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The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
OUTDOOR ART LEAGUE
WILL HAVE A PICNIC
Many Matters Of Civic Importance
Are Discussed by Members
of Esthetic Club.

On the grounds where formerly
stood the old home of James y. Phe-
Ian, at Valencia and Seventeenth
streets, the Outdoor Art League will
have a picnic next Tuesday which is
to be quite unique and interesting
affair. The league has spent about
$4,000 in beautifying the neighborhood
of the Mission Dolores, and the object
of the picnic party will be to see what
remains of the improvements after the
earthquake, fire and subsequent ex-
citement.
Mrs. Margaret May. who is chair
woman of the Mission Dolores commit
tee. has been interviewing clergymen of
different denominations and the leading
citizens of that vicinity, and they have
agreed to contribute small sum each
month for the preservation of these
improvements. Mrs. May is also the
committee on arrangements of this pic
mic. The members of the league will
meet at IL: o'clock. and will bring a
basket luncheon. Mrs. Charles J. New
man is the committee on toasts.
The league held meeting yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thorn
as Palache, on Page street and much
business of Importance was discussed.
Miss Elizabeth Ashe made a suggestion
which tn6 CtuD Will enOcaVOT TO carry
Through. She said that the funds
from the bonds which were issued last
year for the purchase of public play
ground should be utilized at once. and
that on the ground thus purchased the
temporary buildings planned for homes
should be erected. rather than in the
public parks, which are being per-
manently ruined. Sites for Fairgrounds
SHOULD be secured before rebuilding be-
rrfr \ l.
more appropriately placed thereon than
elsewhere. Miss Ida Keryan and Miss
Katharine Hitten were appointed a
committee to act in this matter.
Mrs. Lowell White. ehairwoman of the
committee to secure a certain amount
from the 5 per cent BILL of which she
secured the passage for the establish
ment of chair of forestry at the State
University, reported that Professor
Wickson and President Wheeler are
interested in the matter.
plan has been made to start
auxiliaries of the Outdoor Art League
to which both men and women may be-
long on the payment of SO, and they
will thus gain the right to work for the
beautifying of the city under the aus
piees of. the league.
Charles Milford Robinson. who has
been employed by the city of Oakland
for the civic Improvement of that city
along the lines of Burnham's work
here, presented set of his books to
the league and was made an honorary
member.
The league will request the merchants
on Van Ness avenue to preserve the
grass strips planted on that thorough
fare
The next meeting of the league will
be held August Q at Mrs. Mays home,
1880 Fell street
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
ASSESSMENT ROLL
MAY De RAISED.
Supervisors Ask Equali-
zatlon Board to Grant
an Extension of Time
ENTER PROTESTS

The Board Of Supervisors met yester-
day as board of equalization to hear
applications for reductions of assess
ments. Only two applications were
hled, one by S. F. Thorn, who wants the
assessment of $4,000 on three lots at
California street and Sixteenth avenue
reduced to $4,000, and P. Marisch, who
asked that his assessment of $140 be
reduced to 500. Thorn did not appear
to press his claim, and both petitions
Were taken under advisement.
The fact that only two applications
were Hied caused Assessor Dodge who
was present, to remark that property
owners were evidently satisfied with
their assessments Then he addressed
the board In defense of his assessment
roll, and stated that the time was too
short to revise the valuations correctly,
which might be the subject of some
criticism on that account.
The roll speaks for itself" said the
Assessor, and 1 may be pardoned for
taking some pride in 1t. 1t was i'm
possible to make correct estimate Of
what the roll would be at the time of
making the budget. but the increase OF
Sb0,000,000 over the S325,000, 900 upon
which the tax rate was based is a
source of congratulation. as it will give
yoVVtVVV W tiiC buTPiQS LuuQ, which can
be expended for public improvements"
Supervisor Wilson moved that the
state Board of Equalization be asked to
allow the Board of Supervisors an ex-
tension of twenty days from July %
within which to revise the assessment
roll. Mr.. Dodge advised against max
ing the application. saying that it
would delay the fixing of the assess
ment by the State Board OF Equaliza-
tion beyond the legal limit.
supervisor Gallagher said the exten-
sion was needed to enable the Board Of
Supervisors to make investigation as to
whether the citys assessment roll
should be Increased. I'VE want to To-
cate any property that may have es-
capped assessment in the short time
allowed the Assessor to fix valuations" ["
said Gallagher.
The motion was then carried, and the
board adjourned to meet again tomor-
row morning, when action will be
taken on any further applications for
reductions that may be made. Tomor-
row will be the last day for fling pro-
tests against assessments.
The board passed a number of de-
mands and postponed action on the
award of contracts for city institutions
until next Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
ATTORNEYS ARE INVITED
TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS
Litigation Over Burned Records Act
Promises to Align Many At


Backed. it is said, by the title insur-
ance companies of the city. Attorneys
Stoney & Stoney. representing the Title
and Guaranty Company, Will begin
their fight before the Supreme Court
on August 6 to defeat, IL possible, the
McEnerney burned records act passed
a the special session of the Legisla-
ture.
The provisions of the State constitu-
tion the act is charged with violating
are:
Section IL of article I. providing that
"all laws of a general nature shall be
of uniform operation: section 13 of ar
tfcle l, providing that mo persons shall
be deprived of property without due
process of law" section 16 of article I,
providing that mo law impairing the
obligation of contracts shall ever be
passed." section 81 of article |. pro-
viding that mo citizen or class or c1ti-
zens shall be granted privileges or i'm
munities which, upon the same terms,
shall not be granted to all citizens ;
section rs of article w, providing that
the Legislature shall not pass local
or special laws regulating the practice
or courts of justice. or granting TO any
individual any special or exclusive
right, privilege or immunity, or author
izing the creation, extension or impair
ing of liens, or for the limitation of
civil actions, or in any case where
general law can be made applicable" ;
section "a of article II, providing that
every act shall embrace but one SUBJ
ject, which subject shall be expressed
in its title
Attorneys desiring to file briefs re-
garding the act will be furnished cop
les of the proceedings and leading
briefs, on application to the Title and
Document Restoration Company, lll7
Mission street
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Fine New Home
for the Relief
Workers.
Building VIII
Soon Be Ready
To Occupy Site
Near Present
Location.

A FTER much delay, work on
~ the fine large building wnlch
"A the administration of the re-
4 a lief funds are erecting on
the vacant lot belonging to the
Sisters of Mercy in the rear or their
school building at the corner OF Gousn
and Geary streets is progressing rap
idly. The building is to have moor
space of S6x67 feet and to be one story.
The estimated cost is $500.
In the rear of the new structure is
large yard s6x67 feet. This is being
planked, and in it line of sheds
eightysix feet long has been built
for the accommodation of the relief
workers automobiles These sheds
have already been completed.
The main building was planned as a
central warehouse to hold the stores
from the warehouses scattered about
the city, but these stores have been
removed to the depot in Golden Gate
Park so that the new building need
not be used for the purpose originally
intended.
James Phelan, chairman of the
finance committee, said yesterday that
when completed the building will be
fitted up for Offices for the various de-
partments of relief work.
When we are done with the build
ing" said Mr.. Phelan yesterday. lit
will revert to the Sisters, as part OF
our rehabilitation work"
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
MRS. ROSS ASKS RELIEF.

OAKLAND, July 26.-Mrs. James
Ross, the widow of noted editor and
orator who dropped dead in Washing
ton, D. c., some years ago. appealed
this afternoon to the Associated Chari-
ties in this city for aid, declaring that
she had lost everything in the San
Francisco disaster and that red tape in
terfered to such an extent with the
relief work in that city that she had
been unable to secure aid for herself
and her daughter.
When she was informed that her case
would at once be taken up for inyesti-
cation by the local association Mrs.
Ross became very indignant and de-
clared that as she could get no relief
or shelter. although she was refugee
and had lost everything in the San
Francisco fire, she would end 1T all by
taking gas.
Mrs Ross is Sc years of age and is
apparently unbalanced by the loss of
her home in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
ROBbER HOLDS UP
A DEAD WAGON.
Gets 81 From Driver and
Overlooks $50 in Box
Containing Corpse
THIEF is MASKED

STOCKTON, July ga masked
highwayman held up Deputy Coroner
Murphy as he was bringing in corpse
from Bellota last evening. He got less
than 81 for his adventure and missed
$50 that was In the box with the corpse
Steve Moe was found dead near Beilota
yesterday and the Coroner notified. A
few cents over $50 was found In Moe s
clothes. When Murphy started Tor
Stockton he put the money in the dead
box. Just beyond Linden horseman
rode rapidly by the wagon AT bridge
the horseman waited for the deputy,
and over a gun barrel made sharp
demand for money.
Hand over that $780, he demanded
II haven't 1t; 1 gave 1t to the Sher-
iff" replied Murphy.
The robber evidently knew OF the
money found on the corpse He took
what Murphy had and rode rapidly
away.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Nieto' S Salary Is
Among Bills
Unpaid.
Soup Kitchen
Man Is Angry
Demand Is Held
Up for Lack Of
Vouchers.
.HE latest heart which aches be-

"HE latest heart which aches be-
cause of relief work red tape
is that of David Nieto of soup
kitchen proprietorship Nieto
claims that he is not paid with the
promptness that good business methods
require. which is bad enough, but yes
terday he was ordered TO state his
business before he could see the head
Of the finance committee. Then Nieto
became angry.
i've had no final settlement for
three weeks" said Nieto. There is
now due me something like $4,000.
have been paid on account, from time
to time, but today l was told to come
up here for a check for my money. At
the door l was held UP and, told that
I must send in statement of my busi-
ness"
At a late hour last night Nieto had
not succeeded in getting all the names
on his warrant or check necessary be-
fore he can handle the actual cash al
legged to be due him. He expressed
confidence of being able to secure them
some time today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
The Original Little Beneficencia Pub
Iica Company of San Francisco.
Organized September, 1898.

The following are the capitals, July 20, 1906:
No. 1906. $4,000, sold In San Francisco Cal. (;
No I5499, $1,000, sold in San Francisco Cal. .
No. 1890. $1,000, sold in San Francisco Cal ;
Nos. 7727-19727, each $500, sold in San Fran
cisco and Oakland, Cal
The following were paid by the NJ & F. Co.
for the month of June 1906 ]. Wilder steve
dore, residing at Sd and Berry SITS, s. f., CAL.
$1,000; Wm. r. King, barber. G27 f. 18th St,
Oakland, CAL, $3.50; collected by A. KaH
(shoe store formerly at 1914 Grant ave. Blythe
block, and at 375 Haight St. s. FL, for
client, $500; Ed j. Coates, Tth and Market sts.,
Oakland, Cal, $3.50; II. @. Eford, 3619 Army
St, S. F., Cal, $3.50; VIM. Worell, Camp Lake,
All obligations paid in full at 2053 Sutter ST..
apartment /, San Francisco, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27

~ EN. FATHER D. o. CROWLEY
made known his plan yesterday
IN TO erect thirty houses at
Il Eighteenth and Dolores streets
for the homeless of his district
In short time he became badly tan
gled up in relief red tape. But man
of wit and resources is Father Crow
ley and before night the red tape was
in ribbons, so to speak, and Father
Crowleys point had been carried all
along the line.
To build his houses, Father Crowley
wanted the lumber from the barracks
at the corner of Nineteenth and Do
lores streets, which are being pulled
down. There are two buildings, each
"a feet by 24O. and in them is a lot of
lumber, enough, Father Crowley fig
ured out, to build about thirty sub
stantial houses to accommodate that
many families.
The site is city property and is an
ideal spot The site and lumber being
together and the homes being needed.
the priest thought that it would be a
simple thing TO start the carpenters to
work. He found that he was mis-
taken; IL wasn't.
When the priest applied for the lum-
Der he was told that a resolution Of
the relief commission had set it aside
for tent flooring. He saw Commits
his plan, but could do nothing without
the consent of the other commissioners.
A weary hunt for the other commits
sioners followed, and it was discovered
that the Board of Health and Major
CASTOR would have to be consulted. The
tireless priest finally got the three
commissioners, DR.. Hassler Of the
Board of Health and Major CASTOR to-
gether.
In brief but forcible language
Father Crowley pointed out that the
rains will be upon US in about six
weeks; that in the Mission some 400
persons are practically without shelter;
that the lumber for houses for at least
a part of them is on the ground. and
asked that permission to use the lum-
Der be granted. His request was at
last complied with.
The barrack was to be down by the
end of next week Work ON Father
Crowleys houses will be begun imme-
diately. 1t is understood that he will
be assisted in building other houses. He
states his confidence Of being able to
get his houses ready for tenants before
the regular relief workers building
can be completed. There is a strong
impression among those who are fa-
miliar with relief work that the priest
Will make good his promise.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Missing supplies Found.

Some time ago two carloads of relief
supplies shipped from Chicago went
astray. They turned up yesterday. They
were in a railroad wreck and some of
the boxes had been broken. Secretary
B:cknen of the relief commission states
that the loss was trivial and that the
consignment was practically intact 1t
contained boots. shoes and clothing.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
DEATH MAY CHEAT
THE GALLOWS.
Adolph Weber Rapidly
Fading Away in His
Folsom Prison Cell
TO EAT
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL:

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL
SACRAMENTO, July 26.-The opinion
is freely expressed by visitors to Fol-
som Prison that Adolph Weber the Au-
burn murderer, viii not live TO ascend
the scahold September 12- His condi-
tiOn is that Of a man who is fast vast
ing away. Although ii was given out
by the officials that he stood the jour
ney well from Auburn. as a matter Of
fact he seemed more dead than alive
when he reached the prison. He totters
about the condemned cell rather than
walks His stomach viii receive no
food except milk and his system re-
fuses TO assimilate even that. In con-
sequence there is a constant drain on
his vitality, and his weight is no more
than loo pounds. The belief is general
al Folsom that Weber will die a nat
Ural death before the date Of execu-
tien.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
PYTHIANs WELL CARED FOR.
Their Committee Provides Apartments
In RemodeIed Barracks.

The general relief committee of the
knights of Pythias has secured enough
space in the remodeled barracks along
the speedtrack in Golden Gate Park to
take care of all Pythians and their
families during the winter.
The committee has fixed up one
whole barracks and half of another
into model apartments. furnished not
only with the necessaries of house
keeping but with many little luxuries.
These apartments are wind and rain
proof, suitable for large or small
families.
The committee has also provided a
dining room for needy Pythians and
is serving meals to them free. 1t is
also planning social features for the
winter months.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Claim. He 1. Murderer's Brother,

POUGHhEEPSIE N. Y. July 26.-
The man who was identified yesterday
as Frank ]. Constantine and accused OF
the murder of Mrs. Louise II. Gentry
in Chicago on January today declared
that he was Fritz Constantine. brother
of the man wanted in Chicago, and that
he was at work as a street car con-
ductor in New York City on the day of
the murder.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Benefcencia Company of sam Francisco
Or. G. Co., Established May, 190O.)

Following are the capitals. Thursday, July 90
1906: 9965, $40 600, sold in San Francisco
15499, $1,000. sold in Alameda, Cal. Sacramento
San Francisco; 1890, $1,000, sold in San Fran
cisco; Nos. 1927 and 1927, each $500, sold in
Oakland, CAL, Mereed. Marysville.
The r. G. Co paid to Wells. Fargo & Co. s
Express for ]. H. Parks, San Rafael, CAL. $1250
Edigido Croce waiter in Barnum's restaurant
Seventh and Broadway, Oakland. Cal, $1,000.
All obligations paid in full at 1855 Bush ST. !,
San Francisco. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
TO CONCENTRATES REFUGEES.
Health Official Suggests Fitting Up OF
Columbia Park for Winter Camps.


The Supervisors joint street and
health committee yesterday waited on
Chief Sanitary Inspector Hassler to
convey to him the protest of Supervisor
Boxton against the transfer of refugees
from Mission Barracks to Duboce Park
Hassler explained that the removal OF
the refugees was necessary from san
itary standpoint and the committee ap-
peared satisfied with the explanation.
In order to prevent any further fric-
tion in the matter Hassler suggested
that Columbia Park and the children's s
playground be fitted up with drainage
facilities with a view TO the installation
thereon of camps for the concentration
of refugees during the winter. The
suggestion will be taken UP by the
committee and some action thereon rec
commended TO the Board of Supervisors
after another conference with the
Health Board this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27

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The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
REFUGEE CHORUS GIRLS
ON STRIKE IN DENVER
Members of Fischer stock Company
Quit When Ghost Fails
tn Walk.

DENVER, July 2s.-The Empire The
ater, home of burlesQue In Denver, IS
dark and twenty chorus girls are on
strike They would not go on last
night because pay checks for salaries
due had not been received.
The company is known as the Fischer
Theater Stock Company, and was
burned out in San Francisco after the
earthquake there. The Allen Curtis
Comedy Company will open next Sun
day.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
INDIANA MAYOR APPOINTS
TWO MEN TO SAME OFFICE
Pair Of MedfcOs Divide Job of City
Health Ofhcer Between
Them.

MARION, Ind, July 26.-Being un-
able to decide between two aspirants,
Mayor F. W. Sweezy appointed both
Dr. o. ". McQuown and DR.. z. o. Har-
rold to the Office Of city health officer.
each TO serve one-half Of the term OF
three years. The doctors tossed a coin
70 determine who would take the first
half Dr. McQuOwn won.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27

The members of the Market Street
and Eureka Valley Improvement Club
have adopted resolutions protesting &
against the proposed change in the
stable ordinance by the Board of Su-
pervisors.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
/ SCHOOLS
A N d
|. COLLEGES,
BELMONT SCHOOL,

For Boys. Belmont, California.
near San Francisco. has never since It opened
been without representation at Harvard and the
University Of California, and at Stanford since
that University opened. IL sends boys to Yale.
the Massa chusetts Institute OF Technology, and
TO other Colleges and Schools OF Science Be-
ginning with August 1906. the teaching force
will be sufficiently strengthened TO make possi-
Bile still more careful classification OF pupils
according to ability and attainmepts- W. T.
Reid Jr. will resume his duties In January
Keeping horses, begun experiment TINS
year. will be continued under the direction or a
teacher II sufficient number of parents wlsn
it, There Is nowhere more beautiful Place
than Belmont nor more healthful and stimu-
lating climate. The next term begins August 10,
1906. For catalogue and book OF views address
WI REID A. M (asrsd), Head hnssr
W. 7. Re1, Jr. A. n (AsVsrd), ASST Head AasiN
ION leave OF absence-)
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Los GatOs Election Contested.

SAN JOSE, July Pa suit has been
fled in the Superior Court, contesting
the election Of Trustees d. P. Simons
and T. M. Derrickson as Trustees of
the town OF Los Gatos. The action
grew out Of the recent anti-saloon
fight in that city, which resulted in
the carrying of a prohibition law.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
snecinI Excuraion.

The Union Pacific, in connection with the
Rock Island. will run personally conducted ex-
cursion to St Louis and Chicago August Z at
.. m. Round trip, ST. Louis S67-50; Chicago,
1880. Apply to Union Pacific or Rock Islsnd
agent, upstairs ferry building.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
HeaId'S Associated COLLEGES

1851 FRANKLIN ST. SAN FRANCISCO.
Bacon Block. 1860 Washinston ST.. Oakland.
Educate practically in all commercial
pursuits and in all branches OF egfneer-
Ing. Open for work throughout the
entire year. Pupils can attend other
school: For information call or ad-
dress E. p. HEALD. President.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27
Exciting salmon Fishing.

At Del Monte, on Monterey Bay. Large run Q
salmon now. Visit this famous hotel. and EMO
the great fishing. Three trains. Ask Souther
Pacific agent.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-27

Cooper & Co., the stationers, az years
on Market ST. now 1927 Fillmore nr:
Ellis. Full line blank books &stationery'