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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
GENEROUS TO SCHOOLS

50 il costs money 10 run governments cali
fornia u generous to the public schools. iz
generous % her wrefched criminals: IS gener-
Gus. perhaps TOO generous. TO her insane and
70 al unfOrtunates California Is generous 20
her churches. which have been relieved from
tsxation
II could run the business of California as
ny own business i should reform the system
I should reform the revenue and taxation sys-
TEN New York State raises only per cent
cf Der enOrmous revenues by direct taxation
The other p per cent comes from franchise
tax and other tax corporations and
other matters Many States raise no direct
tax for support of the public schools But
California the State government pays near
Iy half the cost and does not begrudge 4.
The list of things California needs is end
less Where 10 begin and where 70 stop is a
problem almost past solution. Her interests
are Tremendously diversified that Il would
seem as II they were under other suns and in
other lands. Our timber interests our mining
interests must have attention. We need a
great system OF public roads but we cannot
get them And Perhaps ia some
of the figures I have quoted you will see WHY
the Governor must sit firm Gibraltar be-
tween the Legislature and the people IN this
great matter Of public expense
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
FLAMES ROAR
IN SOAP WORKS
Two Hundred Thousand
Dollar Fire Occurs at
Night in New York City

NEW YORK. april 27.-A FIRE that
started on the TOP floor Of the John
stanley soap works in West Thirrieth
street this city. last night. was fol-
lowed by three explosions IN the base
ment OF the building. and the WnOie
structure was soon in blaze me
property takes in half block De-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues
At a N the fire was practically
under control. The soap works was
totally destroyed, together with i've
story building. The loss 10 Dunbar
Bros. will De quite heavy, a large
quantity Of lumber in their yards hav-
ing been burned The total loss Will
amount 10 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
CITY OUTCROWS
AGED CHARTER
Thomas. Riekard. President
Of Board of Trustees, Ad-
v0cates one More Modern
KEEPS BERKELEY BACK
Official Says in Annual Re
port That Tax Rate Limit
Must Be Raised to Dollar
Berkeley C1ce san Francisco Call
2I4s Center Street, April IS


2l4s Center Street April IS
President Thomas Rickard Of the
Board II Trustees gives cogent reasons
for the Communications he made IN
the annual report ne submitted last
night that the tax rate limit be in
creased and a new charter framed 10
take the place Of the present antiqust-
- one 3fr. Ricksrd finds that the
limitations Of the 75-ceut tax rate and
the charter are so narrow that they
retard the growth Of the city This Is
manifest from he inade0uacy Of the
Police and Fire deuartments 70 the
needs and comfort OF the people and
N-. Rickard says Of one o. them that
- is lu q depl0rable state
The limited tax rate not only pre-
vents the proper equipment Of the Pc
lice and Fire departments, Dut i y
feets all the other departments OF the
.try. u prevents the payment Of de-
cent 81 laries 10 the city officials and
reduces purchases that are really nee
essars. Though l. il still chance
that more revenue may BE- realized by
= more thorough equalization OF val
ves the future must be dealt with in
larger way. Here are NJ Rickard' s
views
A. every one knows slr q cur officials are
u-3erpe. =. and many 20 cur -z--1rlrrents. par
sss-e-r cs-sd f5r a. - he lack O. funds
s1l-til1- 7 earnestly rscoTlf mend an
ar-rrlrrert ~ our charter. increasing tle TAX
-ste tc 81 u IS probable that The whole n
rlls may uC- o. required each year but
believe chat the 5udgment % The board can BE-
relied uro- m tx The rate properly Ul-hIn -his
f.--r "A e,5ch IN amen srrlerr cannot ~ car
ri=t our only hope for maintaining -he roTn
properly Is % a great advance in our property
proper assessment q the sane.
OF the Police Department Mr.. Rich
ard says the town has outgrown the
present system and the safety Of the
people demands that the matter BE-
taken up seriously In order 10 give
more protection he urges the immedi-
ate appointment Of four extra police
men. The Fire Department is wholly
inadequate - The needs Of the city
but the situation may be relieved II
The bonds for S35 600 intended for il
are passed
Mr. Rickard says OF the charter
that there Is room for change and i'm
provement. Some OF these instances
are IN regard 70 sidewalk areas. which
property owners cannot be compelled
10 keep clean, so that the town must
do the work AZ great cost.
Taking il all in all" he SAYS. I
believe that i would be in the interest
OF the town 10 elect a board OF free
holders 10 frame q new charter which
viii be in accord with our future
needs"
Mr.. Ricksrd refers 10 the large
amount Of building in Berkeley dur
ing 1903. the contract prices Of which
aggregated ss.IS2.166, not including
work al the university. Eight build
ings in the business district, built and
building. VIII add s2s7,000 TO the
property values Of the town.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
BISHOP FOWLER ON LINCOLN.
Distinguished Orator Gives Vivid De-
scription of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ScrfptiOn OF Adrt4r-fre>tueHt-
Bishop Fowler. considered one OF the
most fluent and picturesque speakers
among the orators OF the Methodist
Episcopal denomination, delivered his
famous lecture on Abraham Lincoln"
last night at the Alhsmbra Theater.
Long before the doors were thrown
open 10 the vast army OF ticket holders
and the crowd that tried 10 get into
the building without pastebOards. the
theater was besieged-
While the reception Of the committee
was cordial and warm. the gpsh OF
air that came upon the occupants OF
the front seats from the stage was
cruelty cold and a matter OF general
complaint
Men and women that brought warm
wraps envelODed themselves within
them and Bishop Hamilton. the chair
man first put on his Overcoat and
then turned up his coat collar 20 guard
him from the dangerous draughts-
Bishop FOwler's lecture on the emil
nent LINCOLN was all that could be de-
sired.
He spoke Of LincoIn's character from
his early youth. feelingly and proudly
told OF his perpetual cOmpanion-his
Bible. which he carried in his waist
coat pocket; showed him in his kindly
moods. in his religious fervOr and IN
his determination 10 put right above
whatever was wrong
His solicitude for the oppressed his
indomitable courage when the hour
needed the man, his remarkable and
better judgment over those that were
his colleagues. and his cool. deeisivs,
action when alone he determined am
carried his plans for the army and
Eavy to a successful issue-aH were
told
1t was a stirring speech. a pictur-
esQue statement OF one that had gone
through the arduous duties OF a cam
paign and one that had the privilege
Of knowing personally the great man.
with whom he compared William Nc
Kinley.
The house applauded again and again
the heroic sentiments OF Bishop Fowler
and laughed heartily at the entertain
ing SMILES that came from him with
the ease of a finished humorist-
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Unhappy Couples.

OAKLAND, April 26-A decree of
divorce was granted Nellie Sovereign
to-day by Judge Greene from Seth
Sovereign on the ground of willfuI ne
glect. Suit for divorce was begun to-
day by William B. Heyer against Car
rie c. Heyer on the ground of deser-
tion. They have child three years
of age of which he, asks the custody.
Daisy A. Horrigan was granted a di-
vorce to-day from William ]. Horrigan
on the ground of habitual intem-
'perance.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Accuses a Little Girl.

OAKLAND, April 2s.-Ruth Heland-
or. 1s years old, was arrested to-day on
complaint of Hans Anderson. a man
grown. who says Ruth called him
names and kicked him. Ruth, so An
derson claims, assaulted his little
daughter. The arrested child insists
that her accuser slapped her. Ruth's
home is with her parents, 1851 Cy-
press St Judge George Samuels said
the case would be tried in his cham
bers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
EEw ADvERrIsEmENrs.
eEoRGE wAszrxeroE's QUEUE.
It zfd a Luzuriant Suit OF Straight and
Very DARK Hair.

The Father Of His Country concealed a
luxuriant suit Of hair beneath his queue
wig. Many now wish the old fashion
were I'm vogue. 20 conceal thinned hair
or badness. Yet no one need have thin
hair nor be bald. II he cure the dan
druff that causes both Dandruf can no,
be cured by securing the scalp. because
il is a germ disease. and the germ has 10
be Killed NeWbros Herpicide kills tho
dandrun germ-no other hair prepara-
ffon will Destroy the cause YOU re-
move the effect" There is ne cure for
dandruf but TO xiii the germ Sold BY
leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps
for sample TO The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
Mich
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
GRAND durr Nfeets.

+ OAKLAND. April 2e.-The. Grand
Jury was IN session this morning and
held an investigation of the charges
made by George Paxley, a discharged
employe of the County Infirmarv.
against the Supervisors and DIR. Clark
of the inf1rmary Of misrepresentation of
funds Supervisors Rowe, Mitchell and
Horner and Ike Tobriner and Fred Os-
good were called as witnesses.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
SELECT NEW Sc FOR
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
Second Ward Residents Choose Doca-
ton for Park to Be Used by
Little Folks

OAKLAND, April 26.-Residents Of
the Second Ward have changed the To-
cation Of the proposed children's play
ground in that district 10 be included
fn the bond issue project. The new 10
cation, which is only a short distance
from the originally selected site, is on
the block bounded by A street on the
south, Center street on the west AMI
Willow, Twenty-sixth and Wood
streets along the other irregular lines
Of the block
At request of the interested citizens,
Councilman Elliott has submitted an
ordinance 10 the City Council submit
ting the new site for the first chosen
location.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Left I.aree Estate

OAKLAND. April 26.-An appraise-
nsent of the estate Of the late Crayton
Winton. well-known citizen Of Hay
wards, shows his estate to be worth
<155 ,o26 gs. It consists mostly. of real
estate. three farms owned by him be-
ing valued at nearly 100000. His es-
tate is left to his four children and four
grandchildren.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Mssons Conduct Rhorer Funeral.

BERKELEY, April 2s. - The
funeral Of Milton w. Rhorer, the late
Deputy Insurance Commissioner, was
held this morning from St. Mark s
Episcopal Church. II was conducted
by Durant Lodge Of MasOns. OF which
Mr.. RhOrer was a member. Frederick
II. Clark delivered the eulOgy. The
pallbearers were Captain J. T. Nor
risen. Joseph McCIain. c. r. Lord and
Walter P. Woolsey.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Mother Declared Insane.

OAKLAND, April 26--Mrs. Joseph
inc Enz. the mother who last week
was taken into custody while carrying
her infant child by its feet in the
railroad yards, with the evident in
tention of throwing ii under an en-
gine, was sent to the Stockton asylum
by Judge Melvin to-day. She made
another attempt on her child's life
Sunday and was then taken to the
hospital
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Marriare Iicenses

OAKLAND, April 26.--The following
marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: William ]. Lob
man. 35. Fresno. and Adelaide A. Mat
thiesen, 81, You Bet, New; Carl Ario
over p. and Mary E. West. over IS
both of Oakland: Don Panty. over 21
and Hannah Madden, over is. both OF
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
To Close for LAUNCHING.

The United States cruiser California
will be launched tomorrow morning.
and in order that every one in the
city may have an opportunity to wit
ness the latest addition to the navy
take to the water the presidents OF
the Merchants Association. the Board
of Trade. the Manufacturers and Pro
ducers' Association and The State
Board of Trade yesterday decided to
ask the members OF their various bod
les to close their places OF business
that day from 10 a. m. until noon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Taxes Are Delinnnenf.

OAKLAND, April 26.-First install
ment on tax collections were delinquent
to-day Tax Collector Taylor estimates
that the total delinquency viii not run
more than $4,000 and that this figure
viii be reduced by July l.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
PARDEE TALKS
ABOUT EXPENSE
Executive Points to Enor-
nous Cost of Conducting
the Government of State
MEMS LEAGUE GUEST
commemorative Head Pre-
sents Items and Says He
Would Reform Taxation
Oakland Office san Francisco Call.
Ills Broadway. April IS.

Ills Broadway. April IS.
Some Of the Needs Of California"
was the subject OF an address which
Governor George c. Pardee delivered
tonight before the Mems League Of
the First Congregational Church. A
banquet at which Governor Pardee
was the guest Of honor was held. Phil
ip r Thayer. president OF the league,
was chairman Of the evening.
Governor Pardee extoIIed the men
who had pioneered the Golden State.
He outlined its geography. its superb
physical resources. and predicted a
population Of 1900. 900 people before
the vast acreage OF tillable lands
should be utilized He said in part:
But after AL. il Is question OF legislation
that confruuts us. and a. The bottom II all leg
islstiOE lies the question Of money This state
spends annually nearly II not quite SecOo oco
Divide that among the l-f5e.ooo people Of the
state and that makes big per ca pita and 4
lot ln the aggregate I have heard people
frequently say that This is an outrage Under
some circumstances II would be an outrage
but afusr zen realize what the State is doing
The coalitions viii look differently. y costs
500 ooo for each Biennial session OF the Legis-
isrEre. We spend &z5000O year on cur courts
and DO not think Ne pay our judges enough.
hf seven a1ministrs tive heads of the state
Government cost from $1,000 20 $4,000 each
yesr.
Yet our Attorney General gets only $3.50
Sionth- Our state Treasurer receives only $3.50
month wiki the respons-b -bllIty of millions
IN MS IA ands- The Superintendent Of Public
Instruction IS rasi Crlv $40 r1r-r1
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

SAN JOSE. April 26.-The closing acts in
the sensational robbery OF the Del Monte Club
and the killing Of Albert p ThorndIke took
place this morning His body was shipped to
Stockton an early morning train His
mother resides there and the remains will De
Inferred in the cemetery OF that place
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
Illness overcomes Father o'Riordar

BERKELEY. April 2s.-The Rev.
Father Michael O'RiOrdan. pastor OF
st. Joseph's Church, is lying seriously
i'll at the parochial residence. corner
Addison and St Joseph streets His
malady is an attack OF stomach
trouble. which the doctor in attend
ance pronounces serious. The crisis.
has not yet come and until it does the
result of Father O'RiOrdan's Illness
will remain in doubt
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

DIES Or GAS POISONING-Fra1ces FiI-s1
bert who turned on the gas in her room on y
Eighth street last Wednesday. died az the
Emergency Hospital yesterday
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
OF THE. COUNTY OF ALAMEDA bo
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
Ills Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888
BERKELEY.
2198 Center Street
Telephone North u.
ALAMEDA.
1895 Park Street.
Telephone Alameda 1872
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

ARRESTED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT-
ward Mcconnell Jr- arrested last night
and charged with miSdemearor ennbezzlernenr-
Mcconnell passed several worthless checks q
s. each OF F. p. House. IA MontE EOmery ave
nue.: @. Iverson grocer at I'D Lar<in street
the Arcade Pharmacy 169S Post street. and
business houses IN Oakland He waS<cap ptured
In Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
COST OF GUARD.

TIE National Guard costs sI5o O0o a year
And some people point the finger Of scorn st
IT, Yet during the Spsnish-Auertcan war how
our prayers wen- out 20 the First California
Vnen they went out 20 help II keeping our nag
waving IN the Philippines II costs money to
prepare men for war CT 20 prepare them 10
meet the dangers in tine of public disturbances
or of insurrection
Our state Printing Offce costs 500 Coo a
sessions Then the blI Is $50 600 snntss IIy.
There is a great army II boards and COM
missic1s 70 eat up money. But the greatest
expenditure of all l. IN the public schools.
Lnsnk t5od- They cost the state s.. 500. 90 BY
direct taxation To that add $3.50 0c0 Of state
aid 70 high schools: ada $3.50. COO for the state
university. add 5000 l0o f0r Eve normal schools
and SO, 80 mere Tor the new poiytechnfc school
a. san Luis ChisPo and Tou have nearly 81
more 7 he people q California paT nearly
shat0.u0o a year FOR public schools and don Z
know that you can spend il 10 better advan-
age
Il costs $50 00o 20 support the 5000 people n
the I've state insane sSylunns We are pa yinz
enormously 10 maintain 25Oo prisoners in two
state penitenriaries- southern California wants
rhink she viii get IT. We are spending $500 .
600 year IN support Of orphans and half
orphans. Care Of poor and dependents costs
10000 Among the smaller items are S75. 600
for ira ansportstlon yearly of prisoners and in
sane persons 70 state Institutions: SO eco to
maintain the state Capitol and grounds; SO.
Goe 10r the state Library
Touching the insane. prisoners in penftenti-
aries and dependent poCr. California pays for
most other States o. the Union are handled
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27
ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Every mother feels =
great dread of the pain
and danger attendant upon
me most critical period
At her LIFE RNc0minc
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

The whist tournament for the benefit of
the chrysa booth at ST. Anthony ;
fair takes place Tomorrow evening and prom
ises TO be a well patronized event Among
those working for its success are Mrs Hugh
Hogan. Mrs NJ j. Keller Mrs. w. r. Geary.
Mrs. John Ellis. Mrs. David Baxter. Mrs II.
S Knapp. Mrs John Donovan Miss Eleanor
Dinond Miss NJ. Cummings and Mise Annie
Howard
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

Mrs Chase of Santa Cruz is visiting aer
daughter Mrs. e j. Cotton at the latter :
hcme on Vernon Heights. Mrs F. o. Him
OF Santa Cruz is expected to arrive in Oak
land tomorrow and viii be Mrs. Cotton's guest
for a week or two
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-27

The Cosmos Club had very pleasant meet
ing yesterday at the residence OF Mrs E F.
Taylor on Vernon Heights. Mrs. Horny Meek
made the highest score in the whist games
The clubs next rendezvous will be at the resi-
dence of Mrs. w. S. Goodfellow. on May O.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
Letter to Lawyer, Mineral Point,
WISCONSIN.

DEAR SIR: 1t is said OF n lawyer
sometimes that he isn't much OF a busi-
ness man, Queer, that y man who
isn't himself u business man makes
his fortune by helping business men
out OF their difficulties and keeping
them out.
You arc going to paint your house
and paint of course, is out OF your
line. Whose advice are you going To
take about paint9
Dovoe Ready Paint Is about tho
same as lead and oil In other respects,
lasts twice rs long, holds oolors bet
ter, and costs no more, rather less;
and our agent who sells 1t, takes what
ever risk there is of n customers dis
satisfaction with II.
We rather think you are n business
man, Yours truly,
L, w, DEvoE \ Co.
Il, S,--J A. Meserole Is Devoe agent
in your city,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
Ready for Spring Business.

! wish To announce to my friends
and customers that wo have received
a very superior line OF woolens for
the coming season, and we pronounce
the line the best IL has bocn our good
fortune to exhibit. The materials
used In their construction Is the best
wool and silk and guaranteed by the
manufacturers. Wo will give any
person handsome prize who can de-
tcct any seconds, shoddy or cotton, or
mercerizod cotton TO substitute silk In
these goods. BY using the right ma
terlals, making clothes that flt we'll
every place on n customer, stylish,
strong and durable at the right places,
do we confidently expect TO merit your
patronage. Leave your orders as soon
Ms possible, M we will be very busy
later on. Thanking you for past
favors we remain
Yours to serve,
27u A. II, DRESDEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
ACTIVITY
IN MINING
Milwaukee Capita lists
to Work a Mine Near
Mineral Point.
WILL ERECT y MILL
And Begin Operations
at an Early Date.
WILL ERECT \ MILL
Men of Means Turning their At
tention to Our Ore Fields.

Edward L. Voss, A. w. Hill and +.
c. True, of Milwaukee, have purchased
the interests of Messrs. Richards,
Harris, Persons and Tiery in what is
known as the Richards mine, situated
on the Ross land, about two and one
half miles west of Mineral Point city.
The mine has for many years been a
good producer of bleude or black
jack. 1t will hereafter be operated by
n company of Milwaukee capitalists,
who will install concentrating plant
and adopt the most modern methods
of mining. Our townsmen, j A. Mes
erole and Joseph j. Fielder, are enti-
tied to the credit of eGlisting the Mil
waukee men in the enterprise, which
experienced miners claim will prove a
very profitable one.
The introduction of new methods in
mining and separating ores will bring
prosperity to this section. That lead,
blackjack and drybone exist here in
large quantities is fact beyo dis
pute, but the development of our mines
must be carried on by men of large
capital.
A plant for carrying on mining in a
satisfactory manner costs from $40 900
to $25, ,000 The installation of such
plants in far less promising fields than
ours have proved profitable beyond
expectations. 1t is gratifying fact
that men of means are turning their
attention to Mineral Point and imme-
diate vicinity with a view of invest
ment in mines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
publIc Sale.

The undersigned, living 81 miles
northeast OF Mineral Point, having
sold his farm known as the William
Lynch farm, will sell at public auction
on the premises on Wednesday, March
10, 1904, the following described per-
sonal property:
CATTLE-Thirty.six head Of cattle,
comprising nineteen milch cows, 1.-TWO
have calves and others will calyo
soon); one graded Durham bull; three
yearling heifers; thirteen calves-8
steers, heifers.
HoRsEs--S Seven head OF horses: One
5 years old; one 10 years old; one
coming four; one team years old;
one mare In foal; one sucking colt.
Ho0s-Thirteen head OF hogs--6
brood so1s, shoats.
-Seventy.hve chickens.
FARM MAcHINERY-Three wagons;
one Mccormick mower, nearly new;
one Deere NJ ansur l0i feet rake, new;
one seeder; two harrows; two plows;
two 5-shovels, one double-sho ovel culti-
vator; two bob-sleighs; 100 feet OF
hay rope, fork and pulleys; one black
smiths forge, stock and dies; two
sets work harness; one set double
buggy harness; two sats single har-
ness: one cutter: two buggies; one
single-seated top buggy; one double-
seated top buggy; five bushels OF good
seed corn; one kitchen range; one
heating stove; fifteen cords OF iirewood
tsawed); churn, milk can and other
small articles.
TERMS or SALE Sums OF s10 or
under, cash; over that amount one
years time on bankable paper at Z
per cent.
E9' Sale to commence AT 10 o'clock
q, m. Lunch at noon.
JOSEPH III. LYNCH.
+. T.. DAWSON, Auctioneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
The March Century.

The high-lights of the March Century
are fiction, personal interest and topics
relating to trade. Readers OF 1.-THE
Sea Wolf" will naturally turn first to
that strenuous tale. There is bit Of
tragedy in "Antonio's Last Stake. :"
Maurice F. Egau's picturesque Sexton
Maginnis, "the biggest liar in Amer
ica," and his mother-in-lav, Her
SELF character in 1.-THE Valet OF the
Pastor" reappear in a new story OF
this group entitled "The Warning OF
Sexton Maginnis," which makes ap-
peal to all lovers of human nature.
The personal interest begins with the
frontispiece OF the number, which is q
portrait in color Of the present Pope,
taken from a photograph OF him when
he was Patriarch Of Venice.