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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
SAN JOAQUIN HAS
BIG TAX INCREASE
Annual Report Shows County
Assessment Gains $I,75I,634
Over Last Year
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON, July 6.-San Joaquin has
the smallest delinquent tax list of any
county in the state. The entire list is
only little more than $500. The sys-
TEN Of collecting taxes employed by
County Tax Collector NeumilIer is so
effective that a majority Of the col
leCtors of the san Joaquin valley have
called upon him for advice.
The annual report Of County Assessor
Cy MOreing. filed with the supervisors
today. shows that the San Joaquin
county assessments have increased ST.
1858 during the fiscal year just
passed. This increase is due principal
ly 10 a raise in the assessment of rail-
road property. The largest increase is
in the property Of the Western Pacific
railroad as il nears completion. There
is also q big sum added by the replac-
ing Of the former assessment of the
flooded lands Of last year, and the in
crease Of Improvement in the shape of
new buildings which have been erected
during the year
The total assessed valuation for 1907
was S38,2O9, ,3O4. The total assessed val
uatiOn for the year 1908 is S3996I438.
The switches. spurs, ties and the like
OF the steam railroads in San Joaquin
county outside the main right Of way
have been raised from so and 75 cents
per foot to 81 per foot
The total assessed valuation of the
city Of Stockton for the year 1903 is
Sl6.446,643. The total assessed valua-
ton outside the city Of Stockton for the
year 1908 is s23,514.795.
The total assessed valuation for the
city Of Lodi for the year 1908 is $751;
2O6.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
LANGDON PREPARES TO
WITHDRAW FROM OFFICE
Will Join Lewis F. Bartlett in
Practice of Law at End of
Present Term

District Attorney Langdon, who an
nounced during his campaign last fall
that he would retire from politics at
the expiration of his present term in
office, has taken the first step to make
good this pledge by forming a law
partnership with Louis F. Bartlett, one
of the well known attorneys of the
city. The firm name will be Bartlett
& Langdon and offices will be main
tanned in the Claus Spreckels building
Since Langdon has been in the dis
trict attorneys office he has engaged
in private practice and now expects at
the conclusion of his term to give his
undivided attention to civil practice
AS a result of his trip east last win
ter he has been made the local legal
representative of a number of large
eastern firms.
At the expiration of his term in 1909
he will have been in public Office seven
years, having served for three years
as superintendent of schools and two
terms in his present position. Many
of his friends have urged him to enter
the race for a place on the superior
bench this fall, but he has declined to
consider the suggestion.
Bartlett is a nephew of former Gov
ernor Bartlett and a brother in law of
Warren Olney. chief counsel for the
Western Pacific. The firm Of BARTLETT
& Langdon Will make a speciality of
probate law.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
COMMENCE TO LAY RAILS

NILES, July 6.-The laying of rails
on the last lap of the Western Pacific
route between this town and the Oak
land terminal will be commenced to-
morrow. A large construction gang
has been assembled here and the work
of putting down the track to San Fran
cisco bay viii be rushed.
The greater part of the grading of
the roadbed between Niles and Oak
land is finished. The bridging of San
Leandro creek and the construction
of an overhead crossing of the South
ern Pacific track at Altamont are the
only large engineering projects yet to
be completed on the Gould road in Ala
media county.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
GOOD PIANOS
HALF PRICE
Two Carloads, Refused by
Local House Because Not
Ordered, to Be Sold
at Less Than Cost

A manufacturer recently shipped tvs
carloads of regular $3.50 and s425 style
pianos to a local house The shipment
was refused because 6onsignee claimed
they had not been ordered.
The pianos finally were delivered to
storage warehouse.
After a great deal of correspondence
they have been turned over to Eilers
Music Co. for disposition
Each instrument is perfect and brand
new.
We have determined to make quick
work of it and shall sell every piano
this week
There are AZ instruments in alI-1S
s425 styles and "a $3.50 styles.
We shall sell the first mentioned ones
at the uniform price Of $212.5O-$12
cash and $6 a month. A five years un-
conditional guarantee. duly counter
signed by US, accompanies each instru-
ment
The $3.50 styles will go for s172, which
is less than half price. Payments s12
cash and IS a month buys them. Guar
antee same as above. We hold ourselves
absolutely for durability and quality.
July is the dullest month in the year
in piano trade, Sut the factory wants
returns-cash or interest bearing con-
tracts. The prices quoted are the low
est u4SCONAAS AoE d4A CdSls
Time buyers Will pay simple interest
at per cent per annum additional. De-
livery free in the city, Oakland. Ala
media and Berkeley.
This extraordinary offer, and the used
pianos advertised for sale on page OF
this issue, should make July a memoir
ably busy one in our establishment. 1t
will pay you to investigate this at once.
Hundreds of your friends and neigh
bors have bought these pianos and paid
the dealers regular retail prices. II
you are prepared to pay S12 for first
payment you can secure positive saw
ing Of half the price OF your plano.
Remember the place-975 Market
street, in the big new Eilers Music
Company building Also 1920 Fillmore
street. 1875 Clay street, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
ARMY BOARD WILL
REVISE REGULATIONS
Small Arms Firing to Be
Brought Down to Date
by Officers
Chief of Staff and Aids Go TO
Atascadero to Arrange for
ManeuyerS

The revision of the small arms fire
regulations will begin today at Ord
barracks. The drill regulations will be
altered and changed and made thor
oughly up to date. The following Of
ficers will be on the board of revision:
Major w NJ Wright, general staff from
washington, D. c.; Major G. w. McIver
Twentieth infantry; Captain j. Mel
Carter, Fourteenth cavalry. and Cap
tain F. G. Stritzinger Jr., Twenty-sec-
ond infantry. 1t probably will be three
months before the revisions are COM
pleted.
Colonel J. w Duncan, chief of staff
Colonel John B. Bellinger and Lieuten-
ant o. P. NJ Hazard will leave today
for Atascadero to look over the field
and make final arrangements for the
army maneuvers that will take place in
October
Major William Stephenson, United
States medical department, chief sur
geon of the department of the Visayas
has been called to Washington, D. c.,
to appear before the medical board to
be examined for promotion. Major Ste
phenson, prior to going to the Philip
pines, was stationed at the Preside for
five years.
An army board consisting of Major
John w. Ruckman, Captain Daniel w
Ketcham and First Lieutenant William
T. Carpenter of the coast artillery
corps will meet at the Presidio Thurs
day to examine into the qualifications
of First Sergeant George H. Pryor, One
Hundred and SiXtieth company, coast
artillery, for the position of sergeant
major, junior grade, coast artillery
corps.
Captain H. J. Ferguson will leave the
Preside Friday for American lake
where he will act as chief commissary
of the camp of instruction that will
meet July Is. In this camp there will
be 1000 troops of the regular army and
1000 troops belonging to the national
guard of Oregon.
Captain A. w. Bjornstad, Twenty
eighth infantry, has been ordered to
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., to/take part
in the army rifle competition. Mrs
Bjornstad. who was Miss Pearl Sabin
of San Francisco, will accompany her
husband.
Captain A ]. Ovenshine, Seventh in
fantry has been ordered to Chick
mauga park to take part in the maneu-
vers of the signal corps
Major Parker w. West, Fourteenth
cavalry, has recovered from an attack
of appendicitis and will take a two
months leave.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
SUFFRAGETTES TO
STORM CONVENTION
State Women's Rights League
Plans Campaign at Repub-
lican Meeting
Determined Reformers Will Be-
siege Politicians at Oak
land Session

Earnest women, wearing great yell
low badges bearing the legend, Votes
for Women" will besiege the state re-
publican convention, which meets at
Oakland August %. Complete plans
for the demonstration were made yes
terday morning at a meeting of the
state central committee of the Cali
fornia equal suffrage association held
in this city. 1t was announced amid
loud applause that many prominent
men had agreed to wear the badges OF
the California suffragettes.
Mrs. Fisk NJ. Ray was appointed
chairman of the convention headquar-
ters committee and Mrs. Beaver was
named as chairman of the committee
on hotel accommodations. Dinners and
receptions were planned to be given
during the convention period 1t was
decided to send requests for contribu-
tions for a campaign fund to the 80
suffrage clubs in the state.
The following state officers were
elected yesterday: Mrs. Mary Gam
mage, chairman of the organization
committee; Mrs. Sarah C. Borland
chairman of Alameda county: DR..
Minora Kibbe, financial secretary; Mrs
A. Y. Williams, chairman of Marin
county; Mrs. Frank P. Deering, chair
man press committee.
Mrs. Theo Pinther of Glen park was
placed on the organization committee
for San Francisco.
The state organization committee
Will meet tomorrow noon and the state
central committee will reassemble next
Monday. The headquarters of the as
ISOLATION is at 2419 California street.
this city. The members of the Mill
Valley equal suffrage league have in
vited all members of the city suffrage
clubs to attend a garden party at Mrs
Mary Cullen's redwood grove, Blyth-
dale, Mill Valley, next Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
HAWAII CONTENT.
ASSURES GARFIELD
Secretary of the Interior Finds
Islands Prosperous and
COntented
mo Important Recommends
tions," !" Says Cabinet Mem
Der Back From Visit

L have no important recommended
tions to make. The Hawaiian islands
are in a happy and prosperous condi-
tion." In these words James r. Gar
field, secretary of the interior, who re-
turned to San Francisco on the cruiser
st. Louis last night, after a months
inspection of the Hawaiian islands,
summed up the result of his tour To
all questions was given the same an
swer.
There is no trouble" said he. THE
Japanese question seems to have set
tied itself. The people are happy under
American rule and the recommenda-
tions that I will make will not be of
any Importance
AS to what these recommendations
would be he refused to say.
Il cannot make public my recon-
mendations at this time" he announced.
which l must look into more carefully
before forming definite opinion. I
will get to work on these matters when
I reach Washington
THE tour" he continued, was pure
ly one of inspection. I wanted TO go
over the ground myself and TO have a
personal knowledge of the situation.
This was my first trip to the islands
and l enjoyed every moment of the
seemed to be unusually prosperous. 1
found no discomfort and everything
was working tremendously.
Secretary Garfield was very anxious
to learn of the political situation here.
How does Bryan stand?" he asked.
When told that Bryan seemed TO be the
favorite at Denver he chuckled.
And so it is to be Bryan" he said.
We'll, well, in the islands, he added,
"Tafts nomination made a distinct hit.
They know him down there-know him
we'll, and they recognize the great
work he has DONE"
Asked if there would be any changes
in the laws of the Hawaiian islands he
replied that he knew of none. The
territorial legislature meets very soon,"
he said, but do not believe there will
be any important changes. Everything
is working in harmony and there is no
need for departure from existing con-
ditions at present"
Secretary Garfield will come ashore
today and stay at the st. Francis hotel.
The st. Louis came in too late last
night to pass the quarantine station
and had to anchor off Black point
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
CUT RATE PRINTING
AGAIN SCARES RING
Fruitvale Man Repeats Bid of 20
Per Cent Reduction and
Stands Firm
Supervisor Rowe Declares He
Will Force Attention and
Dargie's Graft Goes

OAKLAND, July 6.-That the time
has gone when the printing graft was
the softest thing in all the list of soft
things which the county courthouse
gang prepared for itself and its friends
was indicated today at the meeting of
the board OF supervisors. when c. Lei
decker. a Fruitvale printer, repeated
his intention Of bidding for county
printing at a rate % per cent cheaper
than the established rate and when
Supervisor II. ID. Rowe said that he
would force serious consideration Of
Leidecker's proposal
Leidecker's offer came as a bOmbshell
In the serene camp OF the ring mem
bers a week ago. He said that he was
ready TO do all or any printing for the
county for 20 per cent less than il is
being done at present He filed a good
bond and offered TO increase it if
necessary. Chairman John Mitchell re-
buked Leidecker sternly for his temeri-
~, saying that he ought to know bet
ter. and Mitchell did the Job so thor
oughly that the other ringsters
breathed more freely and considered
Leidecker eternally buried in the fog
Of Mitchelrs displeasure.
But Leidecker was undisturbed to-
day. He said that he would make a
fair pro6t instead Of the present eX-
orbitant margin now flowing into the
pockets OF ". Z. Dargie. and that it
was merely a matter of business with
him He stood by his offer.
Supervisor Rowe said: That offer
impressed me favorably. I viii Ger
tainly call it up for consideration and
the rates for printing viii surely be
considerably lowered whether Leidecker
gets the contracts or not"
The incident which in itself appeared
70 be q mere passing rifle on the
stream. has assumed q solid bearing
on the issues at present between the
tax payers and the scheming members
OF the board OF supervisors in view of
the fact that the grand jury has COM
pleted a careful investigation Of the
printing rates. The grand jury based
its study Of the rates on bids submitted
by reliable firms. finding them in every
instance from 10 TO so per cent lower
than the legal rates prevailing at pres
ent on schedule items.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
SECURES S3OO,OOO TO PUT
UP NEW SKYSCRAPER
Mrs. Emma Rose Plans Large
Building in Suffer Between
Kearny and Grant

Mrs. Emma Rose has secured $500, 900
from the Mutual life Insurance com
pany for three years at 6 per cent
through the agency Of Baldwin &
Howell This sum was raised on her
property in the north line Of Sutter
street between Kearny street and Grant
avenue
II is Mrs. Roses intention to build at
once. Steel for building is here and
there will be no delay in commencing
the work The building will be leased
to the Sloanes and will be called the
Sloane building.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
CHILDREN Burn BAnY

LAS VEGAS, New, July 6.-The two
year old child Of Mr.. and Mrs Wyatt
was burned TO death today. The in
fant was asleep in a rear bedroom of
a cottage that was set on fire by some
children. The building was a mass of
flames before the presence of the baby
was remembered.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
AT THE CHUTES

The Chutes program yesterday was
given a hearty reception by afternoon
and evening audiences. James s. Dew
lin and Mae Elwood in "The Girl from
Yonkers" repeated the hit they made
recently at the Orpheum in the same
sketch. The Robert Henry Hodge
company gave an amusing pIayIet,
THE Troubles of Bill Blithers. Bache-
lor"; Wilson, in daring bicycle act
and Barnes and Wilson, comedians and
dancers, were also we'll received An
unusually large number of contestants
will appear next Thursday night in
the amateur events. The skating rink
continues its run of popularity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
MAE WOOD PLEADS NOT
GUILTY TO PERJURY
Alleged "Wife" of Senator Platt
Enters Demurrer to
Charge of Forgery

NEW YORK, July 6.-Mae c. Woods,
whose suit for divorce against Thomas
c. Plat was dismissed recently pleaded
not guilty today to a charge of per-
jury growing out Of her testimony in
the recent trial when she claimed that
she had been married to Senator Platt.
Miss Woods counsel filed demurrer
to the charge of forgery. The forgery
charge was based on a letter which
Miss Wood said she received from SEN
ator Platt acknowledging her as his
wife. Argument on the demurrer was
set for Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
DECIDEs HE WANTS TO LIVE

Joseph Shepherd, the despondent
printer who bought a revolver and
cartridges from a pawnshop in Third
street on Saturday with the intention
of committing suicide and was arrested
by Policeman Tillman, appeared before
Police Judge Shortall yesterday. Shep-
herd declared in court that he had lost
the desire to end his life. but the Judge
was doubtful and continued the case
till today to see if anything could be
done for Shepherd.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
POLICE SEEK FRANK HINKEY

Chief of Police Biggy yesterday re-
ceived telegram from Chief of Police
B. +. Francis of Boise, Idaho, asking
him to make an effort to locate Frank
Hinkey, who recently came here from
the latter city. and notify him of his
fathers death. Hinkey is believed to
be staying at one of the hotels in this
city and detectives were detailed yes
terday to endeavor to find him
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
$4,000 DAMAGE IN FIRE

A fire of mysterious origin which
broke out shortly after II O'clock last
night at 127 to 1873 Clay street caused
considerable damage to the firms of
Bishop & Co. and the Makins produce
company. The fire, which started near
the elevator shaft on the Commercial
street side of the building, was discov-
cred by Police Corporal MCGOWAN, who
turned in the alarm from box 13. The
damage, principally caused by smoke
and water, will amount to about $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

The united glass workers union Ia
organizing baseball team to play
against a team of the building trades
athletic association that is being organ
ICED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

The elevator and starters union has
decided to take part In the Labor day
parade OF the building trades council.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

They will be installed on the night OF
July 29- The ceremony is TO be fol-
lowed by a smoker.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Cement workers union No. I. Ameri.
can brotherhood OF cement workers.
will install its new officers in the audi
torium of the Building Trades temple
next Saturday night. The ceremony
will be followed by an entertainment
and ball.
Carpenters union branch 8, society of
amalgamated carpenters and joiners. at
it's meeting last night installed its re-
Gently elected officers for the current
term and initiated one elected candi-
date.
Painters union No. 10 decided last
night to parade on Labor day with the
building trades council. and appointed
President Nicholas Smith marshal
The union inirIated 10 candidates.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Net amount of risks
written during the
year .............
Net amount of risks
expired during the
year ......-..-...
Net amount In force
December 81. 1907
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Net amount OF risks
written during the year
Net amount OF risks
expired during the year
Net amount IN force
December 81. 1907. 49,.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

r. EMORY WAKEFIELD. President.
JOSEPH McCORD. Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10Th
day of January. 1905
CHARLES COGAN, Notary Public.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

wM. FITZPATRICK. I'd Vice Pres,
z. r. DANIELS. Secretary.
JOHN A ROBENO. Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me. this f4tt
day Of April. 19OS.
wM. C. FISCHER JR., Notary Public.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

Net amount Of risks
written during the year.
Net amount OF risks ex-
pired during the year. d.
Net amount In force De-
cember 81. 1907.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
UNION
INSURANCE COMPANY

OF PHILADELPHIA. IN THE STATE OF
PENNSYLVANIA, the 31st day Of December,
A ID. 1907 and for the year ending on that day.
GIL of the Political Code and compiled from the
annual statement fled with the insurance COM
missioner Of the state Of California.
CAPITAL
Amount NJ CanitaI STOCK maid nm In
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-01
BISHOP AND MINISTERS DINE
AND HAVE GOOD TIME AT
PICNIC AT CITY PARK.

Never in the history of Denver has
there been such a cordial and brother
ly feeling among the ministry, lay
men and among all congregations as
exists now. There are today more
Baptists and Methodists of different
connections calling Bishop Abraham
Grant, our beloved bishop, than could
hardly be imagined Assuredly he not
only belongs to the A. NJ. E. church
but he belongs to the race and the
entire is prouu OF him. Tuesday DEM
onstrated the loyalty to him and the
members of different Congregations
appreciation of him A good lunch,
happy crowd and jolly time was had
by all.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-01
NOTICE..

Anyone desiring Nine. c. J. Walk
ers wonderful hair-grower will find
same at Mrs. R. Simpsons, 1850 Lo-
gan avenue. She is also agent for the
Eureka Comb, which can be had for
s1.5O. Nothing excels it for straight
enins and beautifying the hair. The
Grower can be had for 80 cents per
box, pressing oil for 35 cents per box
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-01
SPECIAL LOCALS

FOR SALE lots, Groom house. sta
bles, chicken house, coal sheds; all
for $500; enquire of Geo. w. Ralph,
521 King street; phone South 1897;
take Barnum car.
FOR REGNT-Furnished rooms for
gentlemen in modern house, walk
ing distance. 1856 Stout st.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
privilege of kitchen, 2425 Humboldt ST.
Phone evenings, Blue 1920.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
at 2117 Welton street. Mrs. Mayes.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, neat
and clean, downtown, 1916 Lawrence
street. Miss Renegar.
FOR RENT-Furnished room at
1905 Glenarm Place. Mrs. A. ]. Lyles.
WANTED-Lady roomer at 2221
Humboldt street. Nice quiet home.
Mrs. A. ]. Booker
FOR SALE-Furnishings for 7-room
house. Call at 2515 Curtis. House
for rent
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
in a modern house at 1885 Welton
street.
FOR RENT-Furnished front room,
1916 Pennsylvania ave. Phone White
1905.
ROOMS TO RENT-To gentlemen,
at 2319 Champa street. Mrs. E. A.
Scott. Everything modern and rates
reasonable. 1908 u!eN 9uoqd
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-01

The Demolay Consistory extends its
heartfelt sympathy to Brother Benz. j,
Bennett in the loss of his mother, Mrs.
Eliza Bennett. We hope his loss may
be heavens gain.
c. c. T. J. RILEY.
G. SECT. o. C. GOENS.