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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-22
Town Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the Common Council of
the town of Charles Town.
That as the Town of Charles Town by its
corporate authorities in the exercise of its
police force and affairs may impose license
tax Ior any privilege for the exercise of which
the State imposes a license tax. aud for the
purpose of enforcing the same one mile be-
You'd the corporate limits. Therefore be it
ordained That the sergeant is hereby in
structed. that whenever he collects any
license tax on any business carried on out
size OF the limits OF town, to pay The same
over to the treasurer of the town to the credit
OF the sinking fund; and the town treasurer
is hereby instructed to place to the credit of
said fund any money paid to him by the
sergeant. said tax being imposed and collect
ed solely for the purpose of discharging the
bonds of the town and the interest thereon.
This ordinance to take effect from its pas
sage. GEO. T. LIGHT,
august l5-4t Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-22

say that. whilst others did well, especial
credit is due Messrs. Chew. Mcdonald.
Hagley. Young. Colston. Miley and
NARROW.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-22

DOOFING and Spouting done promptly
III either tin or galvanized iron used luet
as y0u like ii. yesterday Il co.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
ELECTRIC CAR
WRECKS AUTO

Alfred Hitner of the Pacific. States
Automobile Company was acting as
chauffeur for a party Of three men
Yesterday and when near the Ingleside
Coursing Park a south bound electric
car, No. sl4, struck the motor venicie'
completely demolishing 1t and severely
injuring the occupants. Chauffeur Hit
ner was said to be the only sober one
in the automobile, and 1t is considered
remarkable that he escaped, while the
others were cut and bruised.
The street car was going at a fast
rate Of speed down the hill, while the
motor was trying to make the ascent.
without any success G.. w. Darn or
1915 Franklin street was riding In the
street car when 1t colhded with the
other vehicle and the force or the coll
Iision drove him through the window
of the car to the ground.
The automobile party consisted OF
Thomas Costigan Of 251 1tO'Farrell street,
(: Joseph Smith OF 61S Florida street,
Mike Burns of 502B Valencia street and
Hitner.-s
The hill is steep at the place where
the accident occurred, and the electric
car was taking it at maximum speed.
when suddenly the driver OF the auto
mobile shot his vehicle across the
tracks. When tn wreck was cleared
away only the front wheels of the auto
mobile were left to be photographed
for suit of the garage company
against the railroad.
Costigan was thrown into the air and
when picked up was unconscious.
He is now lying at the Emergency hos
pital with a badly bruised body. Smith
was cut over the eye. but not seriously.
Burns was little injured Darn, who
was knocked through the window Of
the car suffered internal injuries. An
other automobile was telephoned for and
Smith and Costigan were removed to
the Emergency hospital, but; Darn was
taken, at his own request, to St. Luke's
Hospital.
Parts of the auto were picked up for
a distance Of forty feet from the scene
of the accident and. only few Of its
gearings remained intact The electric
car struck the automobile on the left
side, near the center. A wheel on the
side of the automobile that was struck
was found hundred feet from the
accident, with the spokes twisted and
tire cut.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
COLLINS SEEKS
AID OF POLICE.
Complains of Men Standing
in Front of His Residence
and Annoying the Inmates
HIS REQUEST GRANTED
District Attorney Byington
May Ask That Mrs. McCurdy
Be Punished for Contempt
HIS REQUEST GRANTED

Attorney George D. Collins called at
police headquarters yesterday after
noon and complained to Sergeant Fitz-
henry, who was on duty, that several
men were annoying the inmates OF his
house at Ills Sacramento street by
standing in front, talking loudly and
telling stories that were not fit for la
dies to hear Mr. Collins asked that
a policeman be sent to drive them
away. He was informed that his re-
quest would receive prompt attention.
A policeman in plain clothes is sta
toned at the house to see that Mrs.
S. A. McCurdy, Collins mother-in-l law,
does not leave it and If she does to
keep track of where she goes. Col
Inns can see no reason for such vigi
lance. Mrs. McCurdy, he said, had
been served with a subpoena of the
Grand Jury and ne had offered to bring
her before that body when convent
ent. After the subpoena had been
served upon her on Saturday after
noon she, was prostrated through nerv-
BUSINESS, but she had now recovered.
Il fail to see the use of bringing
her before the Grand Jury. now he
added. They have filed an indict-
ment charging me with bigamy and
what is the use of taking her testi-
money? 1t will be time enough to do
that when the case comes up for trial.
It is time there Vas an end to this
notoriety and it cannot come too soon
for me-
1t is understood that District At
torney Byington will this morning re-
port to Judge Lawlor the facts at
tending the efforts of himself and the
police to serve the subpoena upon Mrs.
McCurdy and ask that she be cited
to show cause why she should not be
punished for contempt.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
HOLD INFORMAL CONCERT
IN HONOR OF YSAYE
Paul SteindorF and His Band. Togeth-
er With Other Artists. Greet
Distinguished Visitor.


The musicians of San Francisco and
in particular Paul Steindorff and his
band gave an impromptu reception to
Eugene and Nine. Ysaye yesterday
morning in the ST. Francis Hotel. The
Belgian Consul, George J. q. Marsily,
made a short speech of welcome, and
presented Nine. Ysaye with a hand
some, basket of flowers on behalf of
the musicians and his countrymen in
San Francisco. Ysaye responded elo-
ouently ip French with a few remarks
OF appreciation.
The orchestra then played a selec-
ton from William Tell" followed by
another selection from one of Ysaye's
favorites, Babes in Toyland." The
playing closed with an exquisite rem
dering of the prelude from the third
act of Lohengrin, THE Wedding
March" After that the distinguished
visitor and his hosts were served with
refreshments in the white and gold
room.
Ysaye begins an engagement at the
Alhambra tonight. On Thursday ev-
ening he will be at the Macdonough
Theater in Oakland, under the au-
spices of the Palette Lyre and Pen
Club Holders of tickets issued by the
club may take advantage of the box
office being open to-day and obtain the
choice seats before the regular sale
begins. w. ]. Mccoy of the club has
charge of the arrangements.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
CROWDS SWARM TO PARK
AND LOUNGE ON BEACH
Beautiful Day Causes an Exodus TO
the Seaside From the
fNifx-

The first day of really fine weather
at the Park and beach drew forth
crowds that taxed the capacity of the
cars, and many who left the Cliff
House at 6 did not arrive home until
s. The sun poured down on the
loungers along the beach, while gen
tie breeze from the ocean gave a
spectacular swell and famed the heat
ed brows of the excursionists.
The day, despite the crowds, was ex-
ceptionally free from accident. No
calls were received at the Park EN-
ergency Hospital or at the Park police
station, and the patrolmens duties
consisted mainly in keeping order
around the cars. The only accident of
the day was an Ocean boulevard runa-
way, in which the carriage was smash
ed, but the occupants esca ped The
bolting of the horse endangered the
lives of pedestrians, but no one was
struck.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
Prominent Steamship
Man Dies Sudden
IL on Trail.

F. H. Willis, who had been private
secretary for the Pacific Coast Steam
ship Company for twenty-one years,
dropped dead from heart disease on
the way up. Mt. Tamalpais yesterday
morning. Mr. Willis, accompanied by
his son Gloucester, was walking up
the mountain trail on the Mill Valley
side,. and when within a couple of
miles Of the summit, he stopped and
then fell over dead. His son tried to
rouse his father, but upon close ex-
animation found that the latter had
joined the silent majority. He sum-
moned some ow-trampers who were
nearby, and with their assistance sue
ceeded in carrying his father to the
tracks OF the Scenic Railroad. Tele-
graphic permission was received from
Coroner Sawyer to remove the body
from the mountain to Mill Valley. A
special train was chartered for this
purpose.
Justice of the Peace Pryor OF, Sau-
salito held an Inquest on the remains
of the deceased at Mill Valley about
p. m. Several witnesses were ex-
amined. DIR. j. ]. Spottiswood testified
that the cause of death was heart dis
ease. Young Willis testified as to how
his father dropped dead, whereupon
the jury rendered a verdict of acct
dental death. cause, heart disease;
age, about A years.
The remains were brought to the late
home of the deceased in this city.
MIR. Willis and his son were fire.
quenters of the mountain trails in
Marin County. 1t is probable that the
unusual heat of yesterday was respon-
sible for the death
F. H. Willis was born June 3, 1861,
in London, England, and came to San
Francisco in 1884. He was employed
by the Pacific Coast Steamship Com
pany from 1885 until 1900 in the office
of its agents, Goodall, Perkins & Co.,
and had remained with the latter COM
pany since.
Richard Lewis Willis of Bombay,
India is brother of the deceased. and
a mother and sister live in Bristol,
England. News of the death was sent
to them by cable.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
FUND GROWIN
LARGER DAILY

Gratifying progress is being made in
the effort to raise the sum of $4,000 for
! the Improvement and adornment Of
San Francisco. Citizens, corporations
and various business houses have taken
a deep interest in the proposed plan
and many have already contributed
generous sums to the cause. There has
been realized UP to date $500.
The association which has taken up
this object is working zealously and it
is receiving the encouragement of the
community. Plans of the intended i'm
provement will be ready by September
and printed report for general distri-
button will be issued.
Charles +. McKim, president of the
American Academy of Fine Arts, who
recently visited this city to see the
plans, said: THE plans for the adorn-
ment and Identification of San Francis
CO promise to be the noblest. the best.
the most orderly and practical ever
made for any city
D. H. Burnham, the architect, is
deeply interested in the work and has
declined all remuneration for his per-
sonal services. The following are same
of the contributions:
james D. Pheian $1,000; Southern Pacific
Company, $1,000; H. g. H. E. Law, $500; Will
liam u. irwin, SoOO. leon Sloss, ZOO; W. Is.
Bourn, $3.50; D. o. Mills. $3.50 Thomas Magee
Sons. $3.50; Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany, $3.50; Brewers Protective Association,
$3.50: The Emporium. 500: Murphy Grant &
Co., 500: Hale Bros, $780, Levi, Strauss g.
Co.. 500: Henry Miller. 800: Mrs P. A.
Hearst 500; Charles Carpy. 500; Baldwin &
Howell, 800; Sherman Clay & Co.. 500; A.
w. Foster. 500; The Flreman's Fund Insur-
ance Company. 500; The Builders Association
of California. 800; the Parrott estate. 800;
San Francisco Planning Mill Owners Associa-
ton, 500; c. Frederick Kohl. S100 Daniel
Meyer $50: Christian Froelich. $50: Mrs E.
Martin. $50: Speck & Co, $50; the McI1augh-
lin estate $50: the Continental Building and
Loan Association $50. the Pacific Mutual Life.
$50; Nathan Dohrmann Company. $50: Red
ington Co.. $50; Shreve & Co.. $50; Till
mann & Bendel. 500
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
WORKERS AMONG JUVENILES
GIVE THEIR EXPERIENCES
Mrs. Fletcher Speaks of ErTing Youth,
and Mrs. Roberts Discusses
Rescue Work.

Mrs. L. L. Fletcher, Chief Probation
Officer Of the Juvenile Court of this
city, and Mrs. Florence Roberts of
''Beth-Adriel," California Non-Sec-
tartan Home, situated in San Jose. ad-
dressed the worshiDers at the First
Presbyterian Church last night on
their respective labors. Mrs. Fletcher
told OF the work among erring Juve-
niles and Mrs. Roberts explained the
rescue work in connection with Beth
Adriel."
Both ladies made a deep impression
on the congregation. Mrs. Roberts
spoke strongly against placing young
girls in jails along side women who
are habitual criminals, one way or
another. She said that young girls
learn TO smoke cigarettes in Jail and
confess after acquiring the habit that
they find comfort in it.
The Rev William Kirk Guthrie, the
pastor, spoke of the increase of crime
IN the land, and said that conditions
were such that in up-to-date cities
men could not walk out at night. The
lawless youths when they become men
Will terrorize the homes. He advo-
Gated that the delinquent boy be re-
claimed by kindly care and love and
not by fear.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
PRINTERS TO HOLD BIG
PICNIC AT FERNBROOK
Many Novel Features VIII Be Intro
duced to Make the Outing an En-
iOyablo Affair.

duced to Make the Outing an En-
joyable Affair.
The eighteenth annual picnic OF the
Printers Mutual Aid Society will be
held Sunday. July g., at Fernbrook
Park, Niles Canyon. 1t promises to
eclipse all former efforts
The Allied Printing Trades of San
Francisco will be we'll represented at
this outing and will celebrate with a
will. .e
The committee has done everything
possible to make the occasion memoir
able, and has provided for an attrac-
tive souvenir programme of pleasing
design, and a badge for the pleasure
seekers to keep in memory Of the joy
GUS time
The committee of arrangements con-
sists of John w. Kelley. chairman:
William Cowperthwalte,J J. /. Neubarth
and H. " sRiffel. They have taken up
the work of providing good time.
The officers of the society are John G.
Collins, president; C. E. Fisk. first;vice
president: O.. l.. Treat. second vice
president: J. Paul Spencer, recording
secretary; George II. Branch. financial
secretary; H. ". Riffel.- treasurer; J. D.
Lains. marshall. T. Nicholson, guar
dian; board of directors, John w.
KeIley. chairman: J. "A. Smell, secre-
tary; Robert Sleeth,s Richard Hamshar,
John Collins, Dr. A. B. McGin, sur
geon; E.. Dugan, druggist.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
SPEAKS ON INSPIRED WORD.
Father Wyman Delivers Powerful Ser.
mon at st. Mary's.

F8tner WyIndn OellVcrS fOWerIul Sef-
mon at st. Mary's.
The Rev. Father H. H. Wyman. C.
S. p, in the course of his sermon on
The Interpreter of the Inspired
Word. at st. Mary's Church (Paulist)
yesterday morning. dwelt on the text
"Thinkest thou that thou understand
est what thou readest? Who said
And how can I, unless some one shows
me?" .xs
Father Wyman said in part:
The one who answered this question was
one Of the most powerful and learned men OF
his day and the wonder is that he desired the
information on a subject OF which the most
famous scholars and critics of to-day consider
themselves competent judges and teachers.
A simple question asked by an tlliterzte dis
cipie Of our land brought him suppliantly to
the questioner's feet and he received the gift
OF faith and was baptized.
1t Is mystery as unfathomable as the in
carnation that God became the author OF Scrip
3. Naturally speaking. 1t would be impossible
for God to have made hts divine revelation
solefy. through book. book Is only the ex-
preston Of the thoughts of writer and
the full meaning of Its author. In order that
the inspired word may be constant teacher,
It must have perpetual interpreter
The idea of the text OF Sacred Scripture as
the sole deposit Of revelation il more akin to
Mohammedanism than to apostolic Christian
fly.
The Koran. as .devout Mohammedans hold.
was written in heaven and handed down to
Mohann1ed on earth. The Catholic doctrine
concerning the inspiration of It's Scriptures is
have been inspired In any such sense az Chris
tians REGARD the Bible.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
TRY TO BLOW
GROCERY SAFE

An attempt was made early yester-
day to blow open the safe in the groc-
cry store of the Bibo-Newman Co. on
the southwest corner of Polk and
California streets. The safe crackers
failed in the attempt to open the
strong box, but succeeded in securing
small amount of cash from a money
drawer in the office. Three holes we're
drilled near the combination of the
safe, but before an opportunity WAS
had to set the powder something must
have frightened the operators on the
premises.
Herman Block, one of the managers
Of the firm, discovered the attempt
morning. His attention was drawn to
the money drawer, which had been
pried open with Jimmie, land later
he found the holes in.the. safe. The
police were at once notified and Detec-
tive Bailey ana Patrolman Plume
made an-examination Of the premises.
The crooks entered through the
front door of the store, which was evil
IDENTIFY left unlocked by accident the
night before. and We're undisturbed
while they were drilling the safe and
breaking the cash drawer. Their work
was not of an expert order and De-
tective Bailey believes they are novices
in the business.
The amount of moneyssecured from
the cash drawer is not known, as the
cashier was not In the city yesterday.
1t, however, would not a.exceed $40.
Before taking their departure the
crooks helped themselves to box of
100 expensive cigars. Captain of De-
tectivess Burnett is of the opinion that
the job lis the work of amateurs and
that the same crooks are responsible
for several recent attempts at safe
cracking throughout the city. As yet
there is no sclew as to who the thieves
are.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
Dies From Gun.hot. wound.

William Wesley Gamble died at his
fathers residence. 2052 Mission street.
yesterday and the body was taken to
the Morgue. He was 1s years Of age.
months herding cattle on a ranch in
the mountains OF Yolo County and on
the night OF April % he was shot in
the back OF the neck by an old herder
named Hewlett, who IS under arrest
in Woodland. The boys grandfather
is DIR. w. w. Gamble. 206s Mission
street. who attended him after he was
brought here.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
M AN And WIFE
HURT By AUTO
speelal pispatch 70 rae can.

wATSoNvILLE. May 14.--J. +.
Harris. merchant of this city. and
his wife were severely injured in an
automobile accident on the Chittenden
grade, about seven miles from here.
this morning. They were spinning
along the grade. when Harris lost con-
troll of the auto and the machine ran
down an ,embankment and overturned
down the hill. They were picked up
by passers-by and brought ITO their
home.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
viii Take Care of Patient.

Miss Georgia Cooper, the young
woman whose mind suddenly became
unbalanced in the Phelan building.
and who was removed to the detention
ward at the Central Emergency Hospi-
tai has found a friend III Elsie E.
Arbogast of 1853 Larkin street. This
lady has agreed to take charge of the
patient until the young wonlari's sister,
who is in Nevada. is notified. Miss
Cooper gave way under heavy study
while preparing to take an examina-
ton for teachers certificate.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

Angelo Tosconi, scavenger, was
arrested about, 4 o'clock yesterday
morning by Policemen Duffy and Lar
kin and booked at the City Prison on
charge of petty larceny. Tosconi
was engaged in removing manure
from the st. George stables on Bush
street. He went TO the grain loft on
the third story and shot three sacks
of grain down the chute into his
wagon, covering them with manure.
He was in the act of shooting another
seven down the chute when he was
arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
Knocked Down and Robberd.

Fred Brady, a laborer from Baden,
was attacked by two men on Pacific
street, near Kearny, about o'clock
yesterday morning He was knocked
down and a silver watch and gold
chain taken from him. He informed
Policeman Skain of his experience and
gave a description of the two men.
Brady was under the influence of
liquor.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

During the temporary absence OF
the family Of John s. Scott, 1856
Eighteenth street. on Friday after
noon, burglar entered by rear win
dow that. had been left open. The
only things stolen were a solid silver
spoonholder, a silver. pickle dish and
dozen assorted silver spoons. The
police were notified.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
prominent Plasterer Dies.

John r. Tobin Of 2111 Turk street, a
well-known plasterer of this city and
Los Angeles. died at his home Satur-
day of Brights disease. He had been
sick about five months. The deceased
was a member of the order knights
of st. Patrick and was prominent in
the business circles in which he moved.
He leaves a wife and nine children.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

horses is to be part of the war equip
meht of n British army in future Two
have been. formed in England. and the
system is proving satisfactory in In
dfa. The Japanese have adopted IL in
Manchuria. where the loss OF animals
is only per cent
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

Not as many people in this city to-
day are reading the latest popular novel
as are reading YOU--if your want ad.
Is printed to-day. - -
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

WASHINGTON. May 14.-Ex-Postrnaster
General Robert G. wynne. recently appointed
Consul General at London. returned TO Wash
ington to-day to give evidence In the postal
fraud cases
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
scavenger's Trtck petected.

Trapper's Oil cures rheumatism and neuralgia.
Druggists.5 SOC flask. RICHARDS & Co. .4o6 Clay.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
burglar steals Silvcrware.

Pure Food and Burnett's Vanilla
are the same. Get Burnett's and take no rtsi.s.' :
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15
Goldberg, Bowen Go.
Specials for Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Demonstration of Van Houens
Holland cecsa-As wholesome nutritious beverage this pure
soluble cocoa Is UNSURPASSED
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-15

TAILOR-MADE SUITS--In new
and striking styles. Extra well
tailored. Lined with silk. Large
: variety of styles, In Blacks:
Blues. Browns. Mixtures and
fancy colors. at. - $2J.00 Each
NOVELTY SILK SUITS-Taiior
made. New and catchy styles
Made of extra heavy quality
silk. Brown, Blacks and Blues
Exceptionally good value at
.......... 5000 Each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-25
BENSON IS INFERRED.
Young Man Was Greatly Beloved In
 Butler County.

Greenville, August A.-(Special )-The body of Prentice Benson, who died yester- day fin Mobile, was brought here on the early morning train accompanied by his parents MT. and Mrs. J. P. Benson: his brothers, J. P. Benson, Jr. and Dr. J. C.. Benson of Camden; Prof W. W. Benson of Geneva, and an uncle, Dr. D. w. Ram sey, of Pineapple. The remains were car ried out to Forest Home, where his pa rents reside and inferred in the family burial ground.
 Mir Benson was 27 years of age, and was one of the best young men ever reared in this county. He was employed as chief clerk of the office of superintend- ent of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad. and was held In the high est esteem. His death is a great blow to the family. He is survived by his parents. five brothers and four sisters.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Reynolds went to Forest Home this morning to attend the funeral of MT. Benson.
 Judge Zell Gaston returned to Br- mingham yesterday after short visit to his father, MT. L. c. Gaston.
 D. NJ. Powell has returned from Hen dersonville N. C.
 F. C. Winkler of Birmingham is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. G. Winkler.
 Mrs c. l.. Beeland has returned from a visit to Forest City, Ark.
 J. T. Steiner will move his family from Evergreen to this place next week.
 Mrs J. Beeland will entertain the Wom- ans club tomorrow afternoon In honor of her neice Miss Erma Ellis. a member of the club. Miss Ellis will leave tn few days for Montevallo to spend the winter with her cousin, Mrs. D. M. Wilkinson.