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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
SISTER MAKES STRANGE
REPLY TO CORONER
Simply Wires a Demand for ReIa-
lives Wealth

OAKLAND, March 25.-One DAME
Olivier Alary, sister to D. Blouin, the
pioneer hackman, who committed sui
eide this week, has sent from Montreal,
Canada, the following reply to Coroner
Mehrmanns telegraphed announce
nent Of Blouin's death:
Now that you have found me, send
me some Of mis- riches
The Canadian relative is doomed to
disappointment, for Blouin died pen
niless. Unless Dame Alary shall pro-
vide for expenses Blouin's body will
be inferred at cost to Alameda County.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
institute During Vacation.

OAKLAND, March 25.-The public
schools were closed to-day for a mid
term vacation. of two weeks. Begin
ming Monday Teachers Institute will
be held at Hamilton Hall, continuing
for three days. Among the promi-
nent speakers will be Governor George
c. .Pardee; David Starr Jordan, presi-
dent of Stanford University; Mayor
Warren Olney and Professor Bernard
Moses of the University of California.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Wfres Want DIVORCES.

OAKLAND, March 25.-Suit for di-
vorce. was begun to-day by Mabel C.
Sheahan against John c. Sheahan,
whomfshe charges with cruelty Maud
e. Chase has asked for a divorce from
Charles V. Chase on the ground of
failure to provide.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
A CROWN OF GLORY
AS wen as a Mark Of Beauty Is Luzu-

As Wen as Mark OF Beauty Is Luxu-
r1ous Hair.
1T has been truly said that the crown
ing glory OF our race is a luXuFiaut head
of hair.
1t used TO be thought that this was
one Of the blessings which the gods be-
stow capriciOusly. and it is only recently
that scientists have discovered that it's
beauty is dependent upon the absence Of
a minute germ which fiOUrishes in the
hair fOllicles, where it destroys the life
Of the hair.
To restore this life and kill the germs
which cause the mischief is the mission
of Newbros Herpfcide.
Herpicide surely kills the germs and
is the best hair dressing on the market
1t contains no grease or oil. neither
will il stain or dye.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co,
Detroit Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Sclect Student Editors.

ALAMEDA March 25.-The class
of June, '04, of the Alameda High
School has elected the following staff
to edit the graduation number of
The Acorn, the official publication of
the institution Editor in chief, Ste
phen Otis; assistants, Miss Rose
Schmidt, Alexander Mackie Jr., Miss
Katherine Searle, Miss Alexine Mitch-
ell, Harry Young and Miss Freda Dun
lop.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
High Masonic Ceremonial.

OAKLAND, March 25.-Gethsem-
ane Chapter No. 6, Knights of Rose
Croix, Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite. will perform the obligatory cere-
monk of extinguishing the lights on
Maundy Thursday, March 81, at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The mys-
tic banquet will be held on the same
evening
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Rear Admiral sigsbee Is at Colon.

COLON, March 25.-The Newark,
flagship of Rear Admiral Sigsbee; the
Montgomery and Detroit of the United
States South Atlantic squadron ar
rived here yesterday. The Olympia,
flagship OF RearAdmiraI CeghIan: the
Castin and Newport of the United
States Caribbean squadron and two
torpedo-boat destroyers left Colon yes
terday, homeward bound.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Locks Up Orio Jury.

OAKLAND, March 25.-The trial of
Luigi Orio, charged with the murder
of Louis Gratziano, was concluded to-
day, the case being given to the jury
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon after
Judge Hall had read his instructions.
At 1890 o'clock tonight the jurymen
reported that they had been unable
to reach verdict. Judge Hall or
dered them locked up for the night.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Mnrrinee I.icenses.

OAKLAND. March .25.-The fol-
lowing marriage licenses were issued
to-day: Joseph Daviler, 81, and Will
helmina Nunes, Is, both of Oakland;
Daniel Adams, %, and Sarah Wilkin-
son, 20, both OF San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
viii Defend Blue and Gold.

BERKELEY, March 25.-The final
tIyouts for the intercollegiate debate
were held tonight. The winners who
will defend the Blue and Gold are Max
Thelen. the winner of the Carnot de-
bate; j. P. Lucey and Robert McMiI-
Ian
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Hereros Arc Repnlsell.

BERLIN, March 25.-A cable dis
patch was received to-day from Col
onel Leutwein, Governor of German
Southwest Africa, announcing that a
fight occurred at Omatako Mountain
on March 16, which resulted in the
Hereros being repulsed with the loss
of ten men killed. The German loss
was two men killed and two wounded.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
viii Grade Fourteenth Avenue

OAKLAND. March 25.-The Street
Committee of the City Council has rec
commended that the E. B. & A. L. Stone
Company's bid for $4,000 for the
grading of Fourteenth avenue (Com-
merce street) be accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26

SCRANTON. Pa. March 26.-The American
Locomotive Company has discharged One-half
Of its employees in the Scranton shops. in
cluding several draughtsmen. The movement
Is said to be IN harmony with the policy Of re-
trenchment adopted in all of the smaller plants
~ e
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Cruelty Charge Dismissed.

OAKLAND, March 25.-After trial
to-day Police Judge Mortimer Smith
dismissed charge against Attorney
George Witter Jr. of having driven a
horse to death.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
Daylight burglar at WORK.

OAKLAND, March 25.-A. S. Ire
lands residence, 96S East Twenty
seventh street, was entered yesterday
afternoon by a burglar, who stole a
gold watch, pistol and carpenter
tools
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26

Flour from Harbin, Manchuria, is
driving American flour from the Far
Eastern market.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-26
NEWS OF The COUNTY OF ALAMEDA F0
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL In
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
I11S Broadway.
Telephone Main fOS1
BERKELEY.
Z14S Center Street
Telephone North %.
ALAMEDA.
1885 Park Street
Telephone Eagle 502-
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

The American Jewish Historical So
ciety. Whose object is to collect and
publish data relative to the achieve
ments of Jews in This country, held
the first session of its twelfth annual
meeting in the VeStry-rCOm OF the
Spanish and Portuguese congregation,
at Seventeenth street and Central
Park. West.
Dr. Cysur Adler, the socic'y's prcsi-
dent, introduced William b. IIacken-
burg, of Philadelphia who told of tho
increase in the Jewish population OF
America. and CT the efforts made to de-
tcrmine accurately the numerical
strength Of the race. He said that thir-
ty years ago it was found that 2't.ooo
Jews were affiliated with religious or
ganizations on this side of the water
and that. allowing for those not asso-
c:atcd with any religious body, their
population at that time was probably
about 250.000 Now il ranged some
where between ooo, 900 and 2.0o0, ,oo0.-
N. y. Times.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
Thomas Dennison Must Answer Il
the Courts of Iowa.
Is Charged With Completely In the
Robbery Of New York J1welcr
OF SlS,OaN Worth of Diamonds.

Omaha, Neb., July 3.-The petition OF
Thomas Dennison for a writ of habea:
corpus to prevent his ex,raG.tion to
Iowa on papers issued by Gov. Mckay,
was denied by Judges Day, Troup and
Redic!l in the district court. The deci-
sion, which was concurred in by all
three Judges, was read by Judge Day
The governors extradition was issued
On requsition of Gov Cumnins OF
Iowa, on a warrant charging Dennis0n
with completely in the robbery 81
Jeweler Pollock. of New York, of $:8.-
coo worth Of diamonds, on train near
Missouri Valley. Ia, in December 1892
De1nlson's attorneys alleged insult
ficiency of law, that the statute of linn
itations had run against the crime, and
that DenrisoH was not in Iowa at the
time of the crime. In brief the court
held that the statute of limitations had
not run against the alleged crime and
that the warrant of CXtradition issued
by Coz. Mickey was sufficient. al
though it Gid not recite the yurisdic,
tional fact that Dennison was a fugi-
tive from justice.
The court held that the Indictment
charging Dtnnison with completely in
the crime returned by the Harrison
county IaD grand jury, was properly
authenticated and was good basis for
the eXtradition writ.
The burGen of proof was on Denni-
son to establish the fact that he was
not in Iowa at the :ime charged said
the court. The cyitr2nca on this point
is rec colcilahlc From the testimony
presented 10y Donnison and the wit
nesses for him. it would appear that he
was not there.
Taken in connection with the Sig
natures on the hotel register from the
kimh1li house at Davenport, however
he has failCt; Ia establish tie fact that
he was no. in Iowa as charged by The
Indictment
DennisOE's s attorney asked for tins
20 file ion for a new trial in Or
der to carry the case to the supreme
court and the request was granted.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
KILLED BY HOLD UP MEN
1 Sergeant of Police Killed and q
sheriff Wounded by Hold-lp
Men at Billings, Mont.

Billings. Mont, July 3.-SerGeant Of
Police Robert J. Hanna was instantly
killed by two hold-ups while he was
attempting to capture them. Sheriff
George Hubbard was shot through the
hand The shooting followed the hold
No Of the Owl saloon and gambling re-
sort al about one O'Clock. when about
Il men We're compelled to throw up
their hands Inc robbers eontented
themselves with taking all of the cash
in sight on the tables. 2mounting TO
about S. 600 4 gambler in the rear
OF the saloon, hearing the command
of the robbers, slipped Ont through a
rear door and notified the police. One
Of the robbers accrmplices was cap
tured. Posses are in pursuit of the
two escaped robbers.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
BRITISH OFFER ACCEPTED
Russia Will Place Some of Her In.
terests in British Hands.
ships of the LATTER Power " i'll PO-
lice and Protect the Il OmtnnntlCr
and Copper Island Seals.

ST Pei burg, July :'.-The Russian
government has accepted the offer OF
Great Britain to police and protect the
seal fisheries uf the kommantior and
Copper isiands. Off kamaEalka. On
learning tie intention of japanese and
British scalers to take advantage of the
rreseat war to deyaState the herds on
the islands. and appreciatins the diff
wars:lips for this purpose, Great Bri-
tain volunteered to undertake the task
provided the Russian gG,trnment
would allow British warshipS to cruise
kamrhalka. Russia gladly accepted
| and has Informed the British embassy
| of its acGuiescenCe NiCrrOy AleXief
who vas ccIsuIted on the subject, has
! telecra ohesi that British cruisers will
! lie afforded every facility at FetrOpav-
| lovsll to draw half the stock of coal
amounting to 1000 tons The British
ships will only exercise the right OF
search in the case of British and Jap
anese vessels Great BrilalnS act is
sure 20 Rave great influence on Rus
| sian public sentiment. increasing the
good feeling which is necessary as a
| lasis for a Russu-R british untlerst and
| ing. which all the dirlomatists here are
nov: "onviIced is close to the heart o!
| tho British monarch.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
The NObR m mrsInn NOmR n .

With the Mohammcdan woman.
next to her God her husband has all
her respect He is her lord on earth.
and she obcys him without question
or delay. | saw young Mohammcdan
homes and old ones. and there seemed
to be as much loving companionship
and tender regard as one secs any
where, though, of course, on some
what different lines. Once married.
Bib puts on great dignity. She is a
person of consequence. Her opinion
is sought after on all matters of fami-
" interest She has the confidence Of
her husband and his kindred. and is
the custodian of his treasures. She
may now 80 about freely without fear
of being criticised. She seeks the So
ciety of her female friends, and in her
zenana carriage may even go to the
"purdah parties" OF the mcmsahib
ladies. who look 50 hard and stiff. and
patroniZc her so.-Evcrybody's Maya
zine.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
WRONG TRACK
Had to Switch.

Even the most careful person is apt
to get on the wrong track regarding
food sometimes and has to switch over.
When the right food is selected the
host of ails that come from improper
food and drink disappear. even where
the trouble has been of lifelong stand
ing.
From a child | was never strong
and had CapriciOus appetite and
was allowed to eat whatever | fanCied
rich cake, highly seasoned food, hot
biscuit. etc.-so it was not surprising
that my digestion was soon out of or
der and at the age of twenty-three I
was on the verge of nervous prOstra-
ton. | had no appetite and as | had
been losing strength (bccaIse l didn't
get nOurishment in my daily food to
repair the wear and tear on body and
brain) l had no reserve force to fail
back on. lost flesh rapidly and no
medicine helped me.
Then it was a wise phys clan or
dered Grape-Nuts and cream and saw
to it that l gave this food (new to mel
a proper trial and it showed he knew
what he was about because | got bet
ter by bounds from the very first That
was in the summer and by winter
was in better health than ever before
in my life, had gained in flesh and
weight and felt like d new person al
together in mind as well as body. all
due to nourishing and completely di-
pe-tjhla food Crane Nutr
This happened three years ago and
never since then have l had any but
perfect health for l stick to my Grape
Nuts food and cream and still think
it delicious. / eat it every day. l
never tire of this food and can enjoy
| a saucer of Grape-Nuts and cream
| when nothing else satisfies my appe-
| tite and it's surprising how sustained
| and strong small saucerful will make
one feel for hours" Name gwen by
| Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
| True food that carries one along
and there's a reason" Grape-Nuts
| 10 days proves big things.
Get the little book, The Road to
Weilville." in each pkg.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
RAiSULI AGAIN ON WARPATH
Appalling Sacrifice of European Life
to Moorish TnnatfciSm Is
J.xpectcG.

London, July 5-The Tangicr CORE
spondent Of the Mail under date of
July 4, says: "Frerrh officials here
admit that the crisis was never more
critical. Fighting occurs daily in this
vicinity.
"RaisuIi is only two hours from Tam
gier. and is collecting men. Yesterday
he attacked three villages ard looted
their cattle.
The town guards are helpless. When
the outbreak comes there will be an
appalling sacrifice ot European life to
the fanaticism Of the Moors.
THE sultan has cnt down the SOL
diers' pay by one-half. and the diSaf-
fected soldiers are deserving and join
ing the freebOoting bands"
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
JUMPS FROM EADS BRIDGE
Geo. VI. IorcHz, an E>Pert Swimmer,
Loses His Life as n
Result.

st. Lonis July 5.-As a result of the
death nj George NJ Lorenz Monday
William Clark, known as the ''Ecltast
Chicken. proprietor Of a natatOri1m
at No. 1924 Pine street. and James
Murphy, a frequcntcr Of the natato-
rum. were arrested and placed in the
hclfover. They are held pending tns
action OF the coroner.
Lorenz met his death in attempting
to make a successful dive from the
highest span of the Eads bridge. He
was accompanied to the bridge by sew
cral friends. among Them Clark and
Murphy. it is said. Tie party sepa-
rated at the bridge approach, some go
irg helcw the bridge and getting
aboard the launch DArtagnan.
When Lorenz reached the highest
point of the bridge he hastily removed
his outer clothing leaving himself clad
in red bathing suit. Before any Of
the passers could reach MIN he climbed
TO the top of the high rail and without
hesitation. spang off. head downward.
4 strong wind was blowing. and this
tion in the air from perpendicular to
horizontal and he struck the water
with the full length of his body.
The tug steamed to the spot as rap
idly as possible and Capt. Mullen
Jumped into the current to assist tho
struggling man. He had reached him
aud was aiding him when a rope was
thrown from the tug. Lcronz reached
for il. and Mullen. thinking he had it,
released him. I-orenZ's hold failed,
however and he sank.
Lorenz's morhcr was proStrated by
lho news of her sens death. His faith
or. Anton G. Lnrrnz. did not know cf
his sons intention. and had gone to
tho Worlds Fair. He did not know Of
his death until he returned from me
Fair at 8 = clGci; in the evening.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

Proper revision of tha laws and re.
forms in the judicial procedure of di-
vOrce courts will DO much, but the de.
gree of sanctity attaching to the mar
riage relation in this country will st III
depend in large measure upon the at
titude of society regarding it. The in
iiuence of the churches in this matter
will be potent. The more they cmpha-
size the fact that marriage is d sacred
bond the stronger will be the tenden-
cy to look with reprobation upon those
who hold it lightly.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
RUSSIANS ATTACK
JAP TRANSPORTS
Officer Reports a Battle Off the
Coast of Ia Tche Kio.
GENERAL KUROKI TO RETIRE
Two Divisions Fall Back Upon Fung
Wans-ChCnE Because the COun.
try Il DevaStated-Other
War News.

TIA Tchc kjaO. July 5.-A fight be-
Japanexe transports was reported
of the coast Monday afternoon.
Heavy cnnnOnadinE was heard sea
ward. An officer who came ia de-
cIares that from IL hill top near the
coast n" saw vessels ~nSnlcd In u
fight, hut hc was too far of to dis
iinEuixh them. Gen. kuroki has be-
gum to retire, probably ns n result
of the rains, which have flooded all
the rivers. and threatened to cut
him .G from his base of supplies.
Nearly Ill the customary f"rds are
now imUn >>abIe.
St. Petersburg July 5.-Miliiary ex-
perts believe that the center of gray
ity has again shifted TO Port Arthur,
where siege operations are expected
to engage most of the attention of the
japanese until the conclusion of the
rainy season permits the resumption OF
the campaign in southern Manchuria,
The war Office believes that a further
in view of the powerful resistance
which can be made by the Russians
combined with the difficulties of trans
portation over rain-sOdden roads. Des-
ultory firing, however. is likely to con-
tinue for the protection of the passes,
which are particularly valuable to
either helligerents for the purpose OF
obtaining information regarding the
others movements.
The Japanese still hold Daiin pass,
while the Russians have captured Ou-
Galin pass. The similarity of names
led to the premature report of Japa-
ne:e retreat from Dalin pass.
Maj Gen. Mistchenko is harrassing
and driving back the Japanese be-
tween Siuyen and Kiachu. already in
fictinS a loss of about 600 killed and
wounded. The japanese, are display
ing the greatest weakness at this point,
owing to their distance from supplies,
and to the prevalence of dysentery.
The authorities are manifcsting
much concern over the appearance of
disease in the Japanese outposts aud
sarrisons and it is feared that til" Rus
SLAMS camping on the track of the Japa-
nese may become infected. 1t is feared
also that if cholera is raging at FenS
Wang Cheng, it will he almost impoS-
sihie to prevent its spreading to Lao
Yang
The rainy season is undoubtedly in
favor of the Russians, enabling them
to bring up further reinfOrcements, but
it is feared that it may also entail
great mortality.
The Russian losses In killed OF
wounded so far number 5000. Many
more have been in hospitals, bnt nc
epiGemics have been reported.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

The largest appropriation for sooI
roads ever made in one year. by any
state, has been approved by Gov.
Odell Of New York. 1t takes 81. 500. .OOG
from the state treasury. and under the
law of New York local funds to an
equal amount will be added in the eX-
renditure of this large sum. Iitnc ,
$3.00oo0o will be devoted 10 the bet
terment of Empire state highways 1t
is expected that contracts will sooa
be made for the constructor. of at least
$50 miles OF macadcm and grave.
roads, and many parts OF the state
will receive benefits.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

Government control of wireless tel
egraphy on the coasts of the United
States is absolutely essential to the ma
tional defense, and the navy department
has taken the first deciding step iu that
direction by prohibiting the establish
ment of any private station within zone
of 24o miles from government station
on the coast, The government station
at the same time will transmit private
dispatches free Of charge.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

1t is much more satisfactory to have
Ferdicaris alive than Raisuli dead, not
only on Perdicaris' account but be-
cause it relieves the United States
from danger of getting into trouble
some complications in efforts TO en-
force vengeance. Secretary Hay will
doubtless continue to encourages the
sultan 20 make life as unpleasant as
possible for Raisuli. but he can feel
pure joy, unt@mperei by apprehension.
Raisuli governor of an important dis
trict. freshly provided with money,
and faithful allies, will be in strong-
er position TO resist the sultan.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

Port Jervis. n. y, July ".-Dr. Rol-
l:n H. Burr. a graduate Of Yale. and
an Instructor in the Yale forestry
school at Milford. Pa, was drowned
in the Delaware river. lie was canoe
ing with some boys when his boat cap
sized with its three occupants. In at
tempting to save ore of his companions
Ir. Burr was drowned.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

OF all the big runs" in the book
line the Bible still holds pre-cminent
place. Statistics say that last year
the British and Foreign Bible society
alone distributed 5,9i3,77J copies, in
$40 languages, covering every part Of
the globe. The issue by The American
society last year amounted to 1893 ,55S
Bibles and portions
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
i,uIimnn tnr Shop En,ploy.~ Idle.

Chicago. July 2.-Nearly ! 300 en-
pl9ycs of the Pullman company have
irecn laid OFF Al the Pullman car shops
Ill trades are affected. Officials Of the
company assert that It Is necessary }
cut down expenses on account Of lack
of orders.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

One of the results OF the Anglo
French agreement is renewal of The
scheme for tunneling the channel be-
tween France and England. Ii is near
ly so years since the tunnel project
was first put upon a practical basis of
experiment, but since then the origi
nal estimate of cost has been reduce
from $50,00o.000 to 100000 900
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
An OLD Resident Gone.

Alton. III. July 3.-AftsT an illness
Of months, Mrs Henrietta Elizabeth
J0cstino aged 81. died at the family
nonn Friday morning. The cause Of
her death was general debility. asgra-
vated by chill
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

The campaign rhymesters are hard at
work, but are having rather an unhappy
time Of 1t. The name Roosevelt" does
lend itself readily to verse, and thulSh
there are words that rhyme with Fair
banks"-tanks banks, cranks, manx and
the like-thcy do not cOmrltnd them
selves greatly to the writer's Of par, y
songs.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06
RtMnR IS DISCREDITI'D
Report of Prop"sed Surrender of
Port Arthur DiScrcdited l., ParlS.

Paris. July 5.-I'he foreign office dis
credits the rumor from Toxic that Rus
sia has proposed through France TO
surrender Port Arthur If the garrison
be freed.
Official advices indicate that the Rus
sian military and naval position at
Port Arthur is considerably improved
and that ships pass freely in and out
of the harbOr. Large quantities Of
supplies have been received at the for
.ress and the Russian authorities are
re2aining confidence.
TIL japanese legation is also without
Information regarding the report from
Toxic
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

Texarkana, Ark, July 5.-Sybil Push.
Maud Pillow and Birdie Pillow, girls,
were killtF!. and four others We're in
jUred Monday when their horse Han
away. overturned their surrey and
dragged it in front of rapidly nov
ing $Vreet car.
Potosi journal., 1904-07-06

Portland. Ne. July 3.-George F.
Emery. IL. d, who was for many
years managing editor and treasurer of
the. Boston Post, and later prominent
in Maine politics. was found dead FRI
dsy. Death was due TO teart failure.