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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
YOUNG CoRBETr AS A BooKIE
He Will Commence Operations at the
Sheepshead Bay Meeting.

NEW YORK. June S,-One reason for the
expressed dislike Of Young Corbett for any
publicity assoeiating his name with the de-
fense of Nan Randolph came to light to-day
when it was learned that beginning at the
Sheepshead Bay meeting he VIII make a book
in the free neld. He dislikes to anita gouize
the friends of ''Ceasar'' Young who are in
huential in matters pertaining to the turf
CoFbctt will be associated with the sbig
store In which Herman Rosenthal and lack
Rose are the principal factors. The first
proposition to enter upon bookmaker's ca
reer was made about a week ago, and since
that time the feather-w weight has been turning
II over carefully In his mind
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
OLD LIBERTY BELL
ARRIVES AT ST. LOUIS
Historic Relic Is Escorted With Great
HOnOrs to the Exposition
Grounds.

ST LOUIS. June s--The historic liberty
bell arrived here to-day IN response 20 the
petition OF $4,000 public school children OF
this city and will remain in the Pennsylvania
building until the close Of the World Fair.
Mayor John Weaver Of Philadelphia and
other city officials who accompanied the bell
were escorted TO their hotel where they were
called upon by Mayor Wells President Fran
els OF the exposition and other city and other
ofncials- The entire party then proceeded TO
the Union station. where the bell had been
placed on a specially prepared float and
companied by squad Of mounted police and
a long line OF military organizations the IA
nous old bell was taken 70 the exposition,
where formal exercises were held
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Wounded Man Claims He
Was Shot While Going to
Rescue of a Young Spouse
DENIES A KNIFE STORY
William Kennedy Narrates
His Side of Pistol Af-
fray to Deputy Sheriff
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
lOle Broadway, June s.


William s. Kennedy, who was shot
by William o. Stewart at the Briggs
ranch. near Alvarado, has made a
statement Of the affray 10 Deputy
Sheriff J. II. Reilly, who was sent to
the ranch by Sheriff Bishop. Ken
nedy denies Stewards claim that he
kennedy tried TO stab Stewart. The
wounded man insists that he was shot
while trying 10 save his young wife
from being killed.
II is q queer tale that Kennedy mar
rates. He declares that he became
satisfied that his wife, Edith, had be-
come enamored Of Stewart when the
three lived al San BernardinO. Fol-
lowing along his narrative, Kennedy
told Deputy Reilly that he invited
Stewart after meeting him in San
Francisco to go to the Briggs place,
and there. in Kennedy's hearing. ask
the woman whom she loved best.
We went 10 the ranch said Ken
nedy, and Stewart called my wife out.
while / hid in some brush. Stewart
asked my wife TO go with him and she
refused. starting back into the house
and declaring she would stay with me.
With that Stewart pulled out a
pistol and commenced shooting. I
jumped out 10 my wife's rescue and
that was when I was shot Stewart
ran away as I fell TO the ground" !"
Kennedy declared he had left San
BernardinO with his wife in order to
get away from Stewart, but the man
had followed them 10 San Francisco.
The wounded man is in a critical con-
dition. Stewart was brought back
from san Jose to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
VALUABLE DIAMONDS GO
INTO THE GARBAGE CAN
Slipper Containing Gems Is Discarded
by Girl Unaware of Its
Contents

CHICAGO, June S.-Diamond rings valued
at $233O have been found in the toe of a slip
per that had been thrown with other dis
carded footwear on a garbage dump. The
jewels the property of Mrs. George
Frank. who had hidden them in the slipper.
Her daughter. ignorant of its valuable con-
tents, gave the slipper with its mate to the
elevator boy of their apartment building 10
throw away. The police we're notified when
the loss was discovered.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
INDORSE BROOMS MADE
AT HOME FOR THE BLIND
Joint Committee Reports That There
Is No Boycott by Organized
Labor

OAKLAND, June s.-The conference com
mittee appointed by the Merchants Exchange
and Central Labor Council 10 investigate the
reported boycott on brooms manufactured at
The Home for the Adult Blind made the
following report 10 the Merchants Exchange
last night.
We, the undersigned representatives. OF the
Central Labor Council Of Alameda County.
the Broom Makers Union Of san Francisco.
the Home Of the Adult Blind and the Mer-
chants Exchange OF Oakland. after a fun
investigation Of the matter hereby report that
ne are fully satisfied. and so report that at
the present time there does not exist any
Adult Blind
We authorize the publication of this report
and recommend 70 the public that they use
the bro0ns manufactured By the Blind Home
and also brooms having the union label
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
MOB CIAAMORS FOR LIFE
OF MURDERER ROBINSON
Man Who Killed Wife and Brother
in-Law Has a Narrow Escape
From Iynchin0

cARMI. ILL.,. June S-A mob surrounded the
nome oil John Robinson at Maunie early to-
day clamoring for his life sheriff C-o,,sr,,
and thirty-six armed deputies kept hack the
riotous crowd nv
Robinson, who killed his wife and brother-
life on Monday. has sufficiently recovered 70
discuss the crime He shows no emotion sn,I
only says. People don't XIII one another FOR
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
wife Beater Pleads Guilty.

OAKLAND. June S-A. Z Skinner.-a a for
fef locomotive engineer. pleaded guilty to-
day in the Police Court 10 a charge Of bst-
tery upon his wife. Mrs. Mary Skinne- ro-
ice Judge Samuels ordered Mrs Skinner 10
ne in court tomorrow and % tell her stor,
before sentence II imposed her husband
Skinner Dr. also charged with having beaten
his mother-il-lsW. Mrs !. @. Larned with
= heavy cane. leaving the aged woman in
dzrEerors condition
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
FOUR MEN ARE INJURED
IN MONTANA WRECK
Northern Pacific Train Is Derailed
While Going at Full
SDeed

HELENA. Mont. June S.-WestbOund pas
senger train No 3 on the Northern Pacific
Jumped the track near Park City. Mont.
about eighty miles east Of Helena to-day, while
going at fun speed. The engine about
hundred feet on the ties and then. with the
mail car went into the ditch. the mail car
being badly wrecked.
Four trainmen were injured They are Fire
man r. Rowland Livingston. leg crushed: T.
p. Capp engineer. ribs hurt; William Ogden
extra express messenger. scalp cut; W G. Mil
ton, regular messenger bruised and shaken
up
Several passengers were cut by glass from
the windows, which they broke in effort
to escsse.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
OPPOSES CONTRACT FOR
SHIPMENT OF LABORERS
British Minister at Pelxing Wants
Modification of Agreement for
Chinese Coolies

SHANGHAI June S.-sir Ernest satow, the
British Minister at Peking, has refused to
sanction the proposed contract for the shin
mcnt of laborers from Northern China to work
mines on the Rand. in South Africa He is
considering the contract in an amended form
Nothing whatever is being done here regarding
the matter of shipping these laborers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND, June s.-The following mar
riage licenses were issued by the County Clerk
to-day:
John Anderson. "a, and Hannah Marken %.
both of San Francisco: David Nj. Graham.
over 81 and Halle NJ. Babbidge. over Is. both
OF Oakland; Armand BoyenvaL -. and Mary
Maubert, 81. both of Oakland: Walter S. Lord
q. Wilbur, Wash, and Mile ]. Vassar y.
Oakland Lewis n. Snyder over 81, and En-
lily NJ. Littleheld, over IS, both of Oak
land
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
CaIlfor-nians i'm New York.

fornians are in New York: From San Fran
Cisco tAckerman at the NetherIand. El
Bortfeldt at the Bartholdi. T. y Gluck az
the Amsterdam. Miss l. Green baum a. fbs
Netherlands; J. G.. Jones. at the FJsteI Rs~-
thOldis n. @. Sturtsvant at the Astor Hallse.
W c. Waters and wife. at the Grand Union
From Los Angeles. B. Alexander r Il
Douglas Jr., T. j. Douglas al the Gflsev
House; II. Guorti. at the Broadway Cenfrai-
Miss b y PLnt0n az the Cilsey Honse.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
WANTS HER PORTION OF
CECIL RHODES FORTUNE
North Carolina Missionary Declares
She Is the Daughter of the
Diamond King.

ASHEVILLE. y. C, June S.-Mrs Mary
Virginia Rhodes Baker who claims to be the
daughter of Cecil Rhodes is here in expecta-
tion Of inheriting the great fortune of the
dead diamond king. She has been engaged
in missionary work in the mountains and has
barely eked out a living. Her alleged identity
was disclosed while In conversation with some
friends Of the party remarking that he
had often seen wan ad'' in the New
York papers for Virginia Rhodes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
NEW CHARGE Is MADE
AGAINST BEAVERS
Former Postal superintendent Is Ac-
cused of Using Influence to
Promote Contracts.

NEW YORK. June S-When George ".
Beavers. former superintendent OF the division
of salaries and allowances OF the Postoffce
Department. appeared in the United States
Circuit Court in Brooklyn to-day he was served
with a new warrant for arrest Washing
ton. indictment charging him with having en-
tered into a deal for the purchase OF bool.
typewriters and with having received money
for his influence in putting through a contract
for the machines
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
MAKES MONTHLY REPORT
One Hundred and Thirty-Five Gases
Handled During the Month
of Nav

OAKLAND. June s.-During May the As
ISOLATED Charities Of this city handled 135 ca ses
involving 2as individuals More than one
third of these were children. Flfty-seTen were
new cases. Eighteen cases we're referred 70
0tner organizations for investigation.
Medical attention was supplied in I've cases
and material assistance in eleven. Temporary
Work vas found Tor rwenty-etght applicants
ana |" ss accepted in every case but one. The
work curing the month involved 2G visits and
me writing OF serenty-fVe letters Two hun
dreo ana thirty-Cne visits were received al
he Office ot the association
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Yacht Detroit at San Diepo.

SAN DIEGO, June s.-The yacht Detroit
purchased In the city of the same name by a
local syndicate. arrived here this evening
having been shipped by rail. The Detroit
will probably be renamed. She will be the
first defender of the superb challenge Gun
which Sir Thomas Upton presented to the
Corinthian Yacht Club of this city
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09

PLUMBERS F'EUD ENDS.-The feud h.
tween w. n. Penny a plumber ana
Haws, sanitary inspector for Berkeley came 10
an end to-day when Justice Edgar Of Berkeley
dismissed Two charges against Penny for vio
lating the plumbing ordinance PENN sns
haws nave been at outs for long time the
ritairy oeing due TO business affairs Penny
then Haws he- Penny arrested but each side
= the controversy has failed to make out a
case. 0' a
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
CONSTABLE ACCIDENTALLY
DISCHARGES HIS REVOLVER
Uses IL as n Club During a Scufie
and Bullet Barely Misses Strik-
ing His Antagonist

SANTA CRU June s-An attempt was
made this afternoon by Chief OF Police Clark
and Constable Cory TO take a telephone an
nuneiatOr from the Newport restaurant under
a writ OF reDleVtn- The prOurietors forcibIv
tried 70 prevent the officers from 50 doing
ana during scufhe Constable Corey dis
charEed MS pistol. the bullet entering the wall
just back OF Louis SoderopuIos with WHOM, bs
was struggling The pistol was accidentally
discharged while the constable was striking
Soceropulos on the head with IT,
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
BERLIN'S BEST NOT TOO
EXPENSIVE FOR DONIE
Zionist Arrives in German Capital and
Engages Apartments al
$40 a Day.

BERLIN. June S-J0hn Alexander Douie
has arrived here from Switzerland He has
taken rooms lately occupied BY one of rha
Nanderbilts. costing $40 a day. He addressed
a crowded meeting. depicting giowingly Zion
City. near Chicago
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Cape May Cup Is Found.

LONDON. June S.-The Cape May Challenge
Cup which King Edward when Prince Of
Wales won with his cutter Britannia has been
found. The trophy. which reported miss
Ing. is being returned to the New York Yacht
Club because IL cannot be defended under the
existing conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
BRAZIL MAKES PLAN TO
REORGANIZE HER NAVY
Bill Is Introduced Providing for the
Purchase of Twenty Eight
WarshiDs.

RIO DE JANEIRo June s.-A bill provid-
inc for the reorganization of the Brazilian
navy was introduced in Congress to-day II
provides for the purchase of twenty-eight
warships including three ironelads and three
armored cruisers. The bill contains an ex-
preston Of opinion to the effect that the yes-
sells should be constructed in British yards
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Holds Court I'm Cen

OAKLAND. june s.-Hariey Harper. q rail-
road brakeman. VINO was shot BY Policeman n
laidHeiL was arraigned TODAY for stabbfnc-
william walker dairgman Court was befG
hH Justice William r Gesry 10 HarDer's cel
me prisoner wound preventing him from be-
examination was set for June I6
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE BY
DRINKING BATTERY FLUID
Joseph Smith, an Electrician, Becomes
Despondent and Tries to Take
His Life.

OAKLAND. June S.--Jcseph Smith, an cleo
trician, living at 210 Second street, was found
at the foot of Fifth avenue in East Oakland
this afternoon in an unconscious condition.
He had swallowed about a pint of battery
fluid With suicidal intent.
call for the police patrol was sent and the
hurried 10 the Receiving Hospital
When brought to consciousness he refused at
first to give his name. Later, however he
gave the desired information. and said he had
no home and wanted TO die. He is 33 years
of age and belongs to the Foresters of Amer
lea. 1t is believed he will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
MAY Get Anpointment

BERK ELEY. june s-When the State
Prison Board next meets il is likely 10 elect
DR. - p Gladding II this city resident
physician Al Folsom prison. Dr Giaddiag il
ls lilnerslo01- can have the place II he wants
-, but ~ j looking the ground before
making hls decision. The office carries sal
srg ot slJOo year ana perquisltes that will
make d worth 5000 a year 10 the holder
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Big Entry in Kiel Yacht Races.

BERLIN, June S.-The yachts entered for
the Kiel races number 1O4 including fifteen
in special class No. 1 over twenty forei~,
yachts are entered. including two America
vessels, the Ingomar and the Swan: eleven
British. three Danish and two Belgian.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
REBELLION SEETHES
IN SANTO DOMINGO
Within Three Days After Peace Is De-
cIared War Again Breaks Out in
Stricken Land.

WASHINGTON. June s.--Within three days
OF Admiral Sigsbees announcement that peace
had been concluded in Santo Domingo
other revolution has broken out in that eoun-
try Minister Powell cabled the State De
psrtment to-day from Port au Prince. Hayti.
that the British cruiser Indefatgable left that
place yesterday it having been reported that
General Jimnez had effected a landing at
Macoris relegraphic communication has been
interrupted
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Letter Carrier Is Dismissed

ALAMEDA. June e.-Herbert HANNA. one
Of the Oldest carriers OF the local postoffce
stah, has been dismissed by the Postoffice De-
partment the result Of an Investigation held
some months ago in which the creditors of
HANNA were the chief complainants The
carrier was ordered to pay his bills and as
he failed 10 do this hts removal was ordered
HANNA had been connected with the postof-
nee for thirteen years.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
High Run in Billiards.

PARIS, June S.-The score at the end Of
the third round in the Schaefer-Cure billiard
match for 5000 points 1s-inch balk fine 10
night was: Cure 15o0 Schaefer I145 CURE
beat the record in match Of this class by a
run of 225.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Dwieht Hutchinson Ininre.i

OAKLAND June s-DWight Hutchinson
vice president ~ the Hutchinson Constr1Ictfo6
company. was seriously injured yesterday AZ
lfrnoon by being thrown from his buggy at
san Pablo. The horse he was driving took
Itlent - Santa Pc train. Hutchinson SUI
fered a fracture Of the right arm and : num-
ber of severe bruises
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
LiIiuokaIani at Homo.

HONOLULU. June 1-Ex-Queen LiIiuoka-
lani returned this morning from Wsshinztor
and s.. Louis. She is in good health and d.
place.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Mems Leagne Recention.

OAKLAND. June S.-The Mems League of
the First Presbyterian Church gave a re-
ception to the women of the congregatfon
last night in the parors of the church After
an excellent musical and literary programme
refreshments were served.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Grief Cause Motber,s Dea,,

OAKLAND, June s--Nrs Catherine Reta
home. ~ p street. She leaves q husband
but no children. Excessive grIeyfng over the
Death 81 her child year ago Is said to have
bsen the cause of Mrs. Maloon's death
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09

Notice.-Our name is not in the tele-
phone book. When you want Bekin's
Van and Storage Company, call for Main
2s5. 1915 Broadway.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Ok NEWS OF THE, COUNTY OF ALAMEDAK
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
1915 Broadway
Telephone Main 1OoS-
RERk ELE1.
Pas Center Street
Telephone North "a.
ALAMEDA.
1435 Park Street.
Telephone Alameda 4SS2-
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09

HUSBAND ASKS DIvORCE-OAKLAND
June S.-Charles b. Lee has instituted divorce
proceedings against Maud 3. Lee, on the
ground of desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
accused Horse Thief Held.

OAKLAND june s Joseph Newman
charged with horse stealing from Mrs Maria
Mcguire. his former employer. was held FOR
trial in the Superior Court by Judge Samuels
to-day
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-09
Steals WATCH and Money.

OAKLAND, June s.-Harry r. Guchard's
residence SIS West street. was entered bv =
burglar last night. who stole watch and sI5
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
N ew Portland.

The many friends of Mr. Nathan Jack
son, Familiarity known as Uncle Nathan"
met at the home of his son, Almon Jack
son, to help him observe his 18th birth
day. Although the day was rainy there
was a goodly number present and II
proved most enjoyable occasion to those
who braved the inclemency OF the storm
At five o'clock dainty refreshments were
served, aud at the close with a few well
chosen words, Mrs. Webb presented
to Uncle Nathan" china bread and
milk set and silver spoon. and then the
company dispersed after wishing him
many happy returns of the day.
Mr.. Frank Caswell, who is employ ed
as a travelling salesman, has been spend
ing a few days.at home
Miss Allie Churchill OF Madison arrived
10 town, Saturday night, as the guest OF
friends.
Mr.. Solomon Walker of Lawrence,
Mass. arrived in town, last week, with the
remains of his wife, which were inferred
in the E. New Portland cemetery.
Mr.. Markie Emery went to Kingfeld,
Wednesday, where he has employment in
barber shop with Mr.. DurreI.
Mrs. Eunice Cuts, who has been quite
sick is gaining slowly.
Miss Bina Butler went to Lewiston,
Thursday, where she has employment.
Mrs B. P Merry received the sad in
teligence, Monday, OF of the death of her
nephew, Perley Veasie, in Colorado
The remains will be brought to this place
for burial.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
3 Cents

Eight cents a pound is
what a young woman paid for
twelve pounds of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
paid one dollar for a bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion, and by TAX
ing regular doses had gained
twelve pounds in weight before
abe bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound is
cheap for such valuable ma
terial. Some pay more, some
less, some get nothing for
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE. CHEMISTS.
soo Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and $500; all druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Fairfield.

Mrs. Celia SWEET who has been visit
ing relatives in Boston and vicinity, has
returned to her home here.
Leon Gaylord, who is here for visit to
relatives, has gone to Orono to visit
Arnold w. To,man, for few days.
DR.. and Mrs G.. M TwitcheIl of Au-
gusta, who spent Sunday with Mrs.
Louise Newhall, went to their home,
Monday morning.
Mrs. H. Nj. Ives, who has been very ill
for the past few weeks, Is now decidedly
better.
Miss Eva York, who has been confined
10 her home here with The grip, resumed
work at the plant of the Sawyer Publish
ing Co., Monday morning.
Chester Emery of the Ridge is having
extensive repairs made upon his house
which will greatly improve the looks Of
he place and add much to its convenience.
The mill of the United Box. Board &
Paper Co which has been shut down for
the past winter started up again, Monday
morning. A good many repairs have
been made at the mill.
The Juniors in the High school have all
had their parts assigned 10 them, and the
Seniors are working hard upon their essays.
Mrs. Marion Leslie has been secured to
drill the students
Rev. J. H. Roberts, pastor of the
Me hodist church preached Sunday.
Mr.. and MIS-. Edward Crosby, who
vent to Portland a few days ago, have re-
turned to this town They intended to
make their home there in the future, but
changed their minds.
The pulp mil OF Lawrence, Newh II &
Page at Sh4wmut and the lower mill of
the United Box, Board & Paper Co. here
were both obliged to shut down, Monday
morning, on account of high water caused
by the recent rain.
The members of Fairfield lodge, No
68, l. o. o. F., and OF Good Will Re-
bekah lodge, No. 50 went to Wa erviile,
Sunday morning, and joined with the
Odd Fellows lodges there 10 attend d.
vine service at the Baptist church.
E. H Evans and daughter, Mary, and
E. p Kenrck and daughter, Maud, left
Monday morning for Boston. where they
will join Capt, Kreger and take voyage
with him aboard ''The Addie M. Law
renee"
Mrs. A. P. Williams OF SIN Francisco,
Cal who has been very i'll a, her home
for several weeks past, Is much improved
and hopes are Low entertained OF her
speedy recovery. This will be good news
to Ms Williams many friends, who are
accustomed TO greet her every summer,
when she comes to visit her sister, M $. l..
S. Mcfarland
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
The Forks.

Nearly all the men are on the drive a
present.
The rain OF last Saturday started the
grass in good many pieces.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Hunnew II and
Hiss Edna Williams from Caratunk are in
own.
William Adams, who has been appoint.
ed game warden, started for Augusta
Monday morning
The Misses Holway and Gilman open
I'd there schools last Monday. We are
glad to see them back. Supt. c. Z. Bal
has returned to his home in Athens.
We understand that Hugh Comber has
sold out and is going to move down river
Mrs. Bumpas, who has been very sick
is better, so she walked out last Sunday
We are all glad to here that Willie
Holway is recovering after a long sickness.
Johnnie Durgin and wife, who were
married, last week. are receiving con-
gratulations from many friends.
Mrs Chester Bates was the guest OF
Mrs. w. J. Whorff, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Comber aud Miss
Stella Hunnewell were visiting at Chas
Durgin's, last Sunday.
S. c. and Mrs. Durgin were at Pleasant
Pond and Caiatunk, one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Morris visited at
Hiram Pierce's, Sunday.
Mrs. Larry Comber is very sick