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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Charter For the Horse Show Associ-
alton

The certificate Of the incorporation OF
the Fredericksburg Horse Show Ass 1cia'
ton WAS presented to 'he Corpora
ton Court Thursday. and by 1t in
spected, found To he in proper shape and
certified to the State Corporation Com
mission. The charter will be granted In
a few DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
DEATH IN KING GEORGE,
Mrs. T. B. Jones Passes Away.

Mrs. 7. q. Jones Passes Away.
Mrs. Carrie Jones, wife of Mr.. T. b,
Jones. died at her home in King George
county early Thursday morning OF ty.
phoid pneumonia, after an illness OF IA
DAYS. she is survived by her husband
and four children Funeral Friday at i
D. m. from her late residence lnterment
in the family buryfhg ground. Services
conducted by Rev Mr.. HOLIDAY, OF the
Methodist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
SALE OF LOTS.

Two New Residences to be Built.
Mrs. Laura A. Miller and Mrs. Molle
Bear have each purchased a lot near
corner of Lewis and Winchester streets
from Col. Z. ID. Cole. These ladies are
connected with the Assembly Home and
school and will each build a residence
this spring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Fish Market.

About 10000 herring were offered In
marke. Friday morning and prices are
down to 81 per hundred Shsd sold Tor
City cents a pair; rock at 30 TO 90 and
perch H. TO 40 cents per bunch; Inc
catch on the Potomac and creeks IL rap
idly increasing, and it is thought her
rings will sell for SO 90 per thousand In
q few dAYH
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Death of a Child.

John Layton Anderson, son OF Dr. ard
Mrs. Jno. F. Anderson, L. y. Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service,
Washington, ID c., aged q months died
at II 80 p. m, April ., 1901: lnierment
at Rose Hill, Essex county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Clifton FISHING Shore Open.

Clifton Fishing Shore, Whitewater,
Va, will commence seine hauling the
first OF April and is prepared to fur
nish fish in lots to suit the purchaser.
All orders will have prompt atten-
ton. For prices and further infor-
nation, address Clifton Fishery,
Whitewater. Va. mch243w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
PnnilsI RaoitaI.

The pupils of Miss Mary F. Besle gave
a recital at her home Thursday alter
noon, which was enjoyed by the friends
present. Those taking part were: :.
Misses Eliza Fitzhugh, Betty Ball,
Mamie Myer. Mary Chesley, Eunis Lynn
Corinne Stearns, Master Clinton Colbert.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

S,ate of Virginia, City OF Fredericksburg, ~:
'I' A, Randolph Howard, Cashier Of the
ahove named bank, do solemnly swear that
ahs above statement IL true To the best OF my
kho"ieuS. RANDoLPH HOWARD. Cashier
o,hscribed and sworn to before me this
In dey Of pril. 1904. ,,,.
COkHh0i GEO. w. SHEPHERD, JR.
CHARLES HERNOON,
JOHN NJ. w. GREEN,
Directors
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Bishop Gibson to Confirm Classes
Here Sunday.

Bishop X. A. Gibson will be at st.
Georges Episcopal church, Sunds, mora
ing at ] | m, for confirmation, and at
Trinity Sunday night, where he WILL also
confirm n class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
TARGET PRACTICE.
Some Of The Scores Made BY Nom =
bers Of The Company.

The Washington Guards held their
frat target practice with their new guns
Thursday afternoon. The score was
good considering that the men bad never
fired the guns before. The following
we're the , highest scores:
Lieut. A. g. Billingsley-2, 4, !, ), /
total, II
Private j. T. Bowling, 0, ., 4, ,
total, Il.
Private l.. c Walker-2, 3, 4, 3, l.
total, 10.
Capt. +. II. Revere-3, 3. 3, 3, .
Sergt b. NJ Leavell-5, ,, ,, 3, ,
total, II
Corpl. II. NJ. Bird well-O, 1, 3,9, l.
total, II.
Private J. NJ. Perry, ,, 1, 3, 3
Private W. V. Shelton-2, /, 1, 1, o.
total, H.
Sergt. Peyton Bowe-3, (, 0, ,, l.
total, l3
Lieut.. T. NJ. Larkin-0, I, 3, ,, 3
Private L. ]. Cain-3. 1. C ,
total, II
Private VIM Fugett-O, 3. ,, ,. J.
total, II
Capt. NJ b. Rowe aud Lieut. J \. Bar.
new. by invitation of the company OIL
GERS. also took part in the practice
Capt. Rowe scored - aud Lent. Barney
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
New Advertisement.

Messrs Woolcott & Co., whose ad will
be seen elsewhere, say they sell only pure
lead paint, that it covers more than any
mixed paint manufactured, and lasts
longer They have wall paper OF every
description, from common to the finest,
and OF beautiful designs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Notice To Tomato Growers

Parties desiring to contract for
tomatoes to be delivered at our can
merry, may do so by calling on Mr..
Jas. Roberts, at Hotel Dannehl, or
Mr.. Robert Murphy opposite the cam
nery. Roberts Bros.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
marl0-lm.
ooo 900 Pound. of Wool Wanted

| will pay the highest cash price for
wool delivered at the mill during the
coming season. See me before making
sale. John C. Melville, Manager OF the
Melville Wooden Mills Co., Fredericks-
burg, Va. mcho 0m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

The Citizens National Bank OF Orange
has purchased of d. May vacant lot be-
tween his store and the Orange Hotel
and will erect handsome up-to date
two story bank building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
To Beqin Dredging

Contractor Grim, OF Philadelphia, has
arrived here with his large dredging scow
Jack" and is preparing to begin the
work Of dredging the Rappahannock at
this DOint at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in Deyoe's
Varnish Floor Paint; costs . cents
more a quart though. Sold by J.Wil-
lard Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
Eaqs For Matching.

From my high-class (ringlet strain
Barred Plymouth Rock, $3.50 q setting
per -. Satisfaction guaranteed. Robt.
w Harris. apt I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

The Free Lance Is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing 10 hrst-elass style
Al moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

A good farm In Spotsylvania contain.
ing 22l acres; well fenced and well
wstered. For further information apply
H. |. Oswald,
Sereamerville, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

Candidate for Mayor OF Richmond.
The maynralty situation in Richmond
has been still further complicated by +.
B Hicks, member Of the city council, who
has announced his Candidacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
DEPUTY CLERK APPOINTED.
Mr.. lines D. Harris Named for That
Office In SpotsyIvania.

Judge John E. Mason has appointed
MIR. Innes d. Harris Deputy Clerk Of the
Circuit court OF Spotsylyania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09

Concessions at Fredericksburg with Re- r.
n p T. r., and Weems Steamboat 60. Az
orange with SOutherH K and Chesapeake
Ohio r. K.
The only line TO the Charlottesville and
Wilderness BAttlehelds.
Eastern standard Time. Daily eIeeptSun'
Hsv W H RICHARDS. Gen Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

of the Conway, Gordon ( Garnett Nation,
al Bank at Fredericksburg, in the state
Of Virginia, at the close OF business
March %, 1904.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
KING ARTHUR n.

Dark Bay, Is Hands, t,tso lbs, BY
Lonefellow
Dam Belle Knight, by Knighthood, by
Imported Knight Of st George. This
grand thoroughbred stallion will make
the season of 1904 at Boscobel Farm.
Terms. $500 the season. Book is now
oran u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
THE HORSE SHOW.

Great Interest Felt in the Coming
Event.
Interest in the coming Horse Show has
surpassed all expectations, and applica-
lions for stock have been received to
such an extent that ii has been decided
TO close the list in a short time. Parties
desiring to subscribe should 10 40 in the
next few days Apply to Mr. c. ii Hur-
kAmp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina and
virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
SHINGLES. Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterine
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
and IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
IJnseed OH, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
- ALI kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Ruilders' Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
pool,ng. Sheathing Paper and fine Brick.
Keen large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. {. w. suAf'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-09
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD

Iime-TabIe NO. ID.
In effect at a. IN. February Sth. 1904
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23

troversy; description of the character
of the grazing lands; the extent OF
open parks and pasture In timber; to
what extent grazing has injured the
range or forest; the manner of hand
ling stock; the size of herds or bands;
areas. if any, from which stock should
be excluded; division of pasture
lands; recommendations for a plan
of control, giving the number OF
stock and length of grazing season 70
be allowed, and any special regula-
tions necessary; and the practicability
of a division of range into individual
ranges. 1t is only after exhaustive
examination and full report that ac-
tion is taken limiting grazing rights
The forest reserve policy of the
national government involves many
important questions which are yet TO
he settled. The approaching Ameri-
can Forest congress, to be held III
washington, D. c., will give the best
opportunity that has ever been or
fered for their broad discussion
This meeting has aroused wide inter-
est among cattle and sheepmen ano
their associations. A large represen'
tation from the grazing industry
expected at the congress. and tar'
reaching good is likely to result IRON
its dellberatiOn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23
[IERVE GRAZING
PROBLEM BEFORE THE
NEXT FOREST CONGRESS.
Entire Days Session VIII Be De-
pied to it--A Pre-eminent Issue In
iEO-Fifths Of the United States
esible Harmony In Sight Between
ampetitiye Stock mterests-Re-
pat Conference at Denver Was OF
Pilue.

h. Americo, Forest congress at !
, IN A.
"
4 oae days session to a considera-
Of the relation of the public for
snds TO grazing. Only those who
|oughly understand conditions IN
West can appreciate how import
the question of grazing in CON
Fon with the welfare of the for-
6fa1ing is the principal industry
hearty half of the United States.
arid region of the country in
PES about two-fifths of its entire
+ from about the middle of the
ftnent westerly nearly to the Pa
ocean, and the greater part OF
region is natural grazing land
ng open but much of 1t, particu-
I,,a ~ ue more mountainous pats
49,, parity iores'eu' e ~.
IA. .s l.o',i 'iie scah.y Ves -
,n,.,s 'e's 70 'he 'hich .uri vi Ia G
M parhs ana the N ~
ma J., "e,pase anu yo"ie
H.. y, O"e Interior oi 'he ioi 90.
sv.," w eNoees'Ve neat vi gu,
H. 'ary 10 uriVe .he ca't'e e ~
W m'o 'ne forests whe,e ~.
.ooier ana the pasture pe,'e,,
Inn,"s ls ,nat the young srowlh -
4, ~ anu prowsed ana tne sponss
~, n packeu OF cut py hoo,s'
moous ana serious SOIL eros'on
y, ,o'ow, Wnie the prospec's Vi
',s..s .sprouuction are greatly en-
,ra'. % Hence It is OFTEN necessary
@ .sluae both sheep and cattle
:" ene regulations are general,s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23

some forest reserves, while in others
their grazing is more stringently reg
ulated than that of cattle.
Hitherto there has been continual
conflict between the sheep and cattle
men for grazing locations, and the
Limitation of the claims of each in the
reserves has been one of the most
embarrassing and difficult questions
of forest control. Happily, through
"A recent conference at Denver, there
has been the fullest and most AMIGA
BILE interchange of views In the ms
tory of the business. 1t Is expected
there will be less friction between
theu I'm the future than in the past.
That the bureau of forestry keenly
appreciates the importance OF the
grazing question is shown by the IN
structions it gives its field force exam
ining lands with view to formihs
new reserves or revising the pouhu-
aries of existing reserves, Its agents
must give definite and fuil repo''s
on all the following queries
Issues I'm Details.
Demand upon the range W "i"'
extent the prosperity of the local res
idents depends upon livestock; now
many stock are using the reserve any any.
how distributed; where oWhe"'
whether stockmen own ranches or re-
side in the reserve; their nome res'-
dence, to what extent, as a su,ilniei ,i'.i
range. the proposed reserve Ini'' mt,
outside range; wbether it lnciuue'
lombing grounds; conflicting Interest,"
as between sheep and cattle local AM
a,,ts,da stock. etc; merits of the con
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23
FinMering Plants.

What nicer Christmas present tnan
blooming plant. Forshaw, norlst'
has them; also ferns. palms and hoi-
lv. with the berries on. Telephone
black 1881.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23

or
OF
AN
We uENTIONH
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-23
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WRITING DESKS

WRITING DESKS
DESK CHAIRS
WRITING TABLES
BOOK CASES
BOOK RACKS
MAGAZINE RACKS
LIBRARY TABLES
CARD TABLES
SEWING TABLES
PARLOR TABLES
. TABOURETs
INDIA STOOLS
FOOT STOOLS
GARDINER STANDS
MUSIC CABINETS
PARLOR CABINETS
CURIO CABINETS
CHINA CABINETS
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
POLICE BOARD
DROPS HEARING
Commissioners Consider the
Accusations Against Bert
Henderson to Be Fllmsy
ACCUSER IS CHARGED
-Four New Names Added to
the Roster to Fill Vacancies
in the Roll of Department
ACCUSER IS CHARGED
Oakland Office San Francisco Cah'
1915 Broadway. Dec. q.

Oakland OfTce Dan dAASA9cN
1915 Broadway. Dec. 2S
Regular Policeman Bert Henderson
was vindicated to-day at an investisa-
ton by the Police and Fire Commits
sioners of accusations of theft mace
against him by Special officer August
j. jacobson.
Mayor Warren Olney and City Attor-
ney ]. E. McElroy Of the Police Board
who conducted the examination.
agreed that the statements made oy
jacobson were TOO fimsy and indefinite
to warrant any action against Hender-
son. On motion Of Mayor Olney the
matter was dismissed.
Charges Of making false assertions
against brother officer with the pur-
pose of injuring him, which had been
, preferred by Chief OF Police HodSkins
against jacobson. will be investigated
by the Police Commissioners
jacobson and Henderson were called
before the investigators. There were
no other witnesses Jacobson reiterated
the assertion that he had seen Hender-
son take a bucket of paint from the
residence Of Mrs. Nj. Gardner. at Third
avenue and East Fifteenth street; that
derson pick up an artificial fire log in
vacant house in East Oakland, and
that on still another occasion he saw
Henderson riding a wheel, which ia
cobson thought belonged to an en-
ploye at the F. NJ. Smith place, in East
Oakland. When closely questioned
Jacobson admitted that he was unable
to tell what Henderson had done with
IL .rk<1
len and that he did not see Henderson
take the artificial fire log home. Jacob
son also admitted that he did not har-
Dor the friendliest of feelings for Hen
derson, because he said Henderson had
at one time refused to speak to him
and had also spoken unfavorably of the
witness to one of Jacobson's patrons.
Henderson denied that he ever took
any paint from the Gardner house and
affirmed that he had received permis-
sion to use the bicycle at the Smith
place and that he had picked up the
artificial fire log in the vacant house to
put it in a more secure place Hender-
son further stated that he had boarded
jacobson for a month and was finally
compelled to order him to keep away
from the Henderson house because of
erratic conduct.
william F. Woods and Charles A. T.
Jorgensen were appointed regular po-
lice officers and Charles F. Mccarthy
and Thomas A. Boyle were named as
acting regular police officers.
Resolutions deploring the murder of
Policeman George w. Brown by an un-
known man and extending sympathy to
the bereaved family of the dead patrol
man were adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY
ALAMEDA COUNTY news
OAKLAND.

BTRGI.AR STEALS SILVERWARE--Cak-
land. Dec. ga burglar stole some silverwars
945 Myrtle street.
LEAVES ESTATE TO CHILDREN.-
land Dec 23-By the VIII OF the late Ma
Caroline s. Cook her entire estate. amount
daughters. Matilda Cook Bell Nellie r. Cook
and Susie Cook Howard. share and shars
alike.
LINING WOULD BE GUARDIAN Oak
land Dec 23.-Petltion 20 be declared rs
guardian CT Mary Dempsey. over 90 years Il
age. fled with the courts to-day oy Osclr
T. Luaing The aged lady Is his aunt Shs
is in receipt ~ 4 monthly income Of $50 and
mas properly valued al more than $1,000
DEATH OF MRS. Il. R5.7,. RUPPR,IcHr I.-,Iiay. .-Iiay.
Charles Ruppricht. cashier in County Assessor
Fl P Dalton's ofice died to-day a. her resi-
wards for many years. Pneumonia was ths
cause OF death
WILL DISCUSS SIGN ORDER--Oakland.
Dec. 23.-The Merchants Exchange has called
a meeting for Tuesday night to discuss MAYOR
Olney's order directing the removal o. stress
and sidewalk signs. The directors have invited
all persons interested IN the subject 70 attend
whether members OF the Exchange or not
AGED PHILANTHROPIsT DIEs--Oakland.
Dec. 23-Mrs. Eliza c. Bartlett, y years Old,
at Fah.oia Hospital after a long illness shs
survived the late Earl Bartlett. her husband.
who was attorney in San Francisco. Thf
funeral viii be held tomorrow morning az
1890 o'clock at the Oakland Crematory.
LAD DIES OF INJURIEs.-Berkelsy. DeO
22-Leonard Taynton. the youth who fell from
d steam roller yesterday. sustaining a fracturs
OF the skull and internal INJURIES. died to-day.
He the OF =. ". Taynton at 3022 Shat
tuck avenue. An inquest was held this even~
ing. at which verdict Of accidental death was
rendered
WANT PARDON FOR A GIRL.-Oakland,
December 23-Mlss c. Anita Whitney. secre-
tary CT the Associated Charities. has inter-
ested herself IN the case OF Rosa Alameda. l6
years DID, who Is IN the Juvenile Court as q
vagrant. under sentence OF six months I'M
prisonment. Effort is being made 70 procurs
a pardon from Governor Pardee for the girl, IN
the belief that her reformation can be accom-
plished.
MARRIAGE CENSES.-Oakland, Dec. %.
The following marriage licenses were issued
by the County Clerk to-day; Lloyd Macdonald.
over 81, and Leah I. Mcleod. over Is. both
Of LiverrrOre. Walter y. Frickstad. over q.
FallOn. New. and Louise 9. Walcott over IS,
Oakland Frank Day. over 21. Sunol and
Mary z WalcOtt over Is. Oakland: William
A Armheld. over u. Sebastopol. and Maria
G. Grubb over IS. Oakland. Joseph Cob
lentz, 81. and Pauline Miches. 80. both OF san
Francisco; John H. Schroeder. As. and Will
helmina ]. Reese, IS both OF Oakland; Wal
lace W HelwiK. 80. Bakersfield, and Kath-
crime Riedel. %, Warm Springs; Herbert F.
Hail. 25. Quincy, and Nellie Boiand. % Oak
land.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
Harresfed hr Wind

4 Strange freak of The whirlwind in
its tantrums was witnessed near Neuf-
chatel the other day. A large field Of
barley was being 'reaped, when a sud
den whirlwind almost in an instant
swept the whole field clear. The grain
rose 10 a great height in the air. was
then turned over. and finally disap-
peared in the distance. coming down
in quite a different district. So sudden
was the occurrence that everything had
disappeared. while the amazed harvest
ers stood with their Implements in
their hands. From the whole field not
So much as one cart load could be
eieaned.-London Globe.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
THREE TIMES CHINESE
HEARS DEATH SENTENCE
Date for Hanging of Lee Look of
San Jose Is Set by
Cnnrf

SAN JOSE. Dec. 23.-Lee Look.
who shot and killed Lee Wing, to-day
for the third time heard the death SEN
tence pronounced. Judge Tuttle set
March 8. 1905, as the time of execu-
ton at San Quentin.
Look has been tried three times and
the case has been carried to the
United States Supreme Court. The
first trial resulted in a disagreement
on the second he was found guilty
and sentenced TO be hanged. but the
Supreme Court set the verdict aside
on the ground that the complaint did
not state that the murdered man was
human being. and for the last trial
he received sentence to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
Minority Jury Yerdicts

Several States have laws permitting
majority verdlcts 10 De returned by
juries in civil and criminal cases, the
concurrence of from two-thirds TO five
sixths Of the jurors being necessary
The trouble with the present system is
that when jurors refuse to sacrifice
their convictions there is a costly and
unnecessary disagreement The cause
OF justice would be served by a two
thirds vote In civil cases and a five
sixths vote in criminal cases. Another
advantage 10 be gained by the change
would be that the corruption Of iurors
then would be more elaborate. costI,,
and dangerous process. - New YorZ
Press.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
SCHOOL DIRECTORS WANT
sI5O.OOO WORTH OF BONDS
Berkeley Board Of Education Decides
10 Ask Citizens 10 Vote for
Such an Issue.

BERKELEY. Dec. 23.-The Board
OF Education last night decided to
recommend to citizens the issuing of
bonds in the sum OF $15O,0O for the
Improvement of the towns public
school system. The items in the pro-
posed bond issue are to be as follows:
Brick school building. corner of Grove
street and Bancroft way, s50.000:
brick school building, Russ street, lot
and additional lot. $4,000; four-room
annex TO Whittier School and addi-
tional lots $4,000; six-room annex TO
Columbus School. $4,000; lie Conte
School, $4,000; two-room annex TO
Lincoln School, $4,000; school site in
Wheeler tract $4,000; school site in
Peralta Park district. $250O; equip
ment for fOrty-six new rooms pro-
posed. $4,000; for incidental ex-
penses. $500; total. $50, 900.
The Board Of Education will meet
January 3 TO prepare the formal call
for the proposed bond election. The
sentiment Of the directors is unani-
nous in favor OF the bond issue.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24

The church people do not coincide in
the view that their building could
handicap the value Of residence prop
erty. They are to spend nearly $50, 900
on the structure and think it will be
thing of beauty. They watched the
workmen removing Knowles home
away from them to-day. but regretted
merely that the Alaskan millionaire
was depriving himself of such excel
lent spiritual company.
MASONS OFFICIATE.
Methodist Church was laid under the
auspices of Durant Lodge, F. and
A. NJ, of Berkeley. The exercises were
elaborate and impressive. Under the
leadership of Worshipful Master Wal
ter GompertZ members of the Masonic
fraternity marched from the l. o. o. F.
Hall to the church site. where hundreds
of church officials and members were
present. The Masonic Quartet of Oak
land. composed of D. NJ Lawrence. H
w. Patrick, Alfred Wilkie and William
Nielsen, sang Hail, Glorious Morn. -
Rev. j. A. Bachelor offered PRAYER.
Coronation" was sung and Rev. Clar-
ence f. Reid. agent of the board of
missions. delivered an address appro-
pirate to the occasion.
Rev. J. c. Simmons. veteran min
lister, read the church ritual prescribed
for such events. and William II. Waste.
president of the board of trustees of
the church. invited Grand Master
George w. Hunter to lay the corner
stone. The grand master responded in
an eloquent address.
The Masonic Quartet rendered other
significant songs and the cornerstone
was then laid according to ,he Masonic
ritual
The church is TO be of gothic design
the plans calling for an edifice which
is expected to be worthy of Berkeley
reputation as city of beautiful homes
and churches.