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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
STORM TWISTS
OLD HALL ROOF
University Building Suf-
ferS From the
Wind.
Timbers Slip From Places
and Threaten Lives
Of Students.

BERKELEY, Jan. 27.-The wind which
brought the rain down in such abundant
quantities to-day severely racked old
North Hall at the University of Califor-
many of its supporting timbers were torn
loose from their fastenings that for a
time the roof was in great danger of fall
ing in. Work of repairing the damage
was commenced as soon as 1t was dis
covered, for fear that any increase in the
gale would cause a serious disaster.
Professor Frank Soule of the civil en-
gineering department visited the build
ing and left instructions regarding its re-
pair. He found that the partial wreck
caused By the storm was due to the hall s
originally poor and fiimsy construction.
Although the severe racking the roof had
received was not an immediate menace
to the lives of the students below, it was
sufficient to cause hasty repairs to be
begun. Another wind storm would have
caused the roof to fall in.
The San Pablo and Grove street car
lines running to this city. were tied up
for several hours this morning on account
of a break In the Bay Counties Power
Company's big wires from the Yuba
River. The Telegraph avenue cars were
run, but they received their power from
the storage batteries kept by the Transit
Company.
Nearly an inch and half Of rain has
fallen during the last twenty-four hours.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
NEARLY STRIKES
ON THE ROCKS
POWder-Laden Schooner
Has Narrow Escape
at Sausalito.
Storm Drives Vessel Inshore
and Residents Become
Alarmed.
speeIal DISPATCH to The call.

SAUSALITO, Jan. 27.-The sailing
schooner Teresa, loaded with gunpowder,
dynamite and projectiles for Fort Baker.
was nearly wrecked to-day on the rocks
near Sausalito. Captain Nelson and the
crew of the schooner left the vessel, so
the residents of Sausalito say, fearing an
explosion. That the business portion of
the town of Sausalito is not now in ruins
is considered due to the prompt work OF
Mayor Thomas and the citizens.
The Teresa and her dangerous cargo
arrived at Fort Baker landing last night,
but during the night the heavy south
easter struck her and the skipper was
obliged to leave his moorings. He tried
to make Richardson Bay, but the storm
kept him liz the channel all night, and
early this morning he found himself close
to the Sausalito shore and in dangerous
proximity TO the rocks.
Robert Egell of the San Francisco Yacht
Club assisted Nelson in placing a line
around a telegraph pole on Water street
after which the crew made the schooner
fast by attaching another line to yacht
buoy in the bay. When apprised of the
nature of the Teresa's cargo. Egell saw
great danger ahead if one Of the lines
should part. He accordingly notified the
authorities and Mayor Jacques Thomas
finding that there was a large amount OF
powder. aboard the schooner Mayor Thom-
as instructed the crew to move the vessel.
Captain Nelson refused to obey the order,
whereupon the Mayor notified him that
if the Teresa was not at a safe distance
from shore within half an hour he would
have the schooner scuttled. The Govern
ment officials in San Francisco were then
notified and the tug Slocum, together with
the launch Josephine, towed the Teresa
into Richardson Bay.
Captain Nelson claims that he did not
desert his vessel nor did he fear an ex-
plosion. He claims that the schooner was
in no danger, as the lines were strong.
Mayor Thomas and several members OF
the San Francisco Yacht Club claim. on
the other hand, there was great danger,
as the line attached to the telegraph pole
was not secure and if 1t parted the yes
sci would have drifted on the rocks and
an explosion would have followed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
Wonderful Success.

The California Cooperative Medical
Company was organized in Eureka, Cal,
January !, 1902 with nine charter mem
bers and capital stock of 81 .000. 900, divid-
ed into $1,000 shares at $50 each. One
share entities the owner 10 free examina-
ton, medical advice and treatment for
themselves and little ones, and an equal
part of all profits gained from the sales
of Kellett Oil and Sweet Spirits of Eden
and the curing of those who are not mem
bers. And as the dividends increase the
membership increases. which increases
the working capital. The company has
now capital of $500 900 and over 700
members. They have paN twelve MONTH
ly dividends, giving to each charter men,
Der $500 from their investment of $50. be-
sides free medical advice and treatment
for themselves and children. This is one
of the most enterpTisng, progressive and
beneficial unions ever organized in this
country or anywhere else. 1t was organ
lied by DR.. John L. Kellett, now presi-
dent-elect and business manager, who has
parlors at the Arlington Hotel corner
Washington and Ninth, entrance 474 Ninth
street, Oakland, where he will freely give
you all particulars and information you
want including the cause and how to
cure nine-tenths of the ordinary ailments
After a short stay here the doctor ex-
poets to leave his business in the hands
of his assistants and visit the south in
behalf of the company.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
EDUCATION OF THE DEAF.
Opposition Is Shown to the Introduc-
ton of the Oral Method.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, lSACRA
MENTO, Jan. ,27.-Educatlon under the
oral method for the deaf is one Of the
fights that is receiving the attention of
Copus of San Francisco. He has bill be-
fore the Assembly similar to the one that
failed four years ago providing that
school for deaf children may be formed
wherever there are five of them to at
tend Mrs Holden, who is in charge of a
deaf class in the Harrison School In San
Francisco, is here in attendance upon the
Committee on Education, which has the
bill before it.
The same opposition from the Berkeley
institution that killed the bill of four
years ago is arrayed against Copus
measure. At present deaf children from
all over the State are obliged to attend
this institution. There are about 800 such
in the State and of these 200 are at Berke-
ley.
Copus says that under the oral system
as taught by Mrs. Holden. who is a grad
uate of a Wisconsin institution for the
deaf children learn to understand per-
fectly what is being said to them by the
motion of the speakers lips and also
learn to articulate and that pupils at the
Harrison School, after reaching the fifth
grade, go on through the school with the
rest of the classes.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
FIGHT FOR JUDGEsHIP.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. 27.-James w. Rea, for
many years boss Of San Jose politics,
arrived in this city tonight. He is here
in the interest of C. w Cobb, whom he
would like to see appointed to the va
cancy on the Superior bench caused by
Judge Lorigan's elevation to the Supreme
Court.
One of Governor Pardee's closest friends
and advisers stated tonight that Cobb
had little or no chance for the position
Cobb was a candidate for Superior Judge
at the last election and was defeated by
Judge Hyland. He has been Justice of
the Peace and at present is associated
with Rea's son-in-laW in the practice of
the law.
Rea has been skirmishing this city to-
night in company with Senator Louis
OneaI. He has been forming combina-
tions and hopes to push Cobb to the front
1t is stated that Joseph r. Patton of San
Jose is looked upon with favor. John Z.
Richards candidacy is being pressed by
the HAYES brothers of San Jose. Charles
M. Shortridge has been advised by his
friends not to press his inquiries about
the Gage appointments as he might hurt
the chances of Richards, whom he de-
sires to see appointed to the bench
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
MILES AROUSES
IRE Of BRITISH
Compares the Empress
Dowager to the Late
Queen Victoria.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VICTORIA. B. C, Jan. 27.-Accordins
to advices received here by the steamer
Shinano Maru to-day from Peking Gen
eral Miles during his visit there had an
audience with the Empress Dowager of
China on January g when he felicitated
the Chinese ruler in a manner which
greatly incensed the Britishers in China.
The Empress Dowager had spoken in
congratuIation of the achievements of
the United States forces and of General
Miles in the Philippines, and the gen.
eIal, not to be outdone in politeness,
spoke of the good qualities of the EN-
press DOwager Tszi Ann, whom he COM
pared to the late Queen Victoria and
said her good qualities excelled those of
the late Queen of the British empire.
As a result of the reported remarks of
the commanding officer of the United
States forces at this interview many of
the publica tions controlled by Britishers
in the Far East are talking in heated
language regarding the incident, while
others on the other hand treat the incl
dent with levity and say that Britishers
will be amused at the righteousness of
the generals remarks.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
HARTMAN 5 PLAN
ST|RS INTEREST
Railroad Kings Turning
Their Eyes to the
Southwest.
Southern Pacific President
and Clark Working in
Harmony.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK. Jan. H.-The interest of
Wall street was to-day directed to the
prospective railroad development in
Southern California and extending north
east through Nevada and Utah to Salt
Lake City.
The sale of $40, ,OOO,O 900 additional Oregon
Short Line debenture and participating
bonds, announced yesterday and the
opinion credited in the highest financial
circles that the sale was preliminary TO
far-reaching development, which would
further intrench the strong position of the
Hartman lines between Ogden and
Southern California, first directed the at
tention of railroad interests 10 the far
Southwest.
Senator w. A. Clark was in the
financial district this morning for
the first time in several weeks.
This added another element of interest
to the southwestern situation. Senator
Clark to-day consented to outline the
plans for the San Pedro road and explain
the relations existing between the Union
Pacific interests and himself.
I'VE are working Independently in the
construction of the San Pedro road" said
he to The Call correspondent, but our
relations with Mr.. Hartman are perfect
" harmonious. You may be sure there
will be no conflict, but al the present
time we have no agreement concerning
either the present construction of the Salt
Lake California line it's future opera
tion. A joint use of the line, or the prob
able lease Of the Oregon Short Line ex-
tension. has been discussed. but nothing
has been decided. ] can say. however,
that I have no option upon the Uvada
spur or the Short Line.
1--WE are making a modern railroad of
the best type in Southern California and
have the San Pedro extension nearly to
Riverside Within three months we eX-
pect to be operating TO that point, about
100 miles We are using very heavy rails
and are building stone bridges. We in
tend TO hasten the work. and proba bly,
will soon begin construction at the other
end"
1t was definitely ascertained to-day that
although the proceeds of the sale of the
Oregon Short Line bonds are used by that
company to reimburse the Union Pacific
for money expended in connection with
the acquisition of Northern Pacific stock,
nevertheless the funds from the sale of
this new issue of $10,O00,0O0, application to
list which has been made to the Stock EX-
change are for contemplated extensions
and for making advances to affiliated and
allied properties in the southwest.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
ARMOUR CLOSES
HIS WHEAT DEAL
Packer Realizes Profit
Of More Than One
Half Million.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CHICAGO, Jan. H.-The Armour people
Unexpectedly abandoned their deal in May
wheat to-day and the enormous liquida-
ton which took place carried the price of
that delivery nearly "a cents under the
close of yesterday. From S1as cents at
the opening and S15sGS2 for high, the
price declined steadily to 1875 cents and
the close was at 79d79l2 cents.
The Armour sales were estimated as
high as 5000 900 bushels. A deal of nearly
20 600 600 bushels is believed TO have been
made.
The sudden termination of the deal
came as a surprise to everyone in trade
and hundreds of small holders who had
been following Armours lead, on finding
themselves in the lurch, made a genera I
rush to sell out. while each stage of the
decline brought out hundreds of stop-loss
orders all of which stimulated the down.
ward movement of prices.
Most of Armour's line was accumulated
around IS cents and from there up to a
little above the present mark. To-day
the low point was 1878 cents. This means
an average profit Of around 4 cents a
bushel on his sales. If the line of 15,000,
COO bushels went over to-day the
packer added about 100000 to the credit
side Of his books.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
PROFESSOR DIES
FROM APOPLEXY
James Maxwell Wilson,
Noted Irrigationist,
Passes Away.
Becomes Prominent Through
Work Carried on for
the Government.

BERKELEY. Jan. thames Maxwell
Wilson. assistant professor Of irrlgatlon
of the University Of California, died late
last night at mis- residence. 2137 Dwight
way, after a long illness brought on by
ap0pleNy. lie had been unconscious Tor
several days and was in that condition
when he passed away.
Professor Wilson was a distinguished
irrigationist and besides his connection
with the university was employed by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture as agent and expert with the
irrigation Investigations in the office
OF experiment stations. He was at one
time State Engineer for Nebraska, and
as such made a national reputation as
an investigator Of irrigation problems.
His work was such that it attracted
the attention Of the United states Irrl-
CATION Bureau and he was induced to en-
ter its service. For the last two years
he has been connected also with the
University Of California faculty and was
greatly esteemed by the students and
professors alike He was extremely fond
of his work here. half of which kept
him at Ine university and the other half
in the field He was making thorough
studv Of the problems which confront
this state in the matter of irrigation.
His classes at the university studied not
ONLY California irrigation problems, but
all the varied topics concerning irrigation
institutions. laws, economics and en-
giueering.
At the beginning Of his illness he was
working on an important series of eX-
periments near Fresno, relative TO the
prevention Of the rise OF alkaH TO the
surface Of the soil through the percola-
tion of underground waters from leak
ing irrigation districts in the San Joa-
ouin Valley. This work, although not
completed. was so far progressed that
its value TO lie State in general will
not be entirely lost.
Professor Wilson has not been in good
health for some time past and three
months ago he had severe attack of
apoplexy while in the Berkeley Bank of
Savings. He so far recovered that he
was able to meet his classes. A month
ago, however. a second stroke, which
proved fatal occurred in his classroom.
As an irrigationist, Professor Wilson
was one Of the foremost. and his loss
is a blow to the advancement of re-
search in his chosen work.
The deceased scholar was a widower
and leaves one child, daughter. Miss
Ruth. who is a student at the university.
He was 81 years Of age and a native Of
Nebraska. No funeral services will be
held here. but the body will be shipped
TO his old home at Hastings, Nebr.. for
iuteTment
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
HAS A SENAT ORIAL BEE.
John F. Davis of Amador County Is
Anxiohs to Succeed Bard.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. 27.-Former State Senator
John F. Davis of Jackson, Amador Coun-
ty has the Senatorial bee in his bonnet.
He announced to-day that two years
hence lie would be a candidate for United
States Senator. He has been here for the
past few days in consultation with Gov
ernor Pardee. He is agreeable to the adj
ministration and the Governor will in all
probability aid him in securing the ap-
pointment of attorney to the Board of
Harbor Commissioners of San Francisco,
a position now held by Ex-Governor Budd.
Senator Davis made a brilliant record in
the Senate two years ago. During the
last campaign he refused the nomination
for Congress in order to assist Governor
Pardee to be elected. 1t was Senator Da
is who made the Governors fight on the
floor of the convention.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
WAVES CAUSE WASHOUT
ON THE ALAMEDA MOLE
One Hundred Feet of Track Is I'm
dermined and Local Passenger
Traffic Is DELAYED

ALAMEDA, Jan. 27.-During the heavy
southwest wind and rain storm that pre-
vailed this morning about one hundred
feet of the roadbed on the Alameda mole,
near the ferry slip. was undermined and
rendered impossible for trains by the
seas that struck and dashed nearly across
the mole. Local passenger traffic was
suspended from 10 o'clock until late this
afternoon. Repairs were effected at the
washout in time to allow the through
train for Santa Cruz to pass over.
When the wind and tide were at their
highest this morning some damage was
done to banks, bulkheads and shrubbery
on the south side. Near Union street an
extra high and swift roller, after strik-
ing a bulkhead, went farther and broke
the glass in several windows of a resi-
dence adjoining the bulkhead.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
BETTER TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES ARE WANTED
Residents of Richmond District Com
plain of Anticipated Cars and
VexatiouS DELAYS.

At the meeting Of the Central Avenue
and Presidio Improvement Club, held
Monday night, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, The present street railway service
on what is known as the Sutter-street railway
ject to extraordinary and annoying delays and
vexatious and unnecessary transfer stops; and
whereas the completion OF the electric lire
to san Mateo, with a rapid and convenient
service from the heart of the city to points IN
San Mateo County. is calculated to divert the
horneseeker from the natural and most avail
able section Of the city for home-builders un-
that a modern, up-to-date railroad service
should furnish. namely, a thorough electric
service by extending the Sutro line over said
Sutter-street system; and whereas We deem
IL imDortant that action should be taken ana
taken at once TO secure these ends, now, tnere-
fore, be it
this club urge these improvements upon such
persons or corporations as may be aHected
thereby such committee to secure the CO.
operation Of other Improvement clubs IN thls
connection.
Resolved further That a copy OF this reso-
linton he forwarded to the Board OF Supervi-
sors and to the United Railroads OF san tran-
cisco.
The officers of the club are: r. H.
Countryman. president; A. Stefffns, vice
president; John Williams, secretary; Jo-
seph Rebstock, sergeant-at-arms. F. a.
Maestretti, ]. B. Whitney, j. Spargo,
Fred Decker and W. ]. Foster constitute
the executive committee.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
OFFICERS SHOOT DOWN
A MURDERoUS LABoRER
Man Who Wanted to See Some One
Bleed to Death Receives Three
RIIlIetS

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. PA Daven-
port, Wash, special to the Spokesman
Review says Marshal Jack O'Farrell and
Deputy Epperly cut short by death the
murderous career of Charles Hill in the
Wonder saloon this evening just as Hill
was about to fire a third bullet into the
prostrate body of Joseph Hoy, the bar
tender in the salOOnA
Hill. who was farm laborer. had been
drinking and making murderous threats.
He declared that he wanted to see some
one bleed to death. Procuring revolver,
he entered the saloon in search of Will
lam Sullivan, the proprietor. Sullivan
was not there. Hill forced the bystanders
to line up along the wall and opened fire
on Hoy shooting him once through the
cheek and once through the shoulder.
1t is thought that Hoy will recover. AS
the officers entered the saloon Hill turned,
but they were too quick for him. Both
fired. one shot passing through the right
lung, the other through the left lung and
another through the forehead.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
OFFICE SEEKERS MUST WAIT.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO. Jan. 27.-It was given out on
good authority that Governor Pardee
would make no appointments until after
the Legislature adjourned. One of his
advisers stated tonight that the Gov
ernor would do nothing until March and
that the batch of appointments he will
send out then will be the best ever made
NV a chief executive of the State.
This was a practical admission that the
Governor was in favor of allowing Gage s
appointments TO die with the present
Legislature. Under section 1000 of the
Political Code the Governor is empowered
TO fill all vacancies during the recess OF
the Legislature.
1t is probable, however, that Governor
Pardee will fill the vacancy on the Su-
perior bench of Santa Clara County as
the Jail of that county is filed with GRIM
inals awaiting trial.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
Improving Country Schools.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO Jan. 27.-An educational bill,
which is favored by some of the leading
Instructors of the State, was introduced
by Assemblyman Black this morning. 1t
provides for union school districts in
country sections. Under its provisions
several districts may form into one with
a centrally located schoolhouse. Provis-
ion is made for the transportation of the
pupils to and from the schoolhouse al the
expense of the district 1t is claimed by
the sponsors OF the bill that under this
system more competent teachers can be
employed and all the benefits of a city
school can be supplied the pupils.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
POSTUM CEREAL.
EMBALMS THE FOOD.
A California Physicians Idea About
Coffee.

-. A Hell-known California physician. John
~. Read Of Redding. Cal, maintains that
coffee. when taken with the meals. has
r tendency 10 "embalm" or preserve
lhe food so that il VIII not digest. With
tLis knowledge he has made many com
plete cures Of indigestion, stomach trou-
hles and nervous diseases by taking away
the coffee and giving his patients Postum
Cereal Coffee which helps digestion.
Dr. Reads theory IS spoken Of in a let
Ter from "a gentleman Of Oak =. O. Cal,
who says: Twelve years Of indigestion
had made me so nervous and thin that
could scarcely work. / had noticed the
newspaper articles about Postum Coffee,
but didn't think seriously Of the matter.
Finally, however, they impressed me and
] went 10 my family physician. Dr. John
u. Read, Of Redding, and asked him
shout Postum.
He Immediately recommended II bav-
ing used IL in his own and other cases for
exactly the same purpose. DIR. Road is
well known throughout Northern Califor-
mia. and he surprised me by the follow
inE statement Coffee acts in many, ,case,
like large dose OF alcohol taken after
meals; IL preserves the food so II cannot
be digested-'
Il have great faith in Dr. Read. ana
Immediately commenced Postum. with the
result that at the end Of one month / was
greatly improved, and now, at the end ~
three months, 1 am a well man. nerves
steady and digestion O. *. Am gaining
steadily in weight and can do a hard
CaV's work.
Ny brother. who suffered from palni-
\ tation Of the heart when drinking coffee
claims that bis heart does not trouble
him IN the least when using Postum"
Name furnished by Postum Company.
Battle Greek, Mich
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
WORKING IN HARMONY.

LONDON, Jan. N.-The following state
ment was authorized by the German en-
bassy here to-day.
There is not the slightest truth in the
reports Of friction or misunderstanding
between England and Germany in regard
to Venezuela. Both governments continue
to act in perfect harmony and will sim
ultaneously vi withdraw the blockade at the
earliest possible moment"
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-28
BADLY BURNED WHILE
LIGHTING HIS PIPE

OAKLAND, Jan. 27.-After bandaging
a dog bite wound with kerosene and tur-
pentine saturated bandages, John Rogers,
a mechanic at the Southern Pacific Com
pany shops at Newark, started to light
his pipe. The flame from the match ig-
nited the oil-soaked lint and before Rog-
ers could tear Off the blazing rags both
hands were painfully burned. as was his
face. DR.. Chalmers took charge of the
sufferer and alleviated his pain.