The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 10, 1901, Page 32

DAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1901. 2 THE SAN FRANC1SCO CAL Hal 3 New corsets---dollar ea We are making quite a show for a few days now of new style corscts. right on the threshold of 11 be the basis of style. Hale’s. | | Hale's. ! DIRECTORS MEET 'WEBSTER SCORES AT SAN QUENTIN, MALE DIRECTORS Little Business Transacte fused to Furnish Him 2s Two Members Were Absent. With Supplies. —.—— Attorney General Asked to Sue Jos- | Superintendent Makes Withering Re- eph Levy to Recover Value | ply to Casserly’s Attack Upon Him and Speaks of “Per- of Sacks Stolen by sonal Violence.” Walden. ket Loty An out-of-the-rut occasion, sort of an opening, an introduction-time for new shapes and styles, 1 Spring it ought to be of much interest to you women with dress-making ahead, for the corset season Wi You must have a new style corset if you get the perfect effect from new style costumes. But about the three at a dollar: : The girdle for a dollar—the Empire for a dollar—the straight front for a dollar. The straight front is the shapeliest and most hygienic—we sell more of them than any other; the recent improvements in them make them adaptable to any form—they are made of best satcen—3-hook length, low bust—black eor drab. The Empress Josephine Girdle is of imported sateen, 10% inches long, trimme 1 1 Thompson’s Empire is of imported sateen, too—12z inches long, low bust, short hip and trimmed with lace and ribbon—blac Flannel waists must go. Prices down to help them more. We are 'in earnest. Reductions are de- cisive—and important. Prices are cut now while you want the waists, so that when you don’t want them we won’t have them. REDUCED TO 75¢—Flannel waists—lined back— ! standing collars—plain cuffs—mostly black—but a : ith baby ribbon. d with lace top and bottom and run wi ak ,ydnb Ok white: Valentines at Hale’s in larger va=- ricty and at lower prices. Cupid is sly and subtle—easily coaxed and easily offended—so be careful when Valen- tine day comes. Newest and most sugges- tive ones here. 1 dozen fancy lace valentines for........ he Board of Prison Directors met at | Quentin penitentiary yesterday to uss the repert of Expert McLaren, w books of the jute ¥ Bookkeeper Wal- flleht for parts un- ners Devlin and ttend the members the discussion Acting Clerk Rey- i, however, to forward of the expert's report to the At- the State and request egal action as he might the intention of the Superintendent of Schools Webster yes- terday issued a dignified reply to the bit- | ter attack made upon him in his absence at the last meeting of the Board of Edu- cation by Director Casserly. The state- ment was prepared by Webster in order to correct certain remarks attributed to | him in a pubiished interview. Mr. Web- ster denies that he specifically mentioned the name of Mr. Ca: n with the hiring of a ha Casserly to fly into a passion. 3 says that what he did say in an interview is in substance as follows: of the Board of Educa- deavored to humili- New beauties in ribbons. First shown at Hale’s. « ve a civil action e E o g fine sprinkling of other”shades. Fancy lace valentines with embossed envel 1 h Levy, who bought sl REDUCED TO $1.19—Ladies’ blouses and waists— The ribbon section is all a- SEi T & ?1:'18?& b e believe LR of French flannel—stitched fronts ‘and collars— . Th le JLace and celluloy ¥ A cure judgment O peuee lined back—in grays—helios and rose shades—all flutter with the new. e styles 20c, 25¢, 30, 35¢, 406, S0c, 65¢ to $1.00 and Haves also o B el 3 . sizes from 32 to 44. -y ’ are catchy—tempting. The col- Comic valentines—24 for ...... g clerk to suc- 3 on fhree ook~ REDUCED TO $1.49—Ladies’ wool waists—cord- { furniture, mellow—as fresh Why ors are soft, ed fronts—separate corded collars—fitted linings— S and new as the morning. black and gray and a few colors. ‘Embroidery remind rs. . Ve the an _ ; ; yther applicant 1s the matter " or “when b' * 8 not be among the first to wear We have a fame far and’ wide ’for em- os. 5 Dot e sy e Bl'llSll Ed‘Ie "’d"lg C. them? broidery achievements. , We haven’t gained el Wk AT i | Of pure mohair with corduroy top, full that by any half way methods. We go right oo ¥ Professional salesladies are ready to tie them in any style you like—free. 18¢ YD.—Newest French effects in ribbons—3%4 inches wide—soft and heavy hich was done on the 234 dey ear ago, when making urgent | one inch wide, all colors and black—r15c | quality. While it lasts this week.........8¢ to headquarters for all . we get. That ac- counts for the variety and the low prices. treated in like manner aad tion was read from Chap- t $5 d what was pecessary through the be set aside r s and magazines of Mrs. Kineaid he great b = 5 & v] d with colored stripes. i c Warden Aguir niture and conveniences granted Two other extra good values in notions. R N s o i < ? p ¥ At 17¢ 1200 yards. Nainsook and cambric Y urchase the b has been secured ough the g . 23c YD.—The popular Lousaine weave—334 inches—in bright, attractive col- broide 24 to 6 inches wide—insertions from p £ ain rtesy and influence of Mrs. K 3 YDS. WHITE TWILLED TAPE 1}e—widths ors—spotted here and there with colored polka dots. It's the latest fad— ry, 2% ed to petition it Jo caie o say it never | from % to 3 of an inch—quality that was for- _ we're first to show it. 2% S 3 fnches wide, el Connell, ceived. 5 : 3 < > > x " r At 25c 1500 yards. Swiss, cambric and nain- tor T e Board merly sald for 4c. The ten gross we have leit will 35e¢ YD.—Liberty silk ribbon, 5 inches wide, soft spring -shades daintily B g e st - of age visiting schools during CABINET HAIRPINS Se—uwire hairpins, too—plain 73¢ YD.—The swellest thing ever shown in ribbon—a soft finish printed warp * 8 wr used now for trimming baby clothes and under With them are muslins. white, with plush or crimped, heavy and invisible. also 70 metal pins, black and —delicate Persian patterns. trd |- LT Linens-=-tried and true. From the drapery store. Go-carts and baby carriages under-priced at Hale’s. They're under bought—that’s why. advantage is yours. to grasp it. $3.49—Go-carts—good and strong—full size—with step, patent hub, wheels and footbrake. $6.98_Reclining go-carts—with removable cushions —new foot attachment—rubber tired wheels and foot brake. Ang a twenty der. and h December, 190 Cood values in curtains and silkoline. NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS $1.00—400 pairs in very neat floral and fishnet patterns—3 to 3% yards long and full width—a splendid curtain for bedroom purposes—our price for this week—per pair, $1.00 and Sr1.10. NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS-$1.235 and $1.30— 200 pairs ecru and white—3% yards long by 51 inches wide—all new designs—and woven with a good, strong, well twisted double thread—the kind that wear well. Another list of telling values. Hale's a “linen store”—a title we've won by sheer value giv~ ing. One that brings us the largest linen trade in the West. It we’d stop there we’d lose it. We are always on the lookout for every linen advantage. Some of the latest good things that have come our way are: 72-INCH DAMASK 65c—A pure linen, snowy white, woven in the most careful and thorough manner—ro0 pieces. d that the m d for the bills out of their own Our Wise folks are not slow ence of Lreeding, back to him with the he consider well the question | ~ O o man of his «xtensive pro- $9.98_Tull reed reclining go-cart—removable cush. TABLE LINEN AT $1.00—A German damask, soft satiny finish, 72 inches ART SILKOLINE 10c—3000 yards—figured in neat ; Skig_$o_ bouwbeat e Wi ohs=- teen pacetol —paten DUV AR across—silver bleached. floral and Oriental designs—36 inches wide—the ‘to be subjected to personal and especially by him. CAMPEELL NOT BLAMED | FOR DEATH OF GUY‘ | Locked Together in a Deadly Em- e Both Men Fall Over the Banister. the man under arrrt'( f having thrown M. H. Guy sters at Gl5% Bush street €. told a ver inguest vesterda; t he and Guy had ck in the morning stolen from You Will B: Right in It | To-morrow at the Shoe Trust Sale, 717 Market street. There will be a special 0d offer for ladies and men in the shoe ne $3 shoes will be sold for $1.65 a pair. ome around and have a look at them; | buy them if you t k they are as adver- | tised. $3 ladies’ v d shoes for $1.65 a | pair.” $2 men’s vici kid shoes for 3165 a | pair at the Shoe Trust Sale of the Bee Hive Shoe Co., 717 Market st., near Third.* Lost Boy Is Located. The son of George Springer, the second- nd clothing dealer of Folsom street, v by a man nam y clinched | r to the floor be- | n feet, Campiell ree of Guy's ribs were has been located near Eureka. pbell received a black |1‘no Society for the Prevention of Crueity severe bruises. to Children notified the parent, and it is a verdict of accident | understood he will leave immediately to mpbell from blame. ! regain possession of his boy. stered with remowvablé cushio! to match—foot brake and rul gone in a jiffy—even a val strange here where value g . mon— 30 inches fluffy heavy; quality. Yo brake and rubber tired wheels. $11.00—Reed body.baby carriage—full size—uphol- Cotton flannels Tic. Only a few hundred yards—they will be wide — unbleached, 10c if we didn’t tell you it w: + yards wide. ns—hood top—lined bber tired wheels. ue like this is iving is so com- a u'd guess it was as 7%c. WATER PROFITS ARE DISCUSSED Epring Valley Books Show Great Decrease in Va- cant Hou‘ses. Little of importance was elicited at the pleasing shape, a durable make. Regular price $7.50, now $4.|0 Other Reductions Through mistake of Eastern Factories furniture we'd bought for Spring trade is coming in a month ahead of time. Our warehouses are already crowded, so we have got to make room by mak- ing reductiens on things you want. It’s your opportunity. Dining Table Solid Oak. New design—regular $8.50° $4.95 Solid oak. Large mirror. E: i Dresser drawers. You'ld like it at r:;&ylanrm;fl'g: ;‘:07"15%, $10.25 Parlor Table Dainty design, Golden oak. Regular $3.00 $1.15 Mahoganv finish; Vel d. Si DaDenport of comfort & ekmce.ogesg\c,:é‘froms‘;(;:x $2260 $9.25 Comfortable Couch for a tired woman or Rococo Couch alazy man. Bright Velour. Was £17.50 Take the Whole Piece . At Half Price A busy year In our Carpet Department has left a lot of short I hs of most desirable kinds and patterns. If y;:’ve aaro:monesarothe f'ln:l:t ssi:e it is the best chance for a new carpet you’ve ever had. Suppose there are a few yards left over, they’ll make fine rugs, and they cost you nothing like their value. There are many different lengths and patterns. These few sam:lle lmzthss le.ll‘: give you an idea of how they run: 204 yard piece Smith's Tapestry; sells at $1.00, e yd 15 yard piece Smith's T g; sells at $1.00, gg c. ;d 24 yard piece Stinson 's Tapestry sells at $1.00, O e. yd 16 yard piece Sanford’s Tapestry; sells at $1.00, BO e yd 17 yard piece Smith’s Velvet; sells at $1.25, Gf c. yd 14} yard piece Smith's Velvet; sells at $1.25, GB o yd 19 yard piece Sanford's Velvet; sells at $1.25, @8 c. yd 22. yard piaoo Smith's Axminster, sells at $1.35, 70¢ yd 23} yard piece Smith’s Axminster; sells at $1.35, 70 e yd 13 yard piece Hartford Axminster; sells at $1.50, 78 c. yd 14 yard piece Body Brussels; sells at $1.50. 75 e. yd 104 yard piece Body Brussels; sells at $1.50, 76 o yd 74 yard piece Bigelow Axminster; sells at $1.75, 8B e. yd 83 yard piece Body Brussels Stair Carpet at $1.40, 70 o. yd Will send a man to measure your rooms. Sewed Laid and Lined at Above Prices. Free delivery Osakiand Alameds Berkeley #sz M. FRIEDMAN & €O, iz | was several million dollars. 1 investigation conducted by the Beard of Eupervisors with a view of fixing water rates for the eusuing year, which was re- sumed yesterday. H. Schussier, the chief engineer for tie Spring Valley Company, was on the stand, and during the first part of the proceedings avas quizzed by Supervisor Reed. There were frequeént dif- | ferences cf opinion betweens witness and inquisitor and some word passages, hu- morous and otherwise, which often caused the chairman to rap for order. It develcped in the course of the inquiry that prosperity has smiled on San Fran- cisco during the last year. The water company's records show that a year ago thiere_were nearly 4500 vacant louses in the city, while to-day there are about 200. In addifion to this many new structures have been erected, a number of them ten- ement houses. The company’s books show that 2000 more families are using water | to-day than at a correspcnding date last | year. . Reed first introduced a report compiled by the merchants of New York City, in ¢ | which the cost of water to that municipal- ity is quoted at much less than the figure stated by the Spring Valley Company. The question of the latter water corpora- tlon’s source of revenue was discussed at Iength, and considerable argument arose over the fact that the difference in the | par value of the stock and a sum com- mensurate with the money realized on it Schussler ob- jected to the insinuation that the stock had been watered, and said that the ditf- ference might be ' accounted for because of money invested in the early history of the company that had netted its owners no interest, the returns having beeu used in_new construction. “In those days,’ Schussler said, “the people were fair ‘and square. Now they seem only eager for a chance to jump on assoclated capital. The Sprmg Valley Water Company has been the horse on which many a man has ridden into of- fice. Of course, I don’t refer to any one in this room. When men take office their motives may be pure enough, but they seem to ‘think that the only way they can please the people is by immediately beginning to hack at water rates. Bach year our investments are jeopardized be- cause people feel timid about purchasing, thinking that profits will be reduced by the. board. Our stock would be at par or above it to-day if it was not for this.” Schussler then recommended leaving the settlement of the rates to the Board of Public Works. Supervisor Brandenstein asked the witness if he would be satisfled to abide by the board’s decision. Schuss- ler repiled that he would unless the board committed some grievous error, where- upon the Supervisor took occasion to re- mark that the company would be satisfied uniless it was dissatisfied, and caused a laugh. Schussier claimed that a deficit amounting to $39,000 had occurred last year owing to the board’s reduction, and mentioned the slight rainfall of toe last few years as ar additional cause for the expenditure of large sums of money. He sald that while farmers had been amply supplied with water vet the fall had not been sufficient for surface reservoirs. At the close of the meeflnsll communi- cation from the North End Improvement Club was read, requesting that larger fire maips be laid in the commercial section. This was supplemented by a report from Chief Sullivan that the water supply in |lhn section referred to would be ‘totally | uate in case of a big conflagration. | The club made a request that the water 'cm”i be given a bounteous rate that |1t might mi the necessary improve- ments. The matter will be taken up later. YOUNG BERNSTEIN GETS A CHANCE Judge Cook Orders Him In- to the Custody of His Parents. — The examination into the charges made by the officials of the Preston School of Industry at Jone against Benjamin Bern- stein that he was incorrigible and a de- generate was concluded by Superior Judge Cook yesterday morning. The boy retort- ed that he had been flogged and slapped in the face in an effort to force him to confess that he had set fire to a building, although he was innocent. z 4 Dr. C. B. Riddick, the present superin- tendent of the school, testified In effect that he had never seen a more incorrigi- ble boy and that he was totally depraved. He had only been six weeks superintend- ent of the school, and he gathered the facts on which to base his opinion chiefly from the “history book,” which showed the times he had been flogged and the causes during his successor's term of of- fice. He had ordered four boys recom- mitted since becoming superintendent and there were others. In answer to the Judge, he said the boy ought not to be sent to a reform school, but to the State prison. That was his deliberate opinion. Captain A. J. Wood of Company A, of which Bernsteln was a member, testified that the boy could not keep out of trou- ble. He was always talking about every jone having it “in for him.” The boy’s manner to the officlals was insolent. He | had not no%sed the boy, as stated in a | newspaper, because he was suppected of | setting fire to the Administratiog build- |ing. = The flogging was done by A. J. | Heeth, the tailor. A subfena had been issued for Heeth, but a return was made that he could not | be found, as he had gone to Los Angeles. For the boy, Mrs. Louise Hirshberg, Wwife of the former superintendent, tesi fied that she had found him always smar ing under a sense of injustice and want- ing a “square deal.” She thought the boy was quite fitted to go out.in to the world and that he would make an upright man. He should have been relcased long ago. A boy whom the officers considered the worst boy at the school was now makin, | a success in the world, which showe that officers were often unjust in their opinions. David 8. Hirshberg was recalled, and sald that the boy could be given into the care of his parents with J)erfect safety and it would be a just and proper thing to do. To send him to the State prison wouid be utter ruination. During the three years he had been superintendent he had only recommitted five boys. Attorney Fred Frye, who had spent a month at the school, gave the boy a good character. The Ju thought the evidence did not ustify him in sending the boy to the tate’ prison, but he should rather be given the opportunity of behaving him- | self. As a motion had been made to con- | tinue the case, he would do so from month | to month till the boy was 21 years of age, | but if he should commit any offense in the meantime he would be taken into custody | and sentence wouid be pronounced against him on the original charge. The boy would be released on OWn Teco, = ance, but he would have to report to the court every month. FRUIT GROWER AND TAILOR JNSOL- VENT—Petitions in_insolvency were filed in | the United States District Court yesterday as follows: J. Luther, ‘thorticulturist, Santa Clara, liabilities $638 46; no assets. Al- lla- bert Mueller, ladies’ taflor, San bilities, $2355 25; assets $1715 61 —_————— “Kingsland Art Colors,” for wood, leath- er and photos. At all the large stores. * . 3-4 Napkins to match, $4.00 a dozen. ‘While the California Legislature is struggling with problems having direct to learn of the legislation ‘which is being attempted elsewhere. The Territorial Legislature of Arizona, for instance, Is once more considering the bullion tax. A bill was Introduced by Assemblyman Peterson of Maricopa which has for its principal provisions the following in sub- stance: All the proceeds of mines shall be assessed annually for 'Territorial and county purposes, the tax to be assessed on the net value of the ores, tailings, borax, soda or mineral bearing material | of any character at the same rate that other property is taxed, but all ma- | chinery, hoisting works and improvements jare exempted from taxation under the { act; every tax levied is made a lien upon the’ mines or mining claims, which shall | not be removed until the taxes are pald or the title is vested In a purchaser in a sale for the taxes; the County Assessor of each county must ascertain annually the number of tons'and value per ton of all quartz, ores, minerals or tailings ex- tracted for sale or reduction from the mines, and shall assess them and collect the taxes; any person giving false in- formation’ to the Assessor concerning mining properties shall be deemed guiity of pere‘ury and punished accordingly. From these provisions it will appear that a prospect of lively work is mapped out for the County Asessors if the measure carries. The seventh section of the bill confirms this impression, it being-as fol- lows: Section 7. It shall be the duty of the Asses- 8Or to prepare a tax list or assessment roll alphabetically arranged in the book or books which shall be furnished him by the Board of Supervieors for that purpose, in which book or books he shall list all mines or mining claims in his county, together with the gross output of the number of tons of ores, tailings, borax or soda or other mineral bearing material of whatever character, the total value in dollars and cents, the actual cost of extracting sald ores or minerals from said mines, the actual cost of saving said tailings, the actual cost of transportation to places of reduction or sale and the actual cost of reduction or eal: and the actual net proceeds, which list or assessment roll he shall deliver to the clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the same tim and the same manner as is now provided Wb: llaw for making returns of real estate and other taxable property in the Territory of Ari- zoma, Mines having a gross output of bullion of less than $5000 per annum are exempt from the bullion tax. /The Yuma Sun, which publishes the text of the bill and comments on it at length, says it will not be surprising if some bullion tax bill, not radical nor aimed to work hardship, shall be made a law. The somewhat famous case of the Key- store Consolidated Mining Company against the South Spring Hill Mining Company bas been dismissed by theé Su- perior Court of Calaveras County for lack of prosecution. The claim set up by the plaintiff company was that the defendant company entered upon its ground by means of its underground works and took frem veins that have thelr apexes within the lines of the plaintiff's surface location, bullion of the value of $2,000,00. The case as_been pending since 15%. The court :::,d ethlt there was a lack of due dili- ce. The mineral claimants to lands in the Douglasville placer claim, in_Tuolumne County, have been sustained by a deci- sion of the Secretary of the Interior, who finds the lands are mineral. The claim is situated by the county road between Browns Flat and_Columbla, at a placa commonly called Douglasville. The land was once found by a receiver of the Land Office to be agricultural, but the hearing was carried up to the Secretary of the In- terior. In his decision the Secretary finds that prior ta the last placer location the lands included in the cgl.lm yielded about per month for a period of two years, and that under the Present location It produced somet! e $18,000 In During the month previous to the | hearing before the Secretary the mineral claimant took out a $125 piece from virgin ground. It was incumbent upon the agri- the Secretary mm'hwr:? 1t batore Be o ‘WO ou ore Caim. establish GERMAN DAMASK $1.35—A sturdy table linen, pure white, -soft finish—2 Market Street, ncar Sixth, opposite Golden Gate Avenue. relation to mining, it will lnterest miners | D2ve been adopted for a 750-ton smeiter, a regular 12%c qua.lity-yo_ur choice for this week of 75 patterns and col orings. 1200 yards bleached muslin 9c. 36 inches wide—heavy, strong quality. 5000 yards torchon laces c. The well-known English cotton torchon lace in the popular linen cellar—very desir- able for trimming under muslins, wrappers and children’s dresses. MINING INTERESTS ARE IN SPLENDID SHAPE drift mining wiil be carried on more ex- tensively in the future. R. A. Thomas, who represents a syndi- cate of Los Angeles men who have in- vested in copper properties In Arizona, re- ports there is great activity in the qu section. Twenty companies besides e great United Verde are working near Je- purchase of a fluxing outfit. The entire | rome. The United Verde Company is em- plant is expected to be In operation by the | ploying from 1200 to 1500 men. Since 13% 1st of August. | the cngrper gfloducunn of Arizona has risen The Colfax, Placer County, Sentinel has | from 47,000, pounds to 122,000,000 pounds, a communication from Harold T. Power | the last figures being for ths year 1809 on the future of drift mining in Placer | This is equal to the ficrease in the Lake County. Power says that the deep placers | Michigan region and Montana also. of Placer and Calaveras counties probably The smelter trust, so says the Monterey, contain more gold than California has yet | Mexico, Daily News, is making steady produced, and a large percentage will be | progress in acquiring the great smelting profitably recovered. that ' properties of Mexico. be gemng its affairs into shape to work in Shasta County. Plans are reported to converter, nine miles of railroad to con- nect the mines with the Southern Pacific Company's lines and also the rurchne of railroad rolling stock and equipment, the installation of a hydraulic_plant and the e predicts —— e e LAST CALL! | THE.... GOLDEN GATE CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE, 1230, 1232, 1234 Market St. The End of the GIGANTIC CLOSING OUT SALE---the Most Successiul * Sale Ever Held in This City Is at Hand. ONLY 6 MORE DAYS LEFT! The balance of our late fall 2nd winter styles of TAILOR-MADE SUITS, JACKETS, CAPES and SKIRTS must be closed out. Prices Must Force Them Qut! $12.50 TAILORED SUITS at. :4.95 $15.00 TAILORED SUITS at. $17.50 TAILORED SUITS at. g $20.00 TAILORED SUITS at. $3.50 JACKETS at ..... $6.00 JACKETS at $10.00 JACKETS at $15.00 JACKETS at .. $3.50 CHILD'S CAPES at . $5.00 BLACK CAPES at . $10.00 GOLF CAPES at ... T P $17.50 FANCY GOLF CAPESat ........ $5.00 BLACK CLAY WORSTED SKIRTS at. ODD ALL WOOL SKIRTS at ........ .gs.oo RIVER MINK RUFFLED CAPES, $20.00 ASTRAKHAN CAPES 17.50 ELECTRIC SEAL CAPES, chinc ;xo.oo FUR COLLARETTES at........ .. OVER EMBROIDERED FR ENCH FLANNEL