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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
RARE VIOLIN
TOY OF BABE
Father Ignorantly Gives Il
Genuine Old "Stainer" to
Child for a Plaything
INSTRUMENT OF VALUE
Experts Pronounce the Find
to Be the Real Work of a
Famous Tyrolian Maker
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call.
91A2 Centar syrrrt Dec 2R


214S Center street, Dec. %.
The discovery was made to-day by
R. B. Somers that violin, found by
him in his garret among some lumber
and given to his little son for a play
thing, is in reality a rare old instru-
ment, bearing Stainer's authentic sig
nature and supposedly of great value.
The violin was used by an Italian
who worked on a milk ranch formerly
operated by Somers. By the Italian it
was left on the place when he went
East.
The violin was turned over to the
little. Somers boy for sand shovel
He used it for a day, fortunately with
out injuring the instrument materially.
and then it's character was discovered
by a university student who chanced
to come that way.
The student was a stranger to Som
ers and did not give his name. When
he told the father that the violin was
a genuine Stainer baby was at once
deprived of his valuable toy.
The violin was taken to Sherman.
Clay & Co.'s in San Francisco and
there pronounced to be a genuine
Stainer instrument, old and very val
table. Offers were, at once made to
Mr.. Somers for the instrument but none
were accepted.
The instrument has fine tone and
in color is of that rich chestnut brown
unsuccessfully initiated by violin
makers of the present day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
Good Play az We Liberty.

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-The opening
performance of Edward E. Roses
dramatization of Anthony Hopes
famous novel, "The Prisoner of Zen
da.7 was given this afternoon at the
Liberty Theater. The play is splen-
didly staged and the cast is excellent
Landers Stevens as Rudolph Rassen-
dyl1 scored a hit. The Prisoner Of
Zenda" will be followed next week by
its sequel, Rupert of Hentzau."
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

uralIy so when / am 'focked out of my wifes
Wish ou ,s not orse than
l have written to the home of this young
Marker and have found that his stories OF the
familys wealth false. They are common
people. His father is an engineer, without
rank wealth. But my wife and daughters
Moraga, in his younger days, owned
a large interest in the great Moraga
ranch, which, however. has been dis
sipated Moraga's ancestor, Ignacio,
was the first Spanish colonist in Cali
fornia' He laid the cornerstone Of the
Dolores mission and was buried in the
ground on which the church stands in
San Francisco.
THE WIFE'S VERSION.
Mrs. Moraga was a member Of the
rancho. Her black eyes snapped to-
day as she denied her husbands story.
She said:
Absurd Preposterous I. woman Of 45.
the mother OF many children, married for 70
simple friendly way for this student-this
mere boy? Why, Manuel Marker is only 10
years old. quiet boy, a gentleman. Every
thing my husband has said about it is false.
Last Saturday asked Manuel in TO help
dress the Christmas tree. he is IrlenOly
with all OF US except my husband. When
Moraga came and found Manuel in the room
he ordered him to go. The disturbance that
followed was so bad that Manuel went for
officer Thompson to have my husband ar
rested for battery. Then, for the sake OF
peace Manuel decided TO sleep elsewhere that
night Moraga took his clothes and occupied
another apartment than mine. but he was not
locked out.
II Mr. Moraga intimates that he will be 50
generous as to 20 and leave me in possession
Of this house and furniture and permits you
TO think he is a wronged but generous man,
listen to this: Mr.. Moraga has not a cent OF
interest in the place. II is all mine in my
name bought with my money My sister and
i sold our interest In the Fish ranch last De-
cenber and my share is in this house Moraga
contributes nothing but his name to this fam
lly.
II is a horrible thing that he should act
as TO mix the name of his wife, who has been
with him for 25 years, in such story as he
tells II is a hideous wrong, too, that he does
Manuel Marker 1t cannot but AFFECT his
university life and it will all be so deplor-
able.
Mrs. Moraga broke down and wept
after her speech.
Marker, the student denies that his
relations with the Moragz family have
been other than innocent and friendly.
He said to-day that Moraga's allega-
tions were all false.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
sOOTT's EMULSION.
NOT MEDICINE

Babies don't need medi-
cine - older children very
rarely. Better nourishment
viii generally set. them right.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
kind Of nourishment and the
kind that viii do them the
most good, SCOTS Emulsion
contains nothing that chill
dren should not have and
everything that they should.
Wen send yOs sample free
SCOTT a BOVINE, ~ Pearl strsst Sss yst
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
BULLET FROM AIRGUN
DESTROYS A BOYS EYE
Christmas Gift Brings Woe to Brother
of the Lad Who. Received
he

REDDING. Dec. 26.-Russell Bass
ham, aged. 10 years. received an air
rifle yesterday as a Christmas present.
few hours later at their home in
French Gulch his brother Frank,
aged is years, loaded the rife with
double B shot and picked the gun
UP with the fnuzzle toward him. The
weapon was discharged in some man
ners and the shot struck the boys left
eye. destroying the sight.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
MRS. GRANTS SISTER DIES.

WASHINGTON Dec. zs.-Mrs.
Nellie Dent Sharp. the widow of Ma
Jor Alexander Sharp, Z. S. A., and
sister Of the late. Mrs. Z. S. Grant.
died in this city to-day. The body viii
be buried at the Preside, San Fran
cisco, where the remains of Major
Sharp. who died three years ago, are
inferred.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

G. p. Eells, handicap 8, and the
Rev. F. w. Clampett, handicap IS.
made no returns
The mems handicap. the qualifying
round for which was played on
Thanksgiving day. was won by c. H.
Bentley, who beat r. G. Hanford 4 up
and to play in the final round on
Christmas day. r. G. Hanford won
his way into the final round by beating
Worthington Ames 1 UP in the semi
final round. C. H. Bentley won the.
first prize and r. G. Hanford the
second.
This morning the qualifying round
of competition for the councils cup.
for women will be held on the Pre-
sidio course. beginning at $3.50 a. m.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
SPORTING MAN JAILED
BY OFFICERS OF TUCSON
Accused OF Having Vouched for In
tegrity Of Man Who F9eeced
Arizona Merchant.

TUCSON, Ariz-, Dec. 26.-Ehra
Bartlett, one Of the best known sport
ing men in the Southwest, was ar
rested here to-day as he stepped off
the train from Los Angeles on a
charge in connection with the alleged
swindling Of Albert Steinfeldt, the
wealthy merchant Of this city, out of
s12.5OO by J. H. Harcourt It is
claimed that Bartlett introduced Har-
court to Steinfeldt and vouched for
his integrity.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
GOLFERS ATTACK "BOGEY"
ON THE PRESIDE LINKS
l.. B. Edwards Wins the Handicap
Prize, While w. III. La Boyteaux
Makes Best Gross Score.

Just a score of players in the
eighteen-hole handicap against "bo-
gey'' held yesterday on the course of
the San Francisco Golf and Country
Club handed in their scores. L. B.
Edwards, down (net), won the han
dicap prize, while w. H. La Boyteaux,
7 down (gross), won the trophy for
the best gross score. The scores are
shown in the table:
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
steamship Drumetzier Aground.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-The British
steamship Drumetzier, which went
ashore on the point of Fire Island
bar, two miles to the west Of the Fire
Island lighthouse. last night. in a
binding snowstorm, Is still hard
aground.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
WEEDS OREGON
BELLE IN PORTLAND
Daughter of Late Senator Tongue Be-
comes the Bride of Capital
lists Son.

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 26.-Martin
Gay Lombard. son of B.. Lombard Jr..
a prominent Boston capitalist, and
Miss Mary Gertrude Tongue, daughter
of the late Senator Tongue, have been
married in this city. Miss Tongue is
well known in Washington, D. c., So
ciety circles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
LATE SHIPPING INTE1AlGENCE.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Monday, December 26
6tmr Whittier. Dickson, a days ID hours
from Columbia, with bktn Fullerton In tow
Bktn Fullerton. McKechnie, days is hours
from Columbia. in tow stmr Whittier.
SAILED.
Monday, December 26.
Etmr South Coast, Olsen. Casper
DOMESTIC PORT
ABERDEEN-Arrivsd Dec 26-schr Hal
cyon. hence Dec Ia
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
Repor-t Is Ready.

OAKLAND. Dec. 2s.-The board OF
engineers that examined the Bay
Cities Water Company's project for
the CITY expects to file its report with
the City Council tomorrow night
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
Germans Warned to Leave Fez.

TANGIER, Dec. 26.-The German
legation has warned German subjects
at Fez to prepare to leave at a mo-
ment's notice.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
Rancher Found Dead in Bed.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 26.-G. f. Krls. a
Monterey rancher, was found dead in
bed here to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

A dream of pleasure, the new two for
Guarter size American. 81 rs box 25. .
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
oq NEWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA z
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY
OAKLAND.

OAKLAND
1915 Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888.
BERKELEY.
2l4s Center Street
Telephone North "a.
ALAMEDA.
I4S5 Park Street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

sOOrTsSo :, r-a sS..s s.- Yea.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

will be held tomorrow night. A special
holiday stake will be run next Monday.
The draw for this will be held at the
park on Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
Chester Chips.

W. S. Horn, of LIE Roy, drove to
Chester last Thursday for his daugh-
ter Media, who has been teaching
northeast OF town.
Mesdames Barnes and Breedlove
and their mothers drove to Cresco and
back Tuesday.
Miss Leila Shut returned from LIE
Roy Saturday night, where she spent
last week.
Miss Alma Bratrud returned from
her visit at Fountain Tuesday.
Miss Floy Courtney came home for
her summer vacation, Saturday ever.
Chas. Bent is again ia this vicini-
ty.
Everybody is anticipating q good
time Old Settlers Day, and II it does.
Mt rain they probably will have it.
The basket ball girls are practicing
to play thatday.
Mr.. Renie Sanborn had the misfor.
turne to lose one of his fine horses
last week.
Clint Essington was called to Sisse.
ton N. D., last week by the serious
illness Of his mother, who died soon
after he reached there. Her former
home was In Chester. She was agood
Christian woman and was loved by
all.
Mr.. Cue went to Austin Monday on
business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
WILL NOT SEND SQUADRON.
French officials Declare Present situ-
alton at Tangier Does Not War
rant Sending Fleet.

Paris. June s.-The published state
ment that the French Mediterranean
squadron has been ordered to Tangier
meets with specific denial at the for
eign Office here, where 1t is added that
no French squadron will be sent to Tan
gier unless extraordinary developments
arise. The officials say that the present
efforts to obtain the release of Messrs.
Perdicaris and Varley are entirely along
diplomatic lines, and they are earnestly
hopeful that there will be no occasion to
adopt more energetic measures. A tele-
gram from the representatives Of the sui
tan has reached the diplomatic officials
at Tangier, saying that a letter is now
on its way fully defining what the sui
tan is willing to do in order to secure the
release of the prisoners. The arrival Of
this letter is expected shortly, and the
officials hope it may bring the basis fol
an adjustment of the difficulties
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
PLANTATIONS UNDER WATER
Farmers Suffer Serious Damage by
Floods in Arkansas River
Valley.

Little Rock, Ark, June S.-The river
at this point Tuesday was within three
feet of the highest point ever reached in
the history OF the government service
At noon the gauge registered 25.9 feet,
and there was enough water in sight to
insure river of % feet. This will inun-
date thousands OF acres Of rich bottom
lands, and entail a heavy loss. Already
reports are coming in Of the overflow Of
many farms and the abandonment OF
entire localities by those who live In
the overflowed district. At Wrights-
vile, ten miles below Little Rock, the
farm of John Basham, containing 1000
acres, has been almost entirely sub
merged. Attorney General Murphy, who
has recently returned from visit to the
state farm, expressed grave fears that
the overflow will pass the levees at that
point and submerge several thousand
acres. Live stock has suffered heavily.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
His Last Hope Realized.
from the Sentinel, Gebo. Mont.l

In the first opening Of Oklahoma to
settlers In 1889, the editor of this pa.
per was among the many seekers ate,
fortune who made the big race one
fine day in April. During his travel
ing about and afterwards his camping
upon his claim, he encountered much
bad water, which, together with the
severe heat, gave him very severe
diarrhoea which 1t seemed almost Inn
possible to check, and along In June
the case became so bad he expected to
die. One day one of his neiRhbors
brought him one small bottle of Cham
berlain' = Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as q last hope. A big dose was
given him while he was rolling about
on the ground in great agony, and in
few minutes the dose was repeated.
The good effect of the medicine was
soon noticed and within an hour the
patient was taking his first sound sleep
for a fortnight That Que little bot
tie worked complete cure, and he
cannot but feel grateful. The season
for bowel disorders being at hand sug-
gests this item. For sale by Shuttle.
worth Drug 20.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
anu al, oooKs anu documents ey ~
union were seized.
Mora Arroafa Mada

More Arrests Made.
During the night further arrests
were made In Victor, Goldfield and In
dependence The union stores in Vic.
tor and Goldfield were wrecked and the
stocks scattered in tho streets by a
mob. This was not countenanced by
Sheriff Bell OF others in authority.
Among those taken prisoner was Ed
itor George Kyner, Of the Victor Rec
ord, but he was subsequently released.
A bloodhound brought from Trini-
dad took the trail of the nend who
exploded the dynamite at Indepen-
dence by pulling wire attached to q
revolver or some other instrument, and
thereby murdered at least 13 working
men, and followed it from Bull Hill to
the Colorado Springs wagon road.
Detective Robert Sterling, of the Mine
Owners association, then declared that
he was convinced that he knew who
caused the deadly explosion.
Cause Of the Outbreak.
| Mondays outburst had Its inception
in the strike of the members OF the West
ern Federation of Miners something
over year ago, when 1000 men quit
work for the purpose. primarily Of en-
forcing an eight-hour day. This action
SO incensed the mine owners that they
declared war on unionism and the
! breach has grown wider with the pass
age OF time. Much lawlessness has pre-.
vailed in the strike-styicken districts and
nnionists have been brought to trial On
numerous charges. They were invasa.
ably acquitted, however.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
STORM CLOUD IS
over GOLD camp
FURTHER TROUBLE FEARED IN
WAR OF COLORADO
MINERS.
ARMED SQUADS PATROL
THE RIOT DISTRICT
Fatal Street Battle Occurs at Victor
in Which Two Men Are Killed-All
Union Miners to Be Expelled from
County.

Cripple Creek, COL, June 8.-After q
night of terror, comparative peace pre-
vailed throughout this great gold camp
Tuesday, but conditions are still of a
volcanic nature and nobody believes
that the trouble is yet ended. Fifteen
deaths have resulted from the dynamite
outrage at independence and several of
the injured are in a critical condition and
two men were killed and eight wounded
in the subsequent rioting in Victor.
Following is list of the casualties in
the rioting:
Killed: Roxie MCGEE, John Davis.
Wounded: ]. A. Reed, Joe Findley,
Fire Chief Murphy, Peter Chrisman,
Fred Studebauch Peter Calderwood, Ar
thur Parker, James McKelvey.
Two more names were added Tuesday
to the list of those killed by the Inde-
pendence dynamiting. They are:
George S. Henderson and Fred Beckley.
1t is believed that the bodies of sew
eral others were blown to atoms, and
the remains are in the mass Of flesh and
bones at the bottom of the hole made by
the tremendous explosion.
Posse Scouting Ellis.
A posse of 300 deputy sheriffs, armed
with rifles and revolvers, is now scour-
ing the hills Of Cripple Creek district,
with the object of rounding up every
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
A WAY THEY HAVE.
What this cresco citizenl says
only corroborates the story
of thousands.

The particulars related by this rep
resentative citizen of Cresco are SINH
lar to hundreds of others In this city.
When there are scores OF people all
anxious to tell about the benefit re-
ceived from the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills the greatest skeptic in Cresco
must be convinced. Read the folio
wing:
John E. Peck. produce dealer of
Peck ST., says: II am more than salts
fed With the results obtained from the
use of Doan's Kidney Pills and recon-
mend them as a preparation of more
than ordinary merit. For some years
l had attacks of kidney complaint de-
spite the fact that used remedy after
remedy. When In the acute stage
sometimes the pain across my back
was almost unendurable, rendering ii
impossible to lift anything or to stoop
without suffering excruciating agony.
Even when the severe pain was not 10
evidence a lameness and soreness
across the small of my back was often
pronounced every evening and accom-
panying the backache trouble with
the kidney secretions existed. Read.
ing about Doan's Kidney Pills induced
me to go to the Shuttleworth Drug
Co.'S store for a box. Gradually they
lessened the pain attending that attack
until it disappeared. This prepare.
ton acts directly upon the kidneys
You can tell that from the change In
the condition of the kidney g secretions
When they become normal the back
ache ceases"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doan's ant
AXE no substitute.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
Albion.
Lots Of rain last week.

Lots Of rain last week.
A large number from this vicinity
attended the show at Preston last
week.
Rob Duxb1rry and sister were pleas
ant callers at the home of Mr.. Beau
master near Harmony, Sunday.
Paul Bigalk is working for Fernet
Walter.
Herb Milbreth is out riding in his
new l0ld cart now days.
Charley Bigalk and Henry Bigalk
were at Preston last week.
Win Roberts attended the picnic at
Kendallville, Saturday, and reports a
pleasant time.
A number of our s'sports'' attended
the ball game at Harmony lastlSatur.
day and report good game. Eleven
innings were played and the score
stood 2 to 2.
Anil Bigalk was seen passing our
place, going west, Monday morning.
He must have been late or getting an
early start.
Glen Holcomb is railing of his
driving harness.
Last week Griff eager was at Har.
mony on business.
A large number we're in attendance
at the barn raising given on the even
ling Of June 1st by August Miller, II
initiate the large, new barn built BY
him this spring.
Mrs. Griff eager is still on the sick
list.
Mat Larkin has purchased a new
corn cultivator, and there are pros
pects for good crop of corn yet.
John Quinn was pleasant ovel
Sunday caller at the home of FREQ
Bigalk.
| Tim Quinn and wife and Phil Haye,
were boating Sunday; the water go
shallow and they left the boat ant
went afoot. FARMER Boy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
FINDS HER MOTHER.
Pacific Coast Woman's Long Search
for Maternal Parent Ends
at Ackley.

After search Of many years Mrs.
Tannler, who lives on the Pacific coast,
has found in Mrs. F. Hayungo, OF Ackley,
the mother from who she was stolen by
her father when child five years old.
Years ago the father, whose name was
illness. disappeared from Ackley, taking
his little daughter with him. The girl
grew to womanhood. knowing nothing
of her mother until her father on bis
deathbed told her the story. In the mean.
time Mrs. illness had secured a divorce
and remarked, but her daughters per-
sistent search solved the puzzle and
brought about a happy reunion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
Howard Center.

Our vicinity was visited by heavy
shower Friday night. Farmers will
be delayed several days In cultivating
corn.
Mrs. Frank Shellhammer and Mrs.
Dave Young and son, of Maple Leaf,
called on friends and relatives in this
vicinity, Wednesday.
Fred Lybert lost valuable mare
last Friday evening by lightning. A
second one was so badly shocked that
1t is feared it will die from the effects.
We are very glad to hear tina Mrs.
Dave Ferrie is able to be about the
house again.
We are very sorry to hear that Mrs.
John Briefly is still confined to her
b d. We hope she will soon be bet
ter. Miss Blanche Wilhelm is work.
ing for them.
Fred Fish and family spent Sunday
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dave
administer.
The wedding bells will soon ring in
this vicinity. A good time is expect,
ed.
Mr.. Nelson Lathrop spent Thurs
day evening at the home of S. Ding
er. He is spry old gentleman for
being in his 85th year. He will walk
3 or 4 miles as quick as most young
men of Is.
Our vicinity was visited by cou-
pie of smart alexis Saturday afternoon
who bothered people while talking
over the telephone. People who have
these telephones must like something
to allow such nonsense In their pres.
ence.
| We are very sorry to learn that
Mrs Mary Marshall, of Illinois, is no
better and is still under the Doctors
care.
Jim Smith was seen on our streets
Thursday.
John Elliot and family spent Sum
day with Will Stone and family.
j Henry Windmiller and family en-
tertained the Joe Wilhelm family
Sunday.
Frank Dinger, of Maple Leaf, was
q business caller here Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
Davis Corners.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fruchte Sundayed
with the latter's mother near Bonair. &
Mrs. L. Sickle and son, Lorraine,
returned to their home at Farmers
burg Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Klein was on the sick
list last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hike entertained
company Sunday.
MI. and Mrs. Otto Simmering, from
Mitchell county, came Friday to visit
their aunt and cousin, Mrs. ]. Hanne.
man and family. They returned home
Tuesday.
Bert Dunn is doing some painting
for ChaS. Mast.
A party consisting of Hattie Mast,
Jennie Steffen, John Greger, Theo.
Mast, John Dell aud John and Jake
Steffen spent Sunday on the river
near Lime Springs.
Steve Foote and Harry Ku.der spent
Sunday afternoon at the q. Aberly
home.
Little Elsie Stopperan has been
dangerously i'll the past week.
w. Hickman is having the founda-
tion laid for new barn. Will and j.
Weers, from Elma a1e doing the
work.
Anna and Henry Liebertwere pleas
aut callers at the Geo. Dell home Sum
day afternoon.
Fred Vagts and Bert Dunn were
at Saratoga Tuesday evening for band
practice.
Mr.. J. Kakac and daughters and
Chas. Viebrock, from Cresco, drove
through our burg Saturday, enroute
for Saratoga.
]. Viebrock returned from his
Washington trip last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Flick visited with
friends near Bonair y few days last
week.
Bills are out for a dance in the hall
Tuesday, June 81. Music will be fur
nished by Carpenter orchestra. Ev.
verybody come and enjoy a good time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-10
Earthquake in Chilli.

Lima, Peru, June 8.-Tacna and AFRICA
in Chile were shaken by tremendous
earthquake at :35 a. m. Monday. The
inhabitants ran into the streets In their
night clothes. The walls of many
buildings were cracked and the sea agi-
tated, but SO far as reported no person
was killed,