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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
OFFICIALS GIVE
COUNTY FIGURES
Equalizers Hear State
ments Of Interior
Assessors.
Conditions in Modoc, Anna
dor and Calaveras Are
Described.

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 5.-Supervisor
John Fritz of Modoc County was the only
representative of that county before the
State Board of Equalization this morn
ing. Modoc is a stock-raising county,
although the price Of stock is depreci-
ating. The principal grain grown is
wheat, twenty bushels to the acre. This
year the yield was NOT up to that of
former years. There has not been much
new property added to the assessment
roll. The assessment on all town prop
erty was increased and there was an in
crease on every class of property. In
1902 the assessed valuation of Modoc
County was $3,216,423. This year 1T is
$4,076,6S0. Generally speaking the
county is in a prosperous condition.
Amador County was represented by
Assessor John Marchant and other
county officials The Assessor said the
condition of the mining industry in Am
ador County is not encouraging. There
is only one dividend-paying mine in op-
Grafton The Kennedy mine has not
paid any dividends in the last three
years. Last year the mine was assessed
for $4,000. This year it is assessed
for s155,0OO. The Argonaut has been
idle since it's litigation with the Ken
nedy mine, although it won the suit.
The Argonaut mine Is assessed for be-
tween $50, 900 and $4,000.
Labor conditions are much disturbed
on account of strikes among the miners.
The town Of Jackson is dependent on the
mines. Whenever a strike occurs busi-
ness becomes paralyzed. The dispute
between the Western Federation miners
and the American Federation of Labor
has had something to do with the un-
settled condition of AmadOr County
Should any more strikes occur the af-
fected mines will close down perma-
nently.
There has been decrease of 100 IN
the school census. Timber land is al
most inaccessible. There are seventy
vacant houses in Sutter Creek on ac-
count of the closing down of some Of the
mines. Amador's assessment in 1902
was S4,49S,93O. The assessment for this
year is $4,796,533.
Calaveras County was represented by
Assessor w. M. Nuner Jr. and other Of
ficials. It's assessment last year was
$5,557. 900. This years assessment is
S5,972,125 The Assessor said that some
Assessors claimed. judging from the
newspaper reports. that over % per cent
Of the mortgages are assessed for less
than their face value. If such is the
case, said Assessor Nuner the money
lenders are surely not good business
men, else they would not loan more than
the market value to the holders of such
property, nor can he Understand why 25
per cent of the mortgages should not be
assessed at the cash value. for in Gala
veras County there are only five mort
cages assessed at less than the face
value and they are mortgages given un-
der peculiar circumstances.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
LEAVES FAMILY RESIDENCE
TO SENATOR BARD's WIFE
Mary J. Gerberding Rewards Her
Daughter in Her VIII, Which
Was Filed Yesterday.

The viii Of the late Mary ]. Gerberding.
who died a few days ago. was filed for
probate yesterday. 1t is Photographic and
was made June s. 1903 1t dispOses OF an
estate estimated to be worth $4,000. The
executors Of the will are Senator Thomas
F. Bard. son-in-law Of the deceased. and
F. W. Gerberding, a son. They are to
act without bonds.
By the terms of the viii the family res
idence Of the deceased, the principal as
set of the estate, is bequeathed to Sen
ator Bard's wife. Mary F. Bard, because
she recently raised a mortgage of 5000 on
the place and has during her lifetime
done many things to show her love for
her mother"
To Clara W. Bard is left the household
furniture and the plano Of the deceased,
and many keepsakes named IN a docu-
ment not fled with the will are left to
F. w. Gerberding. The much priced cab
met Of curiOs owned by the deceased Is
left to her other son. Otto Gerberding.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
The Brides Circle.

Inter Nos Circle is known in the Com
panions of the Forest of America as the
brides circle for the reason that not a
quarter passes but some lady member is
married. For a time every unmarried
woman who accepted the position OF sub
chief companion was married before the
end Of the term. This occurred six times
in succession. Recently three OF the
members did not wait to occupy the en-
chanted chair, but were married, and in
view of that fact a sum that had been
set aside to furnish souvenirs to all who
should attend the silver anniversary OF
the circle on September 10, in the Alcazar
building, will be diverted from its origi-
nal purpose and used to purchase we'd
ding presents for these three brides. Two
more members Of the circle viii become
brides before the close Of the year.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
National Guard Notes.

Newell Vanderbilt, recently unanimous
ly elected captain of Company d, Fifth
Infantry, located at San Rafael, vice
Cheda, passed most successful exami-
nation eIore the examining board. Cap
tain Vanderbilt is one of the most en-
thusiastic men of the regiment, has served
many years with the company, is one of
the best shot in the State, having been
awarded the gold medal at the State
shoot. and was commissioned colonel of
the University Cadets at the Berkeley
University.
Upon the retirement of Captain Thomas
A. Nerney, at his own request, from the
Naval Militia 1t is probable that he will
be succeeded by Commander George w.
Bauer. In that event Lieutenant Roscoe
Howard, in command of the Pinta at
San Diego. will be advanced to comman-
der of the militia, vice Bauer.
The headQuarter officers of the militia
will have target practice at Shell Mound
on September 20.
The Santa Cruz Surf in an item about
the Naval Militia annohnces that Cap
tain Nerney, commanding the militia hav-
ing served eighty years consecutively, has
asked to be placed on the retired list
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
CRIPPLE GREEK
STREETS QUIET
Owners Determined to
Start Up Their
Mines.
Labor Day Celebration Not
to Be Disturbed by
Troops.

DENVER, Sept 5.-A special to the
News from Cripple Creek, Colo, says the
usual Saturday night crowds were on
the streets tonight and 1t was as
peaceable as usual. A member of the
Mine Owners Association said tonight:
The miners will now be given an opportu-
nifty to work and in the event OF their refusal
miners will be imported into the camp. The
mine owners determined to start up their
men will not be discriminated against They
1894
Labor day will be celebrated by the
miners on Monday as usual, notwith-
standing the presence of the troops.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. 5.-The
State military forces which We're or
dered to the Cripple Creek district yes
terday afternoon by Governor J. H.
Peabody, under the command of Briga-
dier General Chase and Adjutant General
Bell pitched camp about three-quarters
of a mile from Victor at daylight this
morning near the Stratton Independence
mine.
In all there are now about 1000 equipped
militiamen in camp and others have been
ordered to the scene of the trouble by
Brigadier General Chase, including one
troop of cowboy cavalry from Meeker,
Colo. BY tomorrow morning the military
forces will have been increased to upward
Of 1900 men.
Everything has been quiet in the Grip
pie Creek districts since the arrival of the
military forces and it is thought that the
mere presence of the guard will serve to
quell the spirit of lawlessness which has
prevailed throughout the great mining
district since the early part of the week
Last night military picket posts were sta
toned all along the line OF the Colorado
Midland Railroad from Divide to Cripple
Creek as precautionary measure against
any attempt that might be made to blow
up the trains carrying arms and supplies
to the forces. No trouble was experienced
VICTOR, Sept. 5.-A mass meeting at
tended by several thousand citizens Of
Victor, was held this afternoon. The
speakers were strong in their denuncia-
ton of Governor Peabody's action in
sending the troops to the district but
counseled their hearers to treat the SOL
diers with consideration and respect. Res
olutions were adopted declaring that mis-
representation was employed in inducing
the Governor to send troops to the district
and condemning the Governors action as
''unwarranted by the facts and anarchis-
tic in its inception, spirit and conse-
quences."
The resolutions declare that the Cripple
the country, and protest against the in
Vasion by the troops and the threatened
establishment of martial law.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
ARRANGE TO CELEBRATE
GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY
Leading Societies Of This City to
Commemorate Landing Of Coun-
trvmen in Philadelphia.


The German-American League Of Cali
fornia. consisting of nearly sixty Of the
leading German societies Of this city, is
making extensive preparations for the
celebration Of the coming German-Amer-
lean day to be held at Glen Park Sun
dav. October L. The celebration is in
commemoration of the landing Of the first
Germans in Philadelphia on October s,
1888. under the leadership of the renowned
Daniel Pastorius, a close friend of Will
liam Penn.
Besides the general committee Of thirty
members, there are not less than twelve
subcommittee at work, with an aggre-
gate membership of more than $50 ladies
and gentlemen. perfecting the details of
the arrangements for the festival
Two literary and musical entertain
ments are contemplated, one to be an
open-air meeting, the other to take place
in the spacious pavilion. Addresses will
be delivered in English by Messrs. Fair
fax H. Wheelan and Henry u. Branden-
stein. Professor Ewald Flugel Of Stanford
University and With. Zimmerman will
speak in German
The United German Singing Societies
will render a number of four-part folk
songs, under the direction of Professor
Riegger.
The turn vereius will give gymnastfc
performances during the afternoon. All
kinds of games for valuable prizes will
be arranged for adults and children.
The officers of the league are: Dr. Franz
Kuckein, president: Oh. w Arp, vice
president; With. Zimmerman, secretary;
DR.. julius Vote, treasurer; DR.. G.
Gutsch, attorney.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
CORONA CLUB OPENS DOORS
TO MANY INVITED GUESTS
Interesting Programme, Including a
Lecture on Rembrandt, Fol-
lnrnad Iu I1,rnhnnr,


At the first of the fall meetings of the
Corona Club held last Friday in Mission
Masonic Hall there were present many
guests, it being an open meeting. The
first number on the programme was a
soprano solo by Miss Wadsworth She
was followed by President Cullinan of
the Mission Park Association, who asked
the ladies Of the club to use their influ-
ence with their voting friends to vote
for Mission Park, for said he, ito use
the words of Rev. Father Crowley, the
Supervisors have given the Mission the
County Hospital, the dog pound, the pest
house and the almshouse; now we want
something nice - The Mission district,
he added had one-fifth of the entire vot-
ing population and it's wishes ought to
be respected.
Miss Reed then sang a contralto solo,
after which the Rev. Mr.. RAIDER deliv-
cred most interesting lecture on Rem
brandt, describing his splendid Dutch
conscientiousness and devotional spirit.
He spoke of his early life, his place
among the painters of the world and
cited that his merit was not appreciated
until after his death, for while he died
a poor man, one of his pictures after h D.
death sold for $4,000. The lecturer then
described a number of Rembrandts paint
ings, such as THE Rainstorm on Sum-
mer Day." Jesus Preaching to the Null
titude" and others, saying that in his
works he developed the poetry of the
commonplace and was the artist of the
ordinary. The programme closed with
two numbers by Miss Greeniger, Thou
Art to Me- and Love Is Bubble" af-
ter which the members and guests ad-
journed to the banquet hall, where a dain-
ty luncheon was served.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
STRANGER FALLS ASLEEP
IN PARK AND is ROBBED
George Nalley of Windsor Suspects
Two Men He Met on Grant
Avenue of Crime
Avenue of Crime

George Nalley, visitor from Windsor,
Sonoma County, was seeing the sights on
Friday morning and while on Grant ave
nue. met two men, who invited him to
have a drink. He had several drinks with
them and finally they suggested that he
should accompany them to Golden Gate
Park They walked along the park and
over the sand dunes till Nalley got tired
and sat down, saying he could not go a
step farther.
Nalley fell asleep and when he awaken
ed in the afternoon he discovered that
his two companions had disappeared and
SO had his gold watch and chain, valued
at s110, and his purse, which contained
about S35 in gold. Nalley reported his loss
to the park police station and gave a de-
scription of the two men. Both were of
dark complexion and each wore a dark
sack suit and dark derby hat One was
about feet inches tall and the other
about feet 4 inches
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
BODY OF NJ. A. SEDDENS
FOUND IN THE NARRoWS
Disaster TO Launch From Brooklyn
Yacht Club in Recent Storm
Is Demonstrated.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The discovery Of
the body Of NJ. A. Seddens in the Mar
rows to-day seems to end all doubt about
the death Of young Seddens and his
friend. Charles Heinrichs Of Brooklyn,
who started out from the Brooklyn Yacht
Club in a twenty-foot launch just before
the storm Of a week ago. The young men
cid not return and the swamped launch
was found OF Sea Gate.
Seddens body was identified by the ar
ticles on the clothing. What were at first
taken to be bullet wounds in the body
were found TO be decorations caused prob
ably by contact with the rocks. The
body Of Heinrichs has not been recovered
as yet.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
GIGANTIC COAL
TRUST PRESACED
Pittsburg Company Sc
cures Control Of River
Combine.

PITTSBURG, Sept. 6.-The Pittsburg
Gazette says contracts have been signed,
under the terms Of which George l. Whit
ney Of Whitney, Stephenson & Co. of this
city undertakes to deliver for cash a con-
trolling interest in the Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke Company to
the Pittsburg Coal Company. The trans
fer of control will be through the pur-
chase for cash of a majority of the capt.
tai stock, deliverable In either common
or preferred shares, or both. The Monon-
gahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke
Company is capitalized at $40, 900, 900 and
its output last year approximated 5000, 900
tons of coal. The combination of inter-
ests will represent a total of s132, ,000, 900
and the tonnage close to 25,ooooOo tons.
George 1. Whitney, who engineered the
stock transaction, denied that 1t presaged
a merger Of the companies and said what
ever would be done in that line could not
be until November 1. At that time 1t was
probably the plan to have the companies
operated under practically one manage
ment or dictation. which could be done to
mutual advantage. They would maintain
their individuality, however, as both COM
panies operated in different fields.
A story is current to the effect that the
big deal just announced is but the fore
runner Of one that is gigantic in COM
parison. 1t is said the Pennsylvania
Railroad has secured practical control in
the Pittsburg Coal Company, and this,
with the control of the river coal combine
through the Pittsburg Coal Company, will
give the Pennsylvania Railroad control
of one-fourth of the total output of btu
minous coal in the entire State of Penn
sylvania- As a railroad, by law is not
allowed to operate any coal mines, the
holdings will be transferred to the Pitts
burg Coal Company, which will operate
the DropertY.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
BOY WINS THE PRIZE
FOR BEST DRESS HAT
Young Milliner Sends to Convention
a Shirred Velvet Toque In
Two Tones.

CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-Earl A. Hodge, a
ls-year-old boy. has won the prize for
the best dress hat at the mIlliners' con-
vention which has just ended here. He
has been in Chicago a year as a hat de-
signer. 1t was through the interest OF
woman milliner who recently "discov-
cred" his work that the boy milliner was
persuaded to enter at the convention.
Hodge sent to the convention shirred
toque of velvet in two tones of the new
prune shades. The lines were long and
Frenchy and at the left front of the hat
two purple military pompoms rose juant-
lily.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
Callaghan- Bertaud wedding.

Daniel l.. Callaghan and Mrs. Florence
Bertaud were united in marriage at a
quiet wedding last evening in the mon
astery of st. Dominic's Church, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Father
Plus Murphy. ]. A. Mcdonald acted as
best man and Miss Critcher as brides
maid. After the ceremony a luncheon
was enjoyed at a downtown restaurant
The groom is a well-known insurance
man and the bride is the widow of the
late Dr. Bertaud. The happy couple will
reside at 26S9 Clay street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
burglars Driven AWAY.

J. z. O'Brien. who lives at 474 Waller
street, informed Special Police Officer G.
j. Delmer yesterday that on his return
to his home at midnight on Friday he
discovered the presence of two men who
were trying to force an entry into the
house through a basement window.
O'Brien told the officer that one of the
burglars fired shot at him as he as
cended the front steps of his residence.
The burglars made good their escape.
The prying off of the holdings of the
window left evidence of their intention
to enter the building.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
MEN PLAN ACTIVE SEASON
League Elects Officers and Forms a
Union to Control the Game
in This State.

The annual meeting of the California
Association Football League was held on
Friday evening in the Emma Spreckels
building. The Albion, Rovers, Oakland
Hornets, Vampires, Independents, Occi-
dentals. French Rifles and Pickwicks
were each represented by two delegates.
Taliesin Evans was elected president
Tor the ensuing year, Henry Roberts sec
retary and Edgar Pomeroy treasurer.
The executive committee will be made up
of one delegate from each club
A football union was also organized to
control all association football in Califor-
MIA. A temporary executive committee
was elected, as follows: Douglas Frs
kline, j. Condan, A. A. Glarner, Hugh
Williamson and j. Michels.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
eirlseField Day at Fairgrounds

There will be a girls field day at the
public Fairgrounds to-day at Seventh and
Harrison streets. Prizes will be awarded
for the best sand houses and sand pies by
children under 6; for jumping rope by
children from to IA years of age. and
for running by children 10 to IA years of
age. The games will begin promptly at
2:5O o'clock and the public is invited to
attend.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
Railroad Superintendent Is Dead.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-Edward M. Col
Inns, general superintendent of the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railroad. is
dead at his home here as the result of a
seemingly slight accident. Several weeks
ago in descending from a car he ran a
nail into his foot, fever resulting from
the injury. Collins was native of Iowa
and was well known in railroad circles.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
Nightcao Party.

The members of Mission Lodge of the
Fraternal Brotherhood have arranged for
a nightcap party to be given in Excelsior
Hall on the night Of September II. II
will be under the direction of the officers
of the lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

PARIS. Sept 5.-Mme. Theresa Humbert
was taken 70 Fresnes early this morning IN
the prison ambulance. She complained OF
sickness and was placed in the infirmary-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
ADVERTISEMENTS.
"DIAMOND MARKET
AFFECTED"

~, Inis was predicted about one year ago.
IKE all former triumphs of science this
wonderful gem (Sapph Diamond) has had
10 prove Its way to victory.
These gems so closely rival the real dia-
mond in hardness that they are cut in
tne same manner. receiving that high
polish which causes them to burst forth
with that prismatic fire and brilliancy so
characteristic of the real product. j. C.
DAVIDSON has but one agency estab-
lished on this coast, and that Is at 124
hearny street, San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

Are demonstrated side by side with real
gems and guaranteed to retain their phe-
nomenal luster Reconstructed rubies.
emeralds, sapphires and pearls that
would foil the best of experts. Direct i'm
porters of Australian and Hungarian
opals. Worlds greatest diamond imita-
tor. J. c. DAVIDSON; catalogues.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

LONDON, Sept. 5.-Probate has been grant
ed for the late James Mcneil whistlers estate
valued at $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
TRAIN NEWS AGENTS AND ALL NEWSDEALERS SELL THE CALL
Price Cents. Price Cents. Price Cents
| THEY ARE FRAMING THE CALL ART SUPPLEMENTS
The Following All Dealers SleaNy dSnnn SUPPLEMENTS

SACRAAIENTO-Hevener. Mier &
Co. 615 J street; c. y. Davis, book
store. S17 K street
PETALCMA-H S. Gutermute, J.
N WyckOff.
SAN JOSE-GeOrge Denne. NJ. Len
zen d Son.
Morris Bros book
store. 20 North FL Dorado street; /;
Stockton Racket store. I'll East Main
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
"REWARE'i
"DAVIDSON'S GEMS"

or any one Offering inferior substitutes
or claiming to represent me.
NO electric lights used. "only at night :,
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

street; Cages art store, 509 East
Main street; Weber's art store, 425
East Main street.
MARYSVILLE-G. w. Hall.
OAKLAND-E. ]. Sake. 13 Tele-
graph avenue; A. A. Barlow, 369
Twelfth street.
ALAMEDA-C. P. Magagnos, 1858
Park street.
CHICO-Fetters & williams.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-17
Baptist Ladies Meeting.

Although the weather was un-
propitious, there was goodly
number of interested people at
the Baptist church last Sunday
night, who responded to the invi-
tation of the w. M. S. to be pres
ent. Dir. W. E. Ellis, of Crystal
Springs, gave an acceptable adj
dress that charmed every hearer;
and an excellent paper was read
by Mrs. w. E. Price. The only
regret was that the house was not
filled to hear these splendid num-
bers on the program. Music was
furnished by a full company of
singers and two select numbers
were given by Mrs. M. I. Flood,
Mrs. Edgar Green, Mrs. I. G.
Maxwell, Miss Jeanette Mikell,
Miss Benneta Purser and Messrs.
Maxwell, Currie and Edgar
Green. A most gratifying collec-
tion was taken; and both the pas
tor and his people were delighted
that voluntary offerings were SO
literally made. The cause OF
Christ was honored both in the
spirit and character of the even
ing's entertainment.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-17


la the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this paper
was among the many seekers after
fortune WIN made the big race one fine
day in April. During his travelling
about and afterwards his camping upon
his claim, he encountered much bad
water, which, together with the severe
heat, gave him very severe diarrh9a
which it seemed almost impossible to
check, and along in June the case be-
came so bad he expected to die. One
day one of his neighbors brought him
one small bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
as last hope. A big dose was given
him while he was rolling about on the
ground in great agony, and in few
minutes the dose was repeated. The
good effect of the medicine was soon
noticed and within an hour the patient
was taking his first sound sleep for a
fortnight. That one little bottle
worked complete cure, and he can
not help but feel grateful. The season
for bowel disorders being at hand sug-
gests this item. For sale by G. e.
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-17
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