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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-10
POLICE JUDGES
AND LENITY TO
THE CRIMINALS

To the Editor of The Call:
AS a faithful reader of The Call
have noted the marked increase Of
burglary. robbery and footpadism in
San Francisco within the last six
nlonths-the usual winter harvest OF
felonies. Your paper abounds in re-
ports of these crimes.
| have counted fifty-six reported
cases of hold-ups and incidental beat
ings and maimings. thirty-seven of
burglary. and many of vandalism and
depravity. Contrary to their former
habits, the footpads now usually beat
their victims, often fraeturing skulls,
breaking ribs, etc. These inhuman
crimes are of almost daily occurrence
So inadequate is the judicially aban-
doned police force to suppress this
reign Of crime that there has been talk
of forming a vigilance committee.
Permit me to call your attention to
the remarkable fact that every po-
liceman of experience, every police re-
porter in San Francisco, and every
police court lawyer knows that the
criminals of this city have so strong a
pull with the police courts that 1t is
folly for patrolmen to make arrests.
Men on the force have been disciplined
and even broken" for making certain
arrests.
About two weeks ago, for an ex-
ample of the uncertainty and made
quacy of judicial discipline Judge Ca
baniss discharged man who had fe-
loniously taken woman's purse con-
tanning $75. The prisoner chanced to
own a small store, so he refunded the
SO and was dismissed, though he had
spent most of the money and thrown
the purse away, having found it in
the side room of restaurant, from
which he f1astened with guilty intent
lest the owner return and claim her
purse. What encouragement was that
dismissal to the policeman who made
the arrest and lost his sleep to prose-
cute the criminal? Was it not the
compounding of crime to permit such
a settlement?
I find in The Call of to-day this item:
Ex-coNvICT ON PRoBATIoN-rohn
Brady alias James Dillen, who pleaded guilty
in Judge Lawiors court to a charge OF burg
larry appeared for sentence yesterday He
broke into A Geantits butcher shop 9s5
Montgomery avenue, on December Is ana at
tackled Policeman Lloyd, who arrested him
Brady's attorney said Brady was willing to go
away on sealing vessel to Siberia and asked
that he be allowed to go on probation. The
Judge consented and allowed him to 60 on
$1,000 bonds. Brady has served two terms for
petty LARCENY and two terms for burglary
What possible excuse can be given
for leniency to such hardened Grim
inal?
1t seems to me the time is more than
ripe for a Judge with the courage and
backbone of a William T. Wallace.
who sent such degenerates to the dun
geons of Folsom for life.
A CONSTANT READER.
City, March Z.
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He never knew dismay.
From weddings he would not desist--
Hoch. der bigamistt
While riding home behind the hearse
He'd try to win prize
Some widow with nice fat purse
And. gazing in her eyes.
He'd seize and hold her dainty fist
Hoch. der bigamist.
From graveyard to the church he weEt,
From tears TO happy smiles.
And then he'd borrow every cent
And HE him many miles.
His wife on air might then subsist-
Hoch, der bigamist,
And now his widows lie in wait
And they are full of fight.
And all are In a wrathful state
And long to vent their spite.
His precious neck they long to twist
Hoch. der bigamisti
Chicago Chronicle.
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some day. You see, l have been sc
busyE rather neglected it,.

some day. You see, l have been sc
busy-I rather neglected it.
Melissa gasped with astonishment.
Who said anything about my mar
rying you?" she finally managed to
say, her eyes round with surprise.
He took her note from his inside
pocket. adjusted his eyeglasses and
hooked at it carefully.
II certainly hope l have not been
mistaken" he said, handing it to her
Two large tears rolled down her
cheek Il don't know how on earth
/ thought this was upstairs in my
writing pad she said miserably. III
was just a joke to tease Dicky-I-
OIL never was so ashamed in my
whole life she said. dropping into a
big library chair and hiding her face
against Its back.
He walked behind the chair. and
leaning on it, looked down smilingly
upon the brown head that rose and
fell with each sob.
II knew there was some kind OF
joke connected with it, child" he said
soothingly. There was obliged to- be
some joke about the fact that a girl
your age would dream of marrying
an old man like me-
II don't think you are-old," came
in muffied tones from the padded back
OF the cndlr.
Il knew it was joke" he resumed
but it seemed rather-pleasant
Somehow ] had an irresistible desire
to come and see-why you did it.
Melissas face was still hidden.
Il wouldn't have you feel mortified
about 1t for the world, leaning over
until his lips touched a stray tendril
of her hair that shone red-brown on
the black leather chair back II an
twice as old as you, little girl, but
am young enough to understand q
joke Do you feel all right about II
now?"
The brown head nodded in a com
forted manner.
"And yet, Melissa, 1 can't help re-
alizing how nice 1t would be-f il
were not a joke. If there ever comes
day when you could possibly NEAR
it-won't you send 1t back?'i
The figure was as still as the chair
that held 1t, and Hartly sighed as he
turned off.
Never mind-of course you could
not I'll say good-by now, and catch
the nine o'clock train for town. Wen'1
you shake hands to show we under
stand each other?"
Melissa blindly held out a waverine
hand that he grasped in his big one.
His expression changed with light
ming rapidity, for there could be nc
doubt about 1.-THE girl had gently
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-10
THE SMART SET ::
BY SALLY SHARP

days ago has been holding some de-
lightfully informal teas for their Own
entertainment. To-morroW Mrs.
George E. Bates will be hostess and
the guests will repeat their lines BY
way of entertainment and diversion
for the afternoon Those to be present
are Mrs. W. A. Maddern. Miss Merle
Maddern. Mrs. James G.. Crawford.
Mrs. ]. w. Orr. Mrs. Horace Coftil,
Mrs. Aaron Schloss, Miss Ehnor Crcu-
dace. Mrs. A. C. kellogg, Mrs. George
Gear, Miss Emily Coey. Mrs Stock
well.
Mrs. j. T. Barraclough and Miss
Josephine Barraclough left yesterday
for Honolulu to make an indefnite
visit.
Mrs Hippolyte Dutard and Mrs.
Hobbs are soon to depart on their trip
around the world. China and Japan
being traversed first; their travel will
then extend into India and Egypt,
finally to encompass the globe.
Miss Edith M. Mack and Charles
Brandenstein were married at noon
yesterday at the home Of the brides
parents. 1901 Cough street The house.
which was beautifully decorated with
all the fresh blossoms OF spring. held
nearly seventy-f1ve guests and friends
TO witness the ceremony performed ey
Rev. DIR. Voorsanger. The bride,
gowned in white satin and point. wore
a long veil and carried lilies OF the
valley. Her matron Of honor. Mrs A
Ehrman. was also gowned In white.
CARRYING primroses. Edward Branden-
stein attended his brother as best man.
A reception, to which 200 guests were
hidden, followed the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Brandenstein are on short
wedding trip, after which . tour of
Europe will be made.
The exodus TO Del Monte includes
a large number of our society folk.
who will eschew excitement during
the coming season. Among yesterdays
departures were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
H. Martin. who with their children and
servants will remain three months.
Miss Helen Wagner. Miss Eta Marian
Warren. Miss Cadwallader. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. J. Moore. Thomas Eastland and
Mr.. Cadwallader complete a coterie OF
our town representatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Hale havs
taken a house at 25sO Washington
street.
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Mrs. Albert Gerberding was hostess
at a delightful though informal a.
home last evening. Among the guests
were Miss Adeline Knapp, Nine
Evstaphieve. Miss Marie Withrow
Miss Eva Withrow, Charles II, Lom-
bard, Arthur Street.
The Presidio hoproom will be allsn'
this evening for small INFORMAL
dance, none the less enjoyable for lack
of numbers or elaborate preparation
The wedding ceremony OF Miss Alice
Brigham and Lieutenant Clarence
Kempff, to take place next "Wednesday
will be performed in Trinity Churcn
and all arrangements are very I'M
ostentatious. Miss Katherine Brig
ham will attend her sister. while Lieu
tenant Kempff has not yet named his
servitor.
Mrs. C. r. Splivalo gave a most en-
joyable luncheon a few days ago In
honor OF Mrs. Samuel Parker of Homo
lulu. Miss Alice Campbell, Miss Cor
nell and Miss Rhodes were also guests.
ing the winter in town. returned re-
Gently to her summer home at Bel
mont.
Echoes OF the Mardi Gras continue
to f1oat about, for many characters
and costumes were impressive. Among
those quaint. yet regal, was Miss Eva
Withrow. who. as a lady OF the French
court during Lafayette's period, was a
most charming picture. With gown of
elaborate brocade and coiffure high,
the impersonation was vastly becoming
to Miss Withrow. who easily assumed
the graces and carriage OF her ideal.
Mrs. c. Frederick Kohl. who has
been sojourning at Del Monte. arrived
in town for the Mardi Gras, but has
returned to the resort. where she will
remain for some time.
Miss Helene Robson is arranging
for an early departure to Honolulu.
where she will remain several weeks
a. the guest of friends.
Mrs. Brooke Wright, who, with
Mrs. Oscar Beatty, left a few weeks
ago for Tahiti. has returned. The trip
was delightful. even though the stay
at their objective point was very linn
tied.
playlet, From Four to Six" a few
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

He CALL frequently nuhlcat;on
but which III the nature of things published variety
o reasons exists for their nonpubcation of them are
too long some not signed written sides If the
paper and some contain personal attacks In instances Ii
eer the COMMUNICATIONS deal with subjects considerable i'm
otance and The Call would be glad publish were
not or the existence OF of the objections
Communications concerning of public interest are al
ways valuable to newspaper and would be have our
subscribers Others address any subject they deem Of
sufficient Importance to be worthy of public Such letters
should be brief should be signed and should anvtho
n the nature Of an attack another The Call be
glad receive letters OF the character stated and will take pleasure
IN publishing them for the benefit of its readers.
---
matter of privat ate
bills record this over
Aeee bills passed-SprngneId Republican.
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SNEEZING - Subscriber. Redwood
City. Cal. The following is undoubted-
ly the rhyme about sneezing that you
desire:
If you sneeze on Monday you snsess for
danger;
Sneeze on Tuesday. kiss a stranger;
Sneeze on Wednesday, sneeze for a letter;
Sneeze Thursday. for something better;
Sneeze Friday sneeze for sorrow;
Sneeze on Saturday. JOY tomorrow.
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pressed into his palm the note that
had been concealed in her hand.
Melissa" he exclaimed. unbeliev-
ingly, seating himself upon the arm of
the big Copyright, 1905, by f.
G. McClure.l
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DICKENStWegg, City. Charles
Dickens IN writing Of acts and customs
In his day was too well versed to
present solecism IN Our Mutual
Friend" or any other Of his works.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-10

MOORMEAD FARM-A. w. K, City.
The horses run under the name OF the
''Moormead Farm" are owned by J. J.
Moore.
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Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 80 Cali
fornia street. Telephone Main 1o42, .
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This week. best gold eyeglasses. specs
20c-50c (sold in store $3.50, at 10 4tb
front of Celebrated Oyster Restaurant. :
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Townscnds Gala. Giace Fruits in ar,
tistic fre-etched boxes. 10 Kearny st.
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REQUIEscAT.

REQUIESCAT.
Mrs Dougherty-An Widow Clam
cey is putin up a headstone FIR Path
rick, what was blown to pieces wild
dinymite.
Mrs. O'Brien-An' phwat's on uts
Mrs. pougherty-Rest In pieces
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Big Bill-Help. Help.
Little Luke Gin doghouse)-Shut
up. You make more noise dan a si-
lent partner. H
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Miss Oldgirl-On my birthday papa
gives me a rose for every year of my
age.
Miss Caustique-In year or so
he'll have to buy whole greenhouse
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
COONS BATTLE UNCLE SAM
Government Raises Game Fowls on
the Gulf Coast, But the An
imals Eat EN- Up.

New Orleans, lathe federal gov
eminent and the state of Louisiana will
probably have to abandon their plan to
use Breton island. on the gulf coast of
Louisiana, as a game preserve for the
propagation of prairie hens and other
fowls, owing to the immense number of
raccoons that have preempted the claim
Although the island is small one, it is
said by the game wardens that within
its few square miles there must be be-
tween 5000 and 10000 coons of all kinds.
About $4,000 prairie hens were Matched
this year, and as soon as they become
of an eatable size they were devoured
by the coons. The same has happened
to number of other varieties of game
fowl which the government has endeav-
ored to propagate on tho island.
The Breton islands are some distance
from the mainland, and are difficult of
access. 1t was for this reason that they
were selected as preserve. But the
coons were not counted upon. and they
have spoiled all the plans. A force of
trappers and hunters is to be sent to he
island after the coons, but so great is
their number that it is feared that they
cannot be exterminated.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
Trustees Sale.

whereas, Samuel A. Milton and Sue Y. Mil
Ton, MS wife, by their certain deed of trust
dated the oath day o August. 1908, and record
ed on the 18th day of Sep.. niUer, 1858, In Bool
is5, at Paae ia, In the office OF the Rec0rde
OF Deeds within and for Bates County, Missouri
at Butler. conv, yed to the underslg ned ruste,
The following described real estate. sitnate
lying and being IN the county Of Bates, state d
missouri, AID mere particularly described a,
follows, to-wit: Lots numbered eleven nj
ard twelve n2) In block numbered seventy Ell,
t.6) IN the city OF Rich Hill, 10 secure the nav.
ment OF one certain prnmlssory note In sad
deed or trust fully describ d and;
"hereas, default has been made in the psy.
mrnt OF said promissory note and the interes,
theTeoi secured by said deed Of trust
NOW, therefore, /, the undersigned truetee
o. virtue OF the power In me vested In and by
said deed OF trust, and at the request of the
legal holder and owner OF said note, herebr
give notice that will on
Monday, the 9th day Of October, 1865,
between the hours of nine O'Clock q. m. and
lve o'clock p. m. OF that day, at the east front
door OF the court hoi Sc, In the city of Butler.
Bates COUNTY Miss "uri, exprse said real , state
FOR sale, at public ye"dd., to the highest bill
der. ior ca to pay OF raid note and H. i'm, ?.
est thereon and the rSpensre vi executing this
rust, Including an attorneys fee In ssid deed
Oh triet provided. j. w. JAMESON,
AA Trustee
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
WALK OFF WITH TRAPS.
Maryland Farmers Kept Busy Kill
ing More Bears Than Roose-
Welt Ever Saw.

Cumberland, Md.--A punbe of bears
have been killed in Pocahontas county
West Virginia, in the last few days
One weighing 400 pounds, that had killed
II sheep on the n, ], Brown farm, was
shot by f. L. Nottingham. George Glad
well and j. +. Evans. The bear had a
l7-pound trap attached to its foot, which
it broke from Its moorings. The bear
had a record for killing scores of sheep.
Among the losers were Alexander Hef-
ner and James l.. Sheets.
A bear was since caught in a trap near
Stony Bottom by d. D. Hamrick A
large bear was killed by man named
Delaney at Penick Meadows. This bear
also had trap attached to its foot. 1t
was shot by Delaney in a laurel thicket.
The bear was apparently dead and the
hunter walked up to 1t. The bear rose
suddenly and came at Delaney, who took
the animal by the head and beat it with
the butt of his gun.
A little dog. seeing the unequal con-
test, saved his masters life by taking
hold of the bears hind leg. The bear
turned and the hunter was enabled to
shoot and kill the animal. There are
plenty more bears in the mountains,
but as rule bears are vegetarians, and
only small percentage of them kill
sheep.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
eheYif's Sale.

By virtue and authority Of special execu
tion issucd from the Office Of the clerk Of the
circuit court of Bates county. Missouri. re-
turnable at the October term. 1905 Of said
court, and to me directed In favor Of the state
Of Mo-, ex rel, & < Johr son, collector Of the
revenue Of Bates county and against Bates
County and lillian Follingsworth, have
levied upon and seized alt The right, title. In.
terest and claim OF the said Bales County and
William HoilinRsworth of, in sod to the fol-
lowing described real estate. to wit: Ten acres,
OF the southwest quarter Of the northw' O. guar.
ter Of the southwest quarter OF section twenty.
ave, township thirty eight, range twenty
nine. all lying and being In ,, the said county
Saturday, the 2lst day Of Oc' ober AID. 1905,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and ave O'Clock In the afternoon Of that
day at the east court house door In the CITY Of
Butler county Of Rates aforee aid, sell the same
or 20 much thereof - may Be required, ct pub
lie yendue, 70 the highest bidder for cash In
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
II. b. MORRIS,
Ss-it Sheriff Of Bates County, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
Sherif'5 sale.

BE- virtue anil authority Of special execu-
ton Issued from the Office OF the clerk OF the
circuit court of Bates county. Mo-, returnaOle
at the October term 1875. OF said court and to
me directed N favor of the Sato VI NO., eX
rel c. Z. johnson. collector OF the revenue OF
Bates county and against j. W. Powell,
have levied upon and seized all the right, title,
interest and claim OF said j. Powell
of,in and to the following described real estate
to wit 50 acres the west half of the north
east quarter section y. township ~ range 81
40 acres, the north half of the souh half OF
the northeast quarter, section y, township 80,
range 81.
26acres. the north half Of the southwest quar-
ter Of the northwest quarter, section %, town
ship 80. range 81, all lying and being 10 said
county and State Of Missouri, aud will, on
Saturday, the n, day of October A. D 1905.
between the hours of O'Clock In the forenoon
and five O'Clock in the afternoon of hat
day, at the east court house door in the
city Of Butler, county Of Bates af0re said, sell
the same ur SO much thereof as may be requr-
ed at public vendu. to the highest bidder for
cash in hand TO satisfy said execution and
costs.
N. b. MORRIS,
4s-4t Sheriff of Bates County. No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue and authority Of special execu-
zion istued from the Office of the clerk of the
circuit court. Of Bates county, No., returna.
bic at the October term. 1875, of said conrt
and 70 me dir, cted In favor Of STATE O, Mo
ex rel G. johnson. collector of the revenue
OF hates county, NO.. and against G, I. Bum
gardner, J. b. Hickman, Sidney p. Allen. !
+. Bryan and the unknown beire OF Henry w
smith, have levied upon and seized ali the
Right title, interest and claim of said q r
Bumg1rdner, j b. Hickman, Siare yP Allen
j.. +. Rry an and the unknown heirs of
Henry w. Smith, Of. In aud to The fnlowle Y
described real estate to- wit: IS acres. eouth.
east quarter Of the southwest quarter an d the
west half 0! the northeast quarter OF the south.
west quarter and the south ia OF the east half Of
the northeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter, all In section IA. township 80 renge 81. all
iy,ig and being In the said county and state of
Missouri, and will, on -
sssar.sy the 2lst day of October, A. D. 1905.
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon OF thai
day At the east court house door In the CITY of
butter, county OF Bates Aforesaid, sell the same
or SO much thereof as may be required at pub.
lie vendue to the highest bidder for cash in
hand 10 satisfy said execution and Gusts.
II. B. MORRIS,
1911 sheriff OF Bates county, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
Three Years For MuIhaII.

st, Louis, Sept 30,-Zack Mulhall,
the ranchman and railroad live
stock agent convicted of having
shot and wounding Ernest Morgan,
on the Worlds Fair Pike, June lS,
1904, was sentenced to-day to serve
the three years penltentiary term
specified by the trial jury.
lie Immediately filed $4,000 bond
and took an appeal to the supreme
court.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
SheriG's Sale,

:, By virtue and authority of q special ex, o,-
ton issted from the Office of the clerk of the
circ G Sour. OF rates County, Mo-, returnsble
Q, october teim, 1906. OF SAID court' In me
Girscted In favor OF tne state OF Missouri ex rel
Y; =. johnson. collector Of the revenue of
OF 6a.ee coni 8. and against Richard Bethany
upon az The night. title, interest and lain
OF said Richard Bellamy and Susan Beilsmy
OF, IN and TO she following described real
estate, 70 Wit Lot L. except 90 feet, in block
Z, Cogswsll addition TO the city Of Butler. An
lying and being In the said county, and stste
OF Missouri, I will, on ''"''
Saturday, the 2lst day Of October, A. D. 1905.
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the FORE.
noon and dve O'Clock In the Afternoon Of thai
dsy, at the east court house door in the CITY
OF Buuer, county Of Bates Aforesaid, sell thss
came or 20 much thereof ~ may be REQUIRED n
public vendue, 70 the highest bidder Tor cssh
In hand to satisfy said execution and costs' ;
80. II. B. MORRIS,
fe'H sheriff Of Bates County, No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-10-05
FINDS HEALTH IN TREE TOP
Artist Steinberger Laughs at Dread
ed tuberculosis from His
Perch on High.

lrbana, O.-FOr the third cOnsecu-
tive suAlEer 0riR Steinberger, aged
~ .'ears, an artist, has resided in his
tree top home. six miles south of this
city, Where he is now laughing al
consumption. lie is entirely cured,
and says he never felt better in his
life. The present home of Stein
berger is perched among the branches
of gigantic white oak, about % feet
from the ground, on the farm owned
by his father.
For the past IL years Stenberger
had suffered from consumption. He
went to Mexico and Arizona 1--WE years
ago, and remained there some time.
Tie failed TO improve, however, and
decided to return home. Ii was then
that the wild, free life of the woods
appealed 10 him.
Steinberger was in the last stages
of consumption, and was told that his
death was only a question of few
months. He was informed that or
binary camp life would do him no
good. Nevertheless, he selected
large tree In the forest and stated that
he intended To live among the
branches until he was taken away
lead or cured.
Steinberger ascends the tree by
means of a rope ladder. Around the
tree trunk where the first branches APP
pear he constructed his home. The
platform is sufficiently large to accom-
modate 20 people. He fitted up sew
eral rooms in this queer home. One
rs used as a studio, and from ii view
of the beautiful Mad river valley for
a distance of 20 miles can be had, An
other is used for a dining-room, while
a third is his bedroom. He also con-
structed a fireplace on which to cook
his food.