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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
PROGRESS OF IRRIGATION
Is CONVENTIONS THEME
Many Reports Expected When Water
and Forest Association Assemblies
for Annual Deliberation.

The annual convention of the Cali
fornia Water and Forest Association
will be held in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce, beginning at
1890 a. m. on Friday of the present
week. Possibly the deliberations will
continue through two days. An impor-
tant report will be received from Ell
wood Mead relative to the work Of
the irrigation investigation of the
United States in California. The geo.
logical survey will also submit a va
riety of reports bearing upon Govern
ment undertakings in this State. These
will deal with what the Government is
doing on the Colorado and Owens
rivers. for reservoir sites. etc.
A report will also be received from
Clifford Pinchot, chief of the forestry
division of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. W. S. Mellick.
secretary of the State Board of Ex-
aminers, who has had the handling of
the State appropriation. will tell what
has been done by the State. Beyond
this there is no fixed programme for
the convention. but undoubtedly there
will be much discussion of the several
phases of the work of the association
and of those that are proceeding along
the same lines. A report will be made
by Chief Justice Beatty, who is pres
ident of the association.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
SKETCH EXHIBIT
IS ATTRACTIVE
Art Lovers Visit Press Club
to View Splendid Pictures
by the Local Painters
ATTRACTION FOR TO-DAY
Part of the Proceeds of Sales
Are to Be Devoted to the
Children's Hospital Fund

The sketch exhibition at the Press
Club is proving a great attraction to
the art lovers of the city and the
jinksroom is well filled every after
noon and evening. There will be spe-
cial attractions at the club this after
noon. The ladies of the Children's
Hospital committee have sent cards
to the club and society women of this
city and the clubrooms will be open
10 the guests. There will be music
by some of the best instrumentalists
and vocalists in San Francisco. Re-
freshments will be served in the Dutch
room.
The exhibit represents some of the
best work by we'll known local artists
The pictures are limited as to size and
price and the proceeds of the sale are
to be set apart for a Press Club bed
at the Children's Hospital.
Saturday will also be a special day.
the exhibition closing with an enter
tainment. The following artists have
contributed to the exhibit:
Lucia X Mathews. Bertha s. Lee. Mrs
Alice c. Best Miss Isabel Hunter. Miss Ma
L. Treat Mrs A. r Chitttenden Miss Edith
Whitefield. Miss Annie F. Briggs Mrs. Al
ley. Arthur W Best. Henry C. Best. Xavier
Martinez G. Cadenasso John NJ Gamble. L.
p Latimer. Maynard Dixon. G. F. P. Pizzon
VIII Sparks Henry W. Seaweil. r H. Bloom
Robinson. Theodore J. Keane. Maurice Del
niue. Joseph Greenbaum. Sydney Yard. Hen
eek Chris Jorgensen II. Klassen, Matteo San
dona, Henry Stuart Fonda.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Respect Memorial Day.

Nelson A. Miles Command of the
Spanish War Veterans at its last meet
ing. adopted the following in relation
to the observance of Memorial day:
Whereas. The true purpose and intent or
Memorial day seems 10 be largely miscon-
strusd, AMI IL is being devoted TO pfcnics, pleas
ure and recreation. thus impairing its inspir-
ing influence. lofty patriotism and high ideals,
be il therefore
Resolved That we call upon all societies.
unions. organized bodies and all loyal citizens
10 use every earnest effort to impress upon the
public the real purpose for which this day is
set aside in order that We may all join with
patriotic fervor in showing our high regard
for the services OF those heroes of our country
who though not here in life, influence US by
their worthy example OF love to country. Let
not their brave services be forgotten upon
this day so especially set aside to decorate
the honored graves wherein their bodies rest
but let US bring to our recollection their val
liant deeds and we keep their graves green
and decorated with flowers may We also truly
venerate and respect Memorial day by re-
rneuibering the dead heroes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
MOTION FOR INJUNCTION
DENIED IN MINING SUIT
J. Fl. Brotherton Alleges That J. c
Kemp Van Ee Failed TO Render
an Acf.OunffuC

United States Circuit Judge Nor
row yesterday denied the motion OF
the plsfntiff for temporary restrain
ing order and the appointment of a
receiver in the case Of Joseph Hamil-
ton Brotherton VS.. John Charles Kemp
Van Ee, the Royal Consolidated Mines
Limited and others. The matter of
accounting, etc. will be deferred until
the final hearing OF the case.
The property involved is the Royal
group Of mines in the Madam Felix
mining district in Calaveras County,
and is Of the value Of $500, 600. The
complainant alleged that in the settle
meut of partnership affairs Van Ee
was 10 dispose Of the stock and ac-
count to Brotherton for the proceeds.
IL is claimed that Van Ee has refused
10 make such a statement and ac-
counting.
@ II. Fairall appears for Brother
ton and Jesse w. Lilienthal for the
defense.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

a half. and yet its patronage has in
creased so rapidly and TO such an extent
that the first floor and immense base
ment which il has been occupying are
inadequate to accommodate the trade.
This Department Store. when finished.
viii be the real lization Of the cherished
plan Of the late Daniel T. Murphy. sen
Tor member Of the firm of Murphy.
Grant & Co. Before the building was
completed Mr. Murphy died and his orig
insl intentions could not be carried out.
its upper floors being turned into Offices.
It's location is. without doubt. the finest
in the city and within a short time will
be the shopping center. The new post
Office. theater and other great enter
prises are being completed in this sec
tion.
Prayers Department Store will have a
frontage Of nearly one-half a block on
Market street and will extend hack 275
feet on Jones. There will be every
known item Of merchandise in existence
under it's roof. and features never before
seen in the West viii be instituted. No
expense viii be spared to make il one of
the most attractive and modern estab-
lishments in the world Every conven-
ience known will be there. There will
be a cafe and telegraph. telephone and
postal facilities and rapid elevators to
all floors. In the>dome at the top Of the
building Will be a luxurious lounging-
room for women. where appointments
with friends may be kept. II will have
a beautiful outlook of the entire city.
One Of the greatest features. and one
rarely found in department stores will
be a separate entrance to the mems and
boys clothing and furnishing depart
ments. This viii lead from Jones street
and viii overcome the necessity Of pass
ing through women's departments
The members of the Prayer Company
and Daniel and Eugene B. Murphy, with
Judge J. G. Mcguire. representing the
heirs of the Murphy estate. closed the
transaction a few days ago. and already
the tenants are vacating the upper por-
tfon Of the building. Work will COM
mence Immediately and at the latest the
new store viii be ready for the fall busi-
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
T0SAN RAFAEL,
ROSS VALLEY.
MILL VALLEY,
CAZADERO, Etc.
Via sausalito Perry.

Suburban Service. Standard Gauge Electric
Depart from San Francisco Daily 200. 8. 90.
900 1890 IL 90 a.. m. 1920, AS, 3:15 4:l5
5:15 6:15 700, S:45 1920. 11:45 D. m
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO
Daily 5:25. 6:35 T:4O S:35, e:35 IL :O5 a
m. 1920. 1:45. 2:55. S:45. 4:45 5:45. e:4s.
s:45 1920 D. m
FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRAN
r-IsCO-DaiIy, 5:45 6:55. 1852 s:55 o.5s
1:2O a. m. 12:35. 200. 3:15. 4:05. sos. Cos
!: :O5. 9:oO 10:35 D. m
THROUGH TRAINS.
500 a m. dafIy-Cazadero and way stations
SIS D. m. week days Saturday excepted
Tomales and way stations.
S:15 D. m. Saturdays-Cazadero and way
stations
Sundays onIy-1o a m. Point Reyes and
way stations.
TICKET OFFICE626 Market st.
FERRY-Union Depot foot OF Market st
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

ST. Louis exposition without cost to
the United States.
The amendment providing for the
erection of an office and committee
room building for the use of Senators
was opposed by Berry. who said that
before it could be completed the build
ing would cost not less than s45 900 or
$50, 900 each for the members of the
Senate. This he pronounced "a piece
of extravaganza which surpassed any
thing he had ever seen offered in the
Senate
Bailey supported the amendment. He
said that Berry's comment as TO the
cost of the proposed building might be
applied to the Capitol. That building
had been erected for the Congress as a
whole, and he considered the best none
to good in the way of accommodations.
He did not want Oriental magnifi-
cence, but he did want splendid build
ings. Senators in Washington should
not live in huts nor stop at wagon
yards: nor should they have their
Offices in inaccessible portions of the
Capitol.
Teller opposed the east front extern
sion. but advocated the new building.
saying that as the country grows, de-
mands on the Capitol will grow. He
expressed the opinion that the time
would come when it would be necessary
to provide accommodations for Sena-
tors for Alaska and Porto Rico, and
gave voice to the hope that l. might be
necessary to make room for Senators
from what is now the Dominion of
Canada.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion and at. $50 p. m. adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
sloss Restraints DIR. Brennan.

A restraining order preventing DIR.
r. F. Brennan from withdraw wing from
five different banks the cash he has
deposited in them was issued yester-
day by Judge Sloss on petition of Rev.
P. j. Grey. The order is to remain in
force until the final determination of
the numerous suits Father Grey has
filed against Brennan to recover
money he claims he gave the physician
to hold in trust for him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
GILT EDGE SECURITIES.

He then began buying Sacramento city and
county bonds al 20 80 and 40 cents on the
dollar and later sued the county and made
$500. 900 or S=c0. .000a Davis followed up his
good fortune BY investing in all kinds OF gilt
edge securities
He was generally considered rich man.
but il viii be a surprise to many to know
that Samuel Davis a millionaire. His life
= was as unostentatious as his charity and
speaking about his kindly disposition | may
say that but few actually knew the extent cf
his giving He was generous to his unfortunate
fellowman. but never allowed any one to know
o. his generosity. II 1t became known that he
did a friend a good turn IT was never from
his own lips Apart from his property. a good
deal OF which is In the Potrero, he left $780,
coo in cash
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Roster Indicted.

The United States Grand Jury yes
terday presented true bill of indict-
ment against Eugene J. Roster. charg-
ing him with forging the name Of j.
w Hart TO a postal money order for
$50 at Stockton on March of this
year. II is alleged that Roster had
the order cashed by Judith Boas. a
money lender. Roster is under arrest
in Seattle and viii be brought TO this
city for trial.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
TO SUBSCRIBERS LEAVING TOWN
FOR THE SUMMER.

CALL subscribers contemplating q
change OF residence during the summer
months car have their paper forwarded
BY mail CO their new address by notify
inR TEE CALL Business once. This
uaDer viii also be On sale at al summer
resorts and In represented By . local
aRenf IN all the towns On the coast.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Prayer Company Leases En-
tire Murphy Building at
Market and Jones Streets
WORK BEGINS AT ONCE
VIII Include Every Modern
Convenience and Will Be
One of the City's Chief At
fractions.

One Of the proofs Of the wonderful
progress this city is making is shown by
the expansion Of Prayers Department
Store to include the entire Murphy
Building. at Market and Jones streets,
for its business
This store is the youngest OF the large
retail establishments in the city, being
in existence only a little over a year and
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
CORONER'S JURY CENSURES
DOCTOR G.. F. BRACKETT
Central Emergency Hospital Surgeon Is
Charged With Exacting Outside Fees in
the Ames Case in Violation of Law

German Hospital under the care OF
Bracket He died on the oath of Feb
ruary.
The jury exonerated the firm Of
A Fleishhacker & Co. from all blame
and rendered the following verdict:
During the progress OF our investigation OF
this case IL came 10 our notice that Dr. Brack-
ett the head surgeon a. the CITY Receiving
hospital. rrst demanded consultation Zee OF
- for himself, which was paid by NJ Flesh
hacker Before allowing Dr. Huntington the
privilege of a consultation the said DR.. Hunt
ingtcn- the chief surgeon OF the medical de-
partuent Of the University of California hsv-
ing been called by n. F1eishhscker Of the firm
of A FieishhsCker e. co. 10 render what ser
vices he could for the injured employe at the
further placed obstacles IN the way OF remoN-
ing the patient 20 Dr. Huntingdon ward n
the City end County Hospital Dr. Bracket
aLso influenced the wife Of the deceased 10 give
preached NJ Fleishhacker with proposition 10
give him the sum OF S10o FOR incidentaIs. etc.
IN the treatment OF the case. which was re-
fused.
That Or. Bracket afterward amputated the
leg AZ the Central Emergency Hospital. after
which the parieut was removed TO the Germs n
Hospital. where he died That after the death
g n attorney. sent presumably through the in
fuence OF Or. Bracket. called On the firm OF
a Flet etshhsc<er & Co. demanding damages in
this case We. the jury. desire 70 call the
attention Of the public 20 the disgraceful prac-
tice Of this public institution. and also 10 call
the attention OF the honorable Board OF Health
10 chapter 8 section ,. Of the charter Of the
city and county Of san Francisco. pertaining
10 accepting fees and the penalty therefor
Jurors -. ". Rumble 0oremanl. X A.
A. Eichorn Charles ". Guild. L. c. White.
J Elm
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Yosemite Now Open.

The Santa Fe from Merced is the best
vay. Through two groves of Big Trees;
into the Valley one way and out an
other.
reserved at Gal Market ST., San Fran
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
DIES OWNING
VAST ESTATE
Samuel Davis Executes an
Odd Will and Leaves
a Fortune of 81, 100000
MAN OF STRANGE MIND
Charity His Characteristic,
Yet Few Knew of His Many
Gracious and Kindly Acts

When Samuel Davis died on April 5
last at lane Hospital there was not
one at his bedside who dreamed that
the septuagenarian had accumulated
and left an estate valued at more than
81 500 600.
Davis-.was known as one of the
strange men" Of the city His inti-
mate friends always thought him we'll
to-do and by almost all his acquaint-
ances he was considered a man who
guarded whatever he was possessed of
with extreme closeness.> But few were
given the privilege of knowing Samuel
Davis
His mode of living was frugal and
he resided in one-room situated at 40S
California street and probably his most
intimate friends were Julius Refs and
Attorney j. F. Cowdery.
Davis left a will entirely in his hand
writing. 1t was executed in February,
1898. 1t is a peculiar last testament in
that it does not contain the name of
a single devisee or dispose of any Of
his estate and simply names Refs, his
long time friend, as executor of the
will, and provides that in the event
Of his death or refusal TO serve
the office shall devolve upon the Union
Trust COMPANY.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

In Mexico the family of dead duel
ist can claim support from the person
who shot him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
A WEALTHY ESTATE.

The will was filed in the Superior
Court yesterday and accompanying it
was a petition by julius Refs that the
document be admitted to probate and
he be granted letters of administration.
The petition states that the estate
is worth more than 81. 600 900 and that
the only relatives of deceased are Jane
Davis, a sister, Mrs. Mary Stone, his
niece, and Henry w. Davis, a nephew,
all residing in Churchville, New York.
The petition states that deceased was
never married and that he has no other
relatives other than the persons named.
Refs has already been appointed spe-
cial administrator of the estate and he
secured letters a few days after the
death of Davis
Speaking of the late Mr.. Davis yester-
day, Attorney Cowdery said:
Samuel Davis was a. years OF age. He was
born at Galway. Saratoga County. New York
and came TO California in 1853, then being the
possessor OF $1,000. He speculated in Sierra
County scrip and securities and during the
war speculated in greenback bonds. In 1865
he came TO san Francisco with $3.50 600 and
lent money at good interest. He got hold OF
Indian bonds issued by the State of Cali
foruia and that alone he made $50, 000.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Prescriptions "a, 4O6 and I,

GUARANTEED CURE FOE xEx.
HARMLESS INJECTIoH. Cures ordinary
cases in few days Warranted to cure
worst cases. no OTHER TREATMENT
REQUIRED. Prevents and Cures Stric-
lures. PREVENTS CONTAGroH. Harm
less. $500 for both bottles For sale only
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
Dr. G. F. Bracket was seen las
night and he said:

Mr Arnes was brought 20 the Central Hos
pitsl on February - suffering from a COM
pound c0uuinUted fracture OF both bones OF
the right leg Immediate amputation sug-
EeSted but permission for such could not be
obtained. Mrs Ames sent for. and COM
municsted with Mr.. F1eishhacker. who asked
that such an oDeratiOn be deferred until Dr.
Huntington be sent for in consultation
Dr.. Huntington suggested 10 the patient that
he might go 70 the City and County Hospital,
where he would have 20 keep quiet for months.
with q possibility OF then having 10 have an
sruputation. he could submit 20 the opera
ton at once. The patient preferred 20 sub
NIT 70 the operation az once, and / was asked
70 20 ahead with the work After three days
stay IN the hospital the patient was removed
70 the German Hospital. where he died. As
regards charging Of a fee for work performed
fn the hospital. I deny the charge: nor did
ever attempt 70 collect one Mr- F1eshhacker
and Mrs Aues thoroughly understood that
what I did vas purely from kindly motives
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

A for Morning P for Afternoon
Sunday excepted Sunday only.
Saturday enly.
STOPS At all stations On Sunday
. Orly trains utoppng at Vsleucfs So southbound
ares:f0AH 7:o0A. NJ, rs A. L., II: :s0A- H., e2oPM.
$50 =. n. and 500 P-E
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
SAYS FIRM Is TO BLAME.

md claimed that the elevator upon
which Ames was riding was over
loaded The doctor tried TO place the
blame upon the F'leishhacker firm. En-
ployes OF that firm that were the first
70 see the injured man and the ele-
vstor say that there was absolutely
nothing on the elevator.
Owing To illness Mrs. Anes was un-
able TO appear at the inquest.
Ames was finally removed 10 the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-10
WILL PUT IT TO VOTE.
Supervisors Anxious to Purchase Ad

Supervisors Anxious to Purchase Adj
joining Eighty" for County Farm.
The supervisors of Marshall county
are anxious to purchase eighty acres
of additional land, for the use Of the
county farm, and will put the question
to a vote Of the people at the coming
general election. The eighty acres
that are wanted join the farm on the
east, lying just east of the road. The
land belongs to the e. M. Wyatt es
tate, and as the estate is now being
settled, the probabilities are that the
land can be purcha sed to a better adj
vantage than it would be at some flu
ture date. There are also chances
that the supervisors might never be
able to secure it if they do not take
it at present, and as it is badly needed,
and the only available land adjoining
the tract now owned by the county, the
supervisors are in the hopes that the
necessity will be realized by the tax
payers. It has been proposed to levy
"a mill tax to purchase the land, and
the levy will be made for only one
year, as sufficient money can be rails
ed in the one assessment to pay for
the land. The question OF the purchase
is not generally understood, and the
supervisors hope by making the matter
public in this manner the tax payers
will see that the land is needed, and
should be purchased as soon as posi-
h1e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-10

y or lot 4. block Q. Andrews addition
IN the town Of Marshall.
on motion of Arney the treasurer
was authorized to redeem the property
from tax sale of Mrs. M. A. Dietrich, a
moor person. being lot Z. block 2, Wool
stons addition to Marshall
The following resolution was offered
and on motion of Whitehill was adopt
ed. to-wit:
"Whereas there being evidence Of an
illegal levy of mills for school house
tax in Taylor township, therefore
"Be 1t resolved by the board of sup
ervisors of Marshall county, that the
county treasurer be authorized and di
rected to remit said erroneous levy of
S mills to the taxpayers OF Taylor
township"
The assessment of railroads in Mar
shall county. as returned by the exc
cutive council were apportioned to the
various taxable districts as follows:
C. e. N. W.-25.99 Miles at $14,74O Per
Mia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION

Manager A. J. Busby, OF the Odeon,
spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. It. III. Lavender and children, of
Gilman, spent Saturday in the city.
Mrs. A. Mallett, of Gilman, was in
the city Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Wynn, of Gilman, was in
the city Saturday.
Misses Blanche and Grace Bartine,
Of Clemens, were in the city Satur-
day.
Mrs. John Darrah and daughter
Mary, of Gilman. were in the city Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. stansberry and
children, of Gilman, were in the city
Saturday.
Mrs. John Clemens, and daughter,
Bessie. of Clemens, were in the city
Saturday.
Dr. and Mrs f. w. Jay and son
Clyde, of st. Anthony, spent Saturday
in the city.
Mrs. Frank Suit of Gilman, accom-
panied by her son, Leslie. was in the
city Saturday.
Miss Margaret Boylan spent Sunday
III CllioIl Will liCI peAi Siisob A'Ai. Viio
Mrs. John Boylan.
Mrs. Charles Monlox and daughters,
Agnes and Blanche, of Gilman, spent
Saturday in the city.
Miss Barbara Pierson spent Sunday
in Gilman as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Thomas McGrew.
Mrs d. w. Norris. of Grinnell, spent
Saturday in the city as the guest Of her
son, Mr.. d. w. Norris, Jr, and fam
lily.
Miss Matena Nelson arrived home
Saturday evening from Chicago, where
she has been for a months visit with
friends.
Mrs c. L. Hobart, of Sterling, ILL.,,
who has been i'll the city for visit of
a few days as the guest Of Mrs. d. M.
keefer. and MIS-. Marie Spaer Rent. To
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-10
.sAlvIIv AINnoo
Proceedings Of the Board Of Supervisors
of Marshall County, Iowa, September
Session, 1904.

Friday, Sept 8, 1904.
Board convened as per adjournment.
All present.
On motion of Arney the following
resolution was adopted.
"Whereas, the board OF supervisors
of Marshall county for several years
past have been compelled to rent adj
ditional land for the use of the coun-
ty poor farm, and
Whereas, it being deemed advisable
by the board of supervisors of said
county to add to the acreage of said
poor farm, it is therefore,
"Resolvaa, by the board of supervis-
ors in regular session assembled to
submit proposition to the voters of
Marshall county, at the next general
election to be held Nov. s, 1904, to
vote tax of one mill on the dollar
upon the taxable property of Marshall,
to purchas Sc certain tract of land,
not exceeding eighty acres. as an ad-
iition to the said county poor farm"
Bills were read and on motion of
Arney the auditor authorized to draw
warrants in payment of same.
Adjourned to September II. 1904.
Saturday, Sept II. 1904.
BOARD convened as per adjournment.
All present.
On motion OF Whitehill the county
II ca surer was authorized to redeem
from tax sale che property Of Carrie
Gjnder, q poor person. being the east
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-10
"Watch the kidneys.n

"when they are affected, life is In
danger" says DR.. Abernethy, the great
English physician. Foley's Kidney
Cure makes sound kidneys. For sale
by B. A. Morgan.