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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Senator Curtin Of Sonora is at the Calf
fornia.
Dr. D. Smith Of Livermore is registered
at the Grand
H. r. Coates, merchant Of Los An
geles. is at the Grand.
H. A. Jastro, a capitalist OF Bakersfield,
is staying at the Grand.
Henry G. Turner, lawyer of Modesto,
is a guest at the Grand.
w. H. Hatton, an attorney Of Modesto,
and wife are at the Lick.
j. A. Bentley, a prominent business man
Of Modesto, is at the California.
Ellwood Cooper, the well-known olive
grower Of Ellwood, is at the Lick.
C. K. Gilbert of the Geological Survey
Of Washington is at the Occidental.
Jacob Mortenson, a wealthy lumber
man Of Oak Park, Ill, is at the Palace.
w. A. Clark Jr., son Of the Montana
Senator, and f. f. Shaw arrived from
Butte yesterday and are registered at the
Palace.
Mrs. Rowe, wife of Bishop Rowe of
Alaska, and her son arrived from the
north yesterday and are registered at the
Occidental.
Lieutenant Philip Andrews, U. S. N,
flag officer with Admiral Glass on the
New York, is spending a few days in San
Francisco with his family.
General A. S. Kimball, retired, and wife
are at the Occidental, having come from
Los Angeles, where they have been visit
ing friends.
Vice President Kendrick of the Santa
Fe road departed for the East last night.
A later train carried General Manager
Wells and Passenger Agent Byrne, who
were here with Mr.. Kendrick, to the
southern part of the State.
Bishop Cranston of the Methodist Epis-
copal church of Oregon arrived from
Portland yesterday and is staying at the
Occidental. He is here to attend various
conferences and will open the general
conference, which convenes at Pacific
Grove on September 9.
Volney D. Williamson, a mining engi-
neer, who was associated with the late
Victor Clement in several mining under
takings in Mexico, is at the Palace He
arrived yesterday from the southern re-
public, where he has been engaged in set
ting up the affairs of his dead partner.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
DETECTIVE DEPEW STILL
HOPES TO DETECT DIR. WOOD
Swears He Will Yet Put Hand
cuffs on the Fugitive From
Marin County.

ASBURY PARK, N. J., Sept. 3.-Depew,
the California sleuth, is hot on the trail
of Dr. John d. Wood, in whose house Col
onel Best died some time ago under sus-
picious circumstances. 1t is said that on
several occasions Depew has been almost
on the back Of his man. In a Western
New York town he missed him by ten
minutes.
Wood, it is said. changes his name at
will. He has apparently unlimited re-
sources. The fugitive two weeks ago was
traced to Asbury Park. There it is
claimed he lived in seclusion under an
assumed name. Depew followed, but
Wood fed. Depew swears he will yet put
handouts on DR.. Wood.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Japanese in Hawaii Are Organizing

HONOLULU, Sept. 3.-The 1000 Japa-
organized in one body with Consul Saito
as president of the society. The objects
of the association are manifold, it being
the intent of the organizers to better
the conditions of the Japanese popula-
ton in every way possible One of the
chief objects of the association will be
the settlement of labor difficulties invol-
wing Japanese employees.
1t is proposed to establish hospitals for
the Japanese and schools for the children
and to counteract as much as possible
the tendency of some portions of the
Japanese population to lead lives of idle
ness and ignorance.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
CLAIMS A BLOCK
OF REAL ESTATE
Martin Kelly Makes At
tack on Title to
Valuable Land.
is Behind a Move Against
Holdings Of Blake 81
MOfitt Heirs.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, Sept. 3.


Attorney T. V. Eddy, representing one
William Burke but more particularly
Martin Kelly. the San Francisco poll
tician. sprung a surprise on the heirs Of
the Blake & Mofitt estate to-day by
filing a petition for letters of administra-
tion on two lots Of land situated at Tenth
street and Broadway. valued at nearly
$4,000, and which have been an asset Of
The estate for years.
The property in question is located at
the southeast corner Of Tenth street and
CO. Broadway. iu the heart OF the business
part Of the city. The buildings are but
one story ia height. but the location Of
The land itself gives it an intrinsic value
OF many thousand dollars.
The land was originally owned, accord
ing TO the petition. by William Dove. who
died in this city in 1862. The petition
il.ed to-day purposes TO administer upon
his estate.
The claim, as stated by Colonel Eddy
and Martin Kelly to-day, IS this: Dove
died owning this property and leaving a
MloeW ana three children-William Jr.
Hector and Mary. II is claimed that Dove S
estate was never probated. His widow
married again and she and her second
husband sold the land and gave a deed
10 the same. The claim is that Mrs. Dove
was entitled TO only a widows share Of
the property and that the interests of the
three children were decided away without
cue process Of law.
The petition for letters Of administra-
ton is filed I'm the name of William
Burke, a grandson Of the original VIII
}lam Dove His mother was Mary Burke,
VINO, with her two brothers, IL is said.
should have shared the interest in their
fathers property. Young Burke has just
come OF age.
In answer to a question. Martin Kelly
SAID; Il am an old friend Of the Dove
FAMILY and have known them for years.
! am interested in this suit"
Colonel Eddy said: Though Mr.. Kelly
IS interested in this matter, I represent
NJ Nilliam Burke. the petitioner His
mothers interest in this property was
. oeeoed away unlawfully and we propose
now 10 probate the estate Of the young
mans grandfather"
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Longshoremen win Strike.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 3.-An the COM
merce of the port may be tied up to-mor-
row. Longshoremen insist on eight men
to a ships hold and knocked off work
on a coffee ship needing only two Ship
agents and stevedores issued an uItimatum
that the limit clause must be removed or
work will be stopped on all ships. The
lockout would affect 5000 men.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
californians in New York.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-From San Fran
cisco-Mrs. Kehrlein. at the Savoy; A.
Less, at the Herald Square; A Less, at
the Hotel Wellington; NJ. J. and w. Re-
qua, at the Netherland; f. e. Ware, at
the Grand; S. Alexander at the Ven
dome; M. ]. Grammont, at the Hoffman
E. l.. and w. Ritson, at the Marlborough
M. harrington, at the Winsonia; S. c..
Houghton, at the Astor; NJ. Lafee, at the
Navarro. From Los Angeles-Mrs. r.
Clark, at the Metropole; Miss Andriot, at
the Continental. From Redding-J. w.
Potts, at the Herald Square; ]. Baker Jr.,
at the Marlborough.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Noted Lawyer Is Seriously Ill.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-Frederic Cou-
dert, the famous New York lawyer, is Sc
riously i'll at his home on Cove Neck. l..
l. He is under the constant care of a
physician Coudert is suffering from a
heart affection, which has before threat
ened his life, but the trouble is now said
to be so bad as almost to preclude hone
of his recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
VENEZUELA NEGoTIATES
LOAN FROM PARIS BANKS
Syndicate Signs Agreement With
Senior Velutini to Advance
S6O,OOO,OOO.

LONDON, Sept 4.-The Brussels cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says
an agreement concerning the Venezuelan
debt was signed yesterday CThursday)
between a syndicate Of Paris banks and
Senior Velutini, the Venezuelan represen-
tative. new loan Of $50, ,OOOOO guaran-
teed by the custom receipts, will be is
sued.
The agreement requires the approval of
the Venezuelan Parliament.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Did Not Pay the Freight.

R. F. Ginchard, commission merchant,
5O7 Front street, secured a warrant from
Police Judge Cabaniss yesterday after
noon for the arrest of Jasper Garabedian,
a farmer in Fresno County, on charge
of obtaining money by false pretenses.
He alleges that he purchased carload
Of melons from Garabedian while in the
railroad yards here, on the understanding
that the freight had been paid, but he
was compelled to pay the freight, which
amounted to $144.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Office Bow Causes a Scare.

A loud explosion from the roof of the
building at the southwest corner of Pine
ly after IL o'clock yesterday morning Po-
liceman Cavanaugh went to the roof and
found that an office boy had flied a piece
of cardboard with powder tied copy of
a newspaper around it with string and
set fire to the paper, causing the explo-
sion. Cavanaugh secured possession Of the
exploded bomb and took it to police head
quarters
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
pvnamiters Blow Up a Home.

KEYSTONE, Ind. Sept. S.-The resi-
dence of Abraham Showalter. who has
been prominently connected with the anti
saloon movement. was entirely demolish-
ed early this morning by dynamite. The
family of five persons escaped with their
lives. All were slightly injured by being
covered by the ruins.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
McRae Files Another pemurrer.

Donald McRae. the furniture dealer,
who is being sued for damages for alien
alton of affections by Isaac Selby, an
Australian minister. filed a demurrer to
Selby's amended complaint yesterday
Judge Hebbard overruled Selby's demur-
rer to the complaint for divorce filed by
Mrs. Selby few days after her husband
commenced his damage suit.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND, Sept. S-The following
marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: Jose p. Fontes 40
Centerville, and Mary Medeiras, 20. Miles:
oscar NJ Bennett, "a. Berkeley. and
Bertha r. Olsen. %, Oakland; David M,
Gregory, q, Guineme, and Anita E. I,ohse
"a. Oakland; James c. Bennett, Al, San
Francisco, and Ida May Whipple, 40, Oak
land
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Several Changes Are Made Among
the Postmasters in the Ser
vice in Oregon.

WASHINGTON, Sept. s.-Postmaster
commissioned: Oregon-Anna ]. Howser.
Blaine.
Fourth class Postmasters appointed:
Oregon-William H. Giley, June, Lane
County, vice Lulu Woods. resigned; An
ME NJ. Hooker. Panther, Lane County,
vice d. ID. Hooker. resigned; Pelit Flick
er, Troy, Wallowa County, vice Emma F.
Wilson, resigned.
Navy order: Midshipman F. H. Poteet
is detached from the Fortune and goes to
the New York.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Demand Trial of Regicides.

VIENNA, Sept. SIT is reported from
Belgrade that the Servian officers who
were not concerned in the recent cour
d'etat, the assassination of King Alex
ander and Queen Draga and their Min
listers, are demanding a court-martial OF
the conspirators. If their demand is re-
fused they will resign their commissions
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
ENGINEER FoILs ROBBERS.

successfully Runs His Train Past
Waiting Gang of Desperadoes.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Sept 3.-What
is believed to have been an attempt to
hold up express No. 151 on the Great
Northern almost within the city limits of
Great Falls was foiled last night by the
engineer, who ran his train by the spot
where it was to have been halted so fast
that the robbers could not get at him.
Just east of the city the engineer saw
figures by the track side in the darkness.
Some one shouted something, but the en-
gineer paid no attention. There was a
shot, and the ball passed within a foot
of his head and smashed a glass in the
cab. Detectives were hurried to the
scene. but no one was found there. This
vicinity swarms with Pinkertons.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
VICTIMS OF HURRICANE
ARE IN NEED OF RELIEF
Letters From Grand Cayman Report
People to Be on Verge Of
Starvation.

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. S--Letters from
Georgetown, Grand Cayman, dated Aug
ust II and IS, report the damage by the
hurricane of August II much worse than
at first reported. One writer says:
eff the islands are not afforded relief
every one will starve in a week Show
this letter to the newspapers, that they
may let the world know Of the condition
of the island and the people"
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
PHILIPPINE CoNSTABLES
BATTLE WITH INSURGENTS
Twenty Rebels Are Killed During a
Sharp Engagement in the
Province of Cavite.

MANILA, Sept. S.-The Jolo constabu-
larry have come into contact with a body
of insurrectos in the province of Cavite,
near the Laguna de Bay, and killed twen-
ty of them during a sharp engagement.
The constabulary had one man killed dur
ing the fight. Reinforcements have all
ready left Manila for the scene of the
disturbance to subdue the insurgents who
have taken up a strong position in the
mountains which flank the laguna
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
IN THE GOOD oLD-FAsHIoNEn
DAYS
Powdered wigs Formed an Important
Adjunct to q Gentlsman's Apparel

Adjunct to q Gentlsman's APPAREL
1t is safe to say that the majority OF
bald men of to-day would gladly revive
the old, digniied custom if they could.
But. they can do the next best thing to
it; that is, hold on to what hair they
have.
IN cases where the hair root or hair
bulb has not been completely destroyed
by parasites that infest It, NewbrO 3
Herpicide will do wonders in the way Of
encouraging a new growth of hair.
Destroy the cause. you remove the ef-
feet. That is the successful mission OF
Herpicide Sold by leading druggists.
Send 10c in stamps Tor sample to The
Herpicide Co., Detroit. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Arson Case DISMISSED.

OAKLAND, Sept. 3-Walter Bachelor.
charged with arson by Frank Silva Of
Elmhurst, was freed to-day by Justice Of
the Peace Geary after preliminary exami-
natien. There was no testimony TO con-
meet Bachelor with the fires that have
caused much annoyance at Elmhurst.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
THE CALLS
GREAT ATLAS OFFER

Will close on September "a,
1908, and all holders of Atlas
Coupons are requested 60 pre-
sent them Immediately, as this
great opportunity to secure one
of these splendid Aliases at The
Calls premium rates will be
brought to a close on Septem-
ber "a.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04

GUTHRIE o. T.. Sept. "A gambler
named C d Kim beating woman at
Kav City and when officer Kenner attempted
to stop the row the gambler drew pistol and
shot Kenner through the body. producing a
fatal wound. The murderer ESCAPED.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
w C. Z. u. Meetinr.

OAKLAND, Sept. 3.-The annual meet
ing Of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock at the First Methodist Church
lacfrrre-ronrnE u
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
californians in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The following
Californians registered here to-day: At
the Raleigh-L. F. Haber and Charles S.
Fredericks of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04
Elect Track Captain.

OAKLAND, Sept. 3.-Robert Melvin has
been elected track captain Of the Oakland
High School track team. Melvin is a
champion hurdIer Of the Academic Ath-
letic League.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04

JEWISH ORIGIN OF "EvERYMAN."-
Rabbi Isadore Myers will lecture tomorrow
morning in the Bush-street Synagogue on The
Jewish Origin of Everyman."
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-04

OBSERVE CHILEs INDEPENDENCE
The ninety-third anniversary Of the independ-
ence Of Chile will be celebrated Friday. Sep
tember Is, at Union Square Hall.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
TWO JEALOUS YOUTHS
FIGHT IN RAIN
While Great Crowd Looks On They
Attack Each Other. but Neither
Is Seriously Hurt.
REPTRLIc sPErAL.

REPIf RLIC SPECIAL.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, June 2.-When the rain
was coming down its hardest two young
men. whose names could not be learned,
cot into A dispute over girl. They were
AT West Side Park, where the Bard Bros
circus outfit was doing its best TO keep
above water.
After long argument. the real founda-
ton Of which was jealousy. they decided TO
go to Rutter's Grove and have it out Ar
rived al the Market street edge of the
woods. their passion seemsd 10 have
coached its highest point. and not having
patience to go further into the woods. they
peeled OFF their coats and vests. ripped OF
their collars and neckties, and prepared for
business. Before they started they agreed
that the fight should not be of the rough
and-tumble order. and that all breaks
should be clean.
Then they sailed in and batted each other
for forty-five minutes. each trying 10 put
the other out. They were 50 evenly
matched, however. that honors were even
ell through the mill. and before the finish
they we're SO weak they could hardly stand
and neither could strike blow of suffi-
Gent force to put a 9-year-old boy out of
business After wearing each ether out the
beIligerents concluded that they had enough
for one day and agreed to meet again
While the night was on a great crowd
gathered and applauded end cheered. while
they stood in the open and became drenched
the Skin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
Piano Players. ' FEC;

There are piano players and piano players
but when you get the SIMPLEX Piano
Player you get the very latest player on the
market, and, prohting by the mistakes made
in the construction of the earlier makes, you
are assured of having the most up-to-date
and at the same time the simplest and most
perfect machine ever produced. This is no
mere talk; look around, examine and price all
the much-exploited instruments, and when
you come to us we will show YOU BETTER
PLAYER and at SIS to $50 less than the
prices quoted on other makes. The SIM
|PLEX' means just what it says, and there
is nothing to get opt of order. For FIVE days,
price
$175
Cafe-Fifth Floor.
Breakfast from to II. Csc Dinner, II to 3.
Luncheon Cooked to Order, 3 to S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

One lot of Plates. Sauce Dish
es. Oatmeal bowls and other
pieces-ail odd pieces of open
stock ware-worth 15c 7Hc
and 9Oc. for.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-28
TO SPEAK AT PINE
BLUFF ON LABOR DAY, SAYS
TIE GAZETTE.
Prairie Grove, Washington Coun.
ty, Wednesday.

Gov Davis is said to have accepted
an invitation to speak in Pine Bluff
an Labor Day and Attorney General
MurIh is said also to nave Indicated
his acceptance Of a similar invitation,
SAYS the Little Rock Gazette 1t is
understood that as the speeches are to
be made under the auspices ef the
Labor l#ay committees no reference
10 politic& issues will be expected In
fact. il is stated that the two orators
will he guests OF the Pine Bluff Trades
council ana that politics VIII be bar
red for the nonce.
Between now and Labor Day, how
ever. there will be political meetings
galore at various points in the state,
the largest gatherings expected being
hose at Pike City and Magnesia
Springs. the latter in Columbia coun-
y.
At Prairie Grove. in Washington
county, beginning next Wednesday,
there will be a mammoth reunion Of
ex-ConfedeIate veterans. lasting three
days. The speakers announced are
Senator Berre CONGRESSMAN Dinsmore,
Hon. J. Y. Walker, Judge J. \. Till
man and Prof. Junius Jordan, None
Of the speeches are expected TO be OF
2 political nature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-28
TO Aboii sh Live Stock Passes.

Executive officers Of western raj
reaGs will held q special meeting neNt
week to consider the question Of abol.
jsling free return transportation to
shinDelS Of live stock. For years 1t
aas been the custom Of railways to
cariy free one man with each car OF
live stock and give him a pass back
from the market where the cattle were
sold to the place where the cattle came
from Investigation by railway offi-
cials has proved that nearly so per
cent. Of the passes issued for return
trips have not been used by the per-
sons to whom they were issued, but
sold to scalpers or others. Traffic offl-
cials say that rates on live stock are
lower. everything considered, than on
any other class of freight, and that
It is unfair to expect them to give re-
turn passes to persons taking stock to
market. The state of Missouri has
a law requiring railroads to do So,
but the railways say the law is un-
constitutional and are anxious to car
ry test case through the courts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-28

against him at Washington by f. Ennis
Fox, formerly newspaper ma0 -
this city, Marshall Ben II colbert
said:
Il have received no official notice
tou the departments. and Vas in no
way apprised Of l6e matter ami /
lad it ntaere4sH3pgrs#fbiz Ha# y
in4 Ibel.efe tar -H.as Il char
wa fes6 = Rae=ese= aaa5a.
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an. au Gia. l=s=
t6atJ =AaH1a=zgzs aaoa-tiz=
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Coy. .fohn t51s 1HE5E. fE#er##
hold tfe eaI5a = IA i#4a aa#f-
2ad served E9e= admin 5ra= nom a.
.ajhal collector.
With lel,tauea to tHe ss.#fss te4z.
used N! oHH5e=to mrfa#F - -
s-tz Of ny ean3.a@e want ~ -as
did nothing more a5aa VA ia
zfraeted da=ht=fAe attorney general
ef t1#e tailoa State. ard Va @ra=
ward commenced bH tie departments
for=the course Lad =pm ua3
with refcra ice 10 fsa#et8f4es e
"a =iHe=maiaHz eat ii Jail seiiHs
faeEG n&x- aa1er aaue=aaan Indians
bod na4 Sc afo5=eaa =aerfaz=aHt
cease. and have nezer a5eompt d b.
fnsse to conn nGnIdiaus te 9ate=ass
5ie55et
With fefee4aea TO R} connection
" In tie Tribal Development COMPANY
winch is evidently fh5=HHd eompahH
referred to in the dispatches. was
absent at tie organization Of tiis=eoR-
paAy Upon learning that friends
had reserved stock for nfe. and fear
ng complications might afiae. [ sur
rendered my stock
Mr. Colbert does not take=the ma.
ter seriously and does mol believe the
flung of 5he charges will amount TO
anything.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-28
FILES CHARGES
FORMER CLERK WHO WAS DIS.
CHARGED GOES AFTER IN
SPECTOR WRIGHT.
: ~ 5taszs ~ lis caas. and Admits
Inaf re Owzs 3tack IN Ter
sitory Trust Companies.

Washington. ..1 9eaezase B.
Douglass. d forrHf rl1=to=r-e IN
4i3a Inspector. st8tfonea at 4gaeae
T. : ii Washington. aud il is MA.
aerstoed that &e will mike effort
to Obtain feHearHs OF =his#case
The dismissal of Nh DoasIess from
The goyerameat=sar1ice several #eoks
ago by Seer tary Hitchcock for tie
goed Of tHe service stirred aa 4 cen
troyersy that continued for several
weeks and which GaaHy brought NJ.
nouglasa to Washington.
Douglass vas c1GploEed in the Of
fee of George Nrigrt. an ln,}ian in
,peeter. and i is charged tha lie was
sumnariIs discharged sad not accord
ed che risht 70 bring evidence in rohl-
tation OF tie charges, if any were
bl5ught against him.
Mr.. Douglass, i'll addition 10 his du-
ties as clerk. publishes newspaper
II Muscogee and shortly after his dis
missal published long and bitter at
tack on Secret>ry Hitchcock and In
epactor Wright He wrote to SeGTe-
tary Hitchcock before this, however,
and requested thai ..is case be reopen
ed in order that he might acquaint him
self with the charges that We're
brought against him. The secretary
replied to this letter that he had
been dismissed from the service for
a good reason but no reason was Civ
Ell.
Wright, who was one of the direct
agents Of the division of Indian Ter
ritory of the interior department, was
regarded as one of the best equipped
men in the service by the secretary,
who was looked upon as his person
al friend. 1t now develops that charg
es of more or less serious nature
have been made against Wright and
that he will have to stand an inves.
tigation.