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The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
Wilson's Widow Wants Insurance.

Jeanette Wilson. widow OF the late ].
n. E. Wilson, who was shot and killed
by Special Police Officer Clancy short
time ago, filed suit to compel the pay
ment of a life insurance policy issued to
her late husband by the Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York. In her
complaint Mrs. Wilson alleges that the
policy, which was made payable to her
in the event of Wilson's death, was issued
further alleges that Wilson paid the first
annual premium on the policy when 1t
was issued to him. She has made a de-
mand, she alleges, on the insurance COM
pany for the amount of the policy, but
payment was refused.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
United Moderns' PARTY.

California Lodge of the United Mod
erns has decided to give a series of So
cials during the winter season The first
of these was given last night in the lodge
room in the Foresters' building There
were as many ladies and gentlemen as
could find sitting and standing room.
These were entertained with recitations
music, vocal solos and specialties, which
derwood, Ethel Lucas, Mae Keeffe, Les
lie Fealing, j. L. Cahill. Mrs. Caro- True
Boardman. Helen Nelson and Lillian
Chide. The interesting programme was
followed by a collation. and a progressive
whist party The affair was under the
direction of the officers of the lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
KNIGHTS of Honor Visited.

Grand Dictator P. L. Archibald, Grand
Reporter Johnstone and other grand Of
ficers paid visit last night to Liberty
Lodge of the knights of Honor and as
sisted in the initiation of a candidate
after which the grand dictator addressed
the members on the subject of fraternal
enthusiasm. There were short addresses
by Supreme Representative Ben l. Salo-
mon and several others. The announce
ment was made that the lodge will get a
smoker on grand scale in the latter part
of November.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22

velvet calling gown and big white hat
with a white plume There is nothing
harder to wear than velvet gown, but
Miss McKinstry has the figure and bear
ing that should go with it. I have met
her several places with her velvet gown
on and think she looks simply regal in it.
Laura McKinstry always shows a de-
cided preference for black gowns. 1 re-
member seeing her last season in a Sc
verely plain black silk gown, cut low and
sleeveless, and with a long-Stemmed
American Beauty rose pinned on the cor
sage. She looked simply stunning and
presented a picture l shall not soon forget
get.
Admiral, General and Judge are the
names selected by Mrs. Roosevelt for the
Presidents three new carriage horses,
ma agnificent Kentucky thoroughbred trot-
ters with fine long tails. Admiral and
General are to be driven as team, and
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
Madame Wu Returning.

Customs Collector Stratton has received
instructions from the Treasury Depart
ment to extend 1.-The usual courtesies and
facilities to Madame WI, wife of the
Chinese Minister at Washington She is
expected here on the Gaelic on the 10Th
inst. and is accompanied by three ladies
a young girl-all her relatives-and four
attaches of the Chinese legation.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
OPTICIANS Hold Meeting.

The California State Association of Op-
ticians met last night in the Alcazar
building TO consider the proposition of in
corporation. There were not enough
members present to carry the project
through and the matter will be revived
at the next meeting. A proposition to ap-
point a State board of optical examiners
was incidentally referred to in the debate,
but did not meet with much favor. The
ocUlists who had promised to deliver ad-
dresses failed to appear and the evening
was spent in discussion among the mem
bers.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
BELLIES WHO WILL POSE AS
MINIATURES IN THE DOC
TORS DAUGHTERS SHOW.

Judge will be driven single or in case of
an accident to either Of the pair will per-
form duty as a substitute.
My! what magnificent engagement cups
the Preston girls have got. l have never
seen prettier, daintier or more extensive
collection, and | certainly have seen ana
enthused over many a prospective brides S
collection. Daintiest of all the pretty
cups they have is, think the tiny loving
cup-just enough for two-that is Bessie
Ames gift to pretty Norma Preston,
flancee Of Worthy Ames.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
Accidentally Asphyxiated.

John Barrett, linotype operator for
H. S. Crocker & Co., was asphyxiated
some time last Sunday night in his room
at 500 Bush street The gas was turned
partly on. the key of the gas fixture being
very loose. Barrett was under the influ-
ence of liquor when he retired He was
about 2S years old and unmarried.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
There's Always Something New

In tints and shapes in our stock of writ
ing papers. We have just received some
new shipments that are far prettier and
smarter than have ever come OUT he
fore. The prices are not a bit higher
Sanborn, Vail & Co., TAI Market street. :
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
Tries to pisembowe1 Himself.

S. Subski Japanese aged 3S, residing
at 3S Fourth street, attempted to disem-
bowel himself with pocketknife at Cali
fornia and Leidesdorff streets yesterday
forenoon. Two of the knife wounds pene-
trated his abdomen.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
PNEUMONIA CARRIES
OFF GUS HACQUETTE
bartender, Known as One of the
Handsomest Men in San Fran
cisco, Passes Away.

Gustave Hacquette. brother Of Ernest,
the proprietor of the Palace Of Art sa-
loon on Post street died yesterday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. Joseph
Griffin, 1881 Turk street. Some weeks ago
he contracted a cold, which later dcvel-
oped into pneumonia.
Gus HacQuette was In his prime one Of
the best known bartenders in San Fran
cisco. For seventeen years he was con-
nected with the warehouse division Of the
United States Government at st. Louis.
Later he was associated with his brother
He was a splendid specimen Of manhood
and was recognized almost anywhere as
a typical Apollo
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
ADVERTISEMENTS

bare rocks.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22
BELLIES AND BEAUX SELECTED
FOR THE "FLORODORA' SEXTET

Doctors Daughters Arrange Splendid Programme for Doll Show
Sllbbs Dinner Honor Members of Bridal Party-Goss
Apropos of Weddings Gowns and Swell Engagement Cups
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-22

He "Florodora" double sextet Of
society bellies and beaux who are
going to take part in the Doctors
Daughters sh oNv is now complete.
The pretty Iuaidens" are Miss
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12

No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise, bilious. ness, headache, dyspepsia and piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid these ailments keep your bowels regular by taking Chamberlain Stomach and I.iv- CT Tablets when required. TEey are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by H c. Hitchcock.
 Great reductions in Dimities Lawns Swisses and all summer goods, at old Dominion Commercial company.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
Profits in Mining.

In legitimate mining ? per cent. dividend is not considered startling, asserts the New York Herald, and the mining interests of the west are will ing to pay that interest for the use of money, for by the aid of capital they open up tremendous ore bodies that lead to still greater fortunes. The em- ployment of slO,O 900 in mining is the equivalent of s40,000 in any other branch of industry. For years the won- drous profits of the metal industries have been whispered among investors. who apparently were afraid to let their neighbors know they were identified with mining, but the recent efforts of the financial czars of the world in forming combinations to control first the market of the miners through the ''smelting trust and then the mines through the "Amalgamated copper trust" have opened the eyes of the conservative and modern investors, and they are making efforts to obtain
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
Passing of the Pick and Shovel,

The pick and shovel have SD long
 been considered the typical symbols of the miners industry that the knowl- . edge that their primacy is passing brings with it the shock of aquestion- ing surprise. There has been no place with which they have been more as sociated in thought, and once in fact than the black galleries of coal pit. Yet the typical picture of coal min ing gallery today is couple of men armed with monkey wrenches and larger tools that look like loggers' bikes, watching low lying, steel chained thing of metal, that looks like a reaper, cutting down coal like grain. Picks and shoyels are hardly in sight and very little in use. The same elim- ination is going on in metal mining The rock and ore are broken down by powder and then drawn up from the floor and loaded into the mine cars by scrapers. Cars, except platform cars, are self-discharging, and the platform cars are cleaned by scraper hitched to a cable. Everywhere the pick and shovel are having their former exclu- sive use limited, till the end when they will have place in the museum beside the stone hammers and flint knives, is within anticipation Jour nal of Investors
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
SCIENCE,
Some Prevalent Errors in Meteorolosy and
 Geography,

Geography,
 Prof. Gannett, of the United States Geological survey, has paper in the Bulletin of the American Geograph- ical Society July, 1901, when treats of popular errors in meteorology ana geography, entitled "Certain Persist ent Errors in Geography A lew oi his points are summarized in what fol- lows:
 Forests and Rainfall An example of the persistence of error Is the ldea that the presence or absence or forests has an influence on the amount of ram fall. Some keen observer long ago de- tected the fact that forested regions enjoyed heavier rainfall than those not forested, and jumped to the con clusion that rainfall was produced by forests and that the removal of forests diminished the rainfall. Looking over the earth he found many treeless des. ert regions and forthwith instanced them as frightiul examples of mems wastefulness. Syria, Northern Africa and parts of Italy are often quoted as illustrations of mans destruction of climate. In reply, man can certainly plead not guilty" The geography of this Mediterranean region. the contig uration of land and water, and the di. rection of the prevailing winds, are such as to give it light rainfall-for- ests or no forests. The situation is re- ally this ; want of rain prevents the growth of trees want of trees does not prevent rain.
 Forests and Floods Another persis> tent error is the belief that floods in our rivers are more frequent than for merly because of the cutting down of forests in their drainage basins. 1t is probable that the clearing of land by cutting away forests and undergrowth does change the regimen ot streams, increasing their flood height and di- minishing the flow at low stages, In other words, water probably runs of or evaporates more rapidly from bare ground than from ground covered with forests. But where the forests are cut away the ground is seldom left bare; it is cultivated or quickly be- comes covered with bushes which hold the water quite as effectively as for ests. The main fact is, however, that the floods in our rivers are no greater or moro frequent now than in the past
 Climates and Ocean Currents well-known mild climate of the north west coast of America is commonly attributed to the Japan Current. The Gulf Stream IS supposed to have the same influence on the western coasts of Europe, etc. But can it be supposed that the Japan Current however warm it may be when it leaves the tropics, retains any appreciable excess of heat after a journey of 5000 miles in northern attitudes As matter Of fact, no trace of this current reaches the shores ot North America. In the North Atlantic the condition is much the same. The Gulf Stream diSap- pears as current long before the British Isles are reached.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
hos the Old Man Knew.

Il sho' does b'peve in ghosts.v said the old man. ''l seen my or moster alter he done dead and bury"
 What did he look like ?''
 Well, sub, ter tell de Gods truth. ] wuz too skeered ter tell; but knowed hit wuz him.
 How'd you know it?n
 "kaze l had a jimmy john full CT flicker in my two hans, en 1 trapped it-ker-bla-am! En he say right of John, dId you spill all dat good flicker Y"--Atanta Gems titution.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12

their share ofthe metallic wealth which nature has spread so layishly. Nature has laid her treasures in the mountain recesses of the west. The American miner searches them out Eastern money makes possible their conversion into bullion and the joint results of the mine and the capitalist make pos sibe the tremendous profits that sig nalize successful mining.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
WHERE. ADAM LIVED.
A Sclentist Says the Garden Of Eden Was To-
 csted at the North Pole.

M. Turwald koehl, a Scandinavian scientist, now comes forward and says the Garden of Eden was located at the North Pole. Koehl is an astronomer, and it is astronomical reasons which convince him that he has at last arrived at the truth on this point. He simply claims that when Adam and Eve were living the stars did not ascend into the sky at twilight nor descend at the first approach of dawn, but that they moved eternaily in d circle aoove the horizon There are numerous traditions, he says, which prove that the face of the heavens was at that time as he de- scribes it, and he adds that after many months of close investigation he has been unable to find anything which is opposed to this view of the case.
 In the entire world, however, there are only two points where such phe- nomenon occurs, namely, at the North Pole and at the South Pole, and the hVAN VI oO dubWoiVt "usfs as which of these two poles was the Gar den of Eden located ? The learned Scandinavian solves this problem cas- ily Ancient traditions, he says. tell us that our first parents, when they departed from Eden, ,emigrated toward the south, and as it would have been impossible for them to go very far in that direction if the Garden Of Eden had been located at the South Pole the only logical conclusion is that 1t was situated at the North Pole.
 This novel theory is attracting much attention among scientists and biblical students. Some are inclined to accept it tunreservedly. Exchange,
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12

A. J. Shell wanted to attend a party, but was afraid to do so on account of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse He says, I was telling my troubles to lady friend, who said !: 'Chamberlain's Colc, Chol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in condition for the party I bought bottle and take pleasure in stating that two doses cured me and enabled me to have good time at the party. " Mr Shell Is resident of Summer Hill, N. Y. This remedy is for sale by H. C. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
Of Benefit te You.

D. $. Mitchell, Fulford, Md, Dur ing long illness l was troubled with bed sores, was advised to try DeWitt's D Witch Hazel Salve, and did SD with wonderful results. was perfectly cured. It Is the best salye on the market. " Sure cure for piles, sores, burns. Be- ware of commercials Globe Drug Store, Roberts & Peterson.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12

A newly married couple at Rose burg, Oregon, was disturbed on the following morning by the appearance at the chamber door of that irrepress- ible mother-in-law, who exclaimed : Now, you get up! When was mar ried my old man was out in the field mowin' hay long before this time O day. If you don't get up II burn up yer clOthesp Burn lem up. ol' gal {: gol darn lem! don't want lem againp' shouted the groom.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
A Good Cough Medicine.

From the Gazette, Toowooma, Aus.
 find Cham berlain's Cough Remedy Is an excellent medicine I have been suffering from a severe cough for the last two months, and 1t has effected Il cure. l have great pleasure in recon mending it w c. WocKSER This is the opinion of one of our oldest and most respected residents, and has been voluntarily given in good faith thai others may try the remedy and be ben efitted, as was Mir Wockner. This remedy is sold by H. c. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-12-12
His Devotion.

When 1 make a mistake, !" said Mir. MeeSton's wife, ',I do not hesitate to confess it."
 "Yes, Henrietta" was the reply. You can afford t0 say that. You nev- CT make any."- Washington Star.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-02
Notes and Personals.

j. Il. Lenferty, travelling passenger agent
Of the Frisco, was In the city yesterday,
II. $. Archer. commercial agent OF the
Kansas city southern AZ Galveston, WIS
In the city yesterday
]. Il. Brookes. travelling freight agent %
the san Antonio and Arkansas Pass was
here from san Antonio yesterday
George J. Mohler, Western agent Of the
Portland and Asiatic Steamship company
AZ Portland, Ore, was In the city ycster
day
A, X. Atkinson. general freight and pas
sengcr agent of the Fort Worth aud Ncw
Orleans with headquarters In WaN4ha ,hic,
was In Houston yesterday
+. W. TAYLOR. superintendent of honi.
cultural exhibits AZ tho Buffalo clpositiph,
has wired sam II Dixon saying h. wa
glad Texas horticultursts woull bc lCp'
resented and that satisfactory space would
be reserved for that purpose
The Houston and Texas Central an.
nounces n special round trip convention
rate TO Corslcana on the occasion Of the
Maccabecs March ~ and %. AldU same
rate 10 Dallas March % 10 81 on account
Of the state sunday school convention
On March the Louisville and Nashville
will put In effect the recently promulgated
reduced rate on "hrowere' " rice 80 Onto
river and Milwaukee points. The an
noupcement was made yesterday by Gen
eral Agent Omar II. Bartlctte. This rate
advantage Of . cents on the hundrff
pounds carload lots. on that class Of rice
coming from Southwest Louisiana, which
is particularly adapted 10 the uses IN
which the brewers Of the middle West
nut IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-02
TAE RELIEF coMMl1rtr
Obtaining information on Ike Relief Al
forded Galyestonans.

Obtaining information on Ike Rebel Al
forded Galye9ton,ans.
Galveston, Texas. March 1.-The committee
on inquiry front the state legislature began
It's lahork at the court house this morning
The object OF the committee Is to find out
exactly what relief has already been eX-
tended to the surerers here and what fur
thor needs exist They also Include ~ tue
scope OF thrir inquiry the manner IN when
aud an investigation throwing hsht on Ger
Ia II complaints thai have reached the con-
mttee This morning Treasurer John SeaiN
Chairman McNltie Of the relief committee
In charge of supplios II. Adpue, chairman
OF the building committee, were before The
members OF the legisla turc and each gave
q statement In regard TO his branch OF
the work aud also answered such questions
as the legislators saw 1T TO ask.
also members of the relief committee, as
sisted in explaining tho operations of the
body to the legislative committee.
The Legislators gave evidence OF their
desire to make the Investigation thorough,
and II wnS met with equal willingness ON
the nnrt Of the members OF the relief com
mittec 10 impart the desired information
County Clerk Law stated this afternoon
thai he had issued 5000 hnDks TO appli-
pnnts who expect further aid as result
OF the visit OF the committee from the
lions In this regard are not likely TO be
realized ns II Is simply The purpose OF
the committee 30 secure Information In re-
gard 10 the absolute needs uf the people.
IL is not their intention to give further aid
10 those who are srlt'susialnlng.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-02
NAVAsoTA,s WORK DONE.
Promises Made to Secure the New Road
Have Been Guaranteed.

Promises Made to Secure the New Road
Have Beer Guaranteed.
Navasota, Texas March IA large NUM-
Der Of citizens who feel themselves deep
ly interested in the welfare and future
prosperity Of Navasota spent the greater
part of the morning Mt the opera house
with the railroad guarantee under prayer
full consideration, All the documents were
conc over very carefully by the best in.
formed and calculating business men.
While the percentage and donation lists
were nicely added to. M one time the
guarantee documents future looked pain.
fully blue. After a bit the popular and
pattotic nature of the people rallied and
more heavy signatures were put under the
guarantee and the meeting adjourned In
the greatest spirit having first commits
stoned Mr.. Ewing Norwood, cashier Of the
First National bank to convey She docu-
ment to Palestine and place II safely In
the hands Of the international and Great
Northern Railway rompany's officers, with
the hope that favorable decision will he
passed and Navasota will get the road.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-02
Thomas Seaman Dead.

Galveston, Texas, March The news
was received here today Of the death Of
Tom Seaman. which occurred this morn
ing NJ Temple. II being caused by a -four
days Illness ~ pneumonia. II came a
great shock 10 his friends here. who bad
not known Of his sickness. seaman had
been In the passenger service Of the Santa
Fe Hallway company between Temple aud
Galveston for many years and by hts
genial manner had won the friendship anl
esteem 81 the railroad men and travelling
public all over the Stnte. He was an al
most perfect specimen Of physical dc
yelopmept. standing several inches above
six feet. His impressive appearance often
attracted the attention of those who after
ward learned to love him for his traits
OF character and his consideration for
others. lie had the big heart and cheerful
good nature Of the typical railroad MN
ana many hearts will be saddened BY III
news of bis death He leaves relatiN "a
In this city and In New York. The fu-
neral arrangements have not yet b'en
made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-02
GOULD Al DALLAS.

Had Netting to Saw Concerning His
Rumored Retirement,
Dallas. Texas, March l-President George
J. Gould Of the Texas and Pacific railway
and party passed through Dallas this af-
ternoon. Resides Mr. and Mrs. Gould and
the others of their party. Vice President
l.. s. Thorne and Assistant General Man
ager Evcrman of the Texas Pacific are OH
the special. While In Dallas President
Gould Inspected the Texas and Pacific Ter.
mnals and other interests here He OK
pressed himself as being well pleased with
conditions in Texas and appeared 10 he
proud Of the Texas and Pacific property.
He gave no intimation Of an intention
10 retire from the active management Of
his railroad properties The party left
for Fort Worth at go n. m.