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The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
TRY TO STOP PAYMENT
FOR NEW VOTING MACHINES
Suit Begun to Enjoin Acceptance of
Forty Devices Contracted For
hv the City.

w Tie Nltgs
A suit to enjoin the city from ac-
cepting the forty Standard voting
machines contracted for in July was
commenced yesterday afternoon and
bears the earmarks of having been in
stigated in the interests of an opposi-
ton machine. The plaintiff is E. T..
Harvey, member of a firm of manu-
facturers' agents. The attorneys are
Reid G. Nusbaumer. Harvey puts
himself forward as a taxpayer bent
upon saving the city from paying $3.50
each for the forty machines. The de-
PENDANTS are the Election Commits
sioners, the Board of Supervisors
Mayor Schmitz, Registrar of Voters
George p. Adams and the United
States Standard Voting Machine Com
pany of New York.
The attorneys first called upon
Judge Lawlor with a request for a
temporary restraining order. They
were referred 10 Judge Sloss, who de-
MED the application on the ground
that a restraining order should not is
sue upon a complaint based upon in
formation and belief" The Judge
also said that the taxpayer could not
be interested in preventing the ac-
ceptance OF the machines so long as
they were not paid for.
The complaint not only asked that
the acceptance be enjoined, but that
the officials be prohibited from paying
anything to the manufacturers. It was
alleged that the Standard machines do
not comply with the contract nor with
the State voting machine law in four
specified particulars.
Judge Sloss issued an order to show
cause why the injunction should not
be granted. 1t is returnable on Mon
day morning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
WATERS OF BLACK SLOUGH
ENGULF RIVER TRAVELLER
Unknown Woman Leaps to Her Death
From Deck of a Stock
ton Steamer

STOCKTON. Oct. 27.-A woman,
whose identity has not been disclosed,
chose a sensational method of suicide
Monday night on the steamer T. C.
Walker on the way to San Francisco.
Shortly after passing Black Slough,
the woman. who was under the infiu-
ence of liquor, went out on the deck
at the stern and after removing her
shoes jumped directly into the rapidly
revolving wheel.
The strange woman is said to have
been fairly we'll dressed, but nothing
has been learned regarding her iden-
tity. The remains have not been re-
covered
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Fabulous Wealth in Gold
Ore Reported to Have Been
Discovered at Zada Mine
SECRECY is ATTEMPTED
Find, 1t Is Said, Is on a
Par With Those Recently
Made in TOnOpah District
Special Dispatch to Tn. Can.

BAKERSFIELD, Oct. 27-Informa-
tion, coming through the most trust
worthy sources, has reached here OF the
disclosure of a marvelously rich strike
in the Amalia mining district. about
thirteen miles east Of Coliette, in this
county. 1t is declared that when me
full extent and import Of the strike is
made known it will equal or outrival
in richness anything yet made at Tono-
pah or Goldfeld. The strike was
made at the Zada mine. The owners
decline to give out any statistics and
have endeavored to keep the matter
secret. but it leaked out and is now
the talk Of the district. The Zada is
one of the best known mines in the
county.
Much of the rock will go hundreds OF
dollars to the ton and great deal of il
assays one thousand dollars to the ton.
The veins will average several feet in
width.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Church Plans Celebration.

NAPA, Oct 27.-The Methodist
church of NaDa will celebrate its fif-
tieth anniversary Sunday, October 80.
An all-day programme has been pre-
pared. Addresses will be given by the
former pastors of the church. among
whom are: Eli McClish, president Of
the University of the Pacific; Rev.
John Coyle. presiding elder; Rev. z.
+. Willis, head of the Deaconesses'
Home of San Francisco; Rev. j. H.
N williams of San Francisco Rev.
w. S. Urmy; Rev. Mr.. Gober and Rev.
William Clifford. The anniversary SER
mon will be delivered by Dr. McCIish.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
CONVICTED OF MURDER
IN THE SECOND DEGREE
jury Finds Boulder Creek Farmer
Took Life of His Hired
Man Last July.

SANTA CRUZ. Oct. 27.-Thomas j.
Laws, a farmer. who was tried for the
murder of Eileen Wright at Boulder
Creek on July 80 last, was found gull
~ to-day of murder in the second de-
gree. November was set as the day
for sentence. Wright was an employe
of Laws.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
FORMER ASSESSOR OF NOME
GIVEN HEAVY PUNISHMENT
Crooked City Official Sentenced to Five
Years Imprisonment and q
Fine OF $4,000.

TACOMA, Oct. 27,-Mort Stevens.
who was known in past years on the
Puget Sound as Earl harrington, has
been sentenced ar Nome to serve five
years in the Federal prison on Nc
NeiPs Island. near Tacoma. and fined
$4,000. The sentence and fine amount
to ten years Imprisonment.
Stevens or Darlington was convict
ed of embeZzling $500 while City As
SCISSOR at Nome. He is alleged to have
f1eeced Puget Sound men out of sums
ranging from $50 to $500 before go
ing north. 1t is claimed also that he
has a police record in California
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
PROBLEM IN CALIFORNIA.

In California the water problem. as is well
known has always been prominently TO the
front. IL is gratifying 10 be able 10 state that
this problem Is being rapidly solved. When
II Is considered that California has a coast
line from north 10 south Of about twelve
hundred miles and a total area Of f5S, 800
square miles, II Is not strange that
diversified conditions regards water supply
exist there. One peculiar fact about Califor-
MA Is that the climatic conditions from the
extreme northern 10 the southern parts of the
State are very similar. with the exception that
IN the northern part there is at times and in
certain localities more water than the people
know what 10 do with and In the southern
part there r. frequently less than is desired.
The problem now confronting the people of
California is the control and conservation of
It's river waters where there is an oversupply
a. such. and the obtaining Of water in suf-
fcient quantities in other sections OF the State
Irrigation is taking care OF the latter prob
lem The wonderful results accomplished in
the southern part Of California by irrigation
are well known. What was desert Is
now a fruitful garden. The work Of frri-
CATION, made possible by the Colorado River
has within four years put seventy-fve thou
sand acres OF barren desert under cuItiva-
tion. River improvements. together with irri-
cation, will provide for the control and con-
rerr-rt Of eurrlVe water
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
veteran Actor Passes Away.

BOSTON, Oct. 27.-William Nc
Avoy, an old time actor. who played
under Edwin Booth for several years.
died at his home in Roxbury to-day,
aged 81 years.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Carries Orders to Fleet.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27.-With special
and urgent orders the torpedo-boat de-
stroyer Paul Jones left the harbor be-
fore daylight this morning bound for
Magdalena Bay. Her orders are that
il the Pacific fleet has left Magdalena
when she arrives she is to follow down
the coast until the fleet is Overhauled.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
REGULATING THE RIVERS.

A plan is now being perfected 70 improve
and control the Sacramento and San JOAQUIN
rivers whose food waters have caused great
devastation. This Improvement will make
available approximately one million acres OF
as rich soil as there is in the world and at the
tame time facilitate navigation on two i'm
r,orfant waterways that lead directly into the
great seaport OF San Francisco. A large por-
fion Of the country directly tributary TO the
San Joaquin River has already been reclaimed
and the river is under control. the principal
danger at present being that arising from
floods from the Sacramento. which waters not
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
A New Art Gallery.

We have converted our picture room
into a beautiful art gallery for the exhi-
bition and sale of moderate priced paint
ings, water cOlors. pastels. etchings ana
fine photographs. Inspection cordially
invited Sanborn. Vail & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

only overflow the banks Of the Sacramento,
but flowing into the confluence Of the Sacra-
mento and San Joaquin crowd the waters of
the latter stream back The plans now on
foot however. provide for averting this dan
That part of the san joaquin Valley lying
the Holland Of America for the reason that this
vast area of land, which was formerly covered
with tide water, and on whose deeper chan
nels ocean vessels piled II the early days
of California, has been reclaimed by means
of dykes and canals following methods similar
to those employed in Holland. A peculiar fea-
ture OF this territory is that the land level.
in many cases, is from fifteen 10 twenty fest
below the surface Of the canals. This land
is as fertile as any in the world Results
achieved from agricultural pursuits in this
region are in many cases almost incredible.
ASSOCIATION FORMED.
The river Improvement in California now
inaugurated is the outcome of 2 convention
held in San Francisco in May last that was
prompted by the heavy foods in the San Joa-
Quin and Sacramento valleys during the
months OF March and April preceding floods
that caused damage estimated at several mil
Hon dollars. This convention attended
dresses were made by many prominent men
upon the subject of reclamation, river improve
ment and drainage. As result of this con-
vention there was formed the River Improve
ment and Drainage Association Of California
commission of engineers was appointed,
made UP Of some of the most prominent men in
the profession. who had had wide experience in
dealing with river problems. This commission
has been at work in California for some time.
and is now about completing its labors. 1t is
anticipated that the report or this commission
will point out a way to improve and control
the rivers of California. that the danger
from foods will be averted. the rivers made
available for navigation and vast area OF
1t is gratifying TO know that the people of
California and especially those more directly
interested in the improvement Of these rivers,
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

SUE FOR RENT.-Alice Phelan Sullivan
and Mary l.. Phelan yesterday sued Armand
Cailleau and Gustave Berson for $1,000. they
having gone surety for that amount for pay
ment of the rent of Jean Cazeaux of two
floors at $50 Market street The tenant is
behind $o400.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

LONDON, Oct 27.--The failure Of Ayleward
Brothers. stock and share brokers was an
nounced on the stock exchange to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

He makes little out of life who is
always on the make
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03

These are the words of patriCt and
give the Keynote to the Presidents at
titudC toward the South. In the course
of conversations with callers ut the
White linu>, he has plainly indicated
tlut h hts ~ desire, unless Ithcr
th@n Present conditions warrant it, to
Go anything which would disturb the
prosperity Of the South. This is taken
to mean That he will not encourage CON
grc2Sionjl action luniiN= to reduction
of the Southern representation in Con
gre>l' because of the suppressed negro
vote, rcr is he iIclirel to any course
which would make the race question
acute. The Presidents next udminS-
trltipn will mark IN era of good feeling
in the South.
1t is rcrurhiag 10 note that through
out the South there IS disposition to
eNtrrd to the President the right hand
OF fellowship ANA goASprCd in his next
administration. \ son of former Gov
error and former Senator Brown. of
Georgia.. gU,S - far ~ to suggest that
the Southern electors cast their votes
for Mr.. Roosevelt. This. of course.
coul. be done only with the approval of
Judge Parker.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03

Pursuant t. public notice the lhy~i-
cian> of tn" county assembled 1T the
office If DR.. Stitr'> 81 Tue. lay. April
18th.
DR.. j. Dunntt W, rI.,rd t the chair.
Dr. Stubs WAS "pl oirt,l secretary and
DR. StitC> CORES oN .!i!!- .rCi,.Hry.
The object of the IN, ting was thpn
STATED to he Il pcrn"rrlt organization of
n County Medical A.roc,Htiol after
which resolutions to the following effect
were pas >rh
On mot:ol prs. Mitch,Il. Carter and
j. '. Wallace were appointed II com
mite, to prtl'lre IL Constitution AMI BY
Law to be presented for approval III the
next meeting.
On motion il warS ordered that the pro-
ceChingS of this meeting be published in
the county papers. Further ordered that
every physician in the county be urgent
ly requested t. attend the next meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned 10
meet agHin in Elkton on Tuesday next,
April Goth. 1888, at O'Clock p. m.
s. b. STUBBS.
Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03

We really haven't time to eat property
and we have very little time to deep
yet we hope to retain youth nni beauty
\ woman may work ever 80 hard and
he under II great tension while work
ing, but if She will take time enough
to eat On half hour ut the least. with a
half hour rest at room, and viii sleep
sever Or eight hours of the tweity-
four she will greatly increase her use
fulnCSS.
With the habit Of rapid eating comes
an increase in the amount of liquids
tnkcn during the meals. Food properly
musticated can be- easily swallowed.
hut if i'll chcwed it must be washed
ems the flow of saliva, dlutes the gas
t1ic juices and interfcroS greatly with
the process Of digestion.
These who have tried thorough mas
ticatiUn of their food with no liquid.
ur,tSlS ut the end ar n half hour after
the meal, have learned that the food
Tastes better. the meal is more SatiS-
factory and the appetite is appcasPd
with less food, the digestion is aided,
leaving one much more comfortable
than the hiE1ty meal. y few days
trial will convince the most Skeptitul,
for the stomach responds promptly to
decent treatment 1t expects it. 1t
deserves it,
One of the greatest mistakes Of the
age is rapid eating. and one of the grtut-
est curses is the nervous dyspepsia carlr.-
cd by it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Chauncey 0Icoff

In two of his greatest Irish succtetsCS-
with new Songs-''Terence" and "A
Romance of Athlone"
Tire popular singing comedian Chaun-
cey OlCOtt comes next week to Ford
GluLl Opera House. Baltimore, and will
present two of his famous successes.
For the first half of the week with matt
nee on Wednesday he will appear in "A
Rumance of Athlone" which will be
given Il most superb production under
the supervision of the author. 1t is
claimed TO he his best play and most
pleasing character.
All the songs written and composed by
Mr.. Olcott for this play are well remem-
bcred and well liked including his very
polnEar ballad MY Wild Irish Rose"
For the last half of the week, includ
ing the Saturday matinee. Mr.. Olcott
will he seen in his latest triumph Ter
cnce." The star and play made II sub
>tantial hit the past season in all the
large cities besides AN enthusiastic one of
seven weeks on Broadway. Mr.. Olcott
has an exceptionally clever company of
stage fAvOlitc>s and the productions will
be deliberately artistic. The play has
genuine heart interest, plenty of 10
nance and comedy and gives Mr.. OlcOtt
in the title role the best advantage to
character.
Matinccs Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission. - srnd 30 cents.
Week Of December l2-'parsifal' in
English.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
The Horses Ancestry

Professor Lydecker, in knowledge and
Scientific News, discusses in some detail
the origin Of the modern horse. He finds
that the horse of ncolithic times WAS not
specifically distinct from the horse of the
present While there is nc doubt that
the horse of the present period was USED
by man for food there seems to be 10
conclusive evidence as to whether ii WAS
done Sticated or not His own opinion,
however. il that it was probably dome"
tiCated. The horse of that time WAS
hOrsr. that lived in southern Russia up
to Il century age This WAS u hog
manCi." short legged. iarge-huad2d beast.
1t seems probable that The dome, ticHt"d
horses of tn" Germans Of CIc,grr'> time.
Were derived from this hrrCi. The
EgyrtiHuS had hor>s'. - yiI,y a.. 1904
Il. {. Tn, g were la"g-EJHcL more like
the Arab hr">r<. AMI came from A.
syria. Whore the A>-yli;.:S HhtHin"d
them is ur'rpwn. hri i was lr"hnh!y
from southern Asia. whore this long
maurl breed Ia, been developed. ina II
probability. a~ the t,ult of lorg-contin-
ned d0mr>tcHton. oar modern horse is
N cross h"two,p these twa breeds. with
Al further mixture # tn" Arab horse.
This Arab hu,.r to. w. itself a 'cs-
cuuiuut IF The C.r,igr long-mI&,d horse.
The ,riGtn .r I'll" .3n&-uHn.., Lrl~' is Il
matl,r # Gtu' /. hut Profit .,ar I.yd,ckor
thinI + M. hIvr hcru from Hu On
tirrt Indian ,rccics.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT,

Since the report of last week the fol-
lowing have been the proceedings of the
Court :
State W. Ellen Taylor, also removed
from HarfolCl: indictment for larceny;
not guilty.
VIM. CT'ichton firm of p. Malcolm &
Co. of Baltimore, W. Edwin Wilmer
and James \. Davis trading under the
name and firm of Wilmer & Davis. This
WIS II strongly contested case, involving
some S9uS; Archer and Gale for plain
tiff. Chambers and Cre$well for defend
tants. Verdict for defendants.
John Jones vs.. The Philadelphia Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany. This case which WIS cOmmcrced
in 1910. went to trial on Thursday morn
ing and is progressing as this report
closes. Jones claims rs due him from
the company some $4,000, while it as
selts that he was puid in full Chambers
and Cre>well for Jones: Scott. Groomr
and Hon. J. \. Pcarce for the railroad.
The jurors not enlpanrlcd and all the
witnesses in other cases, were discharged
on Thursday until Wednesday Of next
week
John Mcdowell and Roger Fcehly. ma
dives of Ireland, have been naturalized,
since report of last week.
L. S.-The trial of the Jones and Rail
road case progressed until noon yCstcr-
day, when it was postponed until Wed
nry'ay next, till which day the Court
adjourned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Opportunity to Buy Some
w aSons Very L ow.
will sell the following 2O% below regular Price

ricultural implements, including McCor-
mick binders, Bickford & Huffman
and Ontario Grain Drills, Westing house
Gasoline Engines.
A postal card will bring me to see
you or send you circular which ever you
desire.
I am general agent for the goth
Century Manure Spreader the latest
production of ]. S Kemp. The man
to whom every user of a Spreader must
pay tribute.
We have won out in every contest
with this machine, it has no equal for
durability, convenience of handling and
effective work, we have lately added
device for returning the flow, change
the feed, stop the feed without stopping
the reel, all without the driver leaving
the seat.
You can see this machine work on
the property of Mr.. R. II Emory, near
Elkton, James Rutter, Battle Swamp,
VIM Ewing near Kansas, Cecil Co., Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.


That wa'S Il most significant letter
which President Roosevelt wrote to
Colonel MoSlN. In that document,
which ought to prove historical. he said
he was half Southern ana that he piticd
rather than blamed Southern people for
their TRADE against him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03

Two Staver Carriage Co. rubber tire
Buggies.
l steel tire same make.
Staver surrey. These are genuine
bargains, are high grade and are the best
wearing wagons on the market l have
sold them for s years, fully guaranteed.
runabouts, rubber tire very low.
narrow body buggy, first-class
wagon at great bargain.
l am going to close these wagons
out in August, it will pay you to see
them.
My other stock of buggies, carriages
and harness is complete.
Notice this statement l have no
cheap wagons at high prices, but have
good wagons at low prices
Lot end hand wagons on hand.
l carry in stock and represent the
leading factories in complete line of Ag-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
4 HANDSOME WAGON.

Cecil has a right t" be proud Of the
handicraft of many of her mechanics
who excel in many If the trades. We
notice standing near the Court House II
very handsome wagon mndr hy Mr.. Goo.
WitWorth. of Cherry Till. which does
great credit to his workmanship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
ll.A | l..

There Wis Il heavy fall of hail on
"Wednesday afternoon last, eight miles
northwest of Elktpn. in the nrighhor-
hood oE Blue Bail; it was three inches
deep IN the ground. hut there being no
wind it fell straight down and broke 10
windows.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Chamber Sets

Nine pieces, fine English porcelain, I'M
derglazed decorations; usually s3 50;
now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. " 5G
Twelve piece sets, I'D and white trim
miDgs, complete with slop jar ... $3.50
jlop Jars. various decorations and colors,
clouded gold edges and handles; Ia
for mat itching sets; specially priced. 50 OO
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Too Rapid Eating

One of the most fruitful causes of ill
health and bad compilations is the habit
of rapid eating. 1t is growing more
and more prevalent in this country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Leather Couches

Quarter sawed oak frames. polished finish.
iull spring, roam leather coverings 53I 90
CHARTERED oak frame, heavy pulled roll on
sides and end, upholstered in dark green
hand builej rather. .......93 s 90 and $40 90
CHARTERED saved oak frame. diamond mrt-
ing. ndjusyahI" head. dark green. hand
buifed, leather covering .......... $50 90
Main Floor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Carpets at Unusual Savings

This lot is the product of the well known mills Alexander
Smith < Sons Co.
The worthiness of this especial make of has
long recognized by all having homes for
With the very complete pattern assortment shown every
of your home be handsomely covered with carpet
suit 4ble design.
The reduced prices easily show why can be most
satisfactorily met or anticipated in this sale
Saxony Administers, Regularly $780, Sale Price yd
Extra Administers, Regularly Slo Sale Price 81 the yd
Savonierie Administers Regularly 81 60 Sale the yd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Larnbrequins

Another lot of the frnged klne and kinds each
few nged silk Lambequns, yards long, while the stock
lasts they re priced 81 80 each
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Turkish Rockers

Sleepy Hollow Rocker Antwerp or wea.
ther finished oak frames, upholstered in
genuine roam lfa.her.... ..............$lS 20
Solid mahogany frames hand polished
finish, upholstered seat aud backs. 500 10
High back, genuine leather upholsteripg
....,.-,..... % w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-12-03
Upholstered Rockers

CHARTERED oak frames, hand polished I'm
ished, full spring, and upho stored seat
CHARTERED oak frames, polished finish, high
back and arm, full spring, upholstered seat
............. 5000
CHARTERED oak frames, upholstered seat
and back, high arms, polished finish. Sl5 90
Upholstered back and seat, quartcred oak
frames. ......... ..... ..........Sl6 so