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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
cAPMELIe WINS SUIT.

OAKLAND, June "A decision in fa-
vor of H. c. Capwell in a suit brought
against him by Mary L. Atwood to
force him TO carry out d contract TO
sell her a piece of Piedmont property
for 5000 was handed down by Judge
w. H. Waste this morning. Tile plain
tiff was TO have thirty-five days in
which TO pay the money and she did
send it to her agent but he neglected
to pay until two oays after the time
had expired. AS an excuse he stated
that Capwelrs agents made representa-
tions to him that day or two would
not matter.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
INVESTIGATION OF OIL
BUSINESS IS BEGUN
Experts Under Commissioner
Garfield Pay Visit to Kern
County Fields.

BAKERSFIELD, June 3.-Three exam
iners under Commissioner James II. Gar
field of the Bureau of Corporations. are
in this city for the purpose OF investigat-
ing every branch of the oil producing
business Luther Conant, an expert, as
sisted by ATTORNEY Charles Earle and
Edgar Smith are in charge of the work.
They spent the day in the Kern River
field, making a thorough examination.
Monday they will inquire into the mar
keting branch and later in the week the
transportation rates will be looked into.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Yawning for Health.

A German expert on gymnastics an
nounces that one need not go to a
well-equipped gymnasium in search of
a course in health giving exercises.
Deep yawning practiced as a regular
exercise is the cheapest and surest road
to perfect health. We are still famil-
lar with the theory that systematic
deep breathing is an excellent thing
for the lungs. and 1t Is on similar
grounds, says the Chicago Journal
that yawning Is recommended.
The expansion of the breast bones
and the stretching OF the arms which
accompany a whole-hearted yawn. to-
gether with the filling OF the lungs
form a splendid daily exercise.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Cnledoniars ReJoicc.

At a meeting of the Caledonian Club
in Scottish Hall on Friday night Chief
d. D. McRae referred to the great sue
cess of the annual gathering and games
held at Shell Mound Park last Tuesday
and cordially thanked those officers and
members who assisted him on that oc-
casion. Congratulatory speeches fol-
lowed AS Neil Lindsay. the efficient
and popular club piper, is to leave this
morning for a visit to Argyleshire,
Scotland. where he was born. resolu-
tion was passed commencing him to
the good will of Scottish societies in
cities and towns which he may visit
before his return. The resolution was
engrossed and presented to him yes
terday by a committee appointed for
that purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Hope for the Fafhcr.

The young doctor met his old pre-
ceptor on the street and condded he
had a serious case about which he was
worrying.
The baby died few minutes after
it was born" he remarked, "and I fear
the mother will die before morning"
Don't take It so hard" said the old
physician. as he gathered Up the reins.
Perhaps the father won't dte."-Nsw
York Press.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
MARnIxGE LlcENsEs.

OAKLAND. June 3.-'rhe following
licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: Albert yolckers,
%. and Ada, Seifert; 2s, both of Ala
media; Paul steiner, e35, and Lizzie Han
ford. "a, both of san Francisco; Cath
crime T. Newell, 20. and Francis
&36, both of Alameda; ;
Michael Mitchell. 35. White River, and
Deborah Samuels, 20, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Automobile scrubbing Machine.

scrubbing machine presumably
intended for use in large halls and cor
ridors. on pavements and under Sin1f-
lar conditions, where a large surface
has to be cleaned. consists OF a truck
carrying reservoir for the serubbing
solution, which is fed automatically TO
the brushes by which il is applied to
the surface to be cleaned. This is fol-
lowed by another rotary brush, within
cover, which takes up the surplus
water, the cover preventing this from
being splashed about.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
LEAVES coon ESTATE.

OAKLAND, June 3.--An Inventory
and appraisement of the estate of the
late oscar ]. Backus was filed with the
County Clerk to-day and shows that he
left an estate valued at $40, 39773. OF
this amount $500 % is on deposit with
the First National Bank, $4,000 is in
vested in stock of the George H. Tay
Company and the balance is in real
estate
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Schooling Enough.

A school board official called at the
home of a pupil whose absence had
extended over a week and inquired OF
the lads mother the cause
Why" she said, hes past his thir-
teenth year, an me and his father
think he's after having schooling
enough"
Schooling enouShi Why, I did not
finish my education until / was %"
Be that So" said the mother but
that lad of ours has got brains. -
Birmingham (England) Post.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Birthplace OF Modem spiritualism,

The house in which modern spirit
ualism originated is still standing on a
farm near the village OF Hydesville,
N. Y. 1t is In keeping with its mys-
terious character that ghosts appear in
the neighborhood telling stories OF old
time wonders done there and where
tho residuary bones may be looked for.
The house has been nailed up by it's
present owner till the chief persons OF
the sect can be consulted as to what
ought to be done with respect to such
strange ViSitatfOus
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Red Hair.

Red hair Is either loved or lcathed-
Artists, from Titan downward. ex-
press q preference for painting It, but.
then, artists are uncertain guides as
to human beauty. They have been
known before now to admire cream
cheese compilations. blousy hair. and
clothes which look as II they had been
made in a machine for chopping tur-
nips and put on with a rake.-L.ady
Helen Forbes in The Queen
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
no HOLD Mi0sioafAL SERVICES.

ALAMEDA, June 3.--MemoriaI SER
vices for departed neighbors will be
held tomorrow afternoon by Spruce
Camp No. 132, Woodineli of the World,
in woodmens Hall Among those who
will participate in the exercises are the
Rev. F. S. Brush. Consul Commander
w. ]. Hosford, Miss NJ E. Smith. G. Z.
Klein, W. NJ ogiIvie, the Rev. p. c.
Macfarlane, Louis von der Mehden,
Peter ]. Giiroys and Spruce Camp oc
fct
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
sUCCUNBs no INJURIEs.

OAKLAND, June 3.-Jen Non, a Chi
nese gardener, died last night at his
home on Hopkins street near Rose,
from the effect of Il fracture of the up
per part OF the spine received two days
ago in falling from his wagon. AS the
deceased was attended by a Chinese
doctor from San Francisco. the Coroner
has taken charge of the remains and
an inquest Will be held.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
SUE on A NOTE.

OAKLAND. June Suit to recover
$4,000 on a promissory note was begun
to-day by the California Bank against
A. {. Ballinger. He was on the note
with James Hutchinson and 1894 20 had
been paid on il. leaving q balance of
sI156 so due. The note was given in
June, 1901.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04

STEALS SHOES FROM A CAR Martin
Mills was arrested yesterday by Detectives
Mathescn and Mulcahy and locked up at the
City Prison. He had in his possession several
pairs of shoes which he was trying to sell
1t was ascertained he had sold several pairs
70 a Chinese pawnbroker. The police found
that Mills had broken into a southern Pacific
freight car at Palo Alto. He had forced open
a trunk containing shoes and stolen as many
pairs as he could carry away with him, bring
ing them to this city. He will be charged
with burglary. +-,-s-ss-
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
FAN. Down Elevator shaft.

Special Policeman Green, on duty at
the First National Bank on Bush and
Sansome streets. fell distance of ten
feet in an elevator shaft last night and
dislocated his shoulder He was walk
ing around on the first floor when in
some manner he neared the entrance to
the elevator shaft which was open and
fell to the basement, where his cries
for help brought Il policeman to the
rescue.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
ONLY $500 BRINGS INSANITY.

OAKLAND, June 3.-Ellen NJ Par
sons of 1913 Delaware street. Berke-
ley. was committed TO the Stockton In
sane Asylum to-da- by Judge w. H
Waste. She had $500 in the bank and
thought every one her enemy and that
every one was trying to get it from her.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
sutherland Dies From Fall.

AUGUST Sutherland died last night at
the City and County Hospital from the
effects of injuries ne received in a fall.
Last Friday while visiting friends at
81 Clara street Sutherland accidentally
fell down a flight of stairs. He was
taken to the Central Emergency Hos
pital. where it was found that he had
dislocated the spinal column. The de-
ceased lived at 81 Laskie street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04
Humor IN an Epitaph.

In the old churchyard at Kilkeel.
Ireland, Is a tombstone with the fol-
lowing inscription: Here lies the re-
mains Of Thomas Nicholas. who died
In Philadelphia. March. 1853. Had he
lived he would have been buried here"
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04

BEILINI BAND DAEcE--The second an
rual dance under the auspices of the Bellini
Band win take place this evening at Wash
tnEton Square Hail.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04

Denmark exports s.5oo.ooo pounds Of
honey a year.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-04

Many a man hasn't felt slippers since
he was boy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
THE worry WILL TURN

This time It is the Broadway Boulevard Improve
ment association that is 'up against the Los Angeles
lighting combine That association has been for months
developing project for Illuminating Broadway through
private enterprise of business and property owners
directly interested in the beautiful thoroughfare. Hav
ing provided and erected costly ornamental lamps along
both sides of Broadway these business reached the
point of readiness the lamps with the service
of the electric lighting combine. Then the jar,
followed by the reaction and the turning of the worm
II seems that the combine intimated Informally to
the Broadway association that satisfactory terms would
be made for lighting the lamps presumably taking into
account the public benefit derivabe from the enter
prise But the opportunity to "cinch' the association
seems to have been irresistible usual and the rate
offered for the lighting service is said to be lin excess
of that charged some private consumers in the city"
Furthermore the combine with the object OF clinchng
the cinch is said to have demanded guarantee con-
tract that the lights would be maintained for at least
two years at the rate offered.
On hearing this utmatum the indignant Broadway
showed their grit by starting project for putting
independent electric plant not only to supply the
Broadway lamps but the whole downtown business
section of the city we'll That this proposition has
solid backing is in the offers of capital from indi-
vduals running up in instances to thousands OF
dollars
Whatever may be the ultimate result of this turn
ing of the worm the effect the community will be
wholesome and it ought to a timely warning
to the lighting monopoly 1t that there is point
at which the patience of Los Angeles people collapses
and that is policy try the experiment of see
ing Just how near that point be approached with
safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
A CHALLENGE RENEWED

The Herald of October 21, 1904 printed detailed
statement of its circulation. closing with challenge to
the Examiner and Express. That challenge although
repeated at frequent intervals since has been
accepted 1t is in effect that The Herald has larger
circulation in the city of Los Angeles than has either Of
the newspapers named.
During the early weeks of October The Herald
entered upon a house to house in order to
determine the circulation of the daily newspapers of
this CITY, and result of that it proved that
The Heralds circulation in Los Angeles is second
only that of the Times. Since then The Herald
added several thousand subscriptions to its list and
still farther ahead of the Examiner and Express The
Herald has published the results of its former house
to house and is fully advised of all additions
since that time
Hence the challenge is repeated The city circua-
ton of The Herald is greater than that of the Exam
liner or Express.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Wooden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert e. Preston en-
tertained a number of their friends on
Tuesday evening at their home, 1851
East Second street, Boyle Heights. The
evening was passed pleasantly wit n
vocal and instrumental music and
cards. At an early hour light refresh
ments were served, after which dancing
was indulged in. Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
were the recipients of many handsome
gifts of wood, as the party was given
to celebrate the fifth anniversary of
their wedding. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Shorting, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Berry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Preston, Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
roy, Mrs. ]. e. Preston, Mrs. j. Flam-
mer, Mrs. A. P. Baldwin, Misses Wood,
Harkins, Lee Preston, Elizabeth Flam-
mer and Mary e. Preston, Messrs. ART
wedson Harkins, Dixon, Thackaberry
and McFee.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Mean, Meaner, Meanest

There were four of them in the smok-
ing-compa.tment of the car when the
traveller from Chicago happened to say:
THAT reminds me of a man out in my
town who is so mean he makes the
members of his house write small
hands, in order to save ink"
"A friend O. my Fathers, sub. wuz
even wus than thet." came promptly
from the Baltimorean. HE stopped
the clocks at night, sub, because o the
wear and tea- on the works.
Then the Philadelphian:a We'll,
there's good old Quaker out in Wayne
who won't read the papers. Wears out
his glasses, says he"
All three looked inquiringly at the
man from New York, but he merely
smiled and rang for the waiter to take
the orders.-February Smart Set.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
GOOD ONES
An lll-Sorted Family

Farmer Carson looked up from his
search for potato-bugs into the face OF
former neighbor who was visiting his
old friends after an absence of ten
years.
"How's your son Dick getting on?"
he asked, after few preliminaries.
Dick? oh, he's getting on first rate;
he's sort of DOCTOR" said the father.
How about Arthur"
Arthur? Oh, he's getting on all
right, too. He's sort of a lawyer"
Whats Jim doing?" he continued.
"Oh, Jim, he's doing fine he's sort
Of a preacher" said Mr.. Carson.
cheerfully.
And you keep right on here" said
the old neighbor, with evident regret.
We'll, er, for the present." said Mr.
Carson, apologetically. You see, 1t
seems kind of advisable for some one
to be a sort Of farmer and kind of
feed Dick and Arthur and Jim for
another ten years or so, till they get
a sort of an come"-Youths' Com
panion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Wonan's Clubs
Ruskin Art Club

Continuing its study of nineteenth
century painting in England, the Rus
kin Art club yesterday morning en-
joyed o profitable lesson under the
leadership of Mrs. II. G.. Brainard, as
sisted by Mrs. B. F. Stockard.
Mrs. Ashley spoke regarding the
personal character of William Morris
and said his work was essentially orna-
mental. He avoided muddy tints, but
was too hasty and nervous to finish
perfectly.
Mrs. Morris A1bee read a paper on
Leighton, stating that he did not be-
long to any particular school, and that
he followed art for arts sake alone.
He was brought up abroad, and his
art cannot therefore be considered
from the English standpoint.
Mrs. W. r. McFie in an interest
ing paper spoke of the life of Burne-
Jones, speaking particularly about his
fondness for classical literature. He
was follower of Rossetti and an ex-
ponent of the romantic school. Mrs.
Koyner followed with paper on
Watts as a painter.
Miss Letha Lewis said the early
portraits by this artist were not ap'
preciated. 1t was fifty years before
they were received at the Royal acad-
emy. Mrs. Jeffreys gave personal
"reminiscences touching the subject OF
the lesson.
Mrs. NJ j. F. Stearns has invited the
club members to be her guests the
afternoon of January 81, and her in
vitation was accepted. 1t was an
nounced also that there will be Il
board meeting at 3 p. m. Monday.
Matters pertaining to the coming
federation meeting occupied the clubs
attention part of the session and tEe
women were urged to avail themselves
of the excursion which will take place
Federation week
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Woman's Press Club

Several distinguished visitors were
present at the meeting of the Womans
Press club yesterday afternoon when
the regular meeting of the club was
held in the assembly hall of the cham
ber of commerce building.
The program was devoted to a re-
view of the life of Margaret Fuller
and personal "reminiscences of some OF
the members and visitors.
Miss NJ. M. Fette read an interest
ing sketch of the life of the great
woman, who was a pioneer in the
cause of women, and who is possibly
more loved and mourned than any
other woman of her time. Incidentally
Miss Fette possesses the rare combi-
nation of being able not only to write
a bright sparkling paper, but of being
able to read 1t with distinct articula-
ton In a low, sweet and well trained
voice.
Following the opening paper Mrs.
Rebecca Spring read a letter, the last
one written by the noble woman,
which she had received from Margaret
Fuller. She also read misslve from
Ralph Waldo Emerson in which he
spoke of the latter in glowing terms,
A delightful little poem entitled
Margaret Fuller and written for the
occasion by Mrs. Jeanie Peet was read
by Mrs. Maravene Kennedy.
Mrs. Sarah A. Hubbard, the much
beloved veteran newspaper woman of
Chicago, was presented to the club
and with her Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Prang, a trio Of persons much admired
and known throughout the literary
world.
Mrs. Hubbard addressed the mem-
ers and called to their minds tho
credit and praise due the women.
which she thinks, women are liable
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Entertained for Travellers

Mrs. Arthur Campbell Macnab of
1875 West Thirty-eight street de-
lightfully entertained the members of
the Entire Nous and j. F. f. clubs on
Saturday afternoon, in honor Of Misses
Sadie Scovel and Bertha Rose, who
have recently returned from extensive
eastern trips. Mrs, Maenabs pretty
home was artistically decorated. In the
parlor, library and reception hall the
color scheme of red was effectively car
ried out in poinsettlas, while in the
dining-room Duchess roses. and maiden-
hair ferns lent their beauty to the
scene. During the afternoon musical
program was rendered, the following
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
AT LAST THE GOLDEN SPIKE

Salt Lake City is little ahead of Los Angeles in
formal preparation for celebrating the completion of
the railway link between the two cities. The city
council of Utah metropolis has made start toward
proper recognition of the last act in joining the two
cities, the driving of the conventional golden spike
Angeles is gently reminded incidentally that 1t
time to take similar action here.
No date has been fixed positively for the interesting
golden spike ceremony but the announcement may
any day now. The workmen at the two ends OF
the road the gap almost in sight, and the final
of joining the ends is only question of days That
event will occur weeks probably before the road
is opened for complete passenger and freight service
The Salt Lake City council has passed resolutions
looking to fitting observance OF the golden spike event.
In the preamble ausion is made to the fact that the
completion of the road promises to increase the growth
PROSPERITY and commercial advantages of Salt Lake
City and it's sister city. Los Angeles The resolutions
provide for the appointment of committee of five
members of the city council "to cooperate with such
other committees may be appointed for a like pur-
pose by other public industrial or fraternal bodies in
this arrange for the celebration to take place
upon the occasion of the driving of the golden spike
The final resolution provides that "a copy of these reso
lutons be forwarded to the city council of Los Angeles
will be noticed that the proposed celebration at
the Utah end of the connecting link will not be
fined to the municipality of Salt Lake Reference is
made to various state bodies that are expected to
participate AS the railway will be important factor
in development of the whole state of California, and
especially whole of Southern California the cee
braton at this end of the line should be as broad in
it's scope it will be at the Utah end
The Los Angeles chamber of commerce and other
commercial bodies of this CITY, we'll as the city
council have had the golden spike event in mind for
several months 1t is agreed by all classes of citizens
that celebration appropriate to the event and worthy
of the city should mark the completion of work that
will have most potent influence in the development of
Califo Rut he Of cele is tn be
broad the outlined in Salt Lake an early start
should be made in preparing for it.
The sister city at the other end of the link has taken
the first step toward fitting observance of it's
necton with Los Angeles and this city will respond
promptly by similar action.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-26
Wednesday Morning Club

An interesting session of the Wed.
nesday Morning club was held at the
East Los Angeles Congregational
church yesterday, the morning session
being devoted to the study of Shakes
peare under the direction of Mrs. NJ,
M. Adams.
During this period the third act of
King Lear was read and discussed.
At noon the club luncheon was served
and a pleasant hour passed.
At the afternoon session, which be-
gan at / o'clock, Mrs. II. e. Brett,
past president of the club, finished the
book of Daniel, which under her di-
rection, the Bible class has been
studying. Mrs Brett has proved herself
in these series of lessons not only d
scholar, but a woman of unusual
talent in putting before her audience
the great chapters in the book in their
most attractive form, while yet maxi
ing the lessons instructive ones. In
the undertaking she has worked zeal
ously and the class has studied with
equal zeal.
During this session excellent papers
were read by Mrs. A. e. Hodson and
A. M. Foster. Mrs. Hodson spoke on
the topic chosen for the lesson while
Mrs. Foster was bright and enter
tanning on 1.-THE Fall of Babylon" and
its historic settings.
The music section was in charge of
Nine. Gordon Norman and consisted of
rehearsals by the Choral society.
Later the Rev. w. H. Doggett spoke
to the club on the book of Daniel,
giving in his talk answers to "who
wrote the book?" when was 1t writ
ten?" "Why was 1t written?" The
lecture was an interesting one and the
deduction made was not only spirit
ual lesson but also a solution of the
problem of the book.