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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
Grand Jurors Begin Inquiry
Into Conduct of Precinct
Board That Permitted the
Ballot Box to Be Stuffed
CONVICTIONS SPUR ON
FURTHER PROSECUTION
Election Officers Testified
Before Former Enquisi-
tOrial Body, However, and
May Be Immune From Law

Encouraged by the conviction of
Charles Wynan and Adolph Steffens
for baIlot-box stuffing. the Grand Jury
is now investigating the conduct Of
the election officers under whose eyes
the law was so boldly violated at the
primaries in August last.
The following are the officers
against whom evidence is being
sought TO prove that they were
in the conspiracy TO cram the
ballot-box in the Seventy third
Precinct with fraudulent votes: A. R.
Goetjen, w. J. Foster, William H.
Podd, L. s. Carson, Charles E. Mer-
rill and c. n. Silverstein.
Wyman forged the name OF S. H.
Mann on the precinct roster within
half an hour after he had written his
own name and voted his one legal
ballot. Only six names intervene be-
tween his genuine signature and the
telltale script that spelled the name
of the citizen who had not yet come to
the polls.
Crew besides his own and his crime
vas no less fragrant than Wymans.
The Grand Jury reasons that the cleo
ton board ought to have been aware
that the honesty Of the ballot box was
being violated and the testimony the
OAlNcIS gave dl NHe uldlS Ol w gUldn
and Steffens. evasive and much con-
fused, encourages the inQuisitors TO
take up an inquiry with a view to
gathering in more of the Stuffing gang.
S. II. Mann, whose name was voted
by Wyman; Fairfax H. Wheelan, who
was an eyewitness to the crimes COM
Initted by the two men now under
sentence Of three years, and Special
Policeman Doyle, also an eyewitness,
were before the jurors yesterday.
They went over again the story of the
high proceedings of the gang
at the primary booth on August g.
A question arises, however, in view
of the Supreme Court decision of day
before yesterday whether prosecution
of the precinct officers could be ef-
fective. They all gave testimony be-
fore the former Grand Jury and this
fact. il appears, can be successfully
prosecuted in defense. The theory of
the law is that il is more important
TO elect public officers honestly than
10 punish one who violates the cleo
ton laws. and better to let wrong
doer go free if he will give testimony
showing that candidate has won an
Office dishonesty and is not entitled
10 it,
c. c. Volberg and F. R. Mallett
were also called before the Grand
Jury yesterday in further effort to
learn if it has not been a practice of
building and loan corporations in the
past TO contribute 10 a fund used for
corruption at Sacramento. No evil
dence Of a tangible character was
brought out, however. Nothing more
than surmises were collected from the
witnesses.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
AGED BURGLAR PROVES
TO HAVE PAST RECORD
Henry Cook Identified as Man Who
Has Served Long Term in
San Quentin.

San Quentin.
The suspicious of the police that
Henry Cook, the aged burglar who
was arrested early Monday morning
by Policeman z. j. Plume while at
tempting to break into an apartment
house at 1898 Post street, was an old
timer at the business have been ver.-
fed. Detective Sergeant Bainbridge
of the identification bureau discovered
yesterday that he has been known as
Louis Thomas, j. Halcum and j. Slo-
cum.
In January, 1887, he was arrested
On three charges of burglary for en-
tering the premises of w. F. Porter
K Co, 43 Sixth street. On February
IL he was sentenced to serve fifteen
years in San Quentin. He made his
escape from San Quentin on July Is,
1888, and was recaptured and re-
turned on February 20, 1891. He lost
all of his credits. He was discharged
on September 19, 1904.
He will be charged with breaking
into the residence of R. W. Burtis,
813 Webster street, on Monday Morn
ing and stealing gold watch and q
nickel watch and also with attempting
to break into the apartment-house,
1893 Post street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

AS male adult propelling baby
carriage is no uncommon sight after
working hours in the district south OF
Market street, Frank Rice might nave
escaped police attention If the vehlcle
pushed by him had appeared more In
harmony with his tout ensemble. But
the glittering varnish, the satin cusn-
ions and the gossamer-like wicket
work were so widely at variance with
the mans general air of dinginess that
Patrolman ]. J. Tillman's suspicion
was aroused by a casual glance at the
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
Isles of the South Seas.

Iorani, Tahiti, The nome life Of the
natives has so much of primitive charm
and is delightful; the tropical fruits SO
different from the ''musty trophies" that
are daily served to us by the -'hucksters''
il makes one sigh with envy at the
thought Of il all. There is a fascination
in this sunny Southern land and a trip
is well worth the taking to see and en-
JOY il all-this South Sea Wonderland
length of happy. lazy, care-free dsys
The reduced rate of $125 hrst-class ap-
plies for the sailing of March Is
Cheaper than staying at home. Send for
circular TO $50 Market street, San Fran
cisco
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
COMPLETE TREATMENT
For Every Humor from Infancy
to Age, Price $LOO

Consisting of Cuticura Soap, to cleanse
the skin, Cuticura Ointment, to heal
the skin, and Cuticura Reso1vent
Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood,
may now be had of all druggists. A
single set is often sufficient to cure
the most torturing, disfguring, itch
ing, burning, and scaly humours, &C.
xemas, rashes, and irritations, from
infancy to age, when all else fails.
Cutcurs Soap Ointment and Pills are sold throughout
ns vsrid Pettcr Drug Chem. Csrp, Sole pyeps, ,Boe1
- Send foy I" How to Cure EcssE1a"
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
.JanitoS' Rail-.

The Janitors' Union will give its an
nual ball in the Alcazar building to-
night The following committee will
have the affair in charge: Bruno La
garde, =. Shuttleworth, Max Krone,
F. Mann, Charles Enekson, Henry
Viner, George Mcguire and H. Brock
owsky.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
Eve Cut bx F1xins Steel

Frank Buckley of 20 ChapuItepec
street sustained injury to his left eye
which may cause the loss of sight Of
that optic. Buckley was at work yes
terday in the California Saw Works
when one Of the teeth of a revolving
saw became detached and struck him
in the eye. He was treated at the
Emergency Hospital by DR.. Hill.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
Robert Obtains Writ.

The Supreme Court yesterday issued
an alternative writ of prohibition re-
straining the Police Court of San
Francisco from proceeding further
with the libel suit instituted by Asses
so- Dodge against Dent Robert, man.
aging editor of the Examiner. The
case is set for hearing before the JUS
tices on March s.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
Try TO Break Into Saloon.

Policeman d. w. Cronin early yes
ferday morning discovered that an at
tempt had been made to break inta
William Fink's saloon, IA Seventh
street The paddock on the front door
bad been broken off and "jimrry'
Nsas found stuck between the folding
doors, an attempt having been made
to force the doors open. The jimmy
is in possession Of the property clerk,
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

FUNERAL OF REV. JAMES WARREN
The remains of Rev. James Warren, who died
last Friday in Dayton, Wash, arrived here
Yesterday The funeral services will take
place at the First Congregational Church this
morning at 9:30 o'clock Rev. George c.
Adams will conduct the services, assisted by
Rev DR.. S. H. Wiley and Rev. H. levitt. The
remains will be inferred at Cypress Lawn
Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

Remedies, am now rid of that fear
full pest, weeping eczema, for the first
time in three years. It FIRST appeared
on the back of my hand in the form
of little pimp1e, growing into several
b1otches, and then on my ears and
ankles. They were exceedingly pain
fuf because Of the itching and burning
sensation, and always raw. After the
first days treatment with Cuticura
Soap, Ointment, and Pills, there was
very little of the burning and itching,
and the cure now seems to be COM
p1etc. I shall be glad to aid in reliev-
ing others suffering as I was, and you
may use my letter as you wish.
(signed) S. B. Hege, Washington,
DC, June 9, 'o4.''
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

MoHICAN COUNCILS ENTERTAINMENT
Mohican Council No. ~ Of the Degree OF
Pocahontas viii give an entertainment and
ball 70 its members and friends in the en-
campnent hall Of the Odd Fellows building
tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

WICHITA, Kans. Feb. 21.-A dispatch to
the Eagle from Hartford announces that An
drew Carnegie has given Paramount College at
this place $4,000 library building
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Mr.. HEGE'S CURE
OF ECZEMA
Grateful Letter from the WeIl-Known
Passenger Agent Of the B. & 0.
R. R., Washington, D. c.
CUTICURA SUCCEEDS
AFTER DOCTORS FAIL

Mr.. S. B. Hege, passenger agent Of
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Wash
ington, D. c., one of the best-known
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

Try the United States Laundry. 1oo4
Market street. Telephone South 42o.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

Baby Sleeps, Mother Rests after one
application of Cuticura to skin tortured
ha hiaS .
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

railroad men of
the try,
sends the follow
ing grateful let
ter: "Tha ks
to the Cuticura
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

STRUCK BY BICYcLE.-John Dawson Of
156 Fifer street was knocked down by a
to the Harbor Hospital, suffering from In
ternal injuries. The bicycle rider in unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

For dyspepsia. collie and exhaustion. no rem
edy like Parker's Ginger Tonic.
Parker's Hair Balsam is life to the hair.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-22

Burnett's Extract of Vanilla is the
standard everywhere. Sold by best grocers. .
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Flowers for MEMORIAL Day

At a Joint meeting OF the executive
committees of Lee-Jackson Camp OF
Confederate Vetelns and Comp Frank
Paxton Sons of Confederates held at
Lexington May 9th. 1t was ordered that
al urgent request be made, through
the press. by the adjutants Of the two
camps, to the families of Veterans and
Sons OF Veterans In town and eoInty
and to citizens generally TO bring on
Confederate Memorial Day all the
flowers on their premises ard decorate
the soldiers graves.
The undersigned respectfully call
the attention of citizens Of Rockbridge
to this request With confidence that
in will appeal to them in way that
will influence the inapy who may come
to the Memorial exercises In Lering
ton. Friday morning, June 2, to b,iag
the flowers that brighten their gardens
and 10y them as tribute on the
graves of the two great Confedate com
mandeis. Lee and Jackson or on those
OF some OF the many sons ef the county
who sleep In soldiers graves at the
county town.
w. Q. STUART. Adjutsnt
Lee-Jackson Camp G. v.
FRANK MOORE, Adjutant
Camp Frank Paxton y. G. V.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY

Special efforts are being made
%y a eommitt,e appointed for that
purpose TO induce thu children of
the Sunday schools of Rockbridge
20 take prominent part in the
exercises on Memorial Day, Friday,
j lne 2nds Formal exercises will
be held in the University chapel
at ii o'clock ia the morning.
The children are invited to bring
with them flowers with which to
decorate the soldiers graves. A
place will be assigned them in the
PROCESSION from the chapel to the
cemetery, and it is hoped that their
parents will make provisions for
their being present in soodly num-
bers from every Sunday school in
the county.
The participation by the
children in these ceremonies will
help impress upon their minds
and. hearts the principles for which
their ancestors fought and sacrific-
ed their lives. Upon these children
in the near future will devolve the
duty and high privilege CT keep
ing fresh and green the memories
Of the heroic struggle from 1851
to 1865.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Moore,s Schoolhouse
lxltfk Cotrfsb0ndfncf

Gazette Co,yfJpondencs
May 10 The Sunday school at
this place re.organized Sunday With
the following officers: Messrs. II. M.
Smith, superintendent; b. B. Morris
assistant superintendent; b. b.
Clatterbaugh.. secretary; James Brogan,
treasurer; Herbert Brogan, librarian
The school opened with IA scholars.
Rev. DR.. Charles Manly OF 'Lexing-
ton, will preach here next Sunday
afternoon, May s1st,at o'clocl.
Miss Nettie o.. Smith Of this place,
accompanied by her friend, Miss
Jessie Beatty of GEAR New Monmouth,
left today for Lincoln, Loudoun
county, Va. TO attend Mrs. M. 5.
Moffett's training school.
Rev. Frank Neel, the new minister
OF Wesley Chapel Methodist church
and other appointments on the Rock
bridge circulg. is ayonng man OF much
promise. He has made fine i'm
preston on his congregations.
n
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
LABOR UNIONS

President Roosevelt did the
country a timely eivice, when, in
speaking to the union transfers
on strike at Chicago, he told them
that labor unions must obey the
law. The teamsters had perfect
right to quit work If they were not
satisfied with the pay or the con-
ditions. but they have no right to
attempt by force to prevent other
people accepting the places they
vacated.
The President gave them some
wholesome truth when reminding
them of their rights and their
duties. IT will doubtless baves
beneficial effect,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Pastor and Congregation Dis.
solve Relations

Garssfte to'7e<So 1ss ,.eS " s,..
.CoLLIRRsTowN,. May 15-A con-
gregational meeting was held at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday for
the purpose of releasing our paste r,
DR.. 5. 7. Ruffner, of his pastoral re-
lations with tie church. DR.. Ruffnsr
will leave here about the fret of June
and will at once take charge of his
new field at Broadway church In Rock
ingham county.
The recent drouth was properly
broken on Thursday night, when about
inches of water fell during the night,
resulting in q great deal of damage to
corn zelda aud garden stuff. Creeks
were full to overflow.
Possibly from the effects of the
freeze the fruit has pretty well drop
ped off In this locality.
Mr.. Walter Clark has moved his
saw mill on the land OF MIR. p. |. HUI
man near the mountain. where he ex
poets to saw close to seventy-fve
thousand feet OF lumber.
Mr.. Fl. w. Wade and Mrs. Jack
Montgomery OF Collierstown Sunday
school, were elected delegates to the
County Sunday School Convention
which meets at New Providence church
this week.
The Sunday school near Alphin IVES
last Sunday. Mr.. Louis
was made superintendent;
Miss Mollie ,Goodbar. secretary; Mrs.
J.. d. Goodbar, treasurer. Mrs, FEMME
doodbar will be organist.
Mr.. q. r. Tribbett has finished his
on Mr.. Emmett Roblson's new
dwelling, which adds much to the APP
Of our little village.
- X. RAY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Fairfield

Gazette Co,vesb1ndenes

Gazette Correspondence
May i6-Miss Lucy Cochran con-
tinues critically i'll at the home OF hei
mother, Mrs. E. j.. Cochran.
Mr.. o. B. Patterson, son OF Mr.
Geo, ge A. Patterson, died last WedDes-
day at his fathers home near Fair
field. from typhoid fever. He was
about % years Of age, and was an en-
terprising and popular young man.
Rev. Robert b. Hite. aged "A years.
died Sunday morning, MAY 18th, from a
complication OF dieases. He was
buried Monday. the 9Th. at Fairfield.
the funeral services being conducted
from the Methodist church by Rev.
G. H. Echols, who was assiste y
Rev. j. Spencer Smith. His wife, who
was Miss Hunphries, and four child
rem su RIVE. Mfr. Hite was local
Methodist preacher. He served in the
Confederate Army as a member OF the
Stonewall Brigade and was fine
soldier. F. F.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
VALUE OF VACCINATION TO
PREVENT SMALLPOX

Notwithstanding the approach
OF warm weather, several new cases
of smallpox are reported from az
ferent localities in Rockbridge
The continuance of this disease In
the county,, the control OF which
lie a matter of great expense to the
taxpayers. is a serious question,
jeopardizing not only the health
of the communities in which ii
exists. sbuS threatening the sbusi-
ness interests of those sections and
others.
To be vaccinatedis a duty that
is incumbent upon every citizen OF
the county, because the concensus
of scientific opinion is that by
successful vaccination alone is
there security against smallpox.
1t is very rare that the disease is
found in a person who has good,
well-pitted vaccination scar. How
often one should be vaccinated In
order to become immune AGAR at
she disease, is a question that the
doctors themselves cannot agree
upon.
The German method, backed up
by statistics, seems to be the
plausible method, at least to the
Iaity. For more than quarter OF
a century the Germans have SUBJ
mitted to compulsory vaccina-
ton law which provides that
vaccination shall be enforced upon
the following classes: ~ every
child within the second year OF
life; (2) every school child with
in the twelfth year of life (unless
an attack of smallpox, or of suo-
eessful vaccination, has occurred
within the five years previous),
and (8) all recruits in the army.
In order to become immune against
smallpox, this law contemplates
three successful vaccinations-in
infancy, at puberty and at matur-
ity.
As to the efficiency Of the meth
cd of dealing with the disease
smallpox epidemics have been
Icing unknown in that country. In
the year 1899 there were but %
deaths from smallpox in the whole
German Empire, and these were
in twenty-one different districts,
with three as the highest number
jim any one district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Southern Sc minary Finals

The following program has been
announced for the approaching com
mpnee ment exercises at the Southern
Seminary, Buena Vista. Va
Tuesday, May 2Srd, p. H., Meet
ing Of Visiting Committee-R Rev. David
Bush, D. D., Stanton, Va; Rev. job,
S. Hutchinson, Washington, d. c.,
Rev. Charles ID. Bulla, Winchester
Va; 8 p. m.-Commencement Recital
Sunday, May 2Sth, 1890 a. m.-
I3accalaureate Sermon, Rev. John s,
Engle. editsr Baltimore Southern
Methodist. 8 p, W.-Sermon before
Missionary Society, Rev, HIM Can ter,
Roanoke. Va.
Monday, May Goth. 1890 a. m.-Es-
liveryof Diplomas and Annual Address
Rev. T. j. Thompson. Buena Vista.
Va; p. m.-Annual Art Exhibit; 8
D. m.-Final Commence rEent Exer,
cises, Pupils 10 Elocution and Music:r
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
Real Estate and Property 1rans-
fers Recorded

The following deeds OF bargain ard
sale were entered OF record in the
clerks Office OF Rockbridge county
for the week ending May 10Th:
W. T. Wilson and others to Lewis
Caui and others, AZ $3.50 acres or
Big Calf Pasture River, Walkers
Creek district, ESQ.
The Goshen Building Co, to Lewis
Caul and others, house and let ir
Goshen. S2C0.
William Kelley to w. A., Rowan and
others, three parcels Of land near
Raphine, 81 acres, l acre and SO so.
poles and 1O4 acres, respectively, s2-'
400,
w. q. Houston to ]. D.. forging.
o acres, near Fairfield depot, $2s5.
Hugh A. White, spec'l commr., to
w. w. Dudley, e5 10 acres, part CT
Buena Vista estate, s5st. go.
James H. Sylvie to B. G. Foster, ]
acre on Broad Creek ,aadj. Wilson Car
ter. $l25.
Mrs. Matte s. Campbellto Paul M.
penick, lot on corner Jackson avenue
and Jordan street, Lexington, $700.
John H. Brown to A. T. Skidnore.
51t acres and house and lot one nile
southwest OF Lexington, adj. j. W.
Bare, $4,000
Charles @. Niche to Samuel A.
Hufmen, 40aores adj. W. M. MoNutt
In Natural Bridge district, ears.
Samuel F. Lackey to Sarah Jane
Washington, house and two let's on
Fair Ground road, Lexington, $3.50.
Brace H. Campbell to Buena Vista
Iron Co., 7.70U acres known as the
Jordan Estate north OF Buena
Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
sale Of Cine Min p operty

Nor day morning sale was con.
su mated OF what IL knowp as
"Harrison's MIL" This property was
owned by Mr.. Herbert vanDeryeer,
and the purchasers were Messrs. j. B.
Reid and Howard f. Wash. The
price paid was $s.7Oo. This includes
not only the mill, but the adjacent
storeroem. which is fine stsnd fer
general merchandising,
The mill is Thoroughly equipped
with complete roller process. Mr.
Reid is a practical miller, and the
mill is located in fine wheat growing
OF RoekbrIdge. 1t is believed
that the reputation which the mill
sustained under the late james Harri
sop's 1nanak eIr ent will be. retained.
The present owners are young iren CT
energetic and industrious.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
News Items and Personals from
Timber Ridge
asefie CORRESPONDENCE.


May l5-The Spring communion
was comnemorated in the Timber
Ridge Associate Reformed Presby-
terrain church Sabbath morning.
services beginning Friday a. IN. BY
the pastor, Rev. r. N. McAuley.
Rev. j. o. Knott of the Methodist
church, Lexington, delighted the
congregation Friday night with
one of his fine sermons on the
lesson Of the previous Sabbath,
"The Vine and the Branches, :"
and also on Saturday morning.
Mr.. Knott has the gift of gaining
the attention of his audience, and
keeping it. AL. were SO pleased
with him that it was with reluc-
lance that they babe him good bye
and will ever welcome him gladly,
at old historic Timber Ridge.
1t was sadly noticeable how few
old people were at church, but
they were made happy to see so
many young boys and girls gather
ing around the holy table, wco will
so soon fill their places of useful
ness IN church and home. May
God bless every one and help them
to grow strong in grace that their
"faith fail not.
At 4 o'clock, p. m, Mr.. McAuley,
with his elders, administered the
to Rev. Mr.. Neill, who
is confined to his bed, and so terri
big afflicted and who has the SYM
patty Of the whole community.
This was a most solemn aud touch
ing scene, witnessed only by few
who were deeply impressed.
The men of the ''Old Stone
met at their manse Thurs
day morning to remove the stable
to a more convenient and healthy
place; also to build a smoke house
for their pastor, Rev. j. A. Tros-
tie. When the church bells rang,
they threw down their tools and
all attended the services, both
Friday and Saturday, which was
appreciated by pastor and people,
as the close proximity would have
rendered the sound of the hammer
rather annoying.
Mr.. w. H. McGuffin met with q
painful accident last week, some
rails falling on his ankle and foot,
bad sore. DR.. McClung
said no bones were broken. just
! few days later Mr Charlie
met with a similar acct
dent, only little worse, as they
fear his ribs are fractured. DR..
Jeffress is attending him. We
hope both these kind neighbors
will soon recover.
We have had splendid rains.
The storm Thursday night washed
the corn fields badly in places, but
Was 60 much needed, that no one
can complain. Mill Creek was
very high for few hours, doir z |
4 little damage to fences.
Miss Margery Crist pad. her
friends here short visi., and
attended the servic es in her old
"a"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-17
N

e D u ID. ttI<lllu
In response to the call Of the Co
operative Education Commission for q
great Educational Campaign through
cut the State during the month OF May,
the Patrons, Pupils. Trustees and
Teachers of the public schools OF Rock
bridge. and the general public, are re-
quested to meet ct
FALLING SPRING CHURCH ON
THURSDAY. MAY 18th, 1905.
Addresses will be made by Gen. scots
Ship, DR.. Jas A. Quarles and Col = e
w. Nichols. ;H
Speaking will begin at IL o'clock a.
". Ali who ale Interested in the cause
OF public education, are cordially M
vited to attend this meeting,
Take day efi''. and CONS prepared
to spend the day. Come from ell parts
of the county, and make this meeting d
great success. US.
ROBERT CATLETT, e
Maya -3t. Supt. OF Slhools