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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
COMPANY FILES BRIEF
Spring Valley Asks Injunction
Against Rates

The brief of the Spring Valley wa
ter company asking that the city of
San Francisco be permanently en-
joined from collecting the rates Of
1903, 1904. 1905 and 1907 was filed
yesterday in the United States circuit
court. The company obtained a tenn
porary injunction some years ago
which it now desires to have made
permanent. The facts contained in
the brief were reviewed in The Call
two weeks ago. The document, which
was prepared by Attorney Frank Pow
ers- with the assistance of his law
partners. E. S. Heller and Sidney Ehr-
man, is one of the bulkiest ever pre-
sented in a local court. 1t contains
1000 typewritten pages and would
make a book somewhat larger than
the ordinary novel.
The chief interest lies in the valua-
ton fixed by the company's attorneys,
who figure that the plant is worth
$45,000,000 and ask for a return of Z
per cent. The $4,000, 900 value is
reached by taking the present worth
Of the peninsula system and figuring
the Alameda system on the basis of
its production. To this are added a
number of items. including franchise,
depreciation, and the value of the
plant as "a going concern"
Complaint is made that the company
is assessed $5,OO0.OO0 on its franchise
and is allowed nothing for the value
Of the franchise in rate making.
An important departure is the prin-
ciple set forth upon the authority of
the supreme court of Pennsylvania
that rate may be confiscatory If it
merely tends to wipe out reasonable
profit.
The brief goes deeply into the Hetch
Hetchy project and disputes the esti-
mates of Engineer C. E. Grunsky
who figured that a supply of 60,OO0 600
gallons a day could be brought from
the Sierra at cost of s39, ,531 900. The
Spring Valley attorneys figure that it
would cost the city s55,000,000 to
bring a supply Of s45,000,000 gallons
from the mountains.
The document is the most exhaus-
tive treatment of the water question
which has yet been undertaken. It
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
ADMIRAL EVANS IMPROVES

PAsO RoBLEs HOT SPRINGS. April
20.--Admiral Evans passed another
very good day and DIR. p. G.. McDon-
nald is much. elated at the progress
made. The improvement in Admiral
Evans condition. is very noticeable,
especially during the past three days.
This afternoon he was wheeled about
the lawns and flower beds surround
ing the. big hotel and bathhouse and
later enjoyed little trip about the
town. passing through the city park
in the company. Of, his, son, Lieutenant
Evans, and Flag Lieutenant c.. r.
Train. The admiral felt SO we'll that
he was allowed to remain in the sun
room for an hour after returning from
his trip through the. town..
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
FANCY DRY GOODS. Y. ]. CHOY & co. :,

/ irt
/ lmor
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
UTICA GREETs coRrELYou

UTICA, n. Y. April 20.-I'he annual
banquet of the Utica chamber of COM
merce tonight was largely attended by
the businessmen of the city and vicin-
ity. The guest of honor was George B.
Cortelyou, secretary of the treasury.
He was greeted with cheers when he
rose to speak on Business and Citizen
ship" The other speakers included Job
e. Hedges of New York and Represent
ative- j. Hampton Moore of Philadel-
phia. ~
sURRENDERS TO PoLIcE-oakland April
20.-John a. Smith, civil engineer wanted
by the police on a charge of uttering fictitious
check, gave himself up. to the police TODAY
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
PERKINS GIVES DINNER

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Senator
Perkins gave dinner tonight at the
Metropolitan club in honor of former
Lieutenant Governor Alden Anderson,
who is here en- route to New York
Those present were Senator Flint, Gift
ford Pinchot w. S. Martin of San Fran
CISCO Representative Knowland, Hart
H North and Ira E. Bennett Com
missioner North is here on immi igration
matters.
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traces the matter from 1879 to last
year.
A copy of the brief was yesterday
served on City Attorney Percy v.
Long. He has already begun work
on his answer, which, it is stated, will
be completed in four months.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-21
Water Supply Assured
RESERVOIR SITES
FOR THE ASKING
Continued from Page 1, Column

Continued from Page L, Column
tors have been active in present.
ing the matter to the president
and Secretary Garfield. Forester
Pinchot has been a strong parti-
san of San Francisco and has used
all his influence with the presi-
dent and Garfield. The arrange
'nent agreed upon was first sug-
gested by him.
Pipchot received a telegram
tonight from John Hays Ham
Inond, offering to convey to San
Francisco certain reservoir sites
held by him in case the Hetch
'Hetchy. project were not avail
able. The sites are supposed to
be those held by William Ham
Hall on the Cherry creek water
shed, just outside of Yosemite
park.
water supply and the Hetch Hetchy
proposition is the one most available .
cOMTE IN FAVOR
Supervisor Comte also spoke emphat-
ically in favor of a mountain supply
We ought to do everything in our
power to bring a supply of water into
the city from the mountains he said
and now that we are to be granted an
other hearing on the Hetch Hetchy
project there is no time to be lost. II
1t IS found to be necessary we should
send special committee to Washing
ton to urge San Franciseo's claims
am heartily in favor of anything that
will hasten the day when our city owns
system that Will furnish her people
with pure and unpolluted water"
A new element, bearing upon the
healthfulness of the Sierra water, was
introduced yesterday by Fairfax Whee-
Ian, who has given the subject some
study
Undoubtedly the city should have a
Sierra supply" said Wheelan. I'VE
have but to look at Portlands expert
ence to understand that When Port
land brought the mountain supply into
| the city there was a remarkable de-
crease in such diseases as are traceable
to water. The difference was so great
as to command general attention. In
the Sierra we have a vast supply that
will not become contaminated and will
certainly improve the health of the
city.
AS to the objections of John Muir
and the Sierra club, we will acknowl-
edge that the Hetch Hetchy is a very
beautiful spot. but do not believe that
the construction of a reservoir there
would impair its sublimity.'
The same point was referred to by
Professor c. d. Marx of Stanford uni
versity in his recent paper in which he
urged that the city turn Sierraward
for its future supply.
Major William w. Harts presented
figures which, he argued, showed the
impurity Of the Spring Valley supply
He added:
Tt seems beyond question that Sar
Francisco has been furnished in the
past, and is now being furnished, with
water far from the high standard to
which the people of every American
city should aspire"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22


consistent with my duties and tina
shall futdll my duties to the bes4
OF my ability In accordance with my
oath Of ONCE. 8
In conclusion ] wish to warn my
friends against any campaign canard
to my detriment that may or may not
gain current at the last moment be-
fore election time. l wish to say
most emphatically that win or lose
/ shall remain in the race to the
end and any report that may be cir
culated to the effort that I have with
drawn or that I have thrown nv
support to another, or whatever they
may be should be wholly discredited
shall remain faithful to the trust
and confidence of those who have
placed me where am and noinduce>
ment no matter how great or Of what
nature so ever, shall cause me to
waver. Thanking you my friends for
the support you are extending me-,
beg to remain yours very respectfully
j. F. Hoffman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22
To the Voters Of the 2eth LeeisIativ
District.

To the Voters Of the 2eth Legislative
District.
At the suggestion OF a large num-
lber of voters, I have decided to be
come candidate for the state senate
Of this district, az an Independent
Republican and my name will appear
Zsef Osfiredthpt candidatecmfwypp
on the ballot November 3rd under In
divddual Nominations, having been
|giveu that position by the petitions
|signed very freely in the past few
days.
/ have taken this step thinking It
was the wish OF a majority Of the
Republican voters, knowing full we'll
that the organization and politicians
are against this move, and THAT viii
have to make the contest without the
assistance of the newspapers In the
district. II elected by your votes, l
will not be pledged to support any
mans policy, but win be free to do
the will Of the majority.
The state senator you elect will be
for a nericd of four years, and trust
that you will give your vote the con,
Isideratfon the office merits.
Very truly,
Walter r. Bond
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22
Life of James f. Hoffman
Facts of Interest About the Life of the Democratic
Nominee for Sheriff
ADVERTISEMENT

James Francis Hoffman, the Demo
cratic nominee for sheriff OF Ward
county, was born on the farm near
Merrill, Plymouth County, Iowa, Of
EermanIrish parentage on May End,
1874. During his boyhood days he
worked on the farm and attended:
country school during the winter sea
son until his 18th year when he was
sent to college on a 6-year course Of
classics and philosophy. After finish
ing this course he taught school, but
not finding this avocation copgenia1
he decided upon the study OF law
After a two year law course he gradu
ated from the Drake Law school at
Des Moines, 1a.,. with degrees OF L
L. B. and was admitted to practice
before the bar Of Iowa and the feder;
n courts in May, $685.. A few days
after graduation he enlisted as prj-
gate in Co.. D 49th la. Vol Inf at Des
Aoines for the Spanish-Americar
war This regiment was placed up~
der the command of Gen. Fitzhugb
Lee and was stationed at Jackson
vile, Fla, Savannah, Ca and Que
mados, Cuba. During months Of
his army service he served as COM
0issary sergeant OF the permanent
detail OF the provost guard Of the
9TH army corpse under Major Rus
sell B. Harrison. He was honorably
discharged with his regiment in tho
summer OF 1899. After his discharge
he returned home, broken in health
and with small means at his Command
he opened law Office in his home
town in Merrill, Ia, where he engag.
ed in the law practice for two years,
but as the field was not full OF prom
ise in view OF the established prac-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22

tic of others, he bethOught himself
OF Horace Greeleys advice. He land
ed in Minot on Jan. Z, 1902, and ir
March following located in Denny
brook, was admitted to practice be
fore the land Office and engaged il
the real estate loan and collection
business in which lines he has beer
engaged up to the present time Mr.
Hoffman enjoys the confidence of al
those with whom he has come in con
tact In a business capacity and feels
that he is capable and qualified t.
discharge the duties incident to the
sheriffs Office. He has never held 8
political ONCE and cannot be charged
with being an Office seeker as he
chose ito run on the ticket Of his
party which party has always suffer
ed defeat in Ward county. Mr. H0f.
fman presents himself to the voting
public solely on his individual merit
and feels that he is entitled to some
consideration at the hands OF the
voters regardless OF his party afili
ations.
To the Voters of Ward ounty NORTH
Daota
In case OF my election to the office
of sheriff of Ward county, ] promise
you that I shall appoint competent
deputies in all important localities
in the county and thus tend to re-
duce the mileage expenses to ?
minimum; that no padded or un-
earned fees shall be charged by my.
self nor permitted to be charged BY
those under my control; that I shall
conduct the Office OF sheriff as ecoD
omically, in the interest OF the ta5
payers, as it can possibly be done
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22
Farmers Institute for 1sos.s.

Farmers Institute for 1909.
The management OF the North Da
kota Farmers institute is planning q
series of meetings fer the winter sea,
son. The circuit will commence
about December 1st.
Prof. Thos. Show has again been
secured as lecturer for the coming
season. He is making special pre-
paratiOn for this institute circuit.
Speakers of outstanding ability o.
men who have distinguished them
selves along agricultural and other
useful lines will be secured from,
time to time as opportunities afford
We hope to place the work on .
higher plane than ever before
Towns wishing to have meeting
this winter should send in their ap-
plications at an early date. CONNER
cial or Farmers clubs, private indi>
viduals or organizations may apply
for meetings. All the expense to the
town locally will be to furnish a
hall.
T. A. Hoverstad, Supt.
Farmers Institute.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22

ESTRAYED-From Jones pasture,
two miles south of N1inot. about 10
days ago, chestnut sorrel pacing
mare, two white hind legs and white
strip in face, fore@op clipped
but partly grown out, weight 1850 1bs
|and a chestnut sorrel horse. weigh.
|about HOO branded on left hind quar-
tier, about II years old sore in fore
feet. Reward for return.
]. c. SmaNwod, Minot,, N. D
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22
Notice Of Special Election


Whereas, A vacancy has been
caused on the City Council by the
resignation Of w. M. Smart as alder
man for the Fourth Ward. Now.
Therefore. special election will be
held in the fourth ward for the cleo
ton Of one alderman to I'LL the m
expired term OF w. N. Smart, re-
signed, and that the aforesaid special
election will be held on Monday:
Nov. 2, 1903.
The polls will be held IN J. b.
Reeds residence.
Polls will be opened at 8 O'Clock
.. N. and remain open to s O'Clock
p. m.
BY order Of the City Council.
Attest: Geo. L. Morrow.
Auditor,
10.1 1913
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22
II You Want

Ia splendid team Of horses, weight
about 24oo lbs, 6 and Z years Old, full
broken, standard bred. king and gen.
tie, good drivers, single end double.
land good workers, figure with Graves,
Main floor Optic Block. 1915 t.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-22

FOR RENT-A farm consisting Of
1925 acres of plow land, 20 acres of
|good pasture, good room house a
No. / good barn holds 10 head Of
stock, 8 miles from Minot, not much
money needed. Inquire of Independ-
lent office. / mo
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
Ladies, Attention

Mrs. NJ M. Smith has secured
space in the fashionable Roe milli-
merry parlors. where she will conduct
an up-to-date corset shop.
This is much-needed line in
Grand Junction, and Mrs. Smith is
putting in such an assortment as
will give ladies here the same ad-
vantage that women of large cities
have long enjoyed.
Mrs. Smith is an expert corset
woman, and will give her entire time
to that line. She will have with her
on her opening day Mrs. C. Braith-
waite of New York City, a Partisan
trained corset filter, who will give a
practical demonstration of the BOS-
TON HYGIENIC CORSET the finest
and most popular corset in the city's
exclusive trade. 1t combines every
essential of STRENGTH. SERVICE
and STYLE. with perfect comfort.
Nineteen different models.
All ladies' are cordially invited.
Don't forget the day-October Z.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
ANOTHER PRESIDENT
WAS CRITICIZED TOO
Especial to The Sentinel. }


Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. 5.-Mr. Bryan
has given out the following state
ment:
when ] criticised the president
for using an office which belonged
to all the people as party asset. !
did not know that | was using Ian
guage so much like that which had
been employed before; but my at
tention has been called to an editor
iaI in the New York Tribune of Oc-
tober %, 1882. 1t criticised Presi-
dent Arthur for taking part in the
campaign in behalf of the republic
can ticket and says
Why should he assist in the
campaign of any party? He is the
president of the whole country and
not the manager of elections in any
part of it
/"This is so completely in harmony
with my criticism that | am glad to
endorse it. although it was not
brought to my attention until to-
day"
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
M ANY LITTLE BABES
ARE HUNTING HOMES
[speelal 10 nc sentlnel. ]

Milwaukee. Oct. 5.-There were
sixty-seven of them and sixty-seveu
varieties They were babies, from .
years up to 5. all colors, shapes, sizes
and previous conditions of seryitude.
Little waits tney We're, the discard
of New York, out in search Of home
far from the center of sorrows and
woes that they were born into.
On the way TO st. Paul from New
York a special car with these babies
passed through Milwaukee. With the
children there were several Sisters of
Charity and two trained nurses.
The Home Finding Society of New
York is sending them West to deal
them out into good homes among the
farmers near St. Paul.
When the conductor came out of
the car there was a suspicion of mois-
ture in his eyes.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
THE ESPERANTO
[special 10 The sentinel.

New York. Oct. 5.-To promote
the study of Esperanto, the new uni
versal language, an exhibition and
meeting of Esperantists will be held
this week in connection with the
electrical show at Madison Square
Garden.
Prominent exponents of the Ian
guaEe will deliver addresses. and a
large collection of Esperanto litera-
ture and newspapers is on display.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
CIRCLES THE GLOBE
Especial TO The sentinel. ]

Iowa City, Ia, Oct. 5.-When
Chester Kepplar, an Iowa City boy,
completes his first trip with the
United States fleet under Rear Ad-
miral Sperry, he will have encircled
the globe and traversed a distance
of Al. .544 miles.
Interesting accounts of his life as
a midshipman on board the battle
ship Illinois have been received by
his parents in this city.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Grand Junction and Mesa county
cilizens will have good chances this
week, of getting familiar with the
political doctrines and issues of the
TWO great parties. With Senator
Borah here for the Republicans and
Ex-Governor Thomas here for the
Democrats, there will be plenty doing
in the political line this week in local
circles.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
LIABILITIES

statu- W Colorado. county OF Mesa, s..
l. Orson Adams, cashier or the
above named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement 8 true to the
hest Of my knowledge. and belief.
ORSON ADAMS,
Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me
this gGth day of September, 1908.
MARION o. DELAPLAlN,
fSe7D Notary Public.
NV commission expires September 20.
1910.
w. p. Ella.
A r. SAMPLINER.
w. II. BANNISTER.
Directors.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Frank II. Haskell has sold his resi-
dence on Ouray avenue and has NOV
ed his family into a temporary resi-
dence on lots purchased by Mr. Has
kell at the corner of Grand and Ninth
street. He will have work started at
an early date on handsome modern
residence.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
TO COST sl5O,OOo
Especial to The Sentinel. ]

Philadelphia. Oct. 5.-The finest
chimes and berry in the country. to
cost $150.000. are to erected here as
a memorial to Thomas B. Wana-
maker.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Much interest is developing in
Tag Day and there seems but little
room to doubt that the day will be a
great success. Next Saturday is Tag
Day
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Up to October l total of over
$4,000 had been raised by large
number of the Democratic newspa-
pers of the country for the Bryan
campaign fund. This great sum is
made up mainly of small contribu-
tions from the people of moderate
means.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Fine modern home on North Sew
enth; s rooms; 2 Y lots. Only ST.
600 This is dandy. w. S. Wal
lace.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

w. w, Chandler has severed his
connections with the Weekly Herald
and will go into the printing business
for himself, as announced last week
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

This will be a busy week in Grand
Junction from a social and political
standpoint. Many political meetings
and numerous social events are to
take place.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

The Uniform Rank. knights OF
Pythias, will meet tonight at the of
flee of DR.. Gasho in the Margery
building.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

The Columbus Buggy Company
doesn't make but one grade of bug
gies. and that's the best. You can
buy them at McCary's.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

A. II. Davis returned yesterday
from his business trip to Denver.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Chances for Democratic success in
Mesa county We're never brighter.
Most encouraging reports come in
from every part of the county
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05
Report of the Condition of
THE
MESA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK,


At Grand Junction. in the state of Col
orndo, at the Close of business,
September %, 1905
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Greatest prize fight picture ever
shown in Grand Junction-the Cans
Nelson fight at the Majestic theater
Wednesday and Thursday nights.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Tom r,ogers and viii Hammentree
returned last night from a successful
hunt for deer in Spring creek canon.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Examine our timothy hay. 1t will
bear inspection. Rhinehart.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

we're there for your clothes when
Won want them cleaned and pressed.
phone Black 662. The Suitorium, 10
South Fifth street.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Seats for the knights of Columbus
lecture course continue to sell at a
pretty rapid rate.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

There was a busy meeting of the
Ministerial Alliance this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Work is progressing rapidly on the
second story addition to the Reed
block
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

DR.. f. f. Eldridge returned home
this morning on delayed No. from
Salt Lake City.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Ask the man at SOL Main for chamois
skins
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

Tonight the Elks will meet in reg
ular session.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-05

THE WINNER

\ very splendid compliment
was paid this city and one OF its
first citizens, at the meeting of
the National Eisteddfod, at salt
Lake City last week.
DIR. f. #. Eidridge II month or
more ago decided that he would
enter the grand contest, open to
the world, to write an English
poem on the subject, decided by
the Cambrian association under
whose auspices the Eisteddfod
was held, "The Overland Pony
Express
DR.. Eldridge took considerable
pains in the composition and because
his friends, who read il and discov-
cred the rare merit in the compost
tion praised 1t so highly, entered it
in the contest.
DR.. Eldridge attended the Els
teddfod meeting last week, listening
to the great chorus work and incl
dentally waiting to hear the result
of the poetical contest and was great
ly surprised to hear ii announced
that he had won first prize. This
morning he returned TO this city and
has been receiving congratulations
all day on the result of his work.
A reporter for The Sentinel saw
DR.. Eldridge at his offices this morn
ing and in conversation with the Doc
tor found that there had been.
eighteen in the competition. He felt
much flattered over the result of the
contest. as he had a perfect right TO
be and took his honors becomingly
an dmodestly, as the doctor takes all
things.
The many friends of the well
known physician and author will re-
joice in the fact that he was able to
capture this splendid honor.