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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
PROPERTY VALUES
SHOW INCREASE
Berkeley's Assessment Figures
Jump More Than Million
and a Half

BERKELEY, July 24-The assessed
valuation of Berkeley property has Inv
creased more than s1,5OO,OO0 during the
last year, according to the report COM
piled today by City Auditor NJ. L. Hans
COM Last year the valuation of prop
erty here was s31.435. 4O1, while this
year the figures read ssS.125, $50, an in
crease of s1,69O,459.
These figures do not include the as
sessment on the properties of the trac-
ton companies which are computed by
state board. When these returns are
In the valuation of assessed property
will be greatly increased. Last year
this assessment was fixed at $162.59S.
Last year the county figures approxi-
mated those of the city, but this year
the excess over those of the county by
the city is more than S2,000,000 Last
year the county assessment was based
on property in this city valued at s29.-
5S1,6S4, while this year it is computed
from S30,S34,591. the gain in the county
assessment rolls being s1,325,909.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
BIG SUIT MAY Be
TRIfDAT STOCKTON
California Navigation Company
Troubles to Be Removed
From Alameda Court

OAKLAND, July 24-Motien for a
cnange of venue has been filed by de-
PENDANTS in a suit for restitution of
capital stock funds instituted by L.
Bleakmore against the California navi-
cation Improvement company. Stock
ton was said to be the proper place for
the trial. headquarters of the company
being at that city.
Bleakmore as a stock holder alleged
mat the directorate had paid $4,000
out OF the capital stock funds as divf-
bends during years when the company
mad returned no actual profits.
Affidavits were filed today by sidney
Newell. president of the company and
president OF the Stockton savings bank,
and by P. B. Fraser, president of the
FARMERS and Merchants bank of Stock
ton in support of the petition for
cnange of venue. Other afidayits were
signed by ]. F. Peters, Ward Smith,
george Il. Sperry and S. p Elliott. E..
h Hedges, also a defendant was said
TO nave been out of the directorate for
years prior to the commencement Of
Inc alleged unlawful diversion of funds
AS Hughes was a resident of Oakland
the defendants alleged that he had been
included in the suit for the express
purpose of appearing to justify the
seiect1on or Alameda county for the
trial
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
Cure Your
Rheumatism
Costs Nothing to Try

Rheumatism. Lumbago. sciatica. Pain In the
Back. have been cured. In the real meaning Of
the word. by a little Stillingia. Iodids OF PO-
tassium, Poke Root. Guaiae Resin and Sarss-
parllla- Any one. even a young child, can take
these remedies IN any reasonable amount with
perfect safety. and the results have been found
to be astonishing 1t has been proven that this
combination makes up the best rheumatism
remedy IN existence. having actually cured many
stubborn cases OF over 80 and 40 years standing
even in persons OF old age
The ave ingredients mentioned above preparea
with great accuracy and skin not only IN -
gard to proportion but also in selecting the bes.
material have been put up In compressed tabIs-
form. and are called Gloria Tonic"
II YOU suffer from any form Of uric acid a,
the blood and have rheumatism. Govt Lumbaeo
Sciatica this is the way 70 drive IL ont OF you
system In quick time
Test this great remedy for yourself FREE ~
sending for a trial package TO John A. Smlt6
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notice with your name and address on a slip o.
paper and you will receive a trial package by
return mail absolutely free. Il Is only 10
s.Gloria Tonic Shat you can get the above CON
bination ready for use.
For sale and recommended in San francisco By
The Owl Drug Co. Suffer- and Van Ness. Six
seenth and Mission. US Market street. no
Market street. 943 Kearny street. Phelsn build
ing Oakland stores-Thirteenta and Broadway.
Tenth and Washington. Sixteenth and San Pablo.
ai3 Thirteenth street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
CAMPAIGN TO CREATE
DISTRICT FOR LIGHTS
Melrose Property Owners Call
Meeting for Tuesday

MELROSE, July 24.-Property own
efs OIL the proposed Fremont electric
llgnt district have called a meeting for
tuesday evening at at Sousa hall. For
ty-seyenth avenue bryant street,. near
East Fourteenth street, under the aus
pieces of the Steinway Terrace and Mel
rose Heights Improvement clubs to urge
the creation of the district under recent
act of the legislature. The election
Will be held Saturday, July 81, from
o'clock in the afternoon to s o'clock.
the polling place being at Forty-sixth
avenue and the boulevard
The campaign committee, composed
of Frank j. Gordon, Munson Deuprey.
Alexander Stewart, w. H. Chapman and
Edwin w. Woodward, has issued the
following:
More than 1000 houses in the terri
tory comprised in the Fremont electric
light district are without street lights
or any sort Lights are needed as a
protection against thieves and thugs
and for the safety of life and limb
This district is bounded in a general
way by East Fourteenth street on the
south, AlIendale on the north, Central
avenue on the east and Harrington ave-
nue. on the west. The property in the
district represents an assessed valua-
ton of approximately s2,500,O00.
The expense of maintaining lights
will therefore be very light for each
property owner within the district.
WILL VISIT CANADA Berkeley, July "a
Francis Ferrier, former member and president of
gary, Can, where he has interests in the extern
sive wheat fields OF that region
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
RICHMOND MAY GET
STRfETCAR FACTORY
Capitalists Considering a Pro-
posal for Establishment of a
Plant at That Town

RICHMOND, July DEMONSTRATIONS
are pending between prominent capital
lists and land owners of Richmond and
representatives of a large industrial
proposition. which, if successfully
closed, will mean the establishing Of
a plant here for the building of electric
street railway cars, and not unlikely
other railroad rolling stock of similar
character.
For some time proposition has been
under consideration, through which the
car company people have made a pro-
posal that a site of seven and a half
acres of land for their factory with
an additional bonus of $4,000 be given
as inducement for them to locate at or
near Richond.
In order to canvass thoroughly the
situation. and to determine whether it
can be worked out, the Richmond in
dustrial association has been formed.
Interested are Henry C. Cutting, who
has been doing extensive development
work in this vicinity; John Nichol, Will
liam Huber, George w. Austin of Oak
land, George Wall of San Francisco
and B. Shapiro of San Francisco.
1t is said that two locations are
under consideration, one north of the
county line toward San Pablo, and the
other in the vicinity of the boulevard
in this city. Those interested have de-
clined for the present TO disclose the
identity of the prospective investors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
FIND AN INFANTS
BODY IN BUCKET
Children Make GrewsOme Dis
covery While Playing on
Beach in Alameda

ALAMEDA, July 24-Jammed and
bound in a metal bucket which had
been weighted with a small sack OF
sand. the remains OF male child. ap-
parently about months old. were
washed upon the sands near the old
Neptune gardens at the west end to-
day. The body bore evidence of hav-
ing been in the water for several
weeks. The grewsome discovery was
made By children playing on the
beach. The local deputy coroners Of
fee was notified by John Croll and the
remains were conveyed TO the morgue.
The body of the infant is well
formed. There are marks on the head
Indicating violence. Whether these
were indicted before death or were
due to the buffeting that the remains
received in the bay has not been de-
termined.
Coroner c. l. Tisdale has ordered
that an investigation be made in the
case and the police have been asked
10 assist in clearing the mystery OF
the child's death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
HURL THREATS IN
POSTMASTER FIGHT
Fitchburg Grocers Clash in
Campaign to Remove Office
to New Location

OAKLAND. July 24.-The controversy
over the appointment of postmaster at
Fi+cbburg. which was thought to- have
been settled by Congressman J. W.
KnowlanJs recommendation of Joseph
Kingston. broke out anew today in an
exchange of personalities between W.
d. BRYANT. grocer and president of the
Progressive and Social club. and J, NJ
Chandler, a rival grocer and hacker OF
Kingston. Bryant has urged the can
didacy of Matt Boden.
Back of it all is a tale of trade jeal-
ousy. II Kingston is appointed he has
said he would remove the postofice
from its present location in Bryants
store to the building occupied by Chand-
Ter. which Kingston owns.
Following the clash Bryant was said
TO have announced his intention OF car
rving weapons, on the ground that
Chandler had made threats to shoot on
sight This Chandler denied today, but
added that he had no objection to Bry-
ant going armed. He also said he had
called Bryant a cur and that Bryant
was about to reply in kind when by
ISLANDERS naSleneu 10 pout vi VH eHS
troubled waters.
L am making a fight for clean poll
tics" said Bryant, L am opposing in
trigue and machine politics in our post
master appointment. Chandler and his
crowd misrepresented affairs to Con-
gresham Knowland, and that is how
he came to indorse Kingston"
They might save their breath said
Chandler. Bryant is a newcomer here
and is butting in badly. l did not
threaten to shoot him. He is doing his
best to save the postoffice from being
removed from his store"
The mixup followed the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mrs. G. A.
Marshall, who held the Office several
years. Adherents of Bryant threaten to
boycott the Office if removed to Chand-
ler's store.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
PASTOR WILL DENY
CHARGES OF CRUELTY
Rev. Paul NJ. Stewart Plans to
DisprOve Wife's Charges

OAKLAND. July 24.-Rev. Paul Stew
art. pastor Of the Hanna Memorial Pres
bvterian church, who was sued for d.
zorce by Mrs. Anna NJ Stewart, having
adopted a nonresistance course, viii
file a general denial of her charges
early next week He viii make no at
tempt to secure a decree Of divorce on
q cross complaint or charges which he
might insert in his answer. Mrs. Stew
RI has been examined before an insan-
ity commission on two occasions, the
last time at her husbands instigation.
Though committed for treatment TO a
state hospital several years ago on the
evidence presented she has accused her
husband Of cruelty in attempting, as
she said, TO railroad her TO an asylum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
OPERA A FEATURE
OF ORPH[UM Bill
"The Patriot" to Be Presented
as Big Card on Vaude=
vile Program

OAKLAND, July 24.-Opening Sum
day afternoon at the Oakland Or
pheum, there will be another array of
vaudeville. novelties, some of them
imported and some of them of Ameri-
can origin. There will be pretty girls
in abundance, sweet singers who have
the proper kind of songs, acrobats of
extraordinary skill and clever come
dams.
One of the Orpheum companys most
notable importations the one act OPP
era entitled The Patriot" in which
Helena Frederick. the prima donna, is
starred, will constitute the principal
new attraction at the Oakland Or
pheum this week. Special scenery is
carried and all the music for this opera
was written by prominent composers
at the direction of the Orpheum COM
pany Julian Edwards and Stanislaus
STANCE are responsible for the lyrics
and music. The Patriot is, as its title
implies, an opera suggestion of a
phase in the country's history that is
interesting in every way. The scene is
laid in the time of George Washington.
Charlotte Parry, wonderfully clever
artist, is to give an exhibition of her
skill and talents in the play called
The Comstock Mystery" Miss Parry
will impersonate all of the characters
in this play. running the gamut of
character acting. She has just closed
her season at the Orpheum in San
Francisco, where she was a great sue
cess.
A European act OF considerable i'm
portance is that of Selma Braatz,
known as the foremost girl juggler of
Europe and called also the feminine
Cinquivalli. She does the most difficult
feats that are performed by expe-
rienced male jugglers.
Bright comedy will be provided by
the Three Leightons, who have black
face act called "A One Night Stand in
Minstrelsy," that is one of the most
popular things ever played on the Or
pheum stage.
George Hillman and his Redpath
Napanees, those bright youngsters who
appear in the musical comedy, Fun in
a School Room" will remain one of
the strong features of the bill.
The three Athletas Sisters, lady aero
bats from abroad, with an interesting
series of muscular feats, will be among
the attractions.
Armstrong and Clark, the song writ
ers who play the piano and indulge in
considerable bright comedy, will be
seen in their sketch, Finding Part
ner"
Londe and Tilly unique gymnasts
from Europe, will give an exhibition of
balancing and tumbling that is out of
the ordinary. A number of new i'm
ported motion pictures will be ex-
hibited during the show.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
Justice Is Grouchy and
Oakland Sinners Suffer
Woeful Day for Wrong Doors When Tappan
Empties Walls of His Wrath

speaker. tried to get away with a
bluff. He was arrested last night with
drugs in his possession which he had
bought. and was charged with va
grancy, the police alleging that zahn
frequents Chinese opium joints.
DO you use 'hop?" asked Justice
Tappan
Il do" answered zahn. Il have
used it for seven years and will use
it for seven more"
He seemed to think the court would
be deferred from trying to reform so
lost soul But Tappan responded:
you will, will you? Well. you
won't. There will be six months in
your life in which you will get no
hop. That six months you will pass
in the city prison"
ATTORNEY WAS LATE
Then Attorney Philip Walsh was
late in attendance on the court, be-
fore which he had a Chinese gambling
case.
why this delay?" asked Tappan.
Walsh replied. Perhaps l was get
ting even for the wait 1 had for you
yesterday"
Well" said the Judge, Judge Smith
set the time of this court to open at
10 o'clock. 1 put it at g. And 1 never
was late in my life. Let the case pro-
ceed.''
The case proceeded and bail of sew
eral Chinese gamblers was forfeited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
The California Promotion Committee
che State Central Organization organized in

(The State Central Organization organized in
industrial development Of California; a-'
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion advance
ment, encouragement" Century Dictionary
TON OF Californa's interests. 1t has nothing to
sell II fosters all things tending to the AD-
VANCEMENT or California. 1t is an authority
on all matters relating to California. 1t EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established. 1t invites
desirable immigration. 1t presents the oppor
tunities and needs Of all fields OF business and
professional activity. 1t is supported by popular
subscription ana makes charge for any service
rendered 1t has affiliated with 1t 200 CONNER
cial organizations Of the state. with combined
membership Of more than 3d. 900. Meetings OF
representatives. of these organizations are held
semiannually In different parts OF the state.
where matters Of CALIFORNIA; interests are dis
cussed Headquarters OF the committee are main
tanned In California building Union square San
Francisco. CORRESPONDENTS INvTTEn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25

OAKLAND, July 24.-Justice of the
Peace Robert Bell Tappan, the face
tious magistrate of Alameda, sat in
Police Judge Smiths court this morn
ing He did not bring his sunny man.
ners with him. for the justice roasted"
several prisoners and one attorney and
melted out some record time sentences
TO the Migrants who talked back to
the court
William Broughton, British remit
lance man with an earl of Pawtucket
drawl, was the first of the hapless
persons to answer TO his name. Thomas
Salversoa of East Oakland, a youth,
had charged him with battery, al
though the police sought to find
grounds for a felony complaint.
Broughton pleaded guilty to battery.
After a gentle grilling with few
rnoraHsms thrown in Tappan said sim
ply. six months"
Broughton smiled overwhelmingly and
drawled:
Your honor. may 1 not pay fine?"
ThePeupon Justice Tappan scolded
the Englishman more severely than
before and concluded:
IF you were a millionaire l would
not take a fine, and 1 regret that l
can not send you to jail for SO years.
So take six months
DRUG FIEND SURPRISED
Next came Clara Louck, who got six
months also. Unintimidated by these
examples, Charles Zahn, street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
Y. M. c. A. MEMBERS AND
SUPPORTERS To RALLY
Plans and Projects to Be SUBJ
ject of Discussions

OAKLAND. July 24.-New plans for
the association building and a general
outlining of important committee work
just ahead will be features of a rally
to be held by the Young Mems Chris
tian association Monday evening at
s o'clock at Maple hall.
In addition to a request for atten-
dance on the part of old and new mem
bers, the directors have invited the
young men of the city who are nom
members to be in attendance.
Discussion of the steps to be taken
and a general going over of the status
of affairs at the present time will be
had. A social hour and refreshments
will be a part of the program.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
APPRAISE ESTATE OF
LATE CAPTAIN G00DALL'
Pioneer Vessel Owner Held
Large Blocks of Stock

OAKLAND, July 24.--An estate valued
at sSSS.673 was left by the late Captain
Edwin Goodall, pioneer vessel owner,
whose death occurred in January of
. this year He was a member of the
firm Of Goodall. Perkins & Co. and his
interest in that concern was appraised
at s26,S12-
Stock in numerous Industrial, power,
navigation. lighting and whaling con-
Germs made up the bulk of his holdings.
Helen s. GOodall, widow; Arthur
GoodalI. a son. Ella G. Cooper, a daugh-
ter. and Serena and Alice z. Downing
nieces, are heirs aid beneficiaries under
the terms OF his viii.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
A STATE HOSPITAL
tuberculosis Prevention Socie-
ty Offered Site at San Jose

OAKLAND, July 24.-Plans are under
consideration by the executive commit
tee of The Alameda County Society for
the Study and Prevention of Tuberculo-
sis to secure a state hospital for tuber-
culosis at San Jose. The committee has
been advised that a building and
grounds can be secured there at cost
of $50 900. The proposal is in embryo.
The effort to establish state hospital
will be carried by the county organiza-
ton into the state society.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
BUSINESSMAN AND
SCHOOL TEACHER WE'D
Ira Abraham and Miss Geor-
gina KOenig Exchange Vows

OAKLAND, July 24.-The marriage OF
Ira Abraham, former newspaper edltor
and now a member Of the firm OF Leckle
& Abraham, 10 Miss Georgina hoenlg
was celebrated today by Rev. j. ID
I.athrop. minister of the First Unitarian
church al Berkeley Mrs. Abraham, q
member Of the class Of 03 at the Uni
versitv Of California. has been employed
IS teacher for several terms in the
Berkeley schools. She is a young woman
of high accomplishments and great per
sonaI charm. After the wedding an in
formal reception was held. after which
Mr.. and Mrs Abraham left for an ex-
tended wedding trip TO Los Angeles and
points on the southern coast
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, July 24.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Jose s. Comes. 40, San Lorenzo, and Mary NJ.
Milien, SO, San Eeandro,
Charles Noriirg, so, and Florence E. Stone, A.
both of Fitchburg.
Frederick F. Anderson, 80 and Louisa Bensen.
%, both of Frutvale.
Arthur H. Connolly, q. San Francisco, and
ertha G. Murphy, Is. Oakland.
Edley ]. vaught, IS, and Marie E. Weyhe, 81,
both of San Francisco.
Harold King. 81, and Ornamental Menkle. 81,
both of Oakland
Ira Abraham. 80, Berkeley and Georgna Koe-
mig. 2S. Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
JAS. |. MCCARTHY & CO.
Funeral Directors and EInba|mers

Mr.. Jas. L. Mccarthy wishes to an
nounce to the public that Messrs. Jos.
F. Kenney and NJ. M. Roach are now
associated with him in the undertaking
business at 3O1 SAN PABLO AVENUE,
OAKLAND. Mr.. Mccarthy has been en-
gagged in the undertaking business in
Oakland for a period of % years. The
firm will hereafter be known as JAS.
L.. MCCARTHY & co.
Personal attention given to calls
night or day. LApv ATTENDANT
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING THE FRANCISCO
HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
WILL POSTPONE EXHIBIT
MenIo Park Show to Be Adam
dOned for This Year
[SpeciaI Dspaich 10 me cam

MENLO PARK. July 24-On account
of the number of counter attractions
during the present year the members
OF the Menlo Park horticultural society
decided at their last meeting not to
hold an exhibit this year. A large
flower festival Is to be held in San
Francisco october IA and Is, and the
Portola festival following will draw
spectators from this county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25
Ont OF Work.

Put an ad under Employment Wanted
in The Call and you'll soon find a lob.
1t only costs you 10c a day to do it,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-25

POSTMASTER EAKED-San Leandro. July
% -Auuouncement Of the appointment OF
has been made from Washington. Rideout is
connected with the Best manufacturing COM