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The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18

his excellent judgment served to amass
for him a fortune. He was prominently
connected with the Selby Lead and
Smelling Company as a member OF the
executive committee of the board OF d.
rectors. He was also identified with
banks as a director and he had other
business interests of Importance.
At the time that the people of San
Francisco came together to build the
San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley
Railroad through the San Joaquin VAL
ley he was attorney for the new cor
poration. with which he also was coun-
sci and director for some years.
With his various business and legal
engagements Colonel Preston still
found time to distinguish himself in
other directions. He was at one time
president of the Country Club, and
was a member of the Pacific-Union
Club, the Union League Club, the Bo-
hemian Club, the San Francisco Club
and the Olympic Club. He was also a
member of the California Bar Associa-
ton, a knight Templar and actively
identified with the Masonic order in
an official capacity.
He shone in society, in the legal
profession, in the clubs, in business,
in political and in fraternal circles.
FOND OF THE COUNTRY.
Colonel Preston was particularly
fond of out-of-door pursuits as hunt
athletic exercises. He seemed to be
the picture of health, his complexion
being continually bronzed by the sun
and wind. In his fifty-seventh year he
was more active than many a younger
man.
He was an ardent Republican in
politics. 1t was characteristic of him
that, when he failed to get the nom
ination for Governor of California, he
made political speeches for his politi-
cal rival. Perhaps that was as good a
key to his character as any, for it IL
lustrated at once his loyalty and gen.
erosity. He was always fair, always
courteous. AS an orator he was known
widely.
Members of the Preston family
came to America in 1875, and settled
in Virginia. In Colonial times the
Prestons took part in stirring events.
Colonel Preston was proud of his an
cestors.
He was twice married. Five chill
dren survive-Mrs. L. d. Owens, Ran
dolph Preston, Mrs. Worthington
Ames, Mrs. Willard Drown and Frank
Preston. Frank is a student at CO.
lumbia College in New York.
Some of Colonel Preston's children,
Mrs. Preston and his grandchildren
were with him at the time of his
death, having gone down with him to
spend some time in the country.
Appropriate action will be taken by
the several clubs, the Masonic order
and other organizations, of which
Colonel Preston was a member, to
voice their respect to his memory as a
good citizen, genial companion, a
true friend, a man Of honor and prob
ity. whose life was one of usefulness,
crowned with prizes that justly befel
to qualities that were in all regards
admirable.
When Judge Kerrigan's court ad-
journed yesterday afternoon the Judge
ordered that it be entered on the min
,1tes that the court would adjourn un-
til Wednesday out Of respect to the
memory of the late e. F. Preston.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
ITALIAN TROOPS
ESCORT TRAINS
Strike Of the Railway Men
Not a Complete Success,
as Many Refuse to Join

ROME, April 17.-The strike of the
railroad men, which was begun to-
day, was not as successful as expected.
Some of the men refused to strike,
and published a manifesto saying they
could not risk the bread of their fam
lilies. With these men and a military
escort one train left Rome on each
line. A car on each train was con-
verted into a prison for use if arrests
are necessary during the journey. Not
withstanding the uncertainty of such
travelling many Americans left this
city for Naples, Florence and Pisa.
The leaders of the movement are
trying to bring about a general strike
of all workmen. but they find little
sympathy. If it occurs, the Govern
ment has decided to intrust the mill
tary authorities with the maintenance
of order.
Five men-of-war have been ordered
to Genoa to maintain order.
The strike is a protest against the
new bill presented by the Forts Cabi-
net, because it provides for the dis
missal of those who go on strike and
does not contain an arbitration clause.
The leaders of the railroad men will
urge a general strike of all workmen
if the Government has recourse to re-
pressive measures or applies the
clauses of the railroad bill providing
for the punishment of railroad strik-
ers. The railroad men who refused to
strike are fed and housed at the sta
tions, so as to prevent their coming
in contact with the strikers.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
THIEF. WORKS
CLEVER RUSE
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PORTLAND, April i'll. w. Landom
of North Yakima reported to the police
this afternoon that he had been robbed
of s1735 in a restaurant. Landom says
he got off the train at the Union de-
pot and started up town. He stopped
at the first restaurant he came to to get
a lunch. He had been seated only a
minute or two when we'll dressed
stranger took seat next to him at
the table. The newcomer dropped a
napkin and in reaching for it brushed
his shoulder against the victim, for
which he apologized, and soon after
took his departure.
When Landom got up to pay his bfll,
he saws. he found he had been
touched for his pocketbook by the po-
lite but awkward stranger.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
RAILWAY RATE HEARING
BEGUN IN WASHINGTON
Statements Presented on the Subject
by Senators Morgan and
NeyyIands.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE SEN
ate Committee on Interstate Commerce
met to-day to begin hearing on rail-
way rate legislation Since the ad-
journment of Congress many petitions
for and protests against the Esch-
Townsend bill have been received.
These were laid before the committee
to-day. A statement by Senator Nor
gan was presented, to be printed as a
part of the hearings
Senator Newlands made long argu-
ment in support of his joint resolution
creating a commission TO frame ma
tional Incorporation act for railroads
engaged In interstate commerce.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
TAK4-A-4 - =. 4--11 TAR

Soft, spongy. sensitive gums result from
tartar accumulation. Il should be removed
at once by your dentist and thereafter pre-
vented by the use Of
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18

MEXICO CITY. April 1.-THE mints have
been definitely closed to the free coinage
of
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
Wins Reputation and
Fortune bg Fine
Qualities.
Is Distinguished as
Lawyer and Man
Of Business.

Colonel Edgar F. Preston is dead He
expired suddenly at his country home,
Portola Hall, near Redwood City, Sun
day evening. The cause was apoplexy.
Up 70 & short time before he passed
away he was seemingly in his usual
health. After dinner he retired for the
night at about o'clock. Not long after
that members OF the family heard a
fall and FASTENED to Colonel Preston's
room. They found him unconscious. All
haste was made to get a physician
from Redwood City. but death was al
most immediate
Nothing could have been more unex-
pected than the demise of Colonel Pres
ton. He was in this city attending to
business as late as last Friday. He and
his family had just moved TO the coun-
try Tor the summer, and he according
ly remained away from the city Satur-
day The news of his death greatly
shocked the legal fraternity, the mem
bership Of several clubs to which he
belonged and a wide circle Of personal
friends
The funeral viii take place to-day.
Services, for the family only, will be
held at Portola Hall at 1 D. m. The
interment viii be at Cypress Lawn.
The Rev. David Evans. rector of Grace
Colonel Preston disliked ostentation at
funerals, and the services will be as
simple as possible.
Colonel Preston occupied a high place,
TO which he was indebted solely to his
own qualities of mind and heart. He
was born in New Orleans, La, January
Is, 1S4S- His father was a lawyer, who
died while the child was an infant. At
. the age OF years he came to Califor-
MIA with his mother. He was educated
in the san Francisco public schools for
a time. When ne was 16 years old he
was an Office boy for a stock broker.
After that he was a clerk of the San
Francisco and Alameda Railroad Com
pany.
WEARY OF MONOTONY.
When he was l9 years old he tired of
the monOtony Of an Office life and went
10 Nevada with a surveying party
Afterward he prospected in the Tusca-
rOra mining district. Later he mined
in the White Pine district, Nevada, and
also in Arizona. For a short time he
was in~LOs Angeles.
His next occupation was that of a
school teacher in Alameda. While Colo
mel Preston taught school he also stu
died law. His legal studies were COM
pleted in the Office Of w. c. Burnett Of
this city. He was admitted to the bar
in this State in 1871. For a time he
practiced at the bar alone, but in 1878
he formed a partnership with ]. F.
COwdery, which continued some years.
7 he only political Office that he ever
held was in his younger days. when he
was Assistant City and County Attor-
ney under w. c. Burnett
In maturer age Colonel Preston was
twice considered as a candidate for the
office Of Governor Of California and
once for United States Senator from
California.
His triumphs in law were many and
significant of his ability. AS attorney
for the O'Brien estate he won a great
reputation One success followed an
other. Large corporations and great
commercial interests employed him. He
made many business connections, and
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18
sOzODON7
TOOTH POWDER

and its complement. SozODoNT Liquid
The Powder is slightly abrasive, is abso-
l1tely free from grit and acid. and Is JUS
the thing for those who have an inclination
for the niceties Of everyday life.
sFoRMs: LIQUID. POWDER. PASTE
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18

Stranger creatures even than those
seen by Alice in Wonderland"-the
Easter rabbits. chicks and ducklings in
grotesque costume at the Geo. Haas. &
Sons candy stores, Phelan and James
Flood buildings. Take the children to
see them.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18

A general strike for more wages has
broken out on the largest sugar plan
tation in the Ponce district. Meetings
of the laborers are being held. The
American Federation of Labor is TAX
ing an active part in the movement.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-18

WASHINGTON. Conn.,. April 17-"senator
Platt has passed exceptionally comfortable
day and am very much encouraged" said DR.
Ford the attending physician. tonight His
days"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28
A Home on Small Payments.

We have a nice 5 room cottage on
North Richardson venue. with bath
room, good flow of water, nice yard,
shade trees, pack yard in alfalfa, only
$1,000. Terms $500 down, balance
$3.50 per month. Apply at once. as
owner is leaving the city. 31t1
R. H. McCUNE,
121 N. Main st.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28
Notice.

All members of the Fraternal Union
of America are requested to be pre-
sent at our regular meeting, Wednes-
day evening, Nov. 90 in the K. of P.
Hall, at 1880. Election of officers and
important business to transact.
MARK HOWELL,
Fraternal Master.
!. E. HAMILTON, Secretary.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28
May Lose an Eye

Joe Stewart, a boilermaker and ma
chinist at the shops of the Pecos Vail
ley and North Eastern railroad, was
at work Saturday evening when a
piece of steel flew and hit his left eye
piercing the sight, it is feared. He
was operated on by DR.. Presley, the
specialist who removed the steel.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28
Son Lost Mother.

Consumption runs in our family,
and through it 1 lost M mother
writes E. B. Reed, of Harmony, Me.
For the past five years however, of
the slightest sign Of a cough or cold,
| have taken DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, which has saved
me from serious lung trouble" His
mothers death was a sad loss for Mr..
Reed u he learned that lung trouble
must not be neglected, and how to
cure it Quickest relief and cure for
coughs and colds. Price so cents and
S1.00 guaranteed at Roswell Drug and
Jewelry. Trial bottles free.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28

alfalfa Brand" f%avoring extracts
manufactured by the Pecos Valley
Extract Co., are the purest and best.
At all grocers. or phone SO. 06tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28
EC

WANTED Three first class furn-
ished rooms for light house-keep-
ing. Can give best references. Call
at Hotel Shelby SLIT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28

Ark, "for the relief L got from Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t cured my fear
full running sores, which nothing else
would heal, and ron which had sCf-
Tered for five years" 1t is a marye-
lous healer for cuts, burns and wounds
Guaranteed at Roswell Drug and Jew
eIry Co., Price 25 cents.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28

When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets, they are easy to take and
produce no gripping or other unpleas-
ant effect. Sold by all dealers.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28

Fruit cakes for sale at the Roswell
Home Bakery, 102 S. Main St. 22t1:
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-11-28

al Thank the Lord"
cried Hannah Plant, of Little Rock
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-24
A LITTLE DEAR.

For me to have another doll
I somehow felt the time had come,
For Adeline had lost her hair,
And Jane, the one that cried, was dunn
Of hearing me explain the case
Father grew weary, it was clear.
. You re tired9' asked, and he replied,
"a little, dear!"
That very day, when he came home,
He had parcel in his hand,
And mother smiled, and did, too,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-24

Her Father bought her string of
Dolls strung like fsh-so funnyl
Oh, the incest Father he must be
TO spend that way his money!
Maria Johns Hammond i
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-24

For began to understand.
with her extravaganza" he said,
"This child will ruin us, I fear;
Some toys are cheap, but this one came
"a little dear!' :,
I clapped my hands, and Rugged,
And then, when he ID the string united,
I took the paper off and found
dainty cardboard box inside;
And when I pulled the lid off that,
saw a lovely face appear
And there saw my doll, and she's
"a little dear!"
Felix Leigh in The Morning
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-24
The Light of other Days.

The Light Of Other Days.
sIn the world of literature and Greece is truly
the light of other days"
'But Greece can't hold candle to the present cleo
trie age
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-24
Same Old Sights.

Same Old Sights.
Did you see anything new out west in the way Of
antomobilesY0 asked the first chauffeur.
mo replied the other. The old chickens,
pigs and things"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
rac,Ns cor ~ THE GAME.
ean Fell Down snokestaek and Was
Tcssed 70 Bsseman.

In the h..seDsll anauals OF TaSas.
Baltimore county. Is an incident which,
whether an actual occurance or not,
has been repeated so often that II is
Invested with the force OF fact
ON hot Fourth Of July back Ia tho
eighties. when the catcher held his
position behind the bat without mask,
and the pitcher knew OF no curve or
tee plate. there was game OF bali
between the Texas siuggers AMI the
1imopium Little Potatoes but Hard 10
T'eel. The slussers had gotten IN
some good stick work early in the
game. aud the visitors we're just fecl-
ing the big Texas pitcher.
It was the Afth inning, and tbs
Little Potatoes had two men Gu the
bases one on second and the other
on iirst--when one OF their homo run
hitters who had been asleep up to this
moment, struck the ball It cleared
the entire field and would have fallen
on the railroad track. but just at that
moment a train came along and tbs
ball disappeared In the smokestaek
OF the engine. The tram was going
at lively speed up grade, and the
force OF the puffs elected the ball. The
momentum OF the train carried It until
4 tell in the third baseman's hands,
esnN a double play was the result. AZ.
~ much Kicking from the little Po-
taeoss as to whether the play was fair
the side was retired, as the double
play made three hands out. Baliiraors
| auh.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
THE THEAT RE
Fra oIavolo.

+. A. Wades Musical production ''rhe
Adventures Of Fra Diavol0' may be Sc.
cured for Guthrie Manager Brooks has
an opportunity to secure the above ex-
ccilent organization for wednesday even
ing October 25..
Tho engagement depends o. an ad
vance subscription sale of al least 2co
tickets At stOo each. and IL successful
subscribers will be given hrs. sclec-
tion of seats one doy before The gen
cral sale opens.
In the company are such vel known
opei4tiic stars as Mss Ger rude HGteh.
insoA l<ittj. Nee. Addie Murnford
Leila Thorny. Be tina smncllm Air. T.
A. Wade. JgS c. Taylor Geo. Byron
Bronti Frrk Burgess, + Wado Clcve
and Lawrence Powers Stailcy Brady
Louis Perlie and others equally as wei
known in the comic opera world The pro
ductlon OF Fra Diayolo" is carried com.
plete Ia every detail by the company
aud there is no music more tuacful that
Auber's The comedy is well looked al
ter ~ r. A. Wade and Lawrence Powers
comedians.
Any desiring to help sccere lhe com
pany and first selection OF seats. Sub
scribers' dav." should call AT Wallaces's
drug store and sign the lst for the num-
bcr OF tickets desired
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
po,,,,. seed selection.

A circular recently issued BIZ the
illinois Experiment Station op the Sc
lection of Seed IN Potato Growing,
says:
"The importance OF the potato in
Illinois Is shown by the fact that Il
ranks NTH In value amoung the farm
crops OF the state. The average yield
for forty years has been only eighty
ons bushels per acre and the largest
average yield for the state in any one
year has been one bunured and twenty
nine bushels. These yields could be
greatly Increased by special care in
seed selection. Plants OF the sama
variety grown in the same aeld nay
vary widely in productiveness.
"Seed should be saved only from
the productive hills. The nrst seiec
tion should be made while plants are
stin growing in the feld- Vigorous
plants. showing green color. stability
of stem, and the power to resist dis
ease should be marked. When the
crop Is harvested the yield from each
Of these marked plants should be not.
Cd aud the tubers OF the most produc-
tive saved. From among tho potatoes
thus secured individual tubers having
the characteristics Of the desired type
should then he selected. Medium siz-
ed, well developed tubers are more
desirable than extremely large or ex.
tfemeIy small ones. The small tubera
are not fully developed, and will not
transmit the full yigor OF the mother
pants. Tleir continued use results In
diminishing yields and a constant in
crease in the proportion or small tu
berc in the crop.
THE keeplRg quality OF potatoes
may also be improved by selection
/ Care should be taken every season "a
avoid planting any tubers which are
badly sprounted or beginning to rot
The rejection OF such potatoes alsc
results In larger yields. since plants
from such tubers would be small
weak and less productive than thos'
from sound tubers."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
CALL TO THE RED MEN
Indian Tribes IneuIcated
with American Fever Of
Holding Conventions.

Nsrth Yakima, Wash, Oc, s.--The
first nationsh convention Of represen.
tatives Of the Indian tribes Of Ameri-
ca conyenes here today and viii con.
tinue for one week. 1t promises to be
an event Of unusual importance. dele
gates being present from Wyoming
Tiaho{ Oregon, Washington. Montana
Utah and other states. The purpose oi
the convention is to organize ma
tionai association for discussing ques
tions Of vital interest to Indians pres
ent and future Captain Aneas. head
fof the Yakima tribe, IS the head Of the
movement.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09

Tho beautiful nature OF the story un-
folded by Robert shorman's comedy
drama Ny Friend from Arkoasaw, is
meeting with a cordial reception every
where that IL has been prcsen ed so fan
this season. II is one OF the most whole
some plays that ever appealed 10 those
who like what Is best in stage offerings Il
Is however h IFS naturaasm an Ideal RUS
tic play It has, with picturesque scenes
ts quaint characters its hucol.c comedy
and its marvellous realism hat Ms
Friend from ArKlasas secured q hold
on the people This alay WIN be soon at
The Brooks thcairc SUNDAY. odober 8.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
tBy Associated Press. }

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct e.-Tht post.
poned meeting Of the directors Of the
Reading railroad takes place here
this afternoon. The Reading is the
holdlDg company Of the Philadelphia
8 Rsading Goal & Iron company. II
pas been reported that the directors
et the road. headed by President Geo
n Baer viii discuss the recent de
veiopments among the coal miners and
consider plans by which the effects ol
possible strike next year may %
couuteracted. although The officials
have persisted that taey are not II
fear OF such action on the part Of tn,
miners.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
Ths olslikss Of Animals.

Smoking a clay pipe. the circus
actor sat in the winter training quar-
ters. Under his supervision a thin boy
was learning 10 ride erect on a quiet
horse with a broad. nat back.
In some towns they won't let rs
SHOW" said the man. unless we have
no camels with ua Camels are a ser
ious drawback 10 shows. Horses ale
so much afraid OF them that lots Of
towns won't let a camel enter sheiI
gates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09

Il Is a bad habit to borrow anything,
bct the worst thing you car possibly
tscuxbw is trouble. When sick sore,
heavy. weary aad worn-ou. BY the pains
and polsons OF dyspepsia. biliousness,
Brtsht's disease. and similar Internal dis
orders, don't sit down and brood over
your symptoms. but ny for relief 70 Flee
tric iBttera Here YOU WIN find sure
and permanent forgetfs mess Of all your
troubles. and your tecy win not Toe bur.
lened ny load o. debt disease. Al nil
,ltuseists Price SOC. Guaranteed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09
Fun o. rraale meanina

Casey. Ia Think o. wha' might have re-
suited from his terrible cough u he had
not taken the Tedicine about which h.
writes; Il had a featful cough. that dis
turbed my nights rest. ! tried every
thing, but nothing would relieve it, un
til l took Or. Kings New Discover
for Consumption. Coughs md Colds
which completely cured me-" Instantly
relieves and permanently CT res all throat
and lung diseases: preveats grip and
pneumonia AT al druggists g,tnran'
teed; soc and si.Oo. Trial bottle tree.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-10-09

Lawton. Oct s.-when the I.Vson
land ONCE ans established the number
Of homesteads in lts district was sup
posed to bo ibout $500. but as this in-
cluded portions Of the mountains. the
number IN rs lty dld NOT exceed COCO
Despite this 'aet the records IN the land
once today show that there have been
1897 filings. or llttle over Two nlings
90 each homestead In this dlctrct. show
ing that on AN average each homestead
has changed hands once.