. William Menhennet, wife of A
Nevada City business man. That he did
not succeed in his purpose was due to
the plucky action of the woman. who.
while scuff1ing with the fellow. screamed
in such manner that he released his
hold and fled for safety.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE
MEETS IN ANNUAL SESSION
Committee Is Appointed to Draft a
Memorial to Congress for
Statehood

SANTA FE. n. NJ. Jan. 1s-The thirty
fifth Legislative Assembly of New Mex
leo convened to-day at noon Colonel ].
Francisco Chaves was elected President
Of the Council and Nestor Monteria
Speaker Of the House. For the first time
in the history of New Mexico every mem
Der Of the Council speaks English fluent
ly. The first official act of the House
was the appointment of a committee to
draft memorial to Congress for state
hood and OF gratitude TO Senator QUAY
for his work for statehood Governor
Otero's message, read this afternoon. rec
ommends free text books for public
schools, local option law and the crea-
ton of the offices of insurance commits
sioner. travelling auditor and irrigation
commissioners. There is a surplus in the
Territorial treasury of $3.50 ,OO0
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
TWO LIVES ARE LOST
IN A BURNING BUILDING
Occupants Were Asleep When the
Flames Broke Out and
Panic Ensued.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Jan. 1s-Fire early
to-day destroyed two apartment houses
near the corner Of Euclid avenue and
Andrews street, East Cleveland, resulting
in the death of at least two persons and
the injury of several others. The dead:
MRS. GUY NORTON, burned to death.
MRS. JESSIE DICKEY, As years of age
burned to death.
The injured: Miss Clara Jackson, serv-
ant girl, badly burned; Guy Norton, badly
burned. serious; Rev. w. N. Shoup, pastor
of the Windemer Methodist Church,
slightly burned.
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
fifty tenants. of the two buildings were
asleep when the flames broke out. A panic
ensued when they were finally aroused
and many were rescued with the greatest
difficulty, Spearly all escaping in their
saieht nl06~-@
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
COUNTY ASSESSORS OF CALIFORNIA
MEET TO DISCUSS PREROGAT|VES
Visiting Officials Are Welcomed by Mayor Schmitz, Who
Commends Objects of Convention, and Instructive Paper
on Franchise Taxation IS Read by Washington Dodge

HK% WENTY-SIX assessors from as
many different counties in the
State are holding a convention in
the chamber of Judge Murasky at
the City Hall. The convention
was called at the. suggestion of Washing
ton Dodge. Assessor for this city and
county, for the purpose of discussing as
sessment methods in general and the for
mutation of a bill which will be presented
to the Legislature now in session calcu-
lated to simplify methods of assessing
property and making the assessments
mere equitable. The convention was called
TO order by DR. Dodge, who introduced
Mayor Schmitz. The Mayor made a brief
address, in which he heartily welcomed
the visiting Assessors.
"On behalf of the citizens of San Fran
cisco l bid you a hearty welcome and
wish you gOdspeed in your deliberations
said the Mayor. I'VE realize that any leg
islation affecting taxation which benefits
the people of the State at large will ac-
crue to the benefit of the people of this
city 1t shall be our aim while you are
here TO make your visit as pleasant as
possible"
After the Mayor finished speaking the
convention proceeded to the election of
officers. Assessor Thomas s. Berkey of
Sacramento County was elected chair
man, and Assessor ]. L. Swank of Colusa
County was made secretary The follow
ing Assessors answered the roll call:
c. F, Bonner MADEIRA: J. B. Bennett Mon
terey; T. s Berkey. Sacrame nto: Richard r
SolIirs. Shasta; J. + Campbell Stanislaus
henry T. Dalton Alameda; Frank e. Dowd
Sonoma; Washington Dodge. San Francisco;
n. Jones Contra Costa; j. NJ Jameson.
Kern: Charles O. King San Luis Obispo: +,
z. Long SoIano G. W. Mcconnell San BENT
to; Jen MeEivane. San Bernardino; J Mar
Grant. AmadOr. Austin Morton Butte George
E. Mitchell Placer; William NJ Nun,r Jr
Calaveras: J. F. Owen Ell Dorado: c. L. Or
ton. san joaquin; Ira II. Parks. Marin; c. p.
Pratt. Mariposa, J. l.. Swank Colusa Henry
G. Schroeder. Nevada; l.. A Splitter Santa
Clara; NJ. A Thomas, Mendocino
The following chief deputies were given
seats in the convention:
E. J. Mckay. Sacramento: T NJ Robinson
Alameda. and John Ginty ex-chief deputy. San
Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
Husband and Wife Burned to Death

PITTSBURG. Pa. Jan. 1.-Two three
story buildings, 14O6 and 14OS Fifth ave-
nue., occupied by the Merchants Savings
and Trust Company, ]. A. Williams &
Co, wholesale dealers in chinaware. and
several Hebrew families, burned to-day
Loss $4,000. Henry Frackenburg and his
wife. aged about 50 years. were overcome
by the smoke in their room on the third
floor and were burned to death.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
Bureau to Study Criminal classss-

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-The HOUSE
Judiciary Committee to-day authorized a
favorable report on the bin to create
bureau in the Department Of Justice for
the study of criminal. pauper and defec-
tive classes. The committee adjourned 10
meet at the call OF the chairman in order
that the subcommittee may report an
antitrust bill as soon as completed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
Murderer Kills Jailer and ESCAPES.

SANTA FE. n. NJ. Jan. 1s-Albert
Telles. In Jail for murder and Albert
Hampe. imprisoned for a minor offens4
last night overpOwered and bound the as
sistant jailer. Victoriano Casados. seized
his revolver. killed Jailer Epitacio Gal
legos and then escaped. A posse with
bloodhounds Is in pursuit.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
COMMITTEES NAMED.
Chairman Berkey named the followin
committees:

committees:
Organization-Wash Dodge. San Gran
cisco: /. A. Splitter. Santa Clara: Charles O..
King San Luis obispo; H. T. Jones' Contra
Committee on legislation and revision-C L.
Putman, San Joaquin; !. 4 splitter Santa
Executive committee-F. F. Dowd. Sonoma
henIy r. Dalton Alameda; } b. Bennett
Monterey; jefferson McElvane San Bernardne.
J. Marchant Amador; g r. Pratt Mariposa
Committee on ways and nieans-w NJ Nu-
ner. Calaveras: Washington Dodge, San Fran
cisco, Henry G.. Schroeder Nevada: j. NJ
Jameson. Kern H. E. Collins. Shasta.
After the organization of the conven-
tion an adjournment was taken until ?
o clock In the afternoon. at which time
the reading of papers was commenced
Charles O. King of San Luis Obispo Coun-
~ read the opening paper, entitled "Du-
ties and Responsibilities of an Assessor. :
}. NJ. jameson of Kern and Wilbur Walk
Ell. member of the Oakland Merchants
Association, spoke briefly on the subject
OF taxation and assessments. DR.. Dodge
then addressed the convention and read
an exceedingly interesting paper. which
dealt principally with the assessment of
franchises. DR.. Dodge's paper was as fol-
lows:
think you will all agree with me in the
statement that the work Of an Assessor is
eeset with many difficulties and is fun of
"eighty responsibilities. This is so to a great
er extent than in the case of any other county
ofhcial. II is the Assessors duty 10 see that
as far as possible. each citizen shall bear his
Just proportion Of the tax burden. and no more
He must see that each of all the varied classes
OF property Is made to contribute alike. The
law places upon him great and grave respon-
siblity. He Is the sole Judge of values ana
his judgment is final. except in so far as ii
may be reviewed by the county boards of
equalization. II is his duty to see that the
fF11n fa-f nff l.
the greatest corporation. His position is also
one frequently requiring the widest range OF
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
DISCUSSES THE BUDGET
Paul Deschanel Makes His Reappear-
ance in Politics and Delivers
cnh

a Speech
PARIS, Jan. 19.ZA general discussion
of the budget was begun in the Cham
Der of Deputies to-day. The debate was
chiefly notable for the temperance of
Paul Deschanel in active politics His
speech to-day was devoted to a review
of French politics rather than to dis
cussion OF the budget He said the Cab
met was in difficult position when sup
ported by the heterogeneous elements
such as are represented by NJ. Etienne
Radical, and NM. DeDressenece and
JauTes, Socialists. and that a Republican
Ministry should not accept the support
of Socialists, although that were better
than the support of rOyalists or clericais
After brief replies from Baron d Estour-
nelles de Constant. Republican, and 9TH
ers the Chamber adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20

SAN RAFAEL. Jan. 19.-The Fairfax school
house. about three and a half miles from San
Itafael. was burned this morning about 4
O'Clock. How the fire started is a mystery TO
the school trustees Of that district but IL Is
supposed 10 have been the work Of an incen-
diary The building was valued al about $1,000
and was partially insured.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
ECZEMA. NO CURE. NO PAY.

OINTMENT fails to Rngworm. letter,
Old Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Backheads
on the face. and all skin diseases. so cents.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20

WERE PROMINENT IN THE CONVENTION OF
4
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20
10 cure a Cold in One pav

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL Ii fails 10 cure
E. W. Groves signature is each box 25c. .
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20

declared to be illegal. Therefore the trainers
of our constitution adopted in lieu thereof the
franchise tax, the franchise tax being the prop
erty of the corporation. and they devised this
franchise tax with the express determination
Of thus reaching, for the purposes OF taxation.
this intangible property of corporations repre-
sented by the shares of stock. and which prop
erty had before this time. as stated been
taxed as shares of stock IN the Stockholders
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-20

Pts WENTY-SIX assessors from as
many different counties in the
State are holding a convention in
" ha 1.L, La
The daily sentinel., 1903-08-29

The housewife is beginning to say.
II never used such splendid hams as
those of the Honeysuckle brand; L
shall always want them hereafter.
and 1 am glad that my grocer keeps
them. -