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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
EDITOR OF NEW YORK
DISAPPEARS LIKE LOOMS
Found to Be Missing Upon Arrival OF
Vessel Upon Which he Had
Embarked

LONDON, Sept 10 r. spahr OF
Kingsbridge, n. Y editor OF two
magazines OF New York city, either
fell or Jumped overheard from the
steamer Prince Albert midway be-
tween Ostend and Dover on the even
ing OF August 80. His mysterious dis
appearance recalls that Of Frederick
Kent Loomis and was reported on the
arrival OF the steamer at Dover TO
American Consul Prescott by e ".
Ordway Of Brooklyn. in whose com
pany Spahr was making tour ot
Europe for the benefit Of his health.
Spahr seemed to have been much
improved in health and his companion
said he never for a momsnt suspected
that he would attempt to commit
suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

HUMAN BONES UNEARTHED. -workr,.D
engaged In eNcaVating for new huildfns a.
1910 Howard street yesterday afternoon IN
earthed portion OF a human skeleton n
EXPLANATION IS given as TO how the bones came
there The neighbors know little or nothin~
Of the former occupants OF the premises -rhe
bones were taken TO the Morzus ard V,,iI
probably later be inferred in the Potter's a.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
PRINCE GEORGE TRAVELS
TO ROME INCOGNTTO
Cretian Petition Asking for
His Removal

ROME. Sept. Prince George OF
incognito. desiring TO test the ground
for the petition of the inhabitants Of
the island of Crete, asking for his re-
moval because of alleged misrule.
This petition will be heard before the
Italian Foreign Minister. assisted by
the Russian. French and British EN-
bassadors, who have charge Of the su-
pervision Of affairs in the island.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST

Red Bluff Physician Appointed Pen
sion Examining Surgeon-Changes
Made In Postal Service
WASHINGTON. Sept 1-Santine
Martineni has been commissioned
postmaster OF Olema, Cal
Additional rural service route No.
will be established at Everson. What
com County, on October l.
The following Oregon rural car
riers have been appointed: CASTOR,
William A. Spence regular, Earl 2.
W. Hadding substitute; Harrisburg.
Glenn E. Holt regular, d @ Holt
substitute.
DR.. H. H. Zermerman was to-day
appointed a pension examining sur
geon for Red Bluff.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
THREE THOUSAND SMITHS
HOLD A FAMILY REUNION
Many States and Every County in New
Jersey Represented at Strange
Gathering.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-Three thou
sand or more Smiths have gathered at
Peapack, n. j., to celebrate the annual
reunion of that famous family in New
Jersey Every county in the State
was represented and there were visit
ing Smiths present from many other
States. The custom of holding the
family reunions was inaugurated in
1900
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Pythian Dies at HeaIdsburg.

HEALDSBURG, Sept. IA. H. Poe.
a prominent member of the local
branch of the knights of Pythias, died
at Burkes Sanitarium to-day. Poe was
65 years old and was well known
throughout this part of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
Fast Half Mile Under Saddle.

WINFIELD. Kans., Sept. 1.-Symbo-
leer, owned by ]. Johnson, paced a
half mile to-day under the saddle in
one minute and six seconds, thereby
breaking the worlds record for a half
mile.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
WANTS TO BUY
ALL THE BONDS
Intending Purchaser Ten
ders Heavy Premium for
Improvement Securities
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

oakland OTIce san francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Sept. l.
Mayor Warren .Olney announced to-
day that an offer of 21a per cent pre-
MUM had been made TO him by a pros
pective purchaser of the projected pub
lie Improvement bonds. This tender is
made on the basis of the sale of the
entire issue. amounting to $2,4920 900, of
forty-year bonds, with 4 per cent in
terest. The offer is significant of the
standing that the city of Oakland main
tains in the large financial circles.
The Mayor expressed great satisfac-
ton concerning the tender. He said it
indicated that there would be lively
demand for the bonds should they be
voted His Honor pointed to the large
premium, but added that he was even
hopeful that a better bid might be OBJ
tanned.
OF the general effect of this informal
tender. Mayor Olney said:
IL is gratifying to know that there is such
a demand for municipal securities. While
I not at liberty at present 10 disclose the
identity OF the bidder. | am thoroughly salts
fed rs % the reliability OF the offer. That
2l5 per cent premium should be offered on a
per cent bond issue is splendid card for
this citv IT means that investors have SUI
preme confidence in Oakland
Further than that II shows that ths bond
Municipal bond buyers will not invest in
bonds that are issued on doubtful projects
rbey must be assured OF the value or the
of the intrinsic merits OF the scheme. II
speaks well for our city in that regard as we'll.
With this offer starter ] feel sure that
our bonds will be literally gobbled Up as soon
they can be put On sale.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
seattle knights sniI.

SEATTLE, Sept. Seattle Knights
Templar to the number OF 146 sailed
to-day for San Francisco on the
steamship Spokane. They will ar
rive at their destination Sunday
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
schools Close for a Wee,,

OAKLAND, Sept. 1.-The public
schools Will be closed next week. The
Board Of Education decided TO take
this action because of the numerous
attractions on both sides of the bay
during the week.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

WOULD FIX SAME RATE.-oAKLAND.
Sept. 1.-At an informal discussion among the
members of the Board of Supervisors to-day
general sentiment expressed that the
tax rate this year should be the same as that
Of last year. 81 81 on the SlU0 1t is believed
that this will raise sufficient funds to defray
the expenses, notwithstanding that the vaiua- :
tion is much lower this year, owing to the
leaving off of the raise made oy the state
Board of Equalization last year
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

HEADS TO FAII.-At a meeting OF the
board Of electricity last night Messrs Reagan,
Boyne and Parry were appointed a COMMITTEES
to look over the list of temporary employees
and recommend changes. It Is considered that
there are too many men the roll al present
ard A little Judicious pruning is deemed ad-
visable. The committee will meet this after
aoen.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-oAKLAND, Sept
THE following marriage licenses were issued
by the Comfy Clerk to-day: Thomas F. cul-
hane, %, ard Sylvia II. Baker 20 both Of
Oakland: George s. Dove. over 81. and Anna
Skinner, over 49, both OF San Francisco; Her
Daily, 10, Oakland; Leo J. Thomas, "a, ST
Louis, and Teresa Heebert, 2I. Alameda; Fred
eric @. Dorety. 2s Oakland. and Mary F.
French %. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

SENT TO ASYLUM.-OAKLAND, Sept l.
]. l. Warder committed to the ukiah
Asylum for the Insane to-day by Judge Og-
den. He suffered from sunssroKe several years
ago and. combined with the excessive use
of cigarettes. his mind has failed him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

GRANTS ALTERNATIvE wRIT-rhe SUI
preme Court has granted alternative writ
of habeas corpus in favor OF Elizabeth GAL
lehere, who is living with her aunt in San
Jose. Fred Gallehere. father Of the child gave
her to the aunt when-his wife died he has
since married and wants the little girl again
but the aunt refuses TO comply with his
wishes The Supreme Court will hear arru-
ments in the case September 12
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02

REFUSES TO GRANT WRIT-The Supreme
Court yesterday refused TO grant a writ ~
mandamus to William OConnor. who wants
the Superior Court compelled to consider
petition that his lawyer be allowed fees from
the estate of Cornelius O'Connor It is held
that the petitioner fnd remedy by an
pealing IN the usual way without resort to
mandamus proceedings.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-02
FAIRGROUNDS AND HALL.

The proposals for Fairgrounds are made in
response to the urgent requests of many public
spirited citizens and to the silent but no less
strong appeal OF the children themselves
tice of the older municipalities, and are found
to be both valuable and necessary; at the same
time their creation and maintenance dis
charges in part the obligation due from the
municipality toward the childhood within its
borders.
The necessity for expenditures on sewers
culverts and crosswalks is self evident as
t., need neither explanation defense
As to the Polytechnic School. the committee
first made an investigation 10 satisfy itself
as to the value and character of the work
AS compared with results obtained under lin
tied conditions II no other consideration pre-
vailed. then a pure business proposition the
additional good to be obtained fuiiy justifies
the proposed investment
Finally, there is left the proposal to pur-
chase property the present City Hall block
and to erect new public building in size
sufficient for present needs. but OF such de-
sign as will admit of additions while pre-
serving the same architectural features
Sometimes hear the statement that IT
were better to sell the valuable small area OF
City Hall Park and purchase larger and
less expensive location, thereby avoiding the
necessity for an increa sed investment in land
AT the present site. New York did not move
it's City Hall from its downtown location not
withstanding the very great value OF its City
Hall Park.
In relation to our main thoroughfares no
better site may be found and in view Of the
agitation for consolidating Alameda Oakland
and Berkeley, surely its geographical position
certainly be needed The deferment OF pur-
chase means the payment of a higher price
in future. the public building should ulti-
rnately be httingly displayed and not spoiled
by its immediate surroundings.
In its discussions the committee kept in
view the fact that all over the city would
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-07-29
PERSONAL MENTION
uznazzuEnnnn.
*

Marshal Baker had two crosswalks
put in on Main and Idaho streets this
week.
B. w. Maxey is out from his Salmon
river ranch this week visiting with his
family.
A complete line Of beautiful new
shirt waistings, all qualities and prices
at Goldstone's.
Jos. Koelch, Greencreek farmer
bought valuable team at the Crawford
sale Saturday.
Ii you want the best lumber on thu
market and an easy road to haul it ovel
call at James mill.
Carpenter Avery is erecting a resi-.
dence for Walter Craig on the latter's
farm northwest Of town.
King, the optician from Spokane, will
be at Gibson's jewelry store August Is.
See him II you need glasses.
Uncle Henry Terhaar called in Tues
day and left with us a generous sum on
subscription. Many thanks.
II. A. James has the nearest sawmill
to the prairie and carries the most COM
plete stock OF lumber on the mountain.
For the largest and best stock of
rough and dressed lumber call at H. A.
James mill, 3 miles northwest of Cot
tonwood.
Several parties Of citizens chartered
rigs Sunday and spent the day up on
the mountain enjoying the cool breezes
lin the shadow Of the pines
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-07-29
Interesting ITEMS
from In and around
Cottonwood.

DIR. Briley was called out to Green
creek Sunday to attend Mrs. Tony Nux-
oil who was taken suddenly i'll.
Constable Blackburn made trip TO
Doumecq plains the first OF the week to
serve some papers in legal case.
When in Grangeville step into the
Oregon Saloon and let Fen Batty serve
you cool glass OF Cottonwood beer.
j. A. Crom was visitor from West
lake Monday. He came down to have
some dental work done at DIR. Smiths.
Senator Eckert and s. j. Peterson
were elected at Sites Saturday as dele.
gates to the convention at Moscow on
August 10.
Charlie Blackburn, Sam Crawford,
Bill Parker and one OF the Griggs boys
left Monday for the Palouse country to
take in harvest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Stuber and
Will Hall were over from Nezperce Sat-
urday attending the sale and visiting
old friends.
Raymond Bartlett came in Monday
evening from Lewiston with another
load OF freight. He made the trip this
time in five days.
Owing to our inability to keep an as
sistant it will be impossible for us to
print the commissioners proceedings as
we mad intended.
There was dance Sunday night at
Henry Goeckner's home east of town.
A good sized crowd was present and all
had an enjoyable time.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-07-29
When in town go to BIackburn's Iiv-

When in town 60 to Black burns liv-
cry barn.
Goldstone's line of fne summer lawns
and shirt waistings is now arriving and
is the finest ever shown on the prairie.
Call in and see them.
Try the H. & s. Special, the La Perla
and Plains Monarch, made by the Cam
as Prairie Cigar Factory, Grangeville,
and sold at the Bon Ton.
The Bon Bon candy store at Grange
vile is now manufacturing line OF can
dies equal to any made. Give them a
trial order and be convinced.
Bottled soda water, any flavor, any
quantity. For sale by
WEsrLAKE BoTTLING Works,
WEsTLAKE, IDA
Fine cedar shingles for sale cheap
Best grade at So per thousand and I'd
grade at s2.15.
JOHN AIcHLMAYR.
Good second hand wagon for sale
cheap. Has been used about three
months. Inquire of JOHN MAUGG.
Keuterville, Ida.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-07-29
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people have
the Piles, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures them. There are many diff
ferent kinds of Piles, but if you get the
genuine and original Witch Hazel Salye
made by E. @. Dewitt & Co. of Chicago,
"a cure is certain. HI. A. Tisdale, of
Summerton, S. c., says, II had piles 20
years and DeWitt's Salve cured me after
everything else failed"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
A FLOOD AT FREMONT.


Fremont, o., Feb. S.-Fremont is ex-
periencing the second and worst food
within q month. All yesterday the ice
came down the Sandusky river and
gorged until the gorges extended from
q point below the town to point above
the city, throwing all the backwater
over the low portions Of the city.
Front street, the leading business
street, Is q raging river and the water
has already flooded many stores. The
entire east side is under water and all
yesterday families were deserving their
homes. while many others were moved
in boats. The Wheeling q Lake Erie
tracks through the city were covered
with water several feet deep. Trains
are being sent over the Lake Shore.
A general IRE alarm was turned In
last night, calling out company X,
Sixth o. N. G., to assist in the work
Of rescuing the people from their
homes and also notifying business men
and others Of the great danger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
TO WORLDS FAIR EXHIBITORS.


st. Louis, Feb. 8.-Mr. r. ]. Skin,
director Of the division Of exhibits. in
Q letter addressed to the exhibitors Of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
says: 1.-THE exhibit palaces Of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition are now
all practically completed. Exhibitors
can now obtain possession Of their
spaces. This condition obtains at q
much earlier period than in any previ-
GUS great exposition. Should there be
any incompleteness on May l, when
the exposition IL opened, 1t will be due
to the delay of exhibitors.
AT the present time the railway
companies are able to handle ship
ments with reasonable promptness.
As the date for opening approaches
experience shows that there will be
congestion at freight terminals. This
congestion is not only very annoying,
but 1t is very expensive to the ex-
hibitor. Every consideration, there
fore, the interest Of the exposition.
fairness to the public and the economy
Of expenditure on the part Of the ex-
hibitor, favor early shipment Of ex-
hibits and getting them on the exhibit
space as soon % possible"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
KANSAS EDITORS In SESSION.
Col. D. r. Anthony Responds TO Mayor
Selig's Address of Welcome-J. u. At
wood and Prof. CaFruth Speak.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 9.-The meet
ings Of the State Editorial association
of Kansas proved very interesting yes
terday afternoon and last night. The
formal welcome to the city was made
In an address by Mayor A. L. Selig.
To this q response was made by Col.
D. r. Anthony, Of the Leavenworth
Times, after which J. H. Atwood. Of
Leavenworth, made an address. Prof.
w. H. Carruth, Of the University Of
Kansas, spoke on 1.-THE University and
the Newspapers. Music was furnished
by the Haskell Indian band. To-day's
sessions will be held at the University
of Kansas and the Haskell Indian In
dustrial institute. The association will
conclude its work this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
WILL NOT ExTRADITE HIM.


Guthrie, Ok, Feb. Gov. Ferguson
revoked yesterday the territorial war
rant issued by him several days ago
for the arrest Of Madison ID. Parnell.
Of Lexington, upon a requisition from
the governor Of Arkansas The CON-
plant against Parnell was embezzle-
ment in Eldorado, Union county, Ark.
The evidence submitted to Gov. Fergu-
son asking that the warrant be re-
voked tended to show that Parnell
was being taken to Arkansas to give
his enemies a chance to kill him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11

was correctly shown. Bryan said he
did not want q reorganization Of the
democratic party, because he did not
want the party to take the chance Of
falling into the hands Of the money
power. Commercialism in politics. he
declared. was now the greatest menace
to the country. He said he heard Of
one precinct in Delaware where all
the votes were bought and one auc-
toned of brought $50. He said the
money question was no more dead now
than It was In 1896, and discussed at
length trusts and monopolies that, he
said, are being fostered under the re-
publican policy. He also scored Presl-
dent Roosevelt's policy toward Cuba
and on the Panama question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
We Paid 100000
For Liquozone-Yet We Give You q soc. Bottle Free.

slant subject Of scientific and chem
ical research.
The result 10 q product that does
what oxygen does. Oxygen 10 the very
source Of all vitality, the most essen
tial element Of life. Liquoxone 10 q
vitallzing tonic with which no other
known product can compare. lts e.
ieets are celebrating and purifying.
But germs are vegetables; and Liquo-
Eone-like an excess Of oxygen-is
deadly to vegetable matter.
Liquoxons goes wherever the blood
goes, destroying every germ in the
body. In this way Il cures diseases
which medicine never eurea It viii do
more for sick humanity than all the
drugs In the world combined
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
OvELL WRITES TO DOcKERY.


jefferson City, Mo-, Feb, Coy.
Dockery yesterday received from Gov.
Odell, of New York, the latter's reasons
for refusing to honor the requisition
made upon him for the return to this
state to answer to an Indictment charg-
ing bribery, William Ziegler, the bak-
ing powder king. It simply states that
the fact was neither shown nor proved
that Ziegler was In Missouri when the
alleged bribery was committed A very
voluminous document, being the report
Of the New York attorney general to
the governor of that state, accompanies
the letter. Another effort will be made
to have Ziegler brought to Missouri to
answer to the Indictment returned
against him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
STRUCK BY A TORNADO.
Three Persons Killed In Union. Ark, and
Every Building but One
Blown Down.

Mammoth Springs, Ark, Feb. o.
News has been received Of a tornado
in the southern part Of this county
(Fulton). At Union. 30 miles south
west Of here, three persons were killed.
The dead: Rev. Soden, Baptist min
lister; Miss Clinton and a child, name
not known. At Union the dwellings
of Samuel W. Cochran. William Gil
strap and a number Of smaller resi-
dences, also the stores Of s. w. Coch-
ran and s. W. Cochran. Jr., with their
contents, two churches. the Masonic
hall and Games blacksmith shop were
blown down. The only building left
in the little town was DR.. Barnes
store and II was niown from Its founda-
ton. The path Of the tornado was
about 300 yards wide
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


Washington, Feb. s.-After listen
ing to speeches by Senator Hopkins
and Senator Clay in support Of the
Panama canal treaty the senate yes
terday passed the bill granting assist
ance to the proposed Lewis and Clark
exposition at Portland, Ore. The bill
was amended so as to close the expo
sition on Sundays and the provision
for permanent memorial to Lewis
and Clark was eliminated.
The house yesterday debated at
length the proposed loan Of $4,000, 900
to the Louisiana Purchase exposition
at st. Louis, as provided for in the
senate amendment to the urgent de-
nciency bill, and it was still pend
ing when the house adjourned. The
house non-concurred in all other
amendments except that providing for
coal tests at the St Louis fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
IN the Treatment Of HuInoaIs
With More Than Magical
Effect with
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
4 Remarkable Testimonial from
a Most Intelligent and
Trustworthy Lady.

"A tumor came on my neck and 10
day or two 1t was % large o. half On
orange. Twas very much alarmed for
fear It was malignant. My friends
tried TO persuade me to consult my
physician, but dreading that he would
insist on using the knife, I would not
consent 10 90. Instead, I got Caticura
Resolvent and Cuticurs Ointment. I
took the former according to direc.
lions, and spread thick layer Of the
Ointment on the swelling. On renew.
ing II ! would bathe my neck In very
warm water and Cuticura Soap. In o
few days the Cuticura Ointment had
drawn the swelling to . head, when it
broke. Every morning II was opened
with large sternized needle. squeezed
and bathed, and fresh Ointment put
on. Pus and blood, and Q yellow,
cheesy, humorous matter came out. In
about three or four weeks time this
treatment completely eliminated tho
tumor. The soreness that had OK
tended down into my chest was oil
gone, and my neck now seems to DO
perfectly well.
"About 1--WE or six years ago my els.
Tor had o similar experience, used tho
Cuticura Remedies with magical eject.
! am willing you should use my test.
monial, with the further privilege Of
revealing my name and address to such
persons a. may wish TO substantiate
the above statements by personal letter
70 me-" Chicago, Nov. 10. 1909.
a. I'm y 6Scsslsss ccsisd fils. ~ - ~ q %
DinimapL lQn, eeap, ~, psPcta Lea4oa' CAastsf.
~ S ~ g. "HS" Z Our S' FssS &ssssr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
To Gust q baking Powder Company.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. Sit was
said here that a proceeding would be
instituted in a few days in the supreme
court by the attorney general in the
nature Of an custer against the Royal
Baking Powder company, of New York,
To bar it from doing business in this
state on account Of q violation Of the
state statutes pertaining to trusts and
monopolies and likewise on account Of
violation Of the state criminal stat
utes respecting the bribing Of public
ofIicials.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-02-11
Justice Brewers Daughter Married.

Washington, Feb. 9.-At noon yes
terday the marriage Of Miss Elizabeth
Brewer, youngest daughter Of Justice
Brewer, Of the United States supreme
court, to Wellington Wells, OF Boston,
was solemnized at st. Johns church,
this city, by Right Rev. DR.. Satterlee.
bishop of Washington. President and
Mrs. Roosevelt and the members Of
the supreme court were among the
distinguished guests at the wedding
and at the breakfast which followed
the church ceremony.