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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
ROYALTY TO.
WELCOME
COOK
Danish Ship With DiScOverer on
Board TO Reach Copen-
hagen Today
Royal Geographical Society Sails
TO Meet Steamer Bear
ing Explorer
American Minister and Wife 10
Present Greetings of the
United States
Banquet in Honor of AdVeHfurer
to Be Presided Over by
Lord Mayor

COPENHACEN. Sept B.
All Denmark tonight is dDait-
ing the arripal Of Dr. Frederick
A. COok. A regal Delcome dwaitS
the man Dhose announcement from
Lervick on September | that he had
discovered the north pole startled the
world.
The steamer Hans Egede, on which
the explorer is returning from the
frozen north, passed Cape Skagen, the
northern extremity of Denmark, at ?
o'clock this afternoon and is expected
to steam into the sound late tonight
and TO dock here tomorrow morning.
Added interest has been lent the
occasion by the definite statement of
Doctor Cook in an interview off Ska
gen today that he is able to submit
data which will prove beyond cavil
that he has reached the goal which for
centuries had been the objective point
of explorers. He said he was quite
prepared to learn that jealous per-
sons were at work endeavoring To
cast doubt upon his work, but he
stood ready to give over his figures for
test by any scientific authority.
Fails to See Peary
Doctor Cook told the correspondent
that he had seen nothing of the ex-
pedition of Commander Peary.
He said there was no land at the
pole-only water. the depth of which
he could not gauge.
The Danes win not be alone in well
coming Doctor Cook. for Copenhagen is
filed with visitors. A committee of
the Royal geographical society has
chartered the steamer NJ. G. Melchmyer
and will proceed into the sound TO
meet the Hans Egede.
Maurice F. Egan, the American min
lister, and his daughter. Miss CarmeIe
Egan, passed the night on board ".
Gould Brokaw's yacht Fedora. with the
intention of accompanying the steamer
to port.
banquet DlSCONeTeT
At a banquet tomorrow night at
which Doctor Cook will be the guest OF
honor. Lord Mayor Oidenburg will pro-
pose a toast to President Taft and
King Frederick; Minister of Commerce
Johann F. c. Hansen will make
speech in honor of Cook. and Comnlo-
dore Hovgaard. commander OF the
Danish arctic expedition of 1928. will
greet the American and on behalf OF
the polar explorers and congratulate
him upon his success in finding the
pole.
The Danish newspapers are full OF
praise OF the American enterprise
which made possible the trip of ex-
ploration of Cook and express their de-
light at his success. These articles
are replete with sympathetic refer
ences to the friendship between the
United States and Denmark None OF
them express real doubt of the truth
of the discovery of the pole and all be-
lieve that Doctor Cook will be able to
put forward his proofs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
x11r.rn ny LIVE WIRE

KILLED BY LIVE WIRE Holtrille, Sept g..
Terence Goodwin. % years old. engineer at the
Holton power plant on the Alamo river. was
killed YESTERDAY when he accidentally came In
contact with transformer in the power house.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
Battle With McEIyaine

Al the outset Of the session there was
= rapid cross fire between Dodge and
Jef McElvaine. the equalizer from the
southern district Dodge submitted a
letter and documentary evidence to the
board" TO refute a statement made by
SIcElVaine IN Los Angeles in which it
was implied that certain assessments
had been raised in San Francisco on
advance Information that those prop
critics were to be appraised.
McElvaine then switched to appraise
meat made this week Of the Claus
Spreckels estate and declared that a
discrepancy existed as TO the assess
ments on these properties. He cited
the holdings at Third and Market
streets and at Golden Gate avenue and
Taylor street. Dodge answered that
he regarded the appraisements as high.
McElvaine then cited many other
holdings. including the residence of
Airs. Eleanor Martin. which had been
raised from $4,000 to $4,000 on the
assessment ron. This change had been
made BY a deputy in Dodge's Office as
2 result Of an inspection Of the prem
ises.
Plead for the City
san Francisco was also represented
al todsys hearing by Thsmas Jennings,
chairman of the finance committee of
the hoard OF supervisors. and the fol-
lowing committee from the real estate
fhoard: A. J. Rich, F. F. Delisle. w B.
white and James G. Jones. Each ad-
dressed the state board in turn. holding
that san Francisco should not be bur
dened further with taxes
we think you ought to let US alone .
said Rich. Just say to San Francisco:
All right, san Francisco, we will shake
hands on it and leave you alone Then
next year reduce us to so per cent, the
hgure al which the rest OF the state is
assessed"
Dodge Makes Statement
Dodge spoke at some length against
any change in the San Francisco roll
II this time.
IT have passed it to the highest
point" he said. ito satisfy the demand
Of the board of supervisors for reve-
nue.. believe have assessed the city
at 60 per cent. The figures of your
own appraisers show that our buildings
are assessed at 5SK per cent, our real
estate at Sc per cent or an average
assessment Of 81 per cent. I still claim
that we are assessed UP TO so per cent.
High Assessment
sIs can point out hundreds of build
ings that are assessed at so per cent.
Take the. sum total Of the building
permits Of the last year and you will
find by my roll that they are assessed
at 7s per cent OF their cost. Go back
further and take all the building per-
nits since the fire and you will find
that I have assessed them at 81 per
cent of their cost
Fifty per cent Of their original cost
Is equivalent 10 more than so per
cent Of what they could be erected
Tor now. because Immediately after
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
EASTERN

Boston woman leaves legacies to Catholic
charities of San Francisco. Page 5
Actress Marie Dressler files voluntary petition
In bankruptcy after failure in England. Page g
"I'II kill come snakes,'' Baliingers cryptic
remark in referring to his land policy op-
ponents. Page z
Aviator champion Curtiss, to enter octo-
Der seropIane contests to be held at In
dianapoiE. Page 2
Rear Admiral c. S. Sperry, who took Atlantic
feet back from San Francisco, retires. Page 6
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
FOREIGN

Ovation planned for DR.. Cook. d
Of the north pole, on arrival at
hagen today.
Half of town Of Tula. in tn
Of TsmsuIipss, Mexico, engulfed by q
food.
Crown prince Of Abyssinis invites !
70 join him in hunt for VIII
phsnt.
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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04
COAST

William B. Bradbury breaks down in his
Quentin cell when told he has been den
pardon. Pag
San Francisco assessment shown to be fully
TO the 90 per cent standard. Pag
American and japanese merchants pledge
dustrial peace and reciprocity Of trade. Pag
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-04

You can get well acquainted
with the man who will be
Portola in The Sunday
Call tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

FOUR MEN HOLD UP TwENTY-Ncw York
Nav 2S-Fou- armed men invaded a restaurant
AT 81 seventh avenue today. held up % eus-
toners and made their escape
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
LOSE NO TIME IN
PFRFECTING TITLE
Realty Expert Gives Property
Owners Advice That
Is Timely

We are having trouble already with
titles TO land where the owners have
had proceedings taken under the Nc
Enerney act said r. f. Fazackerley.
Owners can not be too careful in
these proceedings The procedure is
very clearly defined and explained in
the various court decisions passing
upon the validity of the act. Some of
the title companies and bank attorneys
have found technical defects in several
instances. I know OF two cases where
the errors were so fragrant that the
entire proceedings had TO be gone over
again. This means unnecessary expense
and delay. 1t is certainly annoying
when il comes 10 sale of property.
The matter Of titles is d most i'm
portant one and not more keenly ap-
preciated by any one than the man
who is concerned in effecting a real es-
tate sale
Some of the banks are making
McEnerney decree a condition in grant
ing a loan. and most purchasers re-
quest it. If my advice was sought l
would certainly say begin your Nc
Enerney proceedings to re-establiSh
your title TO your real estate before the
expiration of the original act next
month. ! should not wait for legal
quibbling on any question as to the
validity of the extension of the act
which the last legislature passed
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
LEASES NEGOTIATED
FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY
Important Transactions Com
Quoted by Baldwin & Howell
Baldwin * Howell have made the
following leases:

Baldwin * Howell have made the
following leases
Tuited realty company and Tyler investment
company. three neere. southwest corner Grant
avenue aud Bush street. ST. Charles hotel ap-
rrnxiUafe rental $1,000.
~ Fisher D. H0lub-Gabriel company. store
and basement 5l7 Market street, fve years.
S-5uuf
Mrs A. y Farrell 10 George de Sallier et al,
Ii0rel Netheriand. Fourth and Howard streets.
four years rental $4,000.
Elizabeth Hancock and Robert ]. Hancock.
larriou - Eikus building. Mission street near
Fqlrth- ~ Arnold Constable company for term,
- .oOn
-sfacdonouch estate company 10 Herman
f5aetz. store 3sl kearny street. additional i've
rears total rental $4,000.
san EEanriSc0 breweries. limited. TO Charles
Weiustcck. store 30 KesrnT street. $500
Ilirsch & Kaiser. sfHdiOs. Hirsch & Kaiser
building. o. Frank McComas, and also studio in
Same ~ g. kellogg ClaXtpn.
Mary = Briff0n 10 A. kutner. 30 Sacramento
street. tao years. $500
Henry Browning ~ Luders q Witt. store
AfsSon and Clay streets. I've years. 5000
heiner Brothers 70 Boggione q Paris. stand
ST - northeast corner of Powell and o'Farreli
srraffs. $500
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

has selected for his own home an ideal
site. situated on level tableland
which crowns the tract. The house VIII
command a view not only of the ad-
jacent property but of the entire bay
region from San Leandro on the south
TO the Berkeley hills on the north
The architect, A Merrill Bowser of 969
Broadway, has taken full advantage of
the typographical and scenic pOssibili-
ties of the site The exterior treat
ment will be of rough timber and
shingles, the latter laid in wide double
courses, the roof having a wide over
hang TO counteract the effect of the
vertical lines and the high situation of
the lot. View balconies, a large and
Well sheltered sleeping porch, the en-
trance porch and broad terrace sug-
geSt the outdoor life which is bound
to be feature where climate and
view are so happily blended.
a very comprehensive scheme of
decoration has been worked out, each
room being considered with relation TO
its furnishings and the adjoining color
scheme The building will be ready
for occupancy about the middle of July,
and will cost in the neighborhood OF
$4,000. c. II. Lewis of Fruityale is
the contractor.
George W Austin. the Broadway
realty broker. reports the following
sales closed through his Office during
the last fortnight:
Peter Bur TO Rebecca J. Brown. lot 5ox135.
large two story house, north side Addison street
between California and Sacramento, and i'm
proyements.
William de Pons TO Martin Topper cottage
southwest corner Glenn and Eleth streets.
George W. Austin 10 Alfred II. Burton. lot
6JxIO0 west side Thirteenth avenue about 80
feet south of East Twenty eighth street.
E. II, Lohmann to J. 5. Nicholas. lot 25xl25
west line Filbert street, 80 feet north Of
Thirtieth avenue.
William T. Mcdonald TO George Mosbaeher.
residence north side Merrimae street between
Telegraph avenue and Grove street.
Lena ana George Grube to Norris English
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
FOUR TRACK LINE
TO REDWOOD CITY
Improved Service Will Greatly
Shorten Travel TO Dim
gee Park

superintendent Thomas Ahearn of the
Southern Pacific coast division is au-
thority for the statement that the
railroad company is planning to have
four track lines completed for the full
distance between san Francisco and
Redwood City at once.
This increased trackage viii further
improve the splendid transportation ia
cnities Of Redwood City and Dingee
park. and viii ultimately bring resi-
dents Of this section TO san Francisco
10 or 10 minutes quicker than present
schedules
The average purchaser has no con
ception of the comparative time II
takes 10 travel TO and from the various
suburban towns arounc san Mateo,
said r NJ Pickering of Baldwin <
Howell They have an idea that it's
easy to get 10 Oakland, Berkeley and
the Marin county towns. but think it a
long journey 10 go down the peninsula
10 Redwood City, Dingee park and San
Mateo-
AS a matter of fact. it takes just
the same time 10 get 10 Dingee park
for example. as it does to get TO Berke-
ley. Fruitvale and Alameda. You can
get to Dingee park i've minutes quicker
than you can get 10 Mill Valley. and 15
minutes quicker than you can get to
San Rafael. This mistaken idea re-
garding transportation has had pecu-
liar effect upon prices. which, however.
is fast being corrected. For instance,
we are selling lots in Dingee park, -
minutes from Third and Townsend, for
81 front foot, while similar lots in
Berkeley, or Alameda. IS minutes from
the foot of Market street, sell for $40
and $50 a front foot. People are begin
ming to discover this fact, with the re-
suit that they are calling for peninsula
lots about as fast as we can open our
tracts
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
LEASED FOR TEN YEARS
AT A LARGE RENTAL
New Hotel 10 Be Located al
Eddy and Mason Streets

The Joseph II. Rucker company an
nounces the lease OF the five story and
basement building which is to be
erected Immediately at the northeast
corner Of Eddy and Mason streets for
= term Of 10 years at total rental
. ~ Sz0T 000 The building is leased
10 ". u Stevenson. owner of the Pa =
cific cafe in the Pacific building. and
win be- occupied by a hotel on the up-
per foOrs and a saloon below 1t
sVil De known as the Poodle inn. The
property was sold a few weeks ago
Tor Ellen Negro to W Y. Hollingburs
and ". G. Briggs 81 Hollister and r
J. Walden Of this city for 81 As 600.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
New two story Minney heights

west side Thirteenth avenue IS feet south Il
East Nineteenth street large two story resi-
deRee completely furnished. lot II -Sxl15
George W Austin To Peter MOndot, west line
Market street between TweufF- second and Twen-
u fourth, lot 25x125
F. J. Hopkins 10 D. J. Barr and wife. Tot
J0xl0O. north line Sixty first street. 50 feet
west Of Telegraph avenue.
Helen E. Paddock TO Edward Olsen. lot 15ox
125. east side Cherry street between Moss and
Thirty-eighth-
D. c. Duttou TO Mrs. F. c. Rule. beautiful
residence. south side Thirty sixth street between
West and Market.
jamie and John Andersen 20 ]. r. Russell.
lot west side Market street. running near Thir-
tieth. lot 50x250. running through 70 Market
street
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SHOW PROSPERITY
OF TRANSBAYCITIES
Building Operations and Bank
Clearings Increase in
Oakland

OAKLAND. May 2S.-During the
present spring season there have been
at least Ia new dwellings started in
Oakland and suburbs each week. This
number is apparently increasing as
the summer approaches, and there are
tenants in waiting TO occupy all the
new dwellings before they are COM
pleted.
The figures sent out today by the
Oakland chamber of commerce on
building permits and bank clearings
prove that Oakland is forging to the
front. The bank clearings for the
week amounted to sl.773,26T.7o while
for the corresponding week in 1908
they amounted to 1.216,305.45, or
more than half million dollars in
crease
The building permits for the week,
while trile fewer in number than a
week ago. are much larger in value
Last week the building permits num-
bered a, at a total value of s12S,956,
while for the week ending al noon
today the permits mum bered 50, at a
cost Of S135536.50. making the permits
for the month of May go, al total
cost Of $52S.IS3.5O
BUILDING PERMITS
Following is the list OF permits ap-
piled for at the board of public works
during The week
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
AND SUBURBAN REALEESSEEAIFFI ESSfEEA e. a1sz
SAN MATEO LOTS
VERY ATTRACTIVE
Hayward Park Develops Rap
idly and Prices VIII
Rise Soon

In the opinion OF real estate operators
remarkable changes in real estate VAL
ues are TO occur in the next few
months down the peninsula. and par
tieulariy in san Mateo. This is the
result Of good transportation facilities
for il is argued that by the bringing
OF this property within a few minutes
from the city. property is bound 70 In
crease in value. other conditions being
more than equal The land owners of
san Mateo have shown wisdom also
in building good roads. suitable FOR
driving or motoring. and these attrac-
tions are having a beneficial effect. for
there is a steady stream OF buyers in
san Mateo county. and this naturally
will increase land values down the Pc
ninsula.
san Francisco must grow south. anI
the country around san Mateo. particg-
larIy at Hayward park. next 20 The
hotel is being developed TO such an
extent BY influences that are eontin-
ualIy arising. that radical advances in
prices are sure 70 come
The only trouble so Tar has been the
desire Of spectators. VITO have bought,
up great quantities Of lots % hold
their property in order 10 reach the
greatest rise in value. This has taken
considerable property from the market
which viii probably be disposed Of
piecemeal 10 individuals who are un-
fortunate enough 70 neglect taking ad-
vantage OF the few remaining lots 20
be had at original prices
J. r. Howell Of Baldwin & Howell
sole agents for Hayward park. said that
they were having a great many in
quiries for san 8Iateo properties. now
that this district was assured OF its
future.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
EXCURSION PARTY is
BOUND FOR LAKE TAHOE
Will Have Opportunity of View
ing Pines Subdivision

An excursion party of $50 persons
viii leave today for Lake Tahoe to
spend Decoration day at that resort.
The Ferguson Breuner company, which
is placing a subdivision known as the
Tahoe Pines. have charge of the party
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
BUILDING A MODERN
APARTMENT HOUSE
Mrs. Fritz Casa Madrona at
Masonic and Frederick

Mrs. Mary a. Fritz is building an
apartment house at the southwest cor
ner of Frederick street and Masonic
avenue, in the mission style of arch
itecture. It is TO be called the Casa
Madrona and win be 81 by 1eS three
stories in front and five stories in the
rear. There viii be 30 apartments of
3, 4. and rooms. There will be also
number of studios IN the building
17x33- The building when completed
will cost about $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. e. S13J,53e. 30
The First national bank of Emery
vile has been organized with $4,000
capital. The officers are: +. M. Smith.
president; Dennis Searles. vice presi-
dent; c. +. Edwards, second vice presi-
dent; L. d. Rhodes, cashier.
The Homestead loan association of
Berkeley viii be converted into the
Homestead savings bank July l. The
directors viii be: President, George
Leonard; Walter p Woolsey. Fred Fl.
Clark. Judge William H. Waste. Z. f.
Niehaus. John NJ. Foy, J. W. Richards
and j NJ nfnrd
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SPRECKELS MARKET TO
REGAIN IT'S OLD SITE
Leases the II. L. Petersen Build
ing in Market Street

Davidson q Leigh. report the lease
of the ground floor and basement of
She II. L Petersen building in the south
1lne Of Market street between Third
and Fourth opposite Grant avenue bv
Spreckeis Market Inc. The lease will
gun Tor 20 years at a total rental of
e550-ooo. An up 10 date market will be
Installed on the premises.
Mccullough. 2O23 Market street. is
designing a theater building for Market
bnd Church streets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

Berkeley viii be converted into the
Homestead savings bank July l. The
directors viii be President, George
Leonard Walter p Woolsey. Fred Fl.
Clark. Judge William H. Waste. e. r.
Niehaus. John NJ. Foy, J. W. Richards
and ]. NJ koford
WILL BRING CAPITAL
The directors of the Bank of ireland,
which is now being formed in this city,
report that more than $4,000 worth Of
stock has already been subscribed for.
1t is believed that the new bank money
order system for which the Bank of
Ireland Will have the sole agency in
Oakland. and for which it plans to
establish subagents in all parts Of
the world. will bring large amount of
capital to Oakland.
The Southern Pacific continues to buy
property along the right of way of its
proposed extension of the Webster
street local ferry line. and IN its
neighborhood. The purchases are made
in the name of Charles Conklin. Two
deeds We're recorded during the week
by Conklin of valuable property ac-
quired by the company in furtherance
OF it's plan to extend its ferry system
and convert it into an electric line.
One was for property in the east line
of Franklin street north of the First
Presbyterian church. which is at the
northeast corner of Franklin and Four
teenth streets The other is for prop
erty at the corner of Webster and
Twentieth streets.
WILL BE CITY OF PARKS
The opening of Mosswood park. on
which the city holds an option. the
beautiful wild estate in Broadway at
Moss avenue, is the latest step taken
by the city in the realization of its
scheme to acquire one of the most
magnificent scenic public park systems
in the United States. Oakland will
ere long be known as the city of parks
At present there are within the city
limits 26 parks. embracing 325 acres.
Vast sums are being expended by the
city in beautifying these breathing
spots.
The assessed valuation of the city
of Oakland, in round figures. now
amounts to s1OS. 600. while the as
sessment of Alameda county is in round
figures $3.50, 1000, 900.
One of the handsomest residences
now in course of construction in Ala
media county is the one being built for
NJ. T. Minney, the well known real es-
tate dealer.
The house is situated on the summit
of the recently opened Melrose heights
tract. the immediate vicinity being
known as the Mob hill" of this charm
ing suburb, on account of the many
high class dwellings planned or under
construction in this locality Minney
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
BUILDING PERMITS

Following is the list of permits ap-
piled for at the board of public works
during the week
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
Read This

To rent your rooms place a want ad
in The Call. Phone Kearny S6, or ad-
dress Want Ad Dept, The Call and a
representative will be out to see you
II means money TO you.