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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
SICK FIREMAN
MAKES A BOOK
Daniel 0'ROurke of Engine
19 Amazes Commissioner
Parry by His Industry

Can a man grievously afflicted with
divers diseases make a book at a race
track? Is it proper for a fireman, who
by his own testimony should be eating
chicken SOUP and sleeping on a feather
bed. TO deal in pOols2
These were the questions that almost
caused Commissioners Parry and Boyne
10 forget all that they had learned in
books Of etiquette yesterday. The solar
pleXus blow 10 harmony was caused by
the case Of Daniel O'Rourke of en-
gine IS.
O'Rourke is reported TO have OBJ
tanned a sixty days leave of absence
on the allegation that he had received
injuries in the discharge of his duties.
While on his leave he hied himself
across the bay and started bookmaking
on the racetrack. This infraction of the
rules Of the department and of the
charter was brought to the notice Of
Commissioner Parry.
The Commissioner at once informed
Assistant Engineer Shaughnessy of
the infraction. Shaughnessy invited
O'Rourke 10 call al his captains Office
and explain his conduct. The indus
triOus fireman pleaded that he needed
The money, but was forced TO turn the
graft" over TO other hands and devote
all his energies TO fire extinguishing.
What resurrected the trouble was
O'Rourlze's application to the Commits
eioners yesterday for back pay, alleging
that he still suffered untold agony from
his injuries. In support Of these allega-
tions he produced a certificate from
his family physician setting forth that
he had suffered all Of the ills with
" hich a mortal fireman can be afflicted.
He had appendicitis. paresis, paralysis,
peritonitis, pyemia and is liable to be
afflicted with sOftening Of the brain be-
fore he gets through.
AS soon as the afflicted fireman made
his appearance before the Commission
ers. Parry undertook to place him on
the gridiron for a good all-round roast.
Just as he started in to make the fire
hot for O'Rourke, President Boyne took
sides with the industrious invalid and
Incidentally threw out the hint that he
was being prosecuted. Boyne said that
when a man belonging to the depart
Inent is on leave Of absence he can go
wherever he may see fit without the
consent Of any Commissioner or other
person. Parry got red in the face and
Boyne got red in the neck. and it looked
exciting when Commissioner Barrett
quietly moved that the matter be post
pcned until the next meeting.
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fifteen votes shut out the vetoes. City
Attorney Long addressed the board
earnestly in defense OF the approprla-
ton for the Spring Valley case he
said that the cutting Of $4,000 out OF
the s25, 900 would. under the heavy ex-
penses of the suit, leave the citys case
stranded. The board took some more
notice of the Mayors veto OF Ian
guage," as the members called H. ana
embodied this in it's Finance Committee
report, saying:
n is a dangerous thing to hamper the city
Attorney in the discharge Of his duty oy Win Win
holding the necessary funds for the purpose
The reason Of the Mayor is the questlons IN
voIved in this last suit are Identical Win tne
questions involved in the suit OF Iast yeaL
and $40 OCO should be amply sufficient 20 cover
any additional investigation OF expense
Ii Is singular that the Mayor snoulus ~ -, -
uncertain a ground be willing 20 1eoparul1e
ths in4srssfs of the city The City Attorney
would not use any more OF the aPproprldtimoll Oh
man uas necessary and IL his calculation as
~ The amount should prove erroneous the
surplus would remain in the treasury anu Ne
sfihseouently available.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Farmer Says He Was Robbed.

Annie Brown was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Detective Silvey and
Policemen Joy and Welch and booked
at the City Prison on a charge of
grand larceny. The complaining wit
ness is n. N. Robertson, an old farmer
from Stockton He arrived on the
Stockton boat on Thursday night and
had a drink in a saloon at East and
Washington streets. AS he left the
saloon three bootblacks accosted him
and led him to the Kloodike at 539
Pacific street, where he met Annie
Brown. He had a purse containing
more than $500 in the inside pocket
Of his coat and he accuses her of
stealing It.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Grand Jury Indicts Two.

The United States Grand Jury yes
terday indicted Alexander Cow cap
tain of the steamer Arab, for permit
ting Kaishaburo Hami, a Japanese
to escape in November when he knew
that the man had not been properly
admitted to the country.
Martin Walsh, a cigar store keeper
of this city, was indicted for not de-
stroying revenue stamps on cigar
boxes and for refilling one box with
out destroying the stamp.
The case of w. 4. Boole & Son. the
ship-builders of Oakland who were
charged with working their men more
than eight hours on Government work,
was heard by the Grand Jury. but mo
true bill'' was returned.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
FOR COMMON WATER SUPPLY.


The IoIIoWIHS IeSOI'1 y
-. !, adv-isable 70 secure an Interchange
of views with the Mayors and the lsglsIwdtlNe w
bodies of Oakland. Alameda ana beIkeleS III ol
~ subiect OF inauguratinS proceedings ior
the rrrpose OF securing a joint source OF water
supply for all of these cities and tne eieIA I
of TIE board is directed TO transmit -
Igti\e bodies OF the cities OF Oakland. AlS-
media and Berkeley, with a request thaI ~ eacn
an1,oint a committee to meet with the n liayvI 49,
ap5 tba COMMITTEES on Public Utilities OF this
bnard for the purpose OF considering the SUI
ject matter herein recited-
The following were appointed LOT
clerical duties on the assessment rolls
at 500 a month: w. NJ. Edgar Ollie
GUY. NJ. Harris, NJ. ]. Berry, E. ]. Fos-
ter. F. E. .Redell, Eugene d. oSullivan'
7. Mcdonald and Joseph Donovan.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
BOYS Are Thieves.

William Page and William Carter.
two colored boys of II and Is years
respectively. were arrested yesterday
by Detective Mulcahy and Officer w.
d. Scott. Their names were placed
on the detinue book pending an in
vestigation into their connection with
the larceny Of two bicycles from in
front Of the VendOme baths at San
Jose on the evening of June 13. The
police believe that the prisoners are
the thieves. The San Jose police have
been communicated with. The wheels
were not recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
PATRIOTIC SWEDES MEET
FOR ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Day and Evening Pleasantly Spent
With Sports, Games and I'm
pressive Exercises.


The eleventh annual patriotic cele-
bration under the auspices OF the
Swedish-American Patriotic League
took place at Shell Mound Park
Berkeley, yesterday. The programme
included literary exercises, dancing
and games and pastimes, in which
young and old participated. The ex-
ercises began at o'clock in the after
noon and the celebration wound up
at midnight with grand ball.
Rev. DR.. Nelander. the orator OF the
day in English. was introduced by
Richard Dybergh amid cheers and
shouts of enthusiasm. DR.. Nelander
delivered an interesting speech on the
progress of the Swedish people In this
country and his words were well re-
ceived by the large gathering. Pro-
fessor p. Olsson-Seffer Of Stanford
University spoke in Swedish.
The pretty Maypole dance by
number of little girls in Swedish COS
tune was a pretty feature of the day.
This dance was followed by several
Swedish national dances by pretty
young women and stalwart youths.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Toilet Helps.
HoIe'S Saturday Savings.

Unusually important.
Skin Soap, ISc box, 8 cakes to the
box; DR.. divers medicated. splen-
did soap; splendid chance to try it
at I8c box to-day.
Pound rexoleum, 1oc-Looks like vase
line, acts like vaseline. There is a
difference in price. That's why
you should buy it to-day at Hale's.
Tar soap, &c cake-Its a good sized
cake. good soap.
Hair brushes, 5oc-Genuine bristles,
with solid wood back. Think OF IL
at soc.
Powder book, 2oc-It's French Java
rice powder book; the leaves are
the powder; handy to carry in the
pocketbook; highly perfumed. re-
freshing leaves no trace
Hand mirrors, soc to S1.25-Large as
sortment; good. clear glass, with
celIuloid and ebony backs. some
polished wood backs. Every price
way down. It's a sample line.
Powder Jars, S1.oo to S2.oo-lts an
other sample line. beautirully
made, colored glass jars.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
TrIes fo seII Stolen Iens.

". Lablachen, a young electrician,
was arrested yesterday morning by
Policeman Maloney and booked at the
City Prison on a charge of grand lar
ceny. He is accused of stealing a lens
valued at sos from the show window
of Hirsch & Kaiser. Rearny street.
He tried to sell it at 112 Geary street.
He was told to return yesterday morn
ing 10 get the money. Policeman Ma
loney was waiting for him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
At 35c Pair:
Kimona 45c

Viii Make Big Stir To-Day.
For what woman won't be glad
to get another of those delightfully."-
cool, comfortable house jackets.
Especially when she can pay less by
a third and get it every bit as good
IS tho she paid full price.
Pretty lawn hmonas. IN light and
dark shades. Pretty patterns, figures
and stripes. The yoke, backs and
fronts are made fine and full. sizes 80
to "A. It's the price that IS most I'M
portant, that will awake most interest
to-day. It's a symbol Of stx-store buy
ing strength. 45c-
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
believes Friend Is a suicide.

John Murphy of 429 Bush street.
an employe of the printing firm of
Valleau & Peterson of 40 Sansome
street. telephoned to the Morgue yes
terday, stating that he had received a
letter from his friend, Joseph Hogan.
saying that the writer was going to
commit suicide. Hogan declared he
had been unable to obtain work and
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
At 2OciPair:
LisIe Gloves at SOC

out of the Ordinary TGlnes.
If you are thinking of new gloves,
think of Hale's to-day:
women's 2-clasp Isle mesh gloves,
with mesh backs and Isle palms ;
a good strong. serviceable glove,
just the thing for everyday wear;
colors-tan, mode. gray, black or
white. Sizes to 7. sec pr.
Women's 2-clasp plain Isle thread
gloves, with Paris point embrotd-
well appearing glove; colors-tan.
mode. gray. black or white. Sizes
5n to 8. SOC DR..
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

MANDATE IS RECEIVED.-Ths mandate
OF the Supreme Court OF the United States
which was handed down on May 81. denying
the appeal OF Walter NJ Dimmick from the
decision OF Judge Morrow on the application
for writ OF habeas corpus. was received here
yesterday and spread the records OF the
United States District Court.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

able to find him and no subpoena has
been served. The defense then volun-
teered to produce him in court when
wanted without a subpoena as an evil
dence of good faith
The case will continue on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
CITY TO have
Low TAX RATE
A Largely Increased Assess
ment Roll Will Cut Eight
Cents From First Figure
WITHIN DOLLAR LIMIT
Reduced Levy Will Never
theless Increase Park and
Library Appropriations

The Board of Supervisors will on
Monday next adopt, a city tax rate that
will be at least 8 cents less than that
of s1.205S, originally calculated in the
municipal budget. This reduction is
a result of the increased assessment
roll about to be returned by Assessor
Dodge, which will aggregate nearly
$515, 100000.
In estimating the expenditures of
the city government for the next fiscal
year the board figured that it would
be necessary to levy a tax rate of
$1.2053 on every S100 of an estimated
valuation of s465,0O0,O0. Included in
this levy was 81 for running expenses,
Z cents for the parks and 1858 cents
for redemption and interest fund on
the new bond issue, which is now up
for decision in the Supreme Court.
The remainder of the total appropria-
tions of $7,394,S36, amounting to
S1,7 81, 000 is to be raised by licenses
and from other sources.
DODGE'S WORK TELLS.
The fact that the assessment roll
show an actual increase over the esti-
mated amount of about s50,0OO,O0O
will permit the levying of a smaller
tax rate to raise the same amount of
money. The sustaining of the Mayors
vetoes to the amount of $4,000 will
also effect a reduction of three-quar-
ters of a cent in the tax rate.
One of the Supervisors said yester-
day that the rate would be lower than
that contemplated in the budget be-
cause the board was averSe to allow
ing some 100000 to lie idle in the
treasury and no apportionment can
now be made of the surplus resulting
from the increased assessment. The
board would therefore adopt the lower
rate on Monday next in consonance
with the assessment as returned by
Assessor Dodge.
The rate to be adopted will be ap-
proximately 81 13. OF this 93 cents
will be for running expenses, being 7
cents within the dollar limit; cents
for the parks, the limit allowed by the
charter, and about 1875 cents for the
bond redemption and interest fund.
The last two items are outside the dol
lar limit.
IN APPROPRIATIONS.
The board will allow something like
S5,o00,000 for delinquencies in the
payment of taxes. Further calcula-
tions may even reduce the rate to
lower figure than 81 13, as at this rate
the sum of $4,000 will be raised in
excess of the actual amount required
to pay the specific appropriations.
The increased assessment will give
the park $4,000. which is $4,000
more than the $685. originally ap-
propriated. Under the charter the al
lowance is based on special tax of
cents. For the same reason the Pub
lie Library will receive $3.50 above
the sum of $69,75O originally calcu-
lated upon, special tax of l y cents
being levied for library purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Alaska Excursions Season 1904.

Land of the Midnight Sun, Glaciers
and thousand islands en- route Inside
passage. Seasickness unknown. The
palatfal excursion steamer Spokane will
leave Seattle a. m. July 3, 19. Aug 3
16. For information apply to Pacific
Coast Steamship Co.'S Ticket Offices. 4
New Montgomery st. palace Hotel) and
10 Market st. c. d. Dunann, Gen Pas
senger Agent, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

was. going to kill himself in Golden
Gate Park. Murphy was instructed
to deliver the letter to the Morgue Of
ficials, but at a late hour last night
had not done so.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
BOOK STILL MISSING.

James Deming, formerly superintend-
ent of the warehouse at Crockett, was
recalled, but little information was
gathered from him. His memory was
very weak on vital points. Attorney
Campbell first questioned the witness
regarding his missing grain book, but
the witness had not yet found it.
Have you searched for it?" was
asked.
NO"
why not?"
"I wasn't instructed to do So"
Deming then was asked regarding
the missing book and replied that en-
tries regarding the number of lots of
wheat and their disposition were made
in it at the end of each month. The
questioning then proceeded on the al
legged offer of money for the book by
the prosecution.
Did you not show the book to
Sheriff Veale?" was asked.
"No, I showed him an old one to
illustrate how the accounts were
kept"
did you not show him a book and
say it called for 10000 tons of grain,
while there was not one-tenth that
amount in the warehouse?" This
question was objected to and the OBJ
lection sustained.
Questions were then asked as to the
conversation in the office of Attorney
Campbell, when the alleged tender of
800 for the book was made. The an
swer generally was, Il don't remem-
ber." When his memory was re-
eln n i'm "a xxyif-
ness remembered that he had written
to Eppinger & CO. saying he could not
obtain employment in other ware
houses owing to his connection with
that firm.
Did you say that you couldn't get
any money. but you thought the credi-
tors should get it for your"
Il don't remember"
Did you not say you had a book
the creditors wanted?"
II think Veale said So"
QUESTION OF MONEY.
When asked If there was anything
said about money. the witness de-
clared he was to get 500 for the book
and that Sheriff Veale promised him a
job at 500 month. He did not know
what the nature of the work was to be.
He could not remember that veale
urged him to give UP the book and
have it placed in a safe deposit vault,
urging that otherwise he would lose
it before the trial." but he did remem-
Der that he had lost it. When asked
why he didn't give up the book, he
said that he didn't see any reason why
he should.
Late in the. afternoon Josua Ep-
pinger was again called for, but there
was no response. 1t then developed
that the police have as yet been un-
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

Civilization is an evolution The good things
ike '-Old Gilt Edge Whiskey'' mark the high
est point in its progression. Remember that
dear. Wichman. LutGen & Co. 23-3I Battery
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
THLE'S.
HALE'S.
Biggest Stocking Economy

under-prices that stand for the greest advantages
women have had a share in many a day.
25c stockings at I5c pair.
5oc stockings at 35c pair. -
Even &C dyed Hermsdor olacK imported
trouble This sxstore ready to hel MIN
OUT That's story. No who needs stockings should
miss sharing opportunity If you have present supply
look o the future.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

Red Eyes and EyeDds. Granulated
Eyelids and other Eye troubles cured by
Murine Eye Remedy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

McCARTT ESTATE.-Kste A. Schwerin and
Nellie n Hall Of san Mateo daughters Of the
late Peter McCarty, who died in this city on
june 2. yesterday petitioned FOR letters OF ad-
rnlnistrafion unon his estate. which is valued
g. more than $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

At 15c Pair:
Regular 25c stockings for women-
That full fashioned. maco cotton.
hermsdorf black rembrandt ribbed
from toe to top, pretty spliced
French soIes, heels and toes. That
means extra wear. Every size from
to 10.
At 2OC Pair:
Womeu's 500 gtocktngs-Splendid
value at full price. Imported Isle
thread, full fashioned. rtchelieu and
rembrandt ribbed. assorted patterns,
light and dark grounds, sizes 10
10; regular soc value.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

Reliable gas ranges SIG so. regular
price $50. this week only at S. +. Gas.
. Electric Co, 4ls Post st. ~
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Mems soc UnderCeGr
At 40c Garment

It's cotton ribbed underwear
medium weight, comfortable the
year round and healthy.
Shirts are silk faced. with French
neck. Drawers have double gussets
that gives them double wear; nm
ished seams and large pearl but
tons.
Every size, in gray, blue and tan.
When we get a bargain we are
quick to pass it on to you've
know you will not be slow to share
it. 4oc a garment to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
At 35c Pair:

Regular 500 value - Imported
hermsdorf black. Isle thread with
aIIover openWork from toe to top, in
a variety OF patterns. Also lace
ankle with plain tops, 20 different
styles; spliced soles. heels and toes;
sizes TO 10.
At 35c Pair:
womsn's regular 500 stocktngS--
They're Of gauze Isle. imported
quality, in hermsdorf black. thin
Eauze. full fashioned French soles.
heels and toes; sizes 8 to 10. SOC
value at 35c pr.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-04-14
MORTGAGE is HELD VALID.
Federal Official Makes Important De-
,cision in the shipbuild-
ing Case.

Trenton, N. J., April 12.-Judge
Kirkpatrick, in the United States court,
Monday signed an order instructing
Receiver James Smith, Of the United
States Shipbuilding company, to admit
the validity Of the $16,0 100000 mortgage
held against the company by the Mer-
camille Trust company, Of New York.
and the $1o,ooo,o0o mortgage held by
the New York Security and Trust COM
pany. This. order was made In conse-
quence of a;'petition filed by Receiver
Smith to the effect that there was no
adequate defense~to the proceedings in
stituted to foreclose these mortgages.
In connection with the order there was
filed an affidavit by w. w. Lee, secre-
tary of INSTRUMENTATION committee, to
the effect that there has been deposited
with the committee az of the 20-year hye
per cent. mortgage bonds. ~sggregating
$40, 900 200, and known as the Bethle-
hem collateral bonds. Also, that there
had been deposited with the committee
$13,43 y, 900 of the first mortgage sink
ing fund gold bonds. and that arrange
ments are pending for additional depos-
its of $3.50. 600 Of these bonds.
It is further stated that the total is
sue of these bonds was SIG, 900, 900, Of
which $14,5C0,O00 were sold to the pub
lie and $1,5O0,0 600 retained in the com
pany'sitreasury.i So -
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-04-14
COMPELLED TO USE FORCE
GEN. WOOD REPORTS FIGHTINd
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Moro Sultan Refuses to Treat with
American omcials and At '
tacksS Our Troops.

Washington, April 12.-The follow
Ing bulletin was posted at the war de-
partment Monday: Gen. Wood re-
ports that he invited Sultan Taraca to
meet him at Wears. on March 81 for con-
sultation, and that the sultan refused
to come, and, instead, made extensive
hostile preparations. Marching col
umns from Marahui and Wears left on
the I'd Of April to assemble the cavalry.
The Wears column was fired into all
night ten miles from Wears, and one
enlisted man was seriously wounded.
The Marahui column was strongly re-
sisted at the mouth Of the Taraca river,
although every effort was made to &C
complish a peaceful landing; two en-
listed men were seriously wounded.
The combined forces assembled in the
valley on the 4th of April, and a large
number of hcstiles' fortified cottas oc-
cupied were destroyed from April I to
April Z. The troops then returned to
their proper stations. Newcomb, COM
pany K, Seventeenth infantry, and
Wampler, Company K, Twenty-third in
fantry, were killed. Every effort was
made to bring the Mcros to terms
peacefully, but in each instance our
troops were attacked before firing a
shot, and force was only used when all
peaceful methods failed, and the enemy
attacked us. The two chiefs who have
been at the bottom CT all the trouble on
the east side of Lanao for two years
are now in hiding, and they will be ar
rested, if possible.
Gen. Wade, to whom Gen. Woods
it to the department, adds that the con.
ditions in the Taraca valley for the
last three months have been such as tt
render the above action absolutely
necessary" - W
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-04-14
SUCCESS IN THE / If; SOUTH,
For Northern farmers.

Circular No. II issued bv the
Passenger Department of the
Illinois Central, consists of
twenty letters written by North
crn farmers from nine different
Northern states, who are now
located at points on the lines of
the Illinois Central and Yazoo
g. Mississippi Valley Railroad in.
Tennessee, Mississippi and Lou
isiana. These letters tell of
their success IN farming under
'newiconditions andin a new cli-
;matc; how they like the country
land the people; and give such.
information as is desired: by any,
zone who is thinking Of making "a
change in location. For a free
copy of this Circular No. II, and
i complete set Of Southern Cit
culars, Nos. Ito III inclusive,
address the Undersigned
F.E RRY,.
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt..
Debuque, Iowa,