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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-04

Graham Rice, sometimes known as
Maxim Il Gay. but whose real name IL said
TO be Simon Herzig, was probably the most
successful Of all the racing tips'ers who
have recently gone to smash Rice was the
inventor of the tipping game and the story
of his beginning is interesting.
He had long been a close student of race
horses. when ono night about two years
ago he sat in a Broadway cafe and figured
out that S2J was all that stood between him
and starvation. How to invest this S25
with the best results was the problem
An idea occurred to him, and taking a list
of the entries for the next days races he
did some rapid figuring Then he went
downtown and made tour OF The news
paper Offices
free tip to the public from Maxim II Gay"
the name OF q horse antaTed In the third
race. thousands Of racegoers read the free
tin and scores bet on il, although the good
thing" was quoted at 20 to /. 1t won and
Rice had made in day reputation which
was worth thousands of dollars to him
After that men fell over each other to pay
Rice $40 day for racing information.
An ex-member of the Fifth Battery OF
light artillery during the Spanish war has
explained the source Of some effective
scarfpins which have attracted attention
about town recently.
"We were all impecunious after the war"
he said, "but ] wanted to wear some sort
of souvenir Of 1t so just cut out the eagle
on one OF my army buttons and had II made
into a scarfpin. II isn't double headed
Pr,lssian or Russian eagle, but good, old
United States screecher with an olive
branch in one claw and arrows In the other
And il looks all right"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-04
LIVE TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.

Opposite a skyscraping hotel is a mani
cure establishment that has been blest
ever since it was first opened, four years
ago, with uncommonly attractive proprie-
tors. They have changed frequently, owing
to the demand for, them as wives. Three
Of the proprietors have parted with pros
porous business because of the urgent
matrimonial demand for them Only last
week the third owner OF the business sold
it out and got higher price than any OF her
predecessors.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
:,
CHEYENNE JAIL DELIVERY
PLAN is FRUSTRATED
Plot to Dynamite Prison to
Liberate Murderer

SALT LAKE. Utah, Jan. PA special
to the Herald from Cheyenne. Wyo.. says
that an attempt which was to have been
made tonight to liberate Tom Horn, who
is under death sentence for the murder
of Willie Nickel, was frustrated by one
of the conspirators, who weakened and
exposed the plot officers are said to be
in possession of letters and other evidence
of the daring plot.
The letters, which are alleged to have
been written by Horn and smuggled. from
the Jail to friends on the outside. give
precise instructions regarding the rescue.
The jail was to have been blown down
with dynamite and a saddle horse, with
guns, ammunition and clothing, was to
be stationed in an alley near the jail
Extra precautions are now being taken
TO prevent a delivery.
Horns case is now pending in the Su-
preme Court on an appeal for new trial.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22

AKLAND, Jan. 21.-The contest
"A u for the wardenship of San Quen-
" J tin Prison seems to have begun
~ in Alameda County. and there are
already several candidates for the
position from this side of the bay. Two
men in Oakland have already made their
desires known TO Governor Pardee. and
two others feel that they are entitled TO
consideration The most active appli-
cants are Walter ]. Peterson, captain of
police of Oakland, and Oscar L. Rogers,
ex-Sheriff of Alameda County, while Will
liam McCloud and ex-Chief of Police Of
Oakland w. F. Fletcher have their ban
ners huttering upon the outer wall.
Captain Walter ]. Peterson was the
first man in the field from Alameda Coup-
~. Peterson has been the head of the
night force of the Oakland department.
for several years and has come in close
contact with the affairs OF the San Quen-
tin Prison. In addition to his connection
with the Oakland police department he
has been a close student of penal affairs
and is regarded as a most competent man.
Captain Peterson has attracted no lit
tie attention to himself as a lecturer and
speaker upon affairs connected with his
department. He has spoken before nearly
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22

every church and society in this section
upon criminal reform, and his ideas have
been given marked attention by those VINO
have followed his line of thought.
AS Alameda County man has gener-
ally held the position of warden of one Of
the States prisons, the friends Of Cap
tain Peterson were urging him for that
position even before the last campaign
was ended. Since that time Oscar l.
Rogers, who was defeated at the last
election for Sheriff of Alameda County,
has filed his application for the same po-
sition. Ex-Sheriff Rogers has his own
following for the position, but the follow
ing special dispatch from Sacramento TO
the Oakland Enquirer, which is regarded
as Governor Pardee's own organ. is re-
garded as having some significance:
SACRAMENTO. Jan. 19-Former Sheriff Os-
car l. Rogers OF Alameda County, who was de-
feated for reelection last November by John
Bishop the nominee Of the Union Labor par
ty, is in the race for Warden of San Quentin
Prison TO succeed AguiTre next July.
This makes the second Alameda County man
who is a candidate for the wardenship, Cap
tain W. J. Peterson OF the Oakland police
force being the other. 1t Is admitted private
ly by members of the delegation that Of the
two present aspirants Peterson has the better
chance. though II cannot be predicted that
Pardee even has in mind Alameda County
man TO succeed Aguirre.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
BODY OF A SUICIDE
AWAITS IDENTIFICATION
Memorandum Book Found in Pocket
of Coat Contains Name of a
San Franciscan

SANTA MONICA. Jan. H.-Another
mystery has been added to-day to the
local records. when the body of a man.
apparently suicide, was found in an
arroyo leading from the canyon between
Santa Monica and the Soldiers Home.
BY the side of the body lay a brown vial
containing a capsule of morphine. Pa
pers which might have led to the iden-
tification of the supposed suicide were
scattered over the ground.
The man apparently had been dead two
weeks. He was about feet inches in
height and weighed about 100 pounds.
He wore dark gray suit and a Derby
hat. The top of his head was bald and
the remaining hair was dark brown. His
heavy mustache of the same color was
sprinkled with gray The only thing
that may lead to his Identification is a
memorandum book found in the pocket
of the coat On the hyleaf is written
Miss Helen Klotz. General Delivery,
San Francisco"
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
o
BOARD NAMES SUPERVISOR
OF PHYSICAL CULTURE
Decides to Appoint Walter Magee to
Position and Hans Goetz as
H;e A AeSi c+auf

The Board of Education has decided 70
appoint Walter Magee as supervisor of
physical culture In the Public School De-
partment and Hans GoetZ as his assist
ant. This information was given yester-
day by the board to a committee from
the San Francisco Turn Verein, which
urged the appointment Of Professor
Barth to the head position without sue
cess. Magee is now director Of physical
culture in the University of California.
Goetz is employed by the verein and
will be required to give but one-half
OF his time to his duties. If his employ
ers grant him permission to accept the
place.
The resignation Of S. O'Brien as in
structor Of architectural drawing in the
Humboldt Evening School was accepted
and Grant Shipley was appointed to the
position.
On the recommendation OF the princi-
pal OF the Polytechnic High School, Paul
J. Mohr was appointed teacher in the
school, subject to two years probation,
vice /. T. Merwin. resigned.
The teacher of French IN the Polytech-
mic High School was allowed a salary of
800 per month, TO date from January l.,
1902
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
OFFICERS WORK
ON MANY CRIMES
New York Police Ask
for the Arrest of an
Embezzler.
Thieves Steal Tools and
Loot Cars in the
Portrero.

The Police Department received many
reports last evening Of crimes committed
throughout the city. Its officers were
called upon TO apprehend several Grim
inals wanted IN the Eastern cities for
crimes. the principal among them being
c. D. Coleman. whom the New York pO-
lice have requested Captain OF Detectives
Martin to arrest on a charge that he en-
bezzled 5000 from an insurance com
pany.
Leonard Bower of sO4 Potrero avenue.
reported to the police shortly after
o'clock that $50 worth Of tools had been
stolen from his shop. and Detectives
ODea and Taylor were set TO work on
the case. About the same time three
laborers requested the assistance Of the
police In recovering their working
clothes. which were stolen during the
afternoon from a shop IN the same dis
trict.
Captain Martin was notified Of the de-
tentiOn of two men-JOhn Williams and
Joseph WOods-in San Jose. who are
wanted for rObbing a freight car IN the
Southern Pacific yards In this city two
days ago. Other men implicated in the
affair are supposed to be in hiding
south of Market street. and detectives
are on their trail. About 500 worth OF
goods were taken and Woods was caught
in the act Of selling some of the stolen
property
John Hanretty, a carpenter living on
Taylor street. near Turk. reported last
night that he was held up and robbed
early yesterday morning Hanretty lost
a valuable gold watch and chain and
few dollars in silver, all the money he
had.
w. H. Mallet OF 1850 Sacramento street
reported that an attempt had been made
by thieves TO loot his house and the
residence of William Wreden at 1854 Sac
cramentO street.
The thief climbed the rear fence in
back of William WTedens residence. but
became frightened by the servant girl
He then climbed into the rear yard OF
MaIlets fiat and knocked on the back
door. Mrs. Mallet went to the door and
was confronted by a large revolver in
the hands Of the burglar. With an oath
he ordered her to throw up her hands.
She screamed and the police were at
tracted TO the scene On the approach
of the officers the man disappeared.
James NJ Smith Of 4O3 Stevenson street
reported that he had been robbed OF $50
and assaulted with a pistol in a house
at s0S Pacific street. The police place 1T
tie credence In his story.
Mrs William n. Dingle OF 625 Post
street says that messenger boy named
George Zeller stole a gold watch and S3
from her room. She will swear to a
warrant for his arrest to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
GRAPE-NUTS.
CLEVER BOY
Took the Teachers Food.

Careful observation or the part Of pa
rents and school authorities as TO proper
food 10 use 10 bring up children will lead
10 a healthy generation.
A pupil in a Philadelphia CPa-) school
says: i had severe attack OF typhoid
fever after which ! was so very weak
and delicate that I could not attend
school regular
zone day our teacher. who is a great
student and able teacher. gave a lesson
in physiology. in which proper food was
discussed she recommended Grape-Nuts
10 the class. as she had used the food a
long while and watched results.
II thought that II Grape-Nuts had en-
abled her 10 teach class OF boys as she
taught US the food would do me good in
my weak state, and 1 commenced eat
ing It.
u have used sGrape-Nuts steadily for
over a year. am little past Is years old,
and now measure 8 feet inches. weigh
lg7 pounds and am strong and well. hav-
ing entirely recovered from my weak and
delicate condition ] aTn very fond OF ath-
letics and Join actively In all the sports
in our vicinity.
L can truthfully say that Grape-Nuts
IS Just the food for me and has built me
I'D into a strong. active boy" Name given
by Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd, Battle Greek.
Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
EDWARD H. BEAL
DRINKS POISON
Gateman'S Effort to End
Life With Lauda-
mum Fails.
He Is the Man Connected
With Disappearance Of
Ida Brown.

ALAMEDA. Jan. Edward H Beal.
the Southern Pacific gateman who was
connected with the three days disappear
ance OF Ida Brown. a l5-year-old Oakland
girl. made a desperate attempt 10 end his
lie this afternoon in the presence Of his
vie by drinking an ounce Of laudanum
IN the room the couple have occupied for
several weeks at 1907 Park street Had It
not been Tor the prompt administering of
powerful emetios Beal would have accom-
plished the result he desired.
Immediately after the would-be suicide
had swallowed the deadly draught and
lay down on a bed 10 die his wife, who
deserted him last night but who had re-
turned 70 her former home TO secure some
of her belongings. notified Policeman z.
A. Willing, who quickly summoned DR..
Tappan Lum. Detective George Brown
and DR. J. A. Riley also responded TO the
call for assistance Beal fought hercely
against taking the emetics, which had to
be forced down his throat, and as he
writhed about on his couch he walled:
Let me die; let me die. ! wouldn't dis
grace any one. I will die anyhow. / will
yet kin myself and end IL all"
While Beal was battling with those who
bed and exhibited little concern at the
condition Of her suffering husband. Be
fore he was brought out OF danger she
had packed her personal effects and went
10 san Francisco. When asked If she did
not think that her leaving her husband
would cause him additional despair. the
wife replied
II am not leaving him now for the first
time. I left him last night, and he is
nothing 70 me now"
BeaI obtained the laudanum at Riley's
drug store on the pretense that he in
tended 10 use il for toOthache. Shortly
before purchasing the drug he transacted
some business with W. A. Conneau. a
Park-srreet furniture dealer and asked
the latter If he had a revolver he would
loan him. When Conneau informed Beal
that he had no pistol, the gateman bought
the poison
According TO BeaTs statements. the
trouble between himself and his wife
came about as a result OF the publica-
riOn IN The papers Of the part he played
IN the Ida Brown case.
4 knew that when my wife read that,
said Beal. after he rallied from the ef-
facts OF the laudanum. lit would be
all on with ne. Last night her broth
ers. Ernest and John Corder OF San Fran
cisco. came after her and she went with
them. taking our baby along. ] followed
them 10 the city. Before the boat landed
on the other side my wife's brothers beat
me and knocked one Of my teeth out. 1
viii Kill myself vet
Tonight Beal was confined in the City
Prison for fear that be would carry cut
his threat 20 do away with himself
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
FIRE ROB5 GIRL
Of HER SENSES
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland ONCE San francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, Jan. 21.
A fire IN her room in the Oriental Ho-
tel on Washington street this morning so
frightened and. fascinated Miss Matte Ja-
cobs, an attendant that she made not
the least effort to save herself. She
would have been burned to death but for
the timely arrival OF Policeman Lynch
and Special officer Thompson, who drag
ged her TO place of safety.
After retiring last night Miss Jacobs
read for awhile by a lamp and then fell
asleep In some manner she overturned
the lamp aud the first thing she knew
the bedcothing was afire. She hastily
gathered the burning clothing and threw
1t into a. court below. But by this
time the room was ablaze and despairing
of putting out the fire she sat in a chair
and waited for death.
In this condition Officers Lynch and
THOMPSON found her when they had been
notified of the presence of fire by a store
keeper on the street below. Her demea-
nor was that of person hypnotized; she
gazed at the creeping fire all oblivious to
Its encroachment; her arms were folded
and there was a calm expression on her
face. She did not even note the approach
OF the officers. But when Policeman
Lynch took hold of her the spell seemed
to be broken, for she gave the first sign
of returning consciousness by making an
outcry
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22

Chicago and J. Wise, senior at the uni
versity, the two last named being grand
children. The third generation was not
represented Mrs. Eva Young and Miss
Caddy Jilson, two cousins from Fruitvale,
were also present Besides these there
were the following named friends: Mrs
f. Embry of this city, Mrs A. c. Nc
Neil and Miss Carrie Curry, both of San
Francisco.
Next Sunday there will be a family re-
union aud dinner. at which will be present
the relatives who are above named and
two of Mrs. Blackmar's sons, Frank
Blackmar of Santa Clara and Ransom
Blackmar of Fallon, Marin County. Mrs.
Blackmar was born in Newark, n. Y. in
1918 Her husband has been dead several
years.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Captain Charles H. Sawyer.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. N.-Captain
Charles II. Sawyer. acting ensign. United
States navy prominent in Grand Army
and Masonic circles OF the East and a
member Of the Legion of Honor of San
Francisco, died here last evening after a
prolonged illness. He came from the East
a few months ago for his health and re-
sided with his daughter. Mrs. Frank w.
Hovey 1881 West Thirtieth street A
widow. a son in Maine and his daughter
here survive him. Captain Sawyer was
formerly prominent in this city and San
Pedro in business and shipping circles
and in the coast trade between these
ports and Puget Sound He commanded
the Ocean King. Kennebec Erickson and
other sailing vessels. frequently making
foreign voyages. He was born In Dix
mont. Me-. and was "a years OF age.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
THE DAYS DEAD.

SONOMA, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Mary Cook, a
pioneer resident Of Sonoma Valley, died
last night q the home of her son in this
place. Mrs. Cook crossed the plains with
her husband in 1S4s, and settled in So
noma in the fall of that year and resided
here ever since. Mrs. Cook was the widow
of David Cook, who died here eighteen
years ago, and mother Of Franklin and
William Cook and Martha Patten OF
Shasta County, Mrs. A. A. Smith Of Santa
Barbara County. Ben L. Cook and Mrs.
Mollie Pohley of Sonoma. She was born
ia Rockcastle County Kentucy, and
had reached the remarkable age of 96
years and months
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
SCOTS EMULSION.
"l Take First Place -

That's the meaning of pro-
ted, the substance which
builds healthy cells in the hu-
man body. People ought to
know more about proteids
we are constantly in need
of them. What are they and
why do they "take first placer"
All active tissues must con-
tain proteids. They are a.
necessary article Of diet to
replace the living cells that
are destroyed in great num-
bers every day by wear and
tear on the body. They fur.
nish resisting force-power to
withstand illness, ability to
gain healthy flesh, means of
acquiring energy.
The body gets them in the
best form from the flesh and
fat of animals. But there are
lots of people who do not or
cannot eat the proper food to
get these necessary Proteids.
What can they do to get their
share1 1t has been found
that SCOTS Emulsion fur
nishes the necessary proteid
elements and provides them
in a way that insures their
proper distribution in the
body.
In addition there are hypo-
phosphites of lime and soda,
which, when carefully and
perfectly blended with the
whole oil as in SCOTS Emul-
sion, represent one of the
most valuable forms of nour-
ishment known to the medical
profession.
Wen send you a sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE,
400 Pearl St. New YORK
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Harbor Commissioners Meet.

The Harbor Commissioners met yester-
DAY afternoon. but did not can UP the
subject of appointments. 10 steps were
taken 10 elect ". II. Davis as attorney
for the commission TO succeed ex-Gov-
ernOr James H. Budd- There was no dis
cussi0n relative TO the election OF a Chief
Whar6nger 70 succeed Percy Henderson,
or Of a secretary 20 succeed ". D. Eng
Iish. Questions of patronage are IN sus-
pense pending the action OF the Senate
with reference TO the confirmation Of
John c. Kirkpatrick and J. D. Mackenzie.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Corporation Borrows Money.

A mortgage was placed on record yes
fcrday showing that the MADEIRA Canal
ard Irrigation Company has borrowed the
sum Of 10000 from the California Safe
Deposit and Trust Company. The cOrpo-
ration conveys as security for the loan
all its improvements at the base of Mount
Diabl0, together with the dam site across
the Fresno River and reservoir sites for
the conservation and final distribution of
water for irrigation and other purposes.
The loan viii carry interest at 5 per cent
for thirty wears
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
!: o
TURKEY MUST AGREE TO
MACEDONIAN REFORMS
Representations by the Powers Will
Be Supported With Force if
NeceSSarv

PARIS. Jan. 21.-In the report of the
committee on foreign estimates, which
will be presented to the Chamber of Dep
utles on January p, satisfaction is ex-
pressed that France has abstained from
participating in the action Of the powers
against Venezuela and an international
understanding by which Tangier will be
declared a neutral and free port is urged.
Continuing the report says that the sit
uation I'm Armenia and Macedonia is i'm
pelilng the powers to make stronger rep
resentations to the Porte, and. If neces-
sary, to support them by force.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
PARIS HEARS BASELESS
RUMOR OF PoPE'S DEATH
The Pontiff, in Excellent Health,
Gives Long Audiences to Dis
tinguished Callers.

PARIS, Jan. Alt was rumored in the
Chamber of Deputies to-day that the
Pope is dead. The Foreign Office, how
ever, has received no confirmation of the
report.
ROME, Jan. 2L-The rumor that the
Pope dead is without foundation
The Pontih gave number of long audi
ences to-day, and his callers included
Senor Quirno Costa, Vice President of the
Argentine republic. and the latter's wife
and family. The Pontfff talked with
Senor Costa for one hour.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
old Fire Horses to Be Sold.

BY verdict Of the Fire Commissioners
rendered yesterday on the recommends
ton of Chief Engineer Dennis T. Sulli-
van forty horses belonging 70 the depart
ment are to be sold. These forty ami
mails who heretofore responded TO the
tan of the alarm bell are to be turned
out of their warm berths into the cold care
OF a truckman. Even the civil service of
the new charter cannot protect these val
uable animals from their degradation in
being sent away without pensions or de-
cent consideration from an unthankful
rnunlcipality
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Dies From Effects of BEATING.

STOCKTON, Jan. 2L-Charles Bailey. a
patient at the County Hospital, died to-
day from wounds inflicted last Friday by
Michael Carasher, also a patient and
ward overseer. Carasher will be charged
with murder. The two men quarreled and
Bailey attempted to strike Carasher, who
avoided the blow and then knocked Bailey
down. While Bailey was lying prostra te
Carasher secured piece of gas pipe from
under his mattress and beat him
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Golden Gate Hall Sold.

The sale Of the Golden Gate Hall prop
erty on Suffer street. near Taylor. yes
terday for the handsome figure of Sis. 900
Is a topic OF comment in real estate cir
cles Il is understood that Golden Gate
C0mmandery. Knights Templar, will soon
arrange for the erection OF a new and
comnodious building. A lot on the cor
ner OF McAllister street and Van Ness
avenue owned by the Templar Associa-
ton. may be utilized.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Inspection of Elevators.

City Attorney Lane advised the Super
visors yesterday that il is within their
power to pass ordinances relating TO the
operation and inspection of elevators. but
the validity of the ordinances would be
placed in hazard If wholesale mere q tile
houses were exempted therein.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-22
Union Pacific Wins Decision.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Jan. 21.-The Supreme
Court to-day ordered the dismissal of the
suit against the Union Pacific Railroad
Company for $635 900 damages for alleged
violation of the Nebraska freight laws.
The court affirms the report OF the board
of referees appointed to inquire into the
case. This report in effect declares un-
constitutional the act creating the State
Board of Transportation, which assessed
the penalties against the road