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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
LIFE-SAVING STATION
FOR HALFMOON BAY
orably Reports Bill for Its
Establishment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--The SEN
ate Committee on Commerce to-day di-
rected favorable reports on bills to ap-
ply to foreign vessels the laws which
now prohibit lodginghouse keepers
from boarding United States vessels
for the purpose of soliciting seamen as
dodgers within twenty-four hours of
the time vessels arrive in American
ports; to establish a life saving station
at Halfmoon Bay, south of Point Mon
tara, and near Montara reef, Califor-
MIA; to establish port of delivery at
Salt Lake, Utah. and appropriating
$225, 900 for the construction of a vessel
Of the first class for the revenue cutter
service, to be stationed at Honolulu,
Hawaii.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Courts in San BernardinO
County to Be Busy With At
fairs of Deceased Prospector
WOMAN DECLINES TO
PAY BILL FOR BURIAL
Remains of the Old Miner Are
Not Inferred and Friends
Cause Investigation of Estate
Special Dispatch to The Call.


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1O.-The body
of John H Means, an old prospector,
has lain unburied in this city for three
months because the woman to whom
he left all he had in the world has re-
fused to pay the funeral expenses. She
supposed that he had simply left her a
legacy of debt; that the several mining
claims he owned did not amount to
anything and she has therefore left the
bills unpaid. Her name is Lucy An
drews and she lives somewhere on
Mission street in San Francisco.
The woman's actions since the pros
pectOr'S miserable death in the County
Hospital have aroused those who, cared
for the old man. They have engaged
an attorney and to-day began proceed
ings for the purpose Of compelling her
to share with them portion of the
estate which she thought was valueless,
but which developments have proved
is so rich that she will be- financially
Independent for the rest of her life.
When Means died it was thought
that he did not possess a cent. He was
an old prospector whose only property
consisted of certain claims in the Dry
Lake District. He had. been ill for
months and was cared for by strang-
ers- Miss Andrews was notified that
ne was III, but she refused to assist
him.. and since his death on September
IL the body has been in a receiving
vault in a a.cenletery with no one to pay
burial. expenses. 1t has been discov-
cred. however, that the mining claims
are. worth ar ct IT,, 60
Pasadena. company has offered more
than that for them, and they can now
be converted into ready cash.
Miss Andrews within the past few
days has filed Means will for probate
IN San Bernardino county and it was
only by accident that the friends of the
deceased here learned of that action.
Means and Miss Andrews father were
companions during bonanza days in the
Virginia City district. There they made
and lost a fortune and when her father
died Means promised that if he ever
made a stake he would will it to the
daughter Of his chum He died without
knowing what his claims were worth.
but true to his promise he, made her
his heiA She came here after his DEATH
but refused to pay the expenses of his
funeral and the body has been held un-
til the undertalzer's bill was settled.
IT was at her instance that an expert
went to the Dry Lake mining district
to investigate the claims left by the
old man. He brought the astonishing
information that some of the ore will
run $1,000 to the ton, the average being
from $50 to 500. Some of the property
is bonded to a Pasadena syndicate
which, if it closes the deal, will acquire
only half interest in the property, and
there are several claims which are not
covered by bonds, the assessment work
on them having been done and patents
issued to Means. Now those who be-
friended the old man during his last
illness, which continued for several
months, propose to make the bene-
ficiary of his will pay for that service.
The contest will be in the courts of
San Bernardino county.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Directors at Annual Meeting
in Topeka Confirm Purchase
of the North Shore and North
western Lines in California
FORMERS PRESIDENT
REPEATS HIS DENIAL
John Martin Says His Company
Has Not Disposed of Its Hold
ings and Believes Error Has
Been Made in Press Report

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 1O.-The Rock
Island road was not represented by
person or by proxy at the annual meet
ing to-day of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe stockholders.
The purchase of the North Shore Line
in California was confirmed and It's fur
ther construction ordered buried.
The practically unanimous reelection
of the four directors at the meeting to-
day effectually disposes Of current re-
ports that the Rock Island has acquired
sufficient stock to secure representa-
tion on the board of directors and that
two Rock Island men might be elected
to the board of directors
President Ripley in discussing the re-
suit of the meeting said:
Price, Waterhouse & Co. of New
York have, as usual, been selected as
the independent auditors who are to
audit the books and accounts of the
company at the close of the fiscal year.
We also ratified the purchase by the
Santa Fe of the stock of the Oakland
and East Side Railway Company, Of
the San Francisco and Northwestern
Railroad Company, of the Phoenix and
Eastern Railway Company and Of the
Oakland and Eastern Railway Com
pany."
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Mrs. sofrcrs Imprisonment Ends.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 10.-Mrs. Kath-
crime Soffel. wife of the Warden of the
Allegheny County jail at the time of
the escape of the notorious Biddle
brothers from that institution, was lib
Grated from the Western penitentiary
to-day, having served twenty months
for the part she played in that sensa-
tional affair. During her incarceration
in the penitentiary Mrs. SoffePs hus-
band was granted divorce She has
rejected offers to go on the stage, and
says she will live in retirement at her
fathers home.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
WOMAN HOLDS PISTOL
WHILE MAN is THRASHED
Divorced Husband, Who Is Alleged to
Have Said Unkind Things, Suf-
fcTs on q Portland Street

lSTS Oh a IOTtidilO street.
PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 10.-At the
corner of First and Madison streets
this afternoon Mrs. Edward Tracey
held a pistol to the head of her di-
vorced husband while her more re-
Gently welded spouse thrashed him in
safety.
Some years ago Mrs. Tracey mar
ried Joe Morak, the owner of a gro
Gerry store. Some months ago she was
divorced from him and some weeks
ago she married. Edward Tracey, a
barber. Morak made remarks about
his divorced wife's new husband,
which were repeated to her in due
course. She insisted that Tracey
avenge himself, but Tracey would not.
Finally she goaded him to action by
promising to prevent Morak from hit
ting Tracey. and with her loaded pis-
tol the woman did so. Morak has
sworn out warrants for the arrest of
his assailants.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
ICY RIVER MAY CLAIM
THE BODIES OF JAPANESE
Seven Are Missing From an Oriental
Liner and -Four Are Reported to
Have Been Drowned.

ASTORIA, Ore, Dec. 1O.-Seven
Japanese are missing from the Orien-
tai liner Indravelli and speculation is
rife as to their fate.
When the vessel left Portland she
had nineteen Japanese on board,
eighteen being deported for Irregular
tiles in their papers and one for con-
tagious disease. At Brook1eld the
steamship was compelled to come to
anchor and the men escaped during
the night. They jumped into the river
and started To swim for shore, 100
yards distant. The water was icy cold
and whether all reached land safely
is doubted.
1t is reported here tonight that four
were drowned, but there is nothing
that would tend to confirm this re-
port.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
BECOMES ASSOCIATE MEMBER
OF TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION
President Roosevelt Is Visited by Del
egation From Order and Presented
With Certificate of Election.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1o.-President
Roosevelt to-day was presented with a
certificate of associate membership in
the Travellers Protective Association.
F. W. Crandall chairman of the ma
tional railway committee of the order,
in presenting the certificate informed
the President that the order. composed
Of $4,000 commercial travellers, manu-
facturers and jobbers, represented
every shade of political belief The
President, in accepting, said 1t was an
unusual experience for a delegation to
call to give instead of to ask.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
SETTLES WITH CREDITORS
AND WILL RETURN HOME
Kansas CattIeman Who Fled to Mexico
to Avoid Paying His Debts Tires
of Being a Fugitive.

WOODBINE, Kans.. Dec. 10.-A
letter from Grant Gillette, at one time
one of the richest cattlemen in Kan
sas, and who fled to Mexico several
years ago to avoid debts estimated at
$1,5O0,000, has been received by a
woman here, on whose farm he holds
a mortgage, in which he says:
Il will be in Woodbine within few
days.
Gillette says that he has made a set
tlement with many of his creditors.
He is supposed to be at Fostoria, Ohio,
where, it is said he recently pur-
chased a residence near that of his
father-in-law.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
FOUR THOUSAND TELEPHONE
COMPANIES FORM COMBINE
Corporation Involves Property Valued
at Two Hundred Million Dollars
Situated in Eleven States.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1O.-Final arrange
ments were made to-day for the in
corporation of the Interstate Tele-
phone Association into one company.
This means the amalgamation of more
than 1000 independent telephone COM
panies in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ken
lucky, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Penn
sylvania. Nebraska, Minnesota. Ohio
and Michigan, involving property val
ued at more than 5000. 900. 900. This
action was taken at the closing ses-
sion of the association. A permanent
committee was appointed to work on
plans of action for the new company
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Trnst Comnany.s Notice of snit

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-Notice of suit
was to-day served on the firm of Har-
ris, Gates & Co., of which John
w. Gates is a member. by James B.
Dill, counsel for the Commonwealth
Trust Company, as successor to the
Trust Company of the Republic. for
$3.50. 600. alleged to have been deposited
by the Trust Company of the Republic
with Harris. Gates & Co. in COM
nection with the f1otation of the United
States Ship Building Company.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
DENIES STORY OF RESCUE
OF WENTZ FROM BANDITS
Father of the Missing Lad Says That
the Sensational Report Is En-
tirely Without Foundation.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.-Dr. J..
S. Wentz, father of E. L. Wentz, said
to-day that he had no knowledge Of
the reported rescue of his son from
bandits. DR.. Wentz characterized the
rumors that have from time to time
been published since the disappear
ance of his son as the work of some
''cracked-brained fellow in Bristol,
Tenn"
Il WISH" said DR.. Wentz, ''that the
newspapers would refrain from pub
fishing these reports. They are very
annoying and disturbing to my fam
lily. I know nothing more than 1 did
ON October 15. and if hear anything
definite l will give it to the papers"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Hoar WIN Press ResoIntion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10--In the SEN
ate to-day IIoar gave notice that as
soon as practicable after the DISPOSE
uon Of the Cuban bill he would call
up his resolution, introduced yester-
day, requiring information from the
President concerning the conditions un-
der which the independence of Pan
anna was recognized.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
REYES SUCCEEDS MARRooUIN.
Probably Elected President in the
BaIiOfing in Colombia.

Special Cabiegram TO Tho Call and New York
Herald. Copyright 1903 by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
BOGOTA, Dec. i0.-The Presiden-
tial elections have passed off quietly
throughout the republic. Generals
Reyes and Gonzales Valencia have
the best prospects Of being elected
President and Vice President.
The Minister Of War has convoked
court-martial to try military Of
.fcers implicated IN the Panama revo-
luton.
Colombia has decided to continue
the postal packet service with Euro
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Jury Finds Woman Guilty.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10.-Mrs. Ger
trude briggs was to-day found guilty
of the felony charge of trying to inn
properly influence a juror and will be
sentenced Saturday. This conviction
is another chapter to the sensational
Hill lalias Salem Charlesl
case, which has been in the courts
here for two years.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11

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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Hartman Goes to Seattle.

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 10.-Presi-
dent Hartman of the Southern Pacific
Company and party left Portland for
Seattle this afternoon. The object OF
Mr.. Harriman's visit to Seattle could
not be learned. Mr.. Hartman will re-
turn to this city on Saturday and is
expected to leave for the East Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
War Department Prepares to Send Troop.

pean nations until the session of the
international postal convention in
Rome next spring, at which advan-
tageous propositions may be made.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Continued From Page - Column B.

other point made Is that, If fever should
Kill a large number Of American Sol
diers while they were in Panama, there
would be a strong reaction at home
against the wisdom OF the move.
Another marine battalion is to be
promptly organized on the Atlantic
Coast. either at Norfolk, Philadelphia
or New York.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
SAYS WASHING THE BODY
is AN INJURIOUS HABIT

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-"When people
leave off bathing there will be little or
nothing for the doctors to do. Pneumo-
mia. colds and a hundred other ills re-
suit from the foolish habit of washing
the body. To battle is to be dirty, for
you thereby make a sewer of the skin.
Blood attracted by the skin gives up
products that should be left to seek a
natural outlet, and soils the skin"
The foregoing declarations made by
Professor John Dill Robertson at the
annual meeting of the Chicago Eclectic
and Surgical Society at the Auditorium
has aroused the interest Of the mem
bers.
Professor Robertson asserted that the
theory that the closing OF the pores
of the skin would result in death is
false. He said that all physiologies
which made such an assertion were
wrong. The habit of taking dry
baths was also denounced. The rubbing
of rough towel over the skin. accord
ing to DR.. Robertson, removed the nat
ural scales Of the skin. or the false
skin" This. he said, conduced to the
growth OF bacteria upon the skin
The doctor concluded with a touch
ing incident of poor Eskimo brought
from Greenland to Boston who had
never been i'll in his life. He was given
bath, contracted pneumonia and died
in two days.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
PIERSON WILL RETIRE
FROM NORTH SHORE ROAD
Directors to Dispose of His Business
Interests Preparatory to an Ex-
tended TriD Abroad.

The next meeting of the directors of
the North Shore road will be held in
a few days, and it is expected that
by that time William NJ. Pierson. one
of the directors and a heavy stock
holder in the company, will have hand
ed in his resignation.
Mr.. Pierson has been contemplating
retirement from the road for a num-
ber of months and, ror that matter,
from active participation in other en-
terprises with which he is connected.
Not only does he purpose to resign
from the directorate of the North Shore
road but it is learned that he is pre-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11

Although the foregoing dispatch prac-
tically confirms the frequent recent re-
ports published in this city, President
Martin Of the North Shore Railroad last
night again emphatically denied that
the road had been sold to the Santa Fe
Company. He recited the fact. as pub
lished in The Call some months ago,
that the Santa Fe officials did have
an understanding with him relative to
the purchase of the road, but asserts
that the deal had never been carried
through Martin expressed the opinion
that the North Shore Railroad had been
confounded with one OF the northern
holdings of the Santa Fe, which Presi-
dent Ripley refers to in his statement
regarding the meeting.
The local officials of the Santa Fe
when seen also were of the opinion
that the North Shore road had been
confounded with the San Francisco and
Northwestern Railway Company,
which was Incorporated in the interest
of the Santa Fe's plan to secure rail
connections to Eureka. The officials
denied any knowledge of any deal
whereby the North Shore road has be-
come the property of their company.
The Oakland and East Side Railroad
Company was formed by the Santa Fe
for the purpose of obtaining title to the
California and Nevada Railway and it's
terminals and rights of way in Oakland
and Berkeley. The San Francisco and
Northw stern Railway Company was
incorporated about six months ago
with a view of absorbing the properties
known as the Eel River and Eureka
Railroad, the California and Northern
Railway and the Pacific Lumber Com
pany's line, which form the nucleus for
the Santa Fe Companys proposed new
coast line between the bays of San
Francisco and Humboldt.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11

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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
10 Cure a Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure
Z. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-11
Q 5 3 3 8 d

pairing to dispose of his stock in the
corporation His health has not been
of the best for some time and he has
decided to relinquish his local interests
with a view of relieving himself Of all
business responsibilities during an ex-
tended trip abroad, which he is now
planning. Who will succeed him in the
North Shore road will not be deter
mined on until his resignation has been
acted on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
ABOLISH THEM BY LAW.
CHEAP RATES TO NEW ORLEANS
Via Seaboard Air Line Railway.

ON account Of the meeting OF the Ma
tional Manufacturers association OF
New Orleans. April 1b-i7, tickets TO that
point will be sold at one fare for the
round trip via the Seaboard Air Line
Railway on April II, IL and 13. They
viii be good returning until April 49, but
nv payment Of n fee Of so cents may be
extended 10 April 20.
seaboard Air Line trains leave New
York at 2:i0 p. m, except Sunday. when
train leaves at 1255 p. m. and 1910
midnight for Atlanta, connecting there
for New Orleans. The route is via Bal
timore, Washington. Richmond, Raleigh
and Hamlet N. c.
For information apply 10 Charles L.
Longsdorf. New Eng. Passr Agt, BOG
Washington street. Boston; J. l.. Adams,
Gen. East'n Agt.. 1883 Broadway. New
York. or Charles n. Ryan, general pas
senger agent, Portsmouth, Va.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.. orFIcE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE
OF the Supervising Architect Washing
ton. II. G. March 81. 1893. SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
fee until o'clock p. m, on the 9th day
OF May. 1903. and then opened. for the
construction except heating apparatus
and electric wiring and conduits) Of the
L. S Postoffice at Norwich. Connecticut.
In accordance with the drawings ana
al this office. or the office of the Post
master az Norwich Conn. az the dis
cretion Of the Supervising Architect.
JAMES KNOX TAYLOR. Supervising
Architect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

FOR SALE - MANUFA,4,iO.iss sts
rental s65 month; large amount can less
main on mortgase: sell Tor Gross.
than taxed value. G.. l.. q -. .. ppIdS
Managers OF Estates. Union Trust HiNe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

FOR sALE-ON FURNACE 81; a:;,,s.
good. two-family house: impro.x.eSan ..ean a.
with 5000 50. IT. OF land price. sso; az
l.. & II. j. GROSS. Managers OF Esea'e''
Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

WE ARE PREPARING PLANS FOX
spring building, and we suggest now -
the time TO make comparison OF prices
and arrangements OF plans, deciding tne
entire home question as you want IT,
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
BUSINESS CARDS.

$3.50 UP REUPHOLSTERS b-PC.
Parlor suit In silk damask: slip covers In
good linen, $3.50; N.15 for making over
mattress. G. j. EHRblCh, lH NORTH
Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

FOR sALE-Two-FANuLY HOGSsIi
cor. Westminster and Dodge SITS; ra OF
far. g. L. e. III. ]. GROSS, Managers o'
Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

FOR sALE-How IS THISY A BRAND ND
n~o,, ne~ would be delighted with n coun-
~ 81 home. with city improvements, here's
,bs Mace: easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
REAL ssTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE AT MESHANTlCO.
Park, a 7-room cottage for 500. TX Is Ia~eu
for about this amount q. l.. @ IA. =.
GROSS. Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

PERHAPS YOU WISH TO BUY OK n
sell your real estate or borrow money n, on
SsSont SsSSont,sIiy attended TO by ISAAC L.
nOEE CO.