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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
NEW AIRSH|P HAS It's FIRST TRIAL
HEATENS CALIFORNIA MESSENGER" MEETS
EXPECTATIONS OF THE DESIGNERS
NOT YET RELEASED FROM GUIDE ROPES

ahead by a double cylinder gasoline
engine weighing sixty-eight pounds
and capable Of developing hfteen
horsepower. according to the inventor.
Attached TO the engine are two fans
with a surface of eight square feet.
These fans are screw shaped and not
only do they propel the vessel, but the
current they generate acts on the rud-
der and steers the ship from right to
left or vice versa. An aeroplane ex-
tending the full length of the craft
serves to guide the ship upward and
downward. Heaten claims that his
craft when working we'll will be capa-
BILE Of travelling twenty miles an hour
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
DEATH SUMMONS
ZACH I. CILPIN
Former City Treasurer of
Oakland Dies at COlfaX
After a Short Illness
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Dec. 2.

LVlO IOlOoQN 1|CSs q
Zachary T. Gilpin. who for fourteen
years was City Treasurer of Oakland,
died yesterday at Colfax, Placer Coun-
ty, where he went last July hoping to
improve his health, which had been
failing for some time.
Mr.. Gilpin was one of the best known
of the pioneer residents of Oakland He
had lived here since 1877. He first came
to California with his parents, who
crossed the plains in 1S49. He was edu-
Gated at the old college in Oakland,
which later became the University of
California. After completing his course
at college he removed to Nevada, where
he served as deputy county recorder of
Lyon County, and. was later elected to
the office of County Recorder, which he
filled for two years.
Mr.. Gilpin was for six years a mem
ber of the firm of Babbitt, Manuel &
Gilpin, commission merchants. In 1878
he married Mary Babbitt, the daughter
of his partner. In 1884 he was appoint
ed deputy city treasurer by G. NJ. Fish
er and in 1889 was himself elected to
the office of City Treasurer.
After his retirement from political
life Gflpin established the Standard
WOOD Company. George w. Johnson
was his partner in the venture, but the
business failed to pay as well as was
expected and Gilpfn's financial affairs
became badly tangled, the trouble final
ly eliminating in the fling of several
attachments on the property of the
company and on property owned by
Gilpin and his wife. The first of these
attachments was filed on July 2S, 1904,
by w. f. Dean as the assignee of DIR.
W. d. Huntington, who brought suit to
collect on a note given by Gilpin for
$4,000. On July 90 an attachment was
filed by H. Blais on a piece of property
owned by Mrs. Gilpin to recover on a
note for $500 signed by Gilpin. his wife,
George WiJohnson and the wife of the
latter.
Shortly before these attachments
were filed GilDin went to Colfax in an
effort to regain his health, but ii is be-
lieved that his financial trouble preyed
on his mind and prevented recovery
The news Of his death was received
last night by his family from a man
named Mcdonald, with whom Gilpin
had been associated in mining enter
prises. Mr.. Gilpin was 81 years of age
and leaves a. wife and one son, Lee GIL
pin, who reside at 1854 Webster street
The son has gone to Colfax to bring
the remains to this city for interment.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Want Pay for Books.

OAKLAND, Dec. 2.-The trial of a
similar suit to the one brought by E.
Holloway & Co., now under advise
ment, against the estate of the late
Josephine Dunsmuir for $4,000 worth
of rare books was begun to-day.
George H. Barrie & Son of Philadel-
phia bring action against the estate
for a similar demand for $9463 Is for
books bought from them by deceased
prior to her death. The claim was
not allowed by Charles II. Lowell, the
executor, upon the ground that the
deceased at the time she bought the
books was not competent to make a
contract
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
stroud May Leave college,

BERKELEY, Dec. 2.-Benjamin K.
Stroud, captain of the varsity football
team, who would graduate next spring,
is planning 10 leave the university be-
fore the commencement exercises are
held. His plans include the accept
ance Of a position with the Alaska
Commercial Company. Last spring
Stroud found il necessary or advisable
to leave before the term was at an end
and go to work. He expects to do the
same this year. Stroud is a popular
senior, a member of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

more than the weight Of the mechan-
ical structure attached to the lower
part of the ballon and eighty pounds
additional Heaten said that the bag
was capable of holding gas enough to
raise the operating machinery and 200
pounds extra. The bag will be filed
TO its capacity and another trip is
scheduled to be made tomorrow after
noon.
Heaten's airship is rs feet long, "a
feet in diameter when fully expanded
part is capable of holding 10000 cubic
feet Of gas, the kind used to-day being
hydrogen gas. The vessel is driven
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Campben Held for Trial.

OAKLAND, Dec. 2.-Lemuel D.
Campbell was held for trial to-day
without bail on a charge of having
murdered Laura Cutler Campbell. The
preliminary examination was closed
this morning after DR.. L. /. Riggen
had given testimony concerning the
autopsy Attorney A. L. Frick. for
Campbell. offered no testimony and
gave no indication OF the defense he
would make when the case goes to
tIiai N the Superior Court
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

ALAMEDA. Dec 2-George T. Hea-
tens airship California Messenger
had its initial flight this afternoon
and behaved in a manner gratifying to
the designer and builder. The vessel
few about for nearly an hour over the
large field north of the tidal canal and
east Of Twenty-third avenue and was
at all times obedient 10 the steering
gear, which was operated by lines
running TO the ground and held in the
hands Of Heaten'S = assistants.
No one went uD in the airship, as il
was found that enough gas had not
been forced into the huge bag TO carry
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Would Not Fortify subig Bay.

MANILA, Dec. 2.-Major General Cor
bin. military commander of the Philip
pines, and Rear Admiral Stirling. COM
mander of the Philippine squadron Of
the Asiatic fleet. are not in favor of
fortifying Subig Bay.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
MUST LEARN TACTICS
OR FORFEIT DIPLOMA
skipping" Drills and Military Studies
VIII Not Be Tolerated at
Nevada University.

RENO, Dec. 2.-Of late a large num-
Der of cadets of the University of Me-
vada have failed to attend the regular
drills and have skipped" classes of
military tactics. The matter was taken
up by the faculty of the college TODAY
and President Stubbs stated in the
general assembly this afternoon that
the students must either drill and
study military tactics or forfeit their
rights to graduation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Paid Bntchers. Demands.

OAKLAND. Dec. John L. Davie.
manager Of the California Co-opera-
tive Meat Company, to-day paid 1925
for the settlement Of a claim against
the company made by Charles Zeigler.
z. Eafferty, Conrad SchauseI and
James Stewart, members of the
Butchers Union. The meat company
was formed for the purpose of taking
the union mems side Of the butchers'
quarrel IN this city, but in making
their demand it is claimed by the
men that they were offered less than
union wages.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Fairbanks in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Senator
Fairbanks, Vice President elect. ar
rived in Washington to-day to remain
during the session of Congress. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Fairbanks.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

sC8LESyIG. CHRISTMAS TREE.-ro-nor-
row night the ladies' association known as the
SchlcswIg -H0lstciner. Frauen Nerein will hold
an old fashioned Christmas tree festival in
Einuacht Hall on Twelfth street. There will
- amusement for young and old and a pro-
oramme Of glee songs and dancing.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
CANNOT FIND
MEN TO SWEAR
Prosecuting Attorney Ex-
plains to Police Board
Why PatrOlmen Go Free
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
10l6 Broadway Dec. 9


1016 Broadway, Dec. 2.
Because of his inability to get any
one TO swear to complaints against the
four policemen who were dismissed
from the Police Department for thiev-
ing, Prosecuting Attorney A. p.
Leach's hands have been tied in the
matter of criminal prosecution of the
men. The Police and Fire Commission
ers to-day received a letter from Leach
in which he said he had been unable to
persuade any OF the merchants to
swear to the complaints. The two po-
hcemen who saw the actions that cast
suspicion on the quartet will not make
oath tc charges of burglary
Leach's letter reads as follows:
beg leave to acknowledge receipt of copies
OF each Of the TWO resolutions passed by your
honora bic body with reference TO the prosecu-
ton OF the four police officers heretofore dis
charged from the police force of this city by
you for dishonesty l have. in compliance
with the intent thereof had a good many
consultations with the Chief OF Police and have
been told by him what the evidence in his
hands was Immediately upon being Informed
Of the contents Of your resolutions of Novem-
Der Is. l prepared complaints charging each
Of said officers with the crime of burglary and
placed said complaints in the hands of W. J.
Hennessey. the clerk = the Police Court, and
should be sworn to. Although I have seen the
proprietors OF most all Of the business houses
from which the officers confessed to have taken
articles; l have been unable to find who
was willing to make the affidavit necessary as
a basis for criminal prosecution Both OF
the officers who were witnesses to any part OF
the misdoings of the discharged policemen
have refused TO sign the complaints
In conclusion 1 will say that I am OF
course ready and willing to prosecute any.
or all. Of said officers against whom complaints
may be filed but until some one swears to the
complaints against these il is absolutely
impossible for me to take any further action.
Awaiting your further suggestion in the mat
ter, I remain, yours very truly.
A. P. LEACH,
Prosecuting Attorney Police Court
The letter was filed Owing to the
absence of Commissioner Turner the
board laid over investigation of charges
against Policeman Sill and the appoint
ment of a sergeant of police. Chief
Hodgkins said he had in hand investi-
gaticn of Patrolman McKeegan's arrest
Of j. NJ. Breen. a saloon-keeper. who
was acquitted in the Police Court on
charges made by the officer The board
viii hear the report at its next meet
ing. Hodgkins and McKeegan were
before the Mayor this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
NEWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 70
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
1915 Broadway.
Telephone Nfain 1888
BERKELEY.
214S Center Street
Telephone North "a.
ALAMEDA
1885 Park Street.
Telephone Alameda 559.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
BLOW AIMED AT AMERICAN
SHIPPING IN PHILIPPINES
Island Companies May Unite to
Keep the Coastwise Business
to Themselves

MANILA, Dec. "A protective ANAL
gamation of the coastwise shipping in
terests of the Philippine Islands is pro-
posed. with the object of preventing
United States steamship companies
from invading and capturing the field.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Servian Cabinet Resigns.

BELGRADE, Servia, Dec. 2.-The
Cabinet has resigned.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

The resignation of the Servian Cabi-
net is due to a disagreement over the
building of new railroads. The Min
istry was constituted in February,
1903. under Premier Druyes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
A dispatch from Manila OF

A dispatch from Manila on December
1 said that Major General Corbin. mill
tary commander Of the Philippines,
was in favor of giving the army trans
portation business only to steamship
and railroad companies capable OF
handling a large volume Of business,
and that it was his purpose TO confer
with steamship companies in the United
States with a view to inducing them
to establish a line of up-to-date inter-
island steamers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
DECATUR MAN HAS
VALUABLE RELIC
COPY OF THE CONFEDERATE CON-
STITUTION PRINTED BY HIM.
SELF ON A PIECE OF SILK RE-
CALLS SCENES OF THE PAST.

Decatur, February -(Special.)-Cap
Robert ?. Baker of Decatur, has copy
of the constitution of the provincial gov
eminent of the confederate states of
America, which Is one of the most unique
copies of that great document in exist
ence today. 1t is printed on white silk
cloth in black ink and was printed by
Capt. Baker himself in 1861 when he was
editor of the Tuscumbia Constitution at
Tuscumbia, Ala. This paper was a warm
supporter of Breckenridge and Lane for
President and vice-president in days be-
fore the civil war.
Although forty-three years old this
document is in perfect condition and
looks as though it might have been
printed only yesterday. Capt. Baker prizes
the document very highly although he
talks of donating 1t to the State Historical
society at Montgomery.
Capt. Baker also has some very rare
photographs of civil war scenes in De-
catur which he prizes very highly.
Capt. Baker is native of Pennsyl-
vania, but came south to Alabama be-
fore the civil war and was a warm
southern sympathizer. He joined the con-
federate army early in the conflict and
made a gallant confederate soldier. He
has lived in Decatur for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
BROWN DEFEATS
COL. ". ". BRANDON
WINS IN RACE FOR PROBATE
JUDGE OF TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
BY NARROW PLURALITY OF 30
voTEs-ELEcTIoN EXCITING.

Tuscaloosa, February 16.-(Special.) j.
The democratic primary In this county
yesterday was one of the most interesting
and determined contests ever held here
The intense interest in the race
for probate judge otershadowed ev-
erything else and resulted in the
success of Judge James c. Brown
over Adj. Gen. William w. Bran
don by a plurality of thirty votes.
the final result for the county being as
follows: Brown, 961 Brandon, 9S1; Yer
by. 4S6.
All the returns are now in and it ap-
pears that the following are the nomi-
nees: For judge of Tuscaloosa county
court Henry b. Foster; for solicitor of
the Tuscaloosa county court Charles B.
Werner; for probate judge, James c.
Brown; for circuit clerk, b. b. Cooper
for county treasurer, Archie Leland; for
tax assessor. J. p. Parks; for tax col
lector, S. d. McGehee, for superintend.
ent of education, Perry B. Hughes; COM
missioners. r. e. Hobson or A. B. Glenn
ents; j. n. Robertson, M. B. Scott. w.
II. Lunsford or Hope Hargrove.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
a CONFIDENTIAL. CHAT.

Wits perfect nonsense, Bessie, for you to
talk of being laid on the shelf Why, it all
depends on yourself Forget your worries,
your aches and ailments do as l did, take
plenty of out-of-door air, cultivate happi-
ness by not allowing your mind to dwell
on the trifles and the worries of life. / sent
thirty-oue cents in stamps to DR.. r. V.
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, for his Common
Sense Medical Adviser and found 1t con-
tanned much useful information about the
care of my health, about physiology, anat-
omy, and everything woman should know
i then decided to write Dr. Pierce and tell
him all about my ailments. l received
such nice, carefully considered and con-
lfidentia1 letter, In reply, giving me advice
about nv diet, exercise and all. This
advice Is free to everyone and wonder you
don't write him at once. 1t didn't take me
many months TO regain my good looks.
Ever since was ffteen / have suffered
untold agonies periodically but now am
free from pain, worry and bad temper. Oc-
casiouaily took DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets-this for the complexion, and to
stimulate the liver. Then ! took DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription three times
q day for thoee woman1y wesknesses
i told you about That's my secret Of
beauty. IT'S the earliest thing In the world
to be happy and keep ones good looks.
Look at the Thousands Of women who have
been made well by DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription look how they keep their
good looks. DR.. Pierce offers $500 reward
for any case Of Iteucorrhea, Female Weak
ness, Prolapsus, OF Falling Of Womb which
he cannot cure. All he asks 10 fair and
reasonable trial Of bis means Of cuse..
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which he has himself used in his own ex-
tensive private practice with the most
startling success. Though the years have
passed its equal has never been found
and with 1t thousands of weak men have
brought about the cures they so much
longed for. The doctor willingly sends
the formula entirely free to any man who
writes him for It, and they will find 1t a
gift of lasting value. 1t is good for sex
ual weakness. lost manhood. nervousness.
weak back, emissions, varicocele. lack of
force prostatic trouble, night sweats, in
ability and the many other embarrassing
conditions that befall the sexually imper-
feet man. 1t creates an immediate social
fe >ling, warmth and good nature. forces
active blood to the muscular tissue, tones
the nervous system and arouses bodily
confidence. 1t makes the man of 65 as
good as at IS. and the young man again
eager for society and fit for marriage and
parenthood. Satisfactory results are pro-
duced in days use, and perfect cure in
few weeks. regardless of age, or the
cause IF your condition.
II you need such remedy send your
name and address today to the Dr. Knapp
Med Co.. 1900 Hull bldg. Detroit. Mich,
and in an unmarked envelope the doctor
will at once send you the receipt. as prom
ised, explaining in detail what ingredients
TO use and how to compound them so that
any weak man can cure himself in his own
home without being under obligations to
anyone. 1t costs you nothing and the
sooner you write the sooner you will be
cured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
NEW MACHINES ADDED.
Product of Woodstock Cotton Mills
Will Be Enlarged.

Admission February 16.-(Special.)- AR
rangements have just been completed
whereby the Woodstock cotton mill will
soon be enlarged. Its product then, in
stead of yarn, will be damask. Machinery
for the new factory has already been
ordered. Some of 1t is on it's way here
and will probably arrive today. The new
machinery will be weaving machinery,
and all of the yarn produced there will
be consumed and woven into fancy dam
ask The men who will set up the ma
chinery are expected to arrive here in a
few days. Quarters for them have al
ready been secured.
When the new factory gets into opera
ton a great many more hands will be
employed, at least double the present
force. The gentleman who will manage
the new department is an experienced
manufacturer of this kind of cloth and is
considered an expert. He will also arrive
in a few days. This is a new industry
that will mean much to the city, and it
was secured through the efforts of Mr..
William III. linn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED.
Manager of Sewanee's Baseball Team
Lives Out Dates.

Dadeville, February 16.-- Especial >
Manager j. b. Rylance of the Sewanee
baseball team, who is spending the win
ter with relatives here, has announced his
schedule for the coming season. Games
are to be played with the University Of
Nashville, Cumberland University Of
Tennessee, Tulane. Georgia Techs Van
derbilt and the University of Alabama
The series with Alabama Will be played
in Tuscaloosa during commencement
week and will probably decide the
championship of the south
This Sewanee team will be the first to
play team coached by the famous
Heisman since the Auburn-Sewanee foot
ball game in Montgomery in 1899
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
TO ORGANIZE COUNCIL.
Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics Growing Rapidly.

New Decatur, February 16.-(Special.)-
State Councillor Walter ]. Nesbit of the
Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics says that there will be a strong
council of this order organized in Lacy
Springs, thirty miles up the Tennessee
river from this city, an March IA. Mr..
Nesbit states that the order is growing
very rapidly in Alabama and is fast be-
coming one of the leading orders of the
state.
The annual meeting of the state coun-
Gil will be held in Decatur in April and
one of the largest attendances in the his
tory of the order is expected Already
preparations are being made to entertain
the visitors on an extensive scale. Among
the social features will be a number of
addresses by some of the best orators
in the state, a banquet and a steamboat
ride on the Tennessee river. About two
hundred delegates are expected to be in
attendance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
WARRIOR NEWS.
Valentine Party Proves to Be Most
Delightful Affair

Warrior, February 16.-(Special)- "A de-
lightful valentine party was held at the
Johnson house last night All the young
people of the town were present, making
perhaps the largest party as to numbers
ever assembled in Warrior. A great many
quaint and beautiful costumes were in
evidence. The church ladies were in
charge, and the affair was success from
a financial point of view, as well as in
all other respects.
Mrs. B. f. Tyler of Glenn Iris, Birming
ham, who has been the guest of Mrs. =.
M. Davidson for several days. returned
to her home yesterday.
Mr.. Icyda, Japanese, who is travelling
in this country, entertained large con-
gregation at the Methodist church last
Sunday evening with graphic descriptions
of life in his country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
INVITATIONS ISSUED.
Admission w. c. T. U. VIII Entertain
Honorary Members Next Friday.

Admission. February 16.-(SpeciaL) 1.-THE
local W. c. T. u. has issued invitations
to its honorary members, the pastors Of
the different churches, and Interested
friends generally for a social evening on
Friday, February 10. at 8 o'clock at the
residence of Mrs. L. Mallory. February
II is the heavenly birthday of Miss Fran
els f. Willard, who founded this organi-
cation in 1874.
An appropriate programme has been
prepared for this memorial service Dain-
ty refreshments will also be served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Interesting Report.

Admission, February 16.-(Special.)-The
report of d u. Goodlett, tax collector on
poll tax collections for 1903 made to Coun-
ty Superintendent Of Education H. 7.
Persons. contains some interesting fig
ures. The report shows that 1929 persons
paid poll tax in Calhoun county, and the
amount collected was $2443.50. OF the
number who paid 1904 were white and
twenty five colored The amount to go
to the white school fund is s2406 and to
the negro school fund is $3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
WILL SPEAK IN WALKER.
Hobson Believed to Stand Little
Chance in the County.

Jasper, February Especial Capt.
R. p Hobson, candidate against the Hon.
John II. Bankhead to represent the Sixth
Alabama district in the next congress, will
speak in Jasper tomorrow night. Cap
tain Hobson will deliver four speeches in
Walker county during the present week,
at Jasper, Carbon Hill, Oakman and Cor
dova, and will speak at Winfield, Marion
county, Saturday night.
While Hobson will receive a fair vote,
1t Is generally considered here that he
has little chance of securing the nominal
ton. Walker being the largest county in
the district will be the principal battle
ground during the campaign and will
have potent influence upon the result
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
WAR AGAINST WAR.
French Socialist Declares Conflict In
Far East Should Be Stopped.

st. Etienne, France, February 16.-
At meeting of the socialist congress
M. Jaurez, the socialist leader in the
chamber of deputies, read long dec
laration on the subject of the war in
the far east and the Franco-Russian
alliance, and said, il necessary, the
socialist party would bring up the mat
ter in parliament. In conclusion, M.
Jaurez said:
I'VE want peace; we will declare
war against war We will strive to
our utmost for peace and social JUS
tice."