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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
PALO ALTO REBEKAHS
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

PALO ALTO, July S.-Under the di-
rection of Mrs. G. W, Campbell, dis
trict deputy of the Rebekah grand
lodge, and her installing STAFF, officers
of the Palo Alto lodge were installed.
Mrs. Campbell was assisted by:
Mrs W t. Mckinney. grand marshal; Mrs.
Nellie Goodspeed. grand warden; Mrs. Cora
Carter, grand secretary; Mrs. E. A. La Peire,
grand treasurer; Mrs. Frances kasson. grand In
side sentinel; Mrs. Catherine Rosebr0ok. Mrs.
s. ]. Parsons. Mrs. f. F. Burkhart. Mrs Jessie
Beatty, assistants, and Miss Clara Page musi-
clan.
Following are the officers of the Palo
Alto lodge who were inducted into
office:
Mrs. Cora Carter. past grand Mrs. Catherine
Rosebrook. noble grand; Miss Kate McElnay,
vice grand; Mrs Jessie Beatty, warden; Miss
Elva Howard. conductress: Mrs. Jennie Kent.
secretary: Mrs. Nellie Goodspeed. treasurer;
Miss Lucille Rogers, financial secretary; Mrs.
W. T. Mckinney, chaplain; Mrs. G.. W. Camp
bell, r. S. \. g.; Mrs Bina Yergn L. S.
y. c.; Mrs. Z. F. Burkart, r. s. Y. g.; Mrs.
Della Parsons L. S. V. c.; Mrs. B. G. Allen
and Mrs. S. W. Cats. altar supporters; Mrs.
Bruce Gibson. Miss Watson, Mrs Z. A. La
Peire and Miss Lucille Rogers, banner bearers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
STUDENTS TO VIEW
STAR PHENOMENA

BERKELEY. July S.-An excursion Of
the students OF the summer session of
the university viii be taken TO Mount
Hamilton Saturday afternoon under the
leadership Of Professor Robert G. Ait
ken OF the faculty Of the summer ses-
sion OF the university and professor
Of astronomy Of the Lick observa-
tory.
The party viii leave Berkeley early
in the morning, be met by a stage at
San Jose and conducted up the noun
tain. They will return by moonlight
after seeing the stars through the big
telescope
a feature OF the trip viii be the view
OF the double stars, which will be shown
through the Lick telescope. Professor
Aitken has made a life study Of the
double star and has discovered more
Of this phenomena than any other liv-
ing scientist.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
NAPA GRAND JURY TOLD
TO INVESTIGATE BANK
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NAPA, July s.-The grand jury of
1908 for Napa county was drawn in the
superior court before Judge Gesford
yesterday and will investigate the con-
dition of offices and general affairs of
the county In remarks to the jury
Judge Gesford said that it had been
charged that the bank of Calistoga
through some of its officers had so
conducted its affairs as to bring it's
business methods into question and
that it was within the power of the
grand jury by investigation to ascer-
tain whether any violation of law had
occurred.
The judge also said that it had been
charged that within the last year for
gerry has been committed by persons
who were not absent from the state
and that it was the duty of the jury to
investigate this case and if they
found that such offense had been COM
mitted TO indict such persons. 1t is be-
lieved that the reference is to the wife
Of a certain Napa resident. L. j. Nor
ton was appointed foreman.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
HOP GROWERS HOLD FOR
BIG RISE IN PRICES
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, July S.-A local hop
grower has received telegram stating
that Wigans, Richardson & Co. of Lon
don have purchased one thousand bales
of Oregon hops of the crop of 1908 at 10
cents a pound The firm is also offer
ing the same figure for another thou
sand bales, or more If it can secure
them. Paul Horst is in the market for
hops at cents and secured some Ore
gons at that price; but the growers are
holding for better figures.
It is reported that the red spider is
causing considerable destruction in the
Sacramento yards and the growers are
now spraying with sulphur. The yield
in this state is reported to be far be-
low estimates made month ago.
POST EUROPA AS 'fMISSING''-London, July
s-The German steamer Europa, from Bremen
April Is for Norfolk has been posted at Lloyds
as missing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
UNIQUE TOWN IS
FOUNDED BY LADS

BERKELEY, July S.-Under the
leadership OF d number of graduates
and students Of the university. a num-
Der Of the boys of the Columbia park
boys club of San Francisco have
formed a city modelled after the famous
George Junior republics of the east, at
McCrea's ranch, near CloverdaIe. About
$50 of the San Francisco boys comprise
the citizenship of the unique town.
Municipal officers have been elected,
courts have been established and every
right Of citizenship in the little COM
munity is respected. 1t is called the state
of Columbia. A feature of the city's
duties is the military drill.
The university students who assisted
in the organization of the state Of
Columbia are Henry Hart, '07; z. NJ.
Peixotto, '0s; James E. Rogers, '0S; H.
Rosenthal, '09; n. Schmulwitz and A.
Appleton.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
WOMAN HEAD OF NEW
SANTA ROSA SCHOOL
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, July s.-The election
of teachers for the Santa Rosa school
department last night resulted in the
choice of Miss Jessie Smith as the prin-
cipal of the new Luther Burbank gram
mar school. Miss Smith has been con-
nected with the local department for a
number of years.
j. Z. Williams of Boise City was Sc
lected supervising principal for the
schools to succeed E. Morris Cox, re-
signed. There were some Al applica-
tions for the position.
Charles L. Searcy, vice principal of
the high school, was elected principal.
Members of the board are planning a
change in the pay scale and the sala-
ries are to be raised to a minimum OF
SO.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BROWN "OUT ON BAIL"
District Attorneys Name Ap-
pears i'm Place of Defendant

OAKLAND. July s.-District Attorney
Everett J. Brown, fearless prosecutor
Of Alameda county malefactors, ap-
peared in a new and unaccustoued role
today. His name was entered on the
records Of police court 10. as that OF
a prisoner released on $4,000 bail. Here
IS the release which was signed by
Police Judge Samuels.
Bail having been allowed in the sum
of $4,000 and proper undertakings
having been executed, II IS hereby or
dered that said Everett J. Brown be dis
charged from custody" Brown denied
that Judge SamUeIs had ever been IL q
position 10 turn him loose Above the
order OF release appeared the legend 4:
IT he people Of thes state OF California
versus Everett J. Barry. defendant"
1T was Barry that 7 intended TO free,
not Brown" explained Judge Samuels.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BIG RALLY is HELD
BY NEW LEAGUE CLUB

IRVINGTON, July S.-The Lincoln
Roosevelt republican league held a large
rally and ratification meeting last
night, with William r. Davis, former
mayor of Oakland, as the principal
speaker. He made stirring appeal to
the voters TO strike at the evils of cor
poration government at the primaries
next August.
The Irvington league club is newly
organized, but is gaining strength SO
rapidly that it will WELD large infiu-
ence in this part of the county. Nearly
one-half of the voters of the commu-
nifty are enrolled. 1t is certain that the
largest vote to be polled will be that
of the Lincoln Roosevelt followers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BOWLES INJURED
BY RUNAWAY TEAM

OAKLAND July S.-P. E. Bowles,
president of the First national bank OF
this city, the Citizens bank of Vallejo.
and also prominent in San Francisco
financial circles, was thrown from a
buggy by a runaway team on a grade
near the McClOud river in Siskiyou
county yesterday and suffered a frac-
ture Of the left wrist in addition TO a
number Of minor bruises and lacera-
tions.
Bowles. whose residence is in this
city, had been spending some time in
the mountains Of Siskiyou county. Full
particulars of how the accident oc-
CURED 10 the banker were not given
in the message received here. which
simply stated that the team the fnan-
eier was driving ran away and that
Bowles was pitched out Of the rig and
injured.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
PROPERTY VALUATION
INCREASES IN MARIN

SAN RAFAEL. July s.-County As
SCISSOR P. H. CochTane. who has just
completed the Marin assessment rolls
announces that the increase IN prop
erty valuation is the largest In the
history OF the county.
The total assessed valuation OF taxes
for the year is S17.055.742. an Increase
OF SI.93O.40S over last year.
SausaIitO is credited with an increase
Of s1OI, ,797 over the previous year. Bel
vedere S224O9, San Rafael S619.327 Mil
Valley S2O9.493. san Anselmo $192.S75.
and the assessed valuation or Larkspur
is given as s336.715-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
TEST OF APPARATUS is
ANSWER TO ENGINEER
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA ROSA, July S-Allen C.
Wright, engineer for the board of fire
underwriters of the Pacific, appeared
before the city council last night 10 ask
better protection. He stated that the
fire hydTants in the business section are
much too far apart and should be reset
and that the fire mains should be en-
larged.
This morning. under the direction of
the fire chief, it was found that the
engines were capab BILE of throwing an
inch stream from two nOzZles at the
same time, using 100 feet of hose, a
distance of 200 feet and a pressure of
130 pounds to the square inch was de-
veloped.
At the council meeting last night bids
were opened for the construction OF q
new brick and steel frame firehouse
and the bids varied widely in their
totals. The council took the matter
under adviSement
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
HOUSE OF CHAMOT
UNDER THE HAMMER

SAN RAFAEL, July s.-The palatial
home at Inverness of Auguste Chamot.
who recently figured in sensational
divorce suit, instituted by his wife. is
TO be sold at sheriff's sale to satisfy a
judgment secured by the Seaboard bank
Of San Francisco. 1t is believed that
the sale viii realize but $1,000 on loan
Of SIS, 900.
Back of the sordid features of the
sherin's sale is a story of romance and
intrigue scarcely equaled in fiction.
Soldier under the French colors, globe
trotter, clubman, Chamot won recogni-
ton and wide publicity at Peking dur
ing the boxer uprisings. Upon his re-
turn 10 the United States he brought
with him a wonderful collection of
Chinese curios, many of the articles be-
ing secured from the ancient temples.
Later, Chamot was hard pressed for
money and arranged for the sale at
auction in New York of the greater por-
ton OF the collection, much of which
had formed a part of the furnishings
Of the "Chamot mansion" at Inverness.
Chamot brought his bride to the pala-
tial home, spent money with a lavish
hand and came to be regarded as a
Croesus by the residents of Inverness
The mansion, partially furnished, was
never completed and, eventually de-
serted, was pointed out as "Chamot's
folly"
Alleging dishonesty on the part of
his business associates while in New
York, Chamot returned to San Fran
cisco, apparently having realized but
little from the sale of his noted collec-
ton. Shortly afterward his domestic
troubles were brought before the pub
lie and involved a New York manicur-
ist, Betsy Dollar, with whom he had
been aEEnCiafinQ Ecpa1la IN
county.
Chamot's movements for a couple of
months have been shadowed in obscu-
rity and the sheriff's sale of the Inver-
ness property is but another page in
the gay Frenchman's life.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
can DEMoLIsHEs WAGON

SAN MATEO. July Slate yester-
day afternoon a United Railroads car
left the track at State street and San
Mateo drive and crashed into n grocery
wagon belonging to George Wilkens
of Burlingame. Frank Albert the
driver, was thrown between the horses
and badly bruised. Several passengers
on the car were slightly injured by fly
ing glass
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
GIVE $1,000 FOR WATER
SUPPLY OF NEW COLLEGE
spEcIAL DIsPATCH no THE CALL

SAN JOSE, July s.-Mr. and Mrs. ".
P. OConnor Of San Jose have presented
Santa Clara college with $4,000 for the
construction of the water system for
the new college buildings at Mountain
View
have an exclusive water supply 1t will
include four reservoirs with total
capacity of 100000 gallons, with a
pumping station on the banks of the
Permanent river, which flows through
the grounds where the new buildings
are being erected. The cost of the
water plant probably will exceed $1,000,
but the college officials hope to be able
to supply the difference.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
"SALOME" DANCER MAY
APPEAR IN AMERICA
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK, July ST. ZiegfeId Jr
announced today that he had about
completed negotiations with Maud AL
Ian, the sensational Salome dancer. He
states that a cable message from his
representative, Samuel F. Kingston, ad =
vises him that he has about" COM
pleted an arrangement for Miss Allan's
appearance in America.
Zeigfeld says that he has not decided
as yet with which one of his musical
shows he will make use of Miss Allan's
services, but probably with the Follies
company.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
N.UURED FNGINEER DIES

SAN RAFAEL, July S.-Philip Hyde,
engineer Of the Northwestern Pacific
train which was derailed at Novato last
Friday. died at the Cottage hospital IN
this city tonight. Philip Redman. the
fireman OF the wrecked train. is not
expected 20 live through the night.
He is a nephew of the dead engineer
and. with him. was thrown a distance
OF 80 feet from the cab when thu
engine left the track.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
VOTERS ON LOOKOUT
FOR GERRYMANDERS
Watch Alameda Republican
Committee for Crooked
Political Work
Machines Desire to Garry the
Primaries May Lead to
Sharp Practice

OAKLAND, July S.-With the meet
ing of the republican county central
committee tomorrow night will arise
the question whether the machine Will
have strength enough on trial vote TO
carry through a gerrymander of the
various assembly districts. An attempt
is being made 10 cook up a scheme by
which the districts can be split into
sections, leaving republicans the privi-
lege of voting for their county con-
vention delegates by piecemeaL.
The attempted job has been. exposed
by Max Thelan, Lincoln Roosevelt
republican league leader, in Berkeley.
Since the scheme of the Herrin gang
was made public republicans have been
closely watching the situation. 1t is
openly declared that. if the county cen
trail committee, machine controlled as
it is, shall resort to this disfranchising
process within the district lines, there
will be such revolt in Alameda county
that it Will be felt throughout the
state.
LAW LEAVES LoOPHOLE
Unfortunately the law. framed by
Southern Pacific legislators, gives
county committees the right to selec-
ton Of delegates appointments
within assembly district boundaries
This leaves the way clear for possible
gerrymander1ng by crooked commit
tee so that the party voters virtually
could be disfranchised. They vote in
sections Of a district according to
boundary lines cleverly worked out
according TO the affiliations of the
voters. Thus, a section arranged in
lines so that the machine would feel
sure of carrying it would be plastered
with large bunch of delegates, while
the anti-machine section would find
itself apportioned as few as possible.
SYSTEM AIDS MACHINE
By such methods each district could
be and often has been gerrymandered
so that the machine retained control
On the other hand the blanket"
method gives every voter the privilege
Of voting for every delegate allotted TO
the entire district.
The blanket" ticket is honest The
other plan is crooked political trick
Much interest is being manifested in
political circles whether the machine,
in the face of existing conditions in
Alameda county, VIII dare to perpe-
trate the fraud which has been in
process of manufacture.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
GRANTS LIQUOR LICENSES

PALO ALTO, July S.-Mayheld. PaIo
Altos neighbor on the south, has
granted two wholesale liquor licenses
to Charles Wright and D. D. TeInont.
but with provisions stricter than those
formerly existing, the dealers not be-
ing allowed to sell beer in less than
case lots. Ave gallons of wine or quart
license has been placed at 5000 a year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
REV. JOHN A. H. KNOWLES DIES

NEW YORK, July S.-Rev. John A.
Harris Knowles, during the last Is
years curate of st. Chrysostom' Prot
estant Episcopal chapel, Seventh ave-
nue. and Thirty ninth street, died yes
terday, aged IS years. A complication
of diseases is given as the cause.
Knowles was canon of the Protestant
Episcopal cathedral of Chicago for
years before coming to New York
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
EXPLOSION on MONITOR NEVADA

NEW LONDON, Conn, July SIT has
become known here that through the
explosion Monday afternoon Of a steam
pipe on the monitor Nevada, attached
TO the naval training squadron maneu-
Vering IN the sound near this city
three members of the crew were
scalded, one so seriously that he may
die while a panic on the vessel was
only averted by the prompt action Of
the officers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
FOUL PLAY FEARED

NAPA, July S,-A coroner's jury this
evening failed 10 ascertain the cause Of
the death Of Paul Kramer, the dredger
tender whose body was found IN the
river on Sunday. After examining
numerous bruises on the head. several
physicians stated that the man had
been murdered with a blunt instru-
ment and his body thrown overheard.
The sheriff is investigating.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
y. VI. c. A. CADETS aUARANTINED

Los ANGELES, July S.-One hundred
and ten members Of the Y. n c. A.
cadets who have been camped for two
weeks on Point Iona, San Diego, are
Quarantined tonight on the steamer
City Of Long Beach. just outside San
Pedro harbOr. Though less than 30
miles from their homes they may be
compelled 10 remain aboard ship for 4
davs because they were exposed to
smallpox while in camp.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
JAPAN WANTS WARSHIPS
NOW OWNED BY BRAZIL
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

CITY OF MEXICO. July s.-A special
dispatch 10 the Mexican Herald from
Washington today says: Information
Of Unquestionable reliability has
reached the Mexican Herald corre-
spOndent that Japan has already ap-
preached Brazil on the subject Of sell
ing her three DreadnOughts. Japan has
expressed "a willingness TO bid and has
intimated that the price she offers viii
be satisfactory 10 Brazil"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
SYNDICATE TO PROMOTE
CYCLE RACING ON COAST
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

Los ANGELES. July Negotiations
are under way whereby a local syndi-
cate viii join with northerners in the
building Of saucer tracks for motor
cycles and bicycles at San Francisco,
Oakland and san Jose, 10 be operated
81 q circuit with the Los Angeles track,
which has proved a success.
". II. Fowler. an official OF one of
the Salt Lake tracks, left here for the
north tonight 10 boost the plan. He
believes there viii be a speedy revival
Of saucer track racing on the coast,
the interest in the local eight lap oval
being an excellent indication.
In Salt Lake three saucer tracks
form 2 local circuit that presents four
good programs d week
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
ASSESSMENT SHOWS GAIN

PALO ALTO. July S.-The completion
of the assessment roll by c. H. Jordan,
city assessor shows a gain for the
coming fiscal year over the last for
single item being. in improvements,
where the increase is placed at s99, ,955.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
KOREAN INSURGENTS SURRENDER

TOKYO July s.-Advices from Seoul
state that the government troops con-
tinue their activity against the insur-
gents and many engagements are re-
ported throughout the disturbed area.
Within a range Of eight miles the daily
losses Of the insurgents average 10
killed in each fight. Altogether 1892
insurgents have surrendered up to the
present time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
MARINES no wATCH ELECTIONS

PANAMA, July S.-During the pres
ent week between $50 and 200 American
marines will leave this city for all
parts of the republic to watch the cast
day of presidential electors Quiet pre-
walls throughout the entire republic.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
ASSISTANT TREAsURER TIT,

WASHINGTON, July S.-Major James
F. Meline, assistant treasurer of the
United States for the last 16 years, is
critically i'll at his home here and he
may survive only few houra
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

ESTIMATE BIG WHEAT cRoP-winnipeg
Man July S.-After a careful review Of the
crop situation in western Canada the leading
railways estimate the total wheat yield in
western Canada VIII be 125. 600 600 bushels, or
an acreage Of 20 bushels to the acre.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09
BEGINS SERIES OF LECTURES

SAN MATEO, July S.-Rev. William
Higgs OF St. Marks parish. Berkeley.
delivered a lecture at the local Epis-
cOpal church last evening on the
reformation period in England The
lecture was one OF a series that has
been arranged FOR the summer season
by Rev. ". B. ". Gallwey. pastor OF
the San MateO Episcopal church.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-09

JOHN D. 50 YEARS oLD-CIeveland. o.. July
s.-John d. Rockefeller quietly celebrated his
sixty ninth birthday at Forest Hill today. To
the friends who called be declared that hs never
felt better.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-07-17
Syracuse VS.. Prowers.

One of the best games Of base
ball ever played on the Holly dia-
mond was played last Sunday,
when Syracuse with the invinc-
ible Harmony crossed bats with
the pride of Prowers.
Some idea might be formed of
the game when it is known that
no score was made until the 9TH
inning, hoding each other down
with vengeance, although Mes
srs. w. L. Cox, Alva Ellison and
H. CConard were successful on
bases. In the twelfth inning
Murray Clark, with two-bagger,
hoisted the white flag Of victory
for Syracuse, amid the shouts of
the fans" who appreciate good
ball.
The only regret is that there
was not an immense crowd to
witness bali game of true mer-
it. instead of fair attendance,
which goes without saying.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

Department Of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Lamar. Colo.
June 80. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Lewis c. Chap
man. for the heirs Of. Riley Chapman. deceased,
who on August IL. 1902. made homestead
entry. No. 1894. for East one-half Northeast
one-quarter. Southwest one-quarter Northeast
one-quarter. Of Section IL. Township % S..
Range AZ W. Of the 9Th principal Meridian.
has filed notice Of intention to make final FIVE
year proof. to establish claim to the land above
described. before the register and receiver. at
Lamar. Colo. on the 24th day Of August. 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William McG Glashen. William S. McGlashen,
Matthew S. Bragg. Thomas A. Bragg. all Of
Holly. Colorado.
John A. Williams. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
ISOLATED TRACT.
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

Lamar. Colo. Land Office July II. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that. as directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office,
under provisions Of Act Of Congress approved
June 27. 1905. Public--No. 3O3. we will offer
at public sale. to the highest bidder. at 10
o'clock a. M. on the 18th day Of August. 1908
next. at this Office. the following tract Of land.
to wit: N. W. quarter. Sec. "a. Tp. Is S..
Rae. 42 w.. 9th P. M.
Any person claiming adversely the above
described lands are advised to file their claims.
or objections. on or before the day above de-
signed for sale.
John A. Williams. Register.
c. Frost Lissett. Receiver.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

Department OF the Interior.
u S. Land Office at Lamar. Colo.
June 20. 1908.
Notice i. hereby given that Henry W. Man.
made Homestead Entry. No. 5588. for south
west qu.ter Of Section IL, Township % S.
Ranse 43 W 9th princip. meridian. he. 6led
notice OF intention to make final FIVE year proof,
to establish claim to the land above described.
before the register and receiver. at Lamar.
Colo. on the 14th day of August. 1908.
Claimant names witnesses:
10 hn Trotter. M. S. Bragg. W. M. Giles.
Chas. Scarlet. all Of Holly. Colo.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS.
Register