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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
JUDGE DIBBLE'
WORK EFFECTIVE
Amendment to Political Code
Secured by Him Covers Kahn
Livernash Election Dispute

Registrar Walsh OF San francisco
viii enjey a little trip to Washington.
D. c., at the expense of Uncle Sam.
and when he goes the ballots cast in
the Fourth Congressional District Of
California in the last general election
will go with him. The House>o Repre-
sentatives, having the Kahn-Livernash
contest on its hands. wants to see the
real ballots. The order for the ballots
does not emanate from the sub-com-
rnittee or the main committee, but it
comes from the House itself.
Many of the so-called clever politi-
clans remark that Congress will be dis
appointed. as the Law of California pro-
vides that the ballots must be de-
stroyed after a limited period of time
but these wise politicians do not know
why Judge DibbIe gave so much atten-
ton 70 affairs of state at Sacramento
lest winter. 1t now transpires that he
caused the Introduction of an amend
ment to section 1865 of the Political
Code. The amended law was approved
February 2s. 1908.
AS amended the law stands as fol-
lows:
Provided. further that if in any
Congressional district within this State
there has been or shall be filed a con-
test of the election Of any person de-
clared TO have been elected a member
of Congress, and the County Clerk or
Registrar Of Voters in any county or
city and county be notified by the con-
testant that such Congressional cleo
ton contest is pending, then and in
that case such County Clerk or Regis
trar OF Voters shall not destroy the bal
lots in that county or city and county,
or in the part or portion thereof within
such Congressional district in which
such contest is pending, until the final
determination Of such contest before
the House of Representatives Of the
Congress Of the United States; and
such County Clerk or Registrar of Vot-
ers shall hold such ballots in his Gus
tody subject to the inspection of any
committee Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes or subcommittee thereof having
in charge the investigation Of such con-
test and shall produce such ballots for
examination before any such commit
tee Of the House of Representatives or
subcommittee. or by any commission
er designated by such Congressional
committee or subcommittee, or before
any officer designated by act of Con-
gress and duly selected TO take deposi-
tions and proof in any such contest Of
the election Of any person to Congress"
The ballots of the Fourth Congress
sional District are in the custody of
Registrar Walsh, and he will produce
them at Washington in due time. Pri-
vate MESA ges from the national capi-
tai contain the information that the or
der directing the Registrar of Voters to
produce the aforesaid ballots has been
issued by the House. Oliver DibbIe,
counsel for julius Kahn, is in Wash
ington. 1t is understood that the con-
test will be conducted without unneces-
sary delzy, but not with special haste.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Unions Lose Sums OF Money.

The Labor Council has ordered that
800 be drawn from its treasury for
the relief of the striking cloakmakers.
The Cutters Union has lost $65
through the departure Of its secretary.
and the Bookmakers' Union reports
a loss Of s165 through a similar oc-
currence. The cenmakers' schedule
for a raise Of 10 per cent in wages has
met with the Endorsement Of the coun-
ell. The steamship painters demand
for an increase has also received the
Labor Councils Endorsement.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
INSURANCE MAN
KILLS HIMSELF
Martin Richter Dies Under
Peculiar Circumstances i'll
Downtown Office Building
LEAVES A NOTE TO WIFE
Suicides Associates in the Swiss
Marine Company Maintain
Silence Regarding the Affair

Martin Richter, whose position was
that Of assistant manager in the offices
Of the Swiss Marine Insurance Com
pany. at 315 California street, ended his
life yesterday afternoon with a bullet
The suicide occurred in a small store
room on the third floor OF the building
occupied by the concern and was wit
Richter TO destroy his life is a mystery.
and the manager of the company re-
fuses TO talk Illness is given as a pos
sible cause but a letter left b. the IN
fortunate man to his wife contains
statements that lead the police 70 be-
lieve that money troubles may be in
volved
1t was soon after ? o'clock yesterday
afternoon when occupants of the build
ing heard a mudied report on the third
floor. The noise was unheeded at the
time. but fifteen minutes later Thomas
Sullivan. who is employed on the prem
ises, opened the storeroOm door and
beheld a body lying across q table in
front OF him. Fastening to the mani
mate form he turned it over and found
it to be that OF Richter, and a revolver
fell from the grasp Of the stiffened fin
gers. Help from the insurance Office
below was summoned and the police
department notified.
Detectives Mulcahy and O'Dea an
swered the call and questioned Louis
Rosenthal, who is the local agent Of the
company. ROsenthal seemed reluctant
to talk. and endeavored to keep a let
ter which had been found in the pos
session Of the dead man and which
was addressed to his wife. The only
information the detectives could secure
was that Richter left the offices some
time before he killed himself. saying
nothing TO any one and giving no inti-
nation that he contemplated such a
decd
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
ART STUDENTS POKE FUN
AT MEMBERS OF FACULTY
Embryo Artists Hold Mock Baptism and Name Offspring
of Work and Good Fellowship" in Honor OF the Men
That Cut Off Their Festivities the Previous Year

Robert Faculty Jinks, the offspring
OF work and good fellowship" was bap-
tized with BETTING ceremonies by the
students Of the Mark Hopkins Art In
stitute yesterday afternoon. Young
Jinks in real life is Arman Hansen.
a giant, who is studying art for arts
sake and not for the shekels it might
bring him Theodore Keane oficiated
az the baptism and sprayed hose on
the offspring OF work and good fellow
ship" at the proper time. This cere-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Defsndcnt.s ,femorr Prorcs Zoo.

EAPA. Dec. 1S.-The trial OF Robert
Black for child-steali1g was resumed
to-day before Judge Garford. Most
of the time was taken UP in the .ex-
animation OF the defendant Hefde-
velOped a very bad memory in. regard
to the case and concerning statements
made By him. Arguments were pre-
sented by District Attorney Benjamin
for the prosecution and John 7. York
for the defense. The trial viii be re-
sumed Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Reporter Is Cited for Contempt.

RIVERSIDE. Dec. 1S.-M. V. Dom
aldson, reporter for Los Angeles
newspaper, was arrested to-day for re-
fusing to tell the Grand Jury the
source of his information in the stories
written concerning alleged frauds in
the Courthouse construction. A bench
warrant was also issued for ]. W. Nc
Intyre, the attorney who conducted
the sale of the Courthouse block, for
refusing to appear before the Grand
Jury when summoned to give informa-
ton regarding the stories of boodling.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
santa Rosa Wants The Convention.

SANTA ROSA. Dec 1S.-At meet
ing OF the City Union Of Young PeO-
pies Societies held last evening it was
decided 70 extend an invitation 10 ths
1904 convention OF the Yong PeO-
pies Societies Of Christian EndeavOr
TO meet in this city PasO Robes.
which defeated Santa Rosa at Los An
geles for the honor Of entertaining the
904 convention. has notified the state
executive committee that II viii not be
prepared TO have the convention and
another city viii have to be selected
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
To-Dar,s News Letter.

There is always something worth while in
the san Francisco News Letter and to-day's 5
issue Is unusually good II has another in
stallment. the best yet. OF the exposes OK the
local Chinese Bureau
The LOCKER On department reflects club and
social life IN a most interesting manner. tell
ing many amusing stories Of local and other
nots bies. There IS some hitherto unpublished
information about Sir Tatton Sykes, and al
tomobile adventures by StocStons young So
ciety men make a good story.
Tie News Letter reflects the social po-
litical and financial life OF the town. It's edi-
toriaIs are fearless and to the Joint Its
comments on current events are short suapDy
and satirical See advertisements OF the
Christmas number. out Monday December 81
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Former Wyoming Jurlst Dead.

CEDAR RAPIDS. iowa, Dec. IS
Judge ". Kingman. who was Associate
Judge Of Wyoming under President
Grant. is dead here. aged 50 years. He
was related TO the Webster family and
studied law in Daniel Webster's Office.
The body win be sent 10 Dover. y. H
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Officers OF the Flora Repri11anded.

VICTORIA. 2. G., Dec. 1s.-The
court-martial az EsCrimalt that tried
Captain Baker. commando, and Leu
tenant Grant. navigator OF II. N. 8
Flora. for stranding that vessel on
December 8. found that the charge
was proven and both officers were Sc
veTely re9rimanded and warned 10
exercise more care IN the future.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
sewers Artery In His Wrist

SANTA ROSA. Dec. 1S.-Samuel n.
Moore. a sufferer from consumption.
cut MS left wrist with a knife this
morning while crazed BY morphine,
taken TO ease pain. An artery in the
wrist was severed. and. as Moore lost
a great quantity OF blood. there is lit
tie hope for his recovery
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Brings Forty Tons Of silk.

PORTLAND, Or. Dec. 1s.-The
steamer Indrapura, which has arrived
from the Orient. brought forty tons
Of silk. worth nearly 100000, in her
The silk came from Yoko-
hama and Is the largest importation of
silk ever made into the Northwest.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Edward to visit Ireland Again.

DUBLIN. Dec. 1s.-The Evening
Herald to-day announces on good au-
thorfty that King Edward and queen
Alexandra will visit Ireland durlrLg
the PunchestOwn racing week ana
attend the races. They viii not TaVeI
in state.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Toilet cases. in buckhorn. celluloid and
leather. handsomest line ever. Sanborn.
Vail & Co. TAI Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Everything In Photography.

Kodaks ard cameras make useful and
II srrr1-tfve Christmas presents kEk.
Geary 4 Co. 112 Gsary street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

PARIS Dec Is.-The agricultural group OF
the Chamber Of Deputies met to-day and pro-
tested against the proposed law allowing mini
mum tariff rates American salt meats and
appointed committee 70 wait on the Minister
Of AErlcLlture.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Christmas cards and calendars Good
things for everybody Sanborn, Vail &
Co
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Keep your rooms dry ard warm by
using a Eas heater from San Francisco
Gas and Electric Co. AIS Post street
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
WOULD BUILD
OLD HICHW WAY
Native Sons Asked to Call
Convention to Interest People
in Constructing the Road
TO RENEW Ell GAMING REAL
Women Want Path Used by
Padres From San Diego to
SonOma Restored Again

The grand officers of the Native sons
II the Golden West met IN conjunction
with several Of the leading women OF
the various city and state women's
clubs yesterday afternoon 10 discuss
the sdvsabiIIty Of the order Of Native
Sons calling & convention for the fur
thering Of a proposition 10 reconstruct
the Old highway known as FL Canine
Real used by the early day padres
Mrs Caroline RicKey Olney, who is
the originator of and the prime mover
IN the furthering of this proposition,
presented her views 70 the assembled
officers and asked that they as a body
call q convention 20 meet some place
midway between san Francisco and
Los Angeles. possibly IN san Luis
Obispo. and have delegates from the
various parts Of the state be present
and take action either 70 support the
movement OF reject IT,
Many Il the prominent people OF the
State. among whom are influential
men-Mayors. Supervisors. presidents
cf boards Of trade and chambers Of
commerce and orhers-have expressed
e willingness 10 support and give all
the aid possible % the rebuilding Of
this road
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

BLOOMINGTON. Ill. Dec 1s.=The south
shaft coal mine at Lincoln was destroyed by
ire to-day. Loss. 500. eco.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Open Tonight

And every night until Christmas Vogue
Cloak and Fur Co, millinery and waists
21T Grant avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Defends DEAD MAN.

RosenthsI said that Richter was i'll
and that his accounts were all straight,
but could ascribe no reason for the act.
When questioned later in the day the
agent said that the details OF the sui
eide would have TO be learned else
where than from his Office. He will be
summoned before the Coroner and will
be asked under cath to tell all he
knows.
The letter that was written by Rich
ter to his wife speaks of a sorrow
which he could not imDart TO her. L
was Denned in the Swiss language and
translated is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

San TRANLIoCD, DEC. IS, IYlE5
NV Dear Good Louise: Whatever 1 did
had TO do. I am sick through sOrrows that I
could never impar- 70 you. We have lived hap
pity together for more than twenty three years.
and you have 6ons everything that one could do
to make life agreeable TO me II leave you
now, forgive me. but I could not live through
it, Unfortunately. 1 have nething TO leave 70
YOU The little you have saved up and our
household effects for which your savings are
also responsible are all that remains 70 you.
After you have once lived through the first sor-
r0ws 1 know that my Louise will gather up
enough courage to take heart and with all her
good qualities 10 live on contentedly II not
quite happily.
Farewell. good Louise and forgive me who
certainly always meant for your best
~ 1--rN
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
WHERE IT Runs.

e Caufno Real starts near san Diego
and traverses r0rthward fourteen
counties for a distance Of 700 miles
Many of the cd missions are connected
BY the old road used by the padres. and
its rebuilding would not only add 70
tho states attractions 70 tourists. but
would increase 20 a marked extent the
value n lands near where Il passes.
Larsden Nansen Of the Board of
Public Works spoke and thought that
the road could Be rebuilt. under sys-
reuaric supervision, with a good deal
less money IN proportion than wss
yearly expended in the building OF pub
lie highways.
The funds needed for this work and
the means Of raising the same received
due consideration. and this was put
aside as easily accomplished. The quss-
rions arising were: Has the order Of
Native Sons as a lodge the power 70
cal such convention as suggested.
and would the proposition receive as
hearty g cooperation Of the various
counties through which the road pa sses
IS would be necessary 10 carry out this
grand WORK.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
DLsCUss IN SECRET


After much discussion the officers Of
the lodge went into executive session 70
determine whether they would under
take The work asked of them. Their
decision VII Re given out in q few
DAYS The matter vas brought before
r-ls organization. as il is the largest
ana most representative California or-
Ger IN The State. and the starters OF
The movement felt that they. If anv
one, would be able TO carry out the
plans
Those present were
p. r. M-Ncb-e C. stockton Parlor M
et1cEton. grand president Hen Tr,rs-a5r
c- california Parl1r 80. 4 IA Mason -+-aa-
20 rra1--scl, Era1c secretary. Louis H
Aocser q Preside Parlor No I94 a2O Ssnso11e
street san Francisco 4 B. Barker az PAID
4 ITO Esr1r 30 - 2S5 North Firsr street San
sqse, a. T. Doc-i1g of Fremont ParIo- No -
H--ister. Chairman James A. Devote of A.
cl-1e Ea--or 10. l5f- Charles n Belshav OF
General VIM Parl0r no. p Arrforr- \ FIN
net Hayden ~ Mount TauaIrsiS Pa-io- n -
6an Rafael grand inside sentinel nasr rrs7I
president. o. n Decker district serrrv g--s-5
presice1-s-T. p Martin. P II Roche n NJ
EE1es. O. " Gerhard. r Mrron Vr,fr -
hsrz1en Aa1sc-- Board of Public Vy-o-,rz- zs-a
TOY = r. hn1H-ar1. Alameda Ca-o-fne F2f~Lrsv
olreE- Miss Eliza p. keith nast grand r-ssi-
de1t y. y. q. w Miss Laura P-f7e r,-u-s-r
Calitcr1la Landmarks League, Mrs George
Law Smith Chairman California cub. w-s
John r Swift president National Co-1-~5r -
Women. Laura = Frakes grand secretary y.
Il O X
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
The Cow No, a Waste Basket.

A COW is not waste basket as
some manufacturers seem to think.
Farmers, as n rule. are easy money
for such men, believing ail the claims
they make for their by.products. These
goods are not what they are cracked
up to be. Stick to your own produce
for the most part for COW feed.
Ground oats. | believe to be the best
single feed. II you have peamcal, corn.
meal or anything else TO mix with
the oats. SO much the better. have
fed boiled rye and got the same re.
suits as aid from ground oats and
peas. In spite of the fact that | have
never heard OF rye, In any form. being
n good feed. Wheat bran. although
comparatively high in price. is greatly
over estimated. We have been un.
able for some years to get satisfactory
bran. The manufacturers of this one.
time staple COW feed, are getting alto.
gcther too greedy and think dairy.
men would do well to pass It up en-.
tircly until the price comes down with.
in reason. It is not the scarcity OF this
article that keeps the price above
its real value but simply manipula.
ton of the market.-D. ". Howie.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
The Name vyyando,,e.

A government bulletin says: The
name wyaEdottc was proposed by Mr..
Houdlcttc. ut Worcester. Mass. In
1883. and accepted aA tho future name
for the fowl. a general dissatlsfac.
ton was shown all over the country Mt
this choice as n name. but those who
made the decision should be praised
now for their fortunate selection.
Time has proven II most appropriate
name, and no one could wish TO have
Il changed. Since the one original
wyandotte was named the multiplied.
ton OF varieties has made distin.
gushing titles necessary. Wo now
have. ms listed in the Standard. the
SilyerI.accd. Golden.I.accd. white.
Bun. Black and Goldcn.Penciicd or
Partridge varieties. In addition 10
these We have the following new ones
claiming admission: The Silver.Pcn.
cilcd. the Buf.Laccd and the Colum.
bian. In England they have. besides
these. n wyandotte called the Cuckoo
wyandotte.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
Orchard Cover Crop..

In selecting a cover crop. we should
consider tho following points: wc
must have q crop that grows quickly.
covering tho ground completely: ono
which In reasonably sure to catch.
one year with another: one that tho
seed Is not expensive. and II posGiblc
one which will add something TO tho
soil which will aid trcc growth. says
M. S. Kellogg. As these crops nrc
sown In n usually dry season Of tho
year. tho cioycrs nrc not to bc con.
sidcrcd very seriously. rs they arc un.
certain of termination and slow OF
growth. Above nil. whether in or
chard or nursery. cultivate the crop
under early and then cultivate. cult.
vatc, cultivate: retain all the moisture
possible with n dust mulch. and aid
In avoiding drought. In closing. would
say: DO not depend on any one crop:
have two strings to your bow. and
II one fails use the other till the first
one is repaired. There is no one crop
that will uniformly succeed. and
each one will need to do some expert.
menting for himself to determine Just
what is best for his needs. The eS-
pertinent stations in the different
states are doing work along this line
and We must look to them TO tell US
what crop is going TO add the needed
humus and tree growing matter to
our very diversified soil: the average
nursoryman and orchardist has not
the facilities nor the time TO expert.
mcnt TO determine what is lacking In
his soil
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22

Sayaniila may have been OF somc
importance Mt one time. but now IL Is
merely a small collection of huts. In
none of which n scif.rcSpcctinE white
person would care to spend night
or cat meal. should guess that the
inhabitants might be 500. and that
must also represent about the mum.
bcr of individuals who had drunk
themselves into state OF incbricty In
order to usher In the Lcntcn season
in n becoming manner. They had one
day left TO get drunken In. II that were
possible. for the carnival would end on
the morrow. which was Tuesday. One
OF the native customs Is to paint the
checks with daubs OF rcd or blue. and
the most fantastic costumes concciv-
able are worn. All work is suspended.
The train which should have taken
us to Darranquilla. twcnty.sevcn miles
away-whcrc the custom house and
real business of the port is transact.
cd-had gone Just before our arrival.
and we were told that the usual after.
noon train would not run on account
train happened. fortunately. to show
up ABOUT uark. anu We got 10 Barfan'
quilla. after all. that night.
Now. why should anyone come to
Barranquilla. unless on commerce
bent. or gold mining. or after n gov.
ernment concession OF some kind. or
afflicted with sudden insanity? Simply
because Barranquilla is on the way to
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, the
country that processes to own the
1sthmus OF Panama. and with which
the United States is bound to have
more or less intimate relations during
the next twenty years.
The Magdalcna river pretends to
run from somewhere above n village
called Honda to this town: and at
some times OF year, after sufficient
rain has fallen. II is said to do so. Just
now the condition OF the river bed is
admitted on all hands to be discour-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
Picking Small Fruits.

In the first place be sure you have
everything in readiness before the
picking time arrives. Your crates and
boxes should be all made up, and be
sure TO have them made properly; do
not use any dirty, ill.shaped piece of
material in them. Tho appearance Of
the package has much to do with the
sale of the article. Never use crates
or boxes more than once. The neat,
clean packages, as rule. sell first.
even If the fruit is inferior. Your pick.
crs should be supplied with stand to
hold not more than six quarts, and
these should be covered, especially IL
picking strawberries. SO that the sun
will not shine upon the fruit. In
cane fruit these can be removed and
the pickers' stands be left in the
shade. Engage your pickers early and
be careful in the selection. Have them
understand just what you expect OF
them and how much they are to re.
ceive for their services and In what
manner.-J. l.. Herbst.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
The Hunt,

The Hunt is means of affordIng
great amusement for 4 child's party.
says The Housekeeper. Hide n given
number of peanuts in one of the rooms
not entered by the guests until tho
Hunt begins. Some nuts may be in
sight and others half concealed, while
the larger number are out of sight,
but hid on places accessible. A suni-
cient number OF nuts should be dis.
tributed about the rooms to permit
each hunter to find at least twenty or
mere. At the sound of the hunters
call (thc blowing OF tin toy hornJ
the hunt begins and continues for
twenty minutes. The one who sue
ceeds in finding the largest number
carries off the prize, which may be a
toy gun, toy hound, or some other
toy pertaining to the sportsman's
paraplernalia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-05-22
Mission Of the Anuora.

Far be 1t from the minds of any
goat breeder that the Angora has
come to take the place of cattle and
sheep. His mission in thickly settled
regions Is to keep the farm in proper
condition for other live stock, and in
the millions of acres OF brush.riddcn
territory he will act as the forerunner
of other branches of the live stock in.
dustry. He is not creation of the
whim of speculation, brought from dis.
tant Turkey to induce the American
public to part with its hard.earned
lucre. but he is n money maker. and
when the American live stock breeder
prepares proper place for the right
kind of Angoras he need feel no hesi.
fancy in stocking with these silver
Heeced brush destroyers; they are an
American institution and they have
come to stay.-W. c. Bailey.