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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
.DEPEW'S HEAL TIL
CAUSES ALARM
Question as to the Men
tai Condition of the
Senator.
Vote on the Smoot Case
May Bring Matter to
an Issuc.
Special pispatch 70 The sam.

WASHINGTON, May Is. Senator
Chauncey NJ Depew has sent to- Senator
Dubois authority to cast his vote in the
Senate elections committee in favor of the
exclusion of Reed Srioot. the Mormon
apostle. At next Fridays meeting of the
committee, when it Is confidently expected
a 1nal vote will be taken on the Smoot
case, an issue Will be raised upon the
Depew vote, and this, it is expected, will
involve the question of the mental condi-
ton of the New York Senator.
A representative of the anti-Smoot pro-
paganda who sought to reach Senator De-
pew Is quoted as having expressed the
opinion that the New York Senator is in
capable of further service in the Senate.
As this man sailed for Europe on Satur-
day, il Is impossible to say on just what
grounds he based his opinion. but it coin
cides with the feeling that for some time
has been strong among Depew's col
leagues.
About two weeks ago, just before the
time set for vote upon the rate bill.
Senator Platt wrote to Senator Depew.
urging him to be in his seat to vote for
that measure. Sentaer Platt has made a
that measure. Senator Platt has made a
number of efforts to get Depew to come
to Washington, but all have been fruit
ieHs.
Senator Plat will not discuss this last
has told feIlow-Senators that Depew's re-
ply was far from satisfactory. It was
not. he has explained, nearly as satisfae-
tory as he had hoped for. The assump-
ton of those with whom the senior Sena-
tor has talked is that not only was
Platt disappointed with his colleague s
failure to be present at the rate vote.
but that his advices as to the state of
Depew's condition give him deep concern.
While Senator Depew attended the
Smoot hearings last year, he has been
present at no committee meetings this
year The committee is closely divided,
so closely that Depew's vote might de-
terrfiihe the fate of Smoot.
Protests against the retention of Smoot
flooded the Senate today. The petitions
came from various States. All were pre-
pared in neat form. inclosed in hand
some leather and cloth bound letter files,
trimmed with brass fastenings. The petit
tions were signed by women in every
case, and were presented as follows:
Minnesota. by Senator Clapp. 6SO2 names;
Indiana, by Senator Hemenway, 8341; New
Hampshire, by Senator Gallinger, 1865;
Kentucky, by Senator Blackburn, about
25o0; Alabama, by Senator Morgan, SO1;
Kansas, by Senator Long, 1882; North
Carolina, by Senator Simmons, 2o9S.
It is said that during the week similar
petitions will be received from every State
and Territory in the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
=
MINERS LOYAL
TO OFFICERS
Message Of Confidence
Sent to Imprisoned
Men. 3
Meyer and Haywood Will
Be Reelected by
Convention.

DENVER. May 2S-Nearly 100 dele
gates were In attendance at the opening
session of the thirteenth annual conven-
tfon Of the Western Federation Of Miners,
which assembled here today, and many Of
them hold proxies from unions which
have sent no delegates. j. c. Williams Oh
Grass Valley Cal, acting president Of the
federation, called the convention to order.
The sessions will be executive, as in pre-
vious years, unless otherwise ordered by
the convention itself
In many respects this is the most inn
portafit convention of the federation since
it was organized at Butte, Mont. thirteen
the members that Charles H. Meyer, pfeSi-
dent, and William D. Haywood secre-
tary and treasurer, who are in prison In
Idaho awaiting trial on the charge OF
completely in the assassination of former
Governor Steunenberg, will be reelected
No other candidates for these offices have
been mentioned, and the election of Meyer
and Haywood is expected to be made
unanimous.
At the opening session this morning
Frank j. Pulver president of the Denver
Trades and Labor Assembly, delivered an
address Of welcome, to which responses
were made by some of the officers and
delegates. In his address to the delegates
williams referred to the Incarceration OF
President Meyer Secretary Haywood and
George A. Pettibone, and. holding but
ton such as was worn by each of the
delegates he read therefronl, Their only
crime is loyalty to the working class.
Before adjeurning today the following
message was sent to Haywood. Meyer and
Pettibone:
I'VE. the delegates of the Western Fed
GRAFTON of Miners, in convention assem-
bled. send greeting and unanimously ex-
press our confidence in your innocence.
JAMES KIRwAN, Acting Secretary"
BOISE, Idaho, May 2s.-Attorneys Clar-
ence F. Darrow of Chicago, e. F. Rich
ardson of Denver, Fred Miller of Boise
and John T. Nugent of Silver City, Ia.
representing the prisoners, Charles H.
Moyer, William d. Haywood and George
A. Pettibone. this afternoon went to Cald-
well, where tomorrow they will present to
District Judge Smith their petition for a
change of venue. They also will file OBJ
iections to Judge Smith acting as trial
Judge, alleging bias against the accused
officers of the Western Federation Of
Miners. Counsel for the defendants will
file more than 800 afidavits in support OF
their motions.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
MUCH RAIN IN FRESNO.
Hail Whitei,s Streets, and Heavy
Thunderstorm Rages.

FRESNO. May 2S.-Over an inch
and half of rain has fallen here
during the last tFlirty-six hours heavy
showers alternating with sudden
clearing and sunshine. This forenoon
hailstones whitened the streets, and a
thunderstorm of rare intensity ragged.
The precipitation was SO heavy that
the cutters were unable to carry off
the water, and many streets were
flooded. This afternoon, however,
the sky cleared. and there is no i'm
mediate prospect of more rain.
Much more rain has fallen in the
mountains, and the amount of water
there is said to exceed all records.
Roads are badly washed, but no dam
age to bridges has been reported The
first crop of alfalfa is probably to-
tai loss, and all standing grain is fiat.
The apricot crop was of little value
this year, and there is little damage
to peaches reported. Grapes will not
be injured to any extent if a spell of
good drying weather ensues, but a
continuation Of cold and wet weather
would have a bad effect. The rail-
roads report no damage in this vicin-
ity, and the danger of food is not
considered serious. When the water
from the mountains reaches here,
however, overfiows are possible.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
MILLIONAIRE WOULD
KEEP SIZE OF HIS
ESTATE 4 SECRET
Special Dispatch to The Call.

DENVER, May 2S.-This is clause
Of the will of Thomas j. Emery, a
millionaire, a copy of which has been
filed in the county court: 1T is my
wish that no statement be made or
published of the amount or kind OF
property that l may die possessed of.
The printing of such matters serves
to crafty morbid curiosity"
OF the property left by the testator,
only about $4,000 worth Of real es-
tate Us in Colorado. The will ives
drawn in MiddIetown, r. l., but the
testator says that his residence prior
to 1902 was in San Francisco. He
died at the age Of 75 years in January
last in Cairo. Egypt, while on tour.
The bulk of this fortune goes to his
widow, Mary H. Emery. A sister and
the children of a deceased brother
each gets $40. 900.
Emery owned large interests in Gin
cinnati and Ivorydale, Ohio, and every
one of his employees is remembered.
The heads of departments receive
stock, or if the stock has been sold,
$2500 on the account. The other en-
ployes are each to receive from $40
to $50 for each year of service. Two
friends, who are to advise the widow,
receive $4,000 each for their SER
vices. In the event of the widows s
death, her sister, Miss /. F. Hopkins,
is to receive 100000.
The final clause of the will appro-
PIRATES money in sums of from $1,000
to $4,000 for nearly every Catholic
benevolent institution in Cincinnati.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
SPRING VALLEY WATER WORKS
a coRPoRATIoNp.
Notice of Maturity and Redemption
of First, Second and Third Mort.
gage Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that the First
Mortgage Binds of the SPRING VAL
LEY WATER WORKS. a corporation.
now outstanding. to the amount OF four
million nine hundred and seventy five
thousand (s4,s75.OO0 O0) dollars. the Sec
ond Mortgage Bonds of said corporation
now outstanding 10 the amount Of four
million nine hundred and nfnety-one
thousand ($4, ,gg1 ,0O0. 0O) dollars. and the
Third Mortgage Bonds of said corpora
ton. now outstanding to the amount or
three million si3 hundred and nifty thou.
sand ($3.650. 060-00) dollars, will. each and.
all, mature and be REDEEMED. on Sep
tenber first, 1906. by payment, on that
day. of all principal and accrued interest,
at the once of said Spring Valley Water
Works No. 126 Stockton street in the
city and county of San Francisco, state
of California, United States of America
and that on and after said date INTER-
EST on each and all of said bonds WILL
CEASE.
BY order of the Board of Directors OF
the Spring Valley Water Works.
Dated San Francisco. California, March,
29th, 1906.
SPRING VALLEY WATER WORKS.
corporate Seal)
BY CHAs. WEBB HOWARD. President,
and by PELHAM w. AMES. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
WRITES CONFESSION
Of MURDER AFT TER
ATTEMPTING SUICIDE
Special nlsnatch to rhe cam.

LOS ANGELES, May 2S-After he had
shot himself twice in the head with re-
voiver this afternoon with suicidal intent,
Thomas Condor, a waiter, 20 years OF
age lying on the ground where he fell
wrote an explanation of his deed in a
small memorandum book before he lapsed
into Inconsistencies in which he con-
fessed to an alleged murder. The memo
randum stated that with the same
weapon with which he had attempted
suicide he had some time ago shot and
killed a man named Finly at Usage, Kan,
in some difficulty over the latters wife.
Condor was found some time after he had
shot himself and removed to the Receiv-
ing Hospital. His wounds are serious and
may prove fatal. At the hospital he
begged the surgeons to give him his re-
Volver again that he might finish the
deed
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
DAMAGE is CONSIDERABLY.
Grain and Fruit Interests of San Joa-
aniIi Hurt by the Rain

STOCKTON; May 2s.AThe unpre-
cedented storm of the last few days
has worked considerable damage to
grain and fruit interests, but not as
much as at first supposed. Grain was
late in getting in this year owing to
the late rains, and the late-sown
wheat and barley will be benefited.
There is some Judgement of grain, but
little damage will result from this.
Cool weather following will prevent
rust. which is more to be feared than
anything else.
There is little damage to either
grapes or olives, though berries will
suffer. The apricot crop was already
ruined. As for peaches and prunes,
the storm has thinned out the over
burdened boughs and will cause bet
ter quality of fruit, which will COM
mand higher prices. The almond crop
will be about the same as last year.
More rain seems imminent.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
BLOWS OFF HEAD
WITH DYNAMITE
Special Dispatch to rhe can.

REDDING, May 2S.-A French Cana
dian named Clinton Parish left his sea
at the supper table at the Bonanza King
mine in Trinity County last evening,
walked up to the ditch on which he had
been working. placed stick of giant pow
der on his head. pulled his hat down over
the explosive. set fire to the fuse and blew
himself into kingdom-come
Parish had been employed at the Bo-
nanza King but half doy. After finish
ing his supper at the camp mess house he
arose and without saying word. walked
out of the house and up to the ditch,
about 800 yards away. In a few seconds
the men at the camp heard an explosion.
and on going to the ditch found the badly
mangled remains of the French Canadian
lying on the bank of the ditch. His head
was blown off.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
POWDER Mill
IS BLOWN UP
Special DISPATCH to The can.

SANTA CRUZ May 2S-The blasting
powder mill of the black powder depart
naent OF the California Powder Works
blew up at 3i35 this afternoon. Michael
Nicholson lost his life and Patrick Ryan,
another employe, Will die as a result OF
the burns received.
The three men had finished their days
work and had gone back to work over
time. Luckily the usual amount OF pow
der was not in the mill After the expio-
sion the mill caught fire and the force
was called out to extinguish the flames
The charred remains Of Mickelson were
found in the center OF the ruined mill,
burned to a crisp. Ryan was about $50
yards from the mill. He was in an awful
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
MAYOR PRAISES
THE REGULARS
Grateful for the Service
Rendered by the
Troops.
Letter to President
Roosevelt Made
Public.
speeial Dispatch to The call.

CALL BUREAU, POST BUILDING,
WASHINGTON, May IS. Mayor Eu-
gene E. Schmitz Of San Francisco has
written 10 President Roosevelt testifying
10 the excellent service rendered by
United States troops during the fire that
devastated that city. On behalf of the
people OF the stricken city, the Mayor ex-
tends to the President and the Govern
nent sincere thanks for prompt and loyal
action taken TO relieve the suffering Incl
dent. to the calamity.
Mayor Schmitz's letter was made public
at the White House today, the text of the
communication being as follows:
san Francisco, Cal, May p, 1906.
my Dear Mr. President:
1T was with great pleasure that l re-
ceived your esteemed communication OF
10th inst, relating 10 my telegram of the
18th inst / am pleased to note that you
have taken the matter up with the
Speaker of the House and hope that
something may be done at this session of
Congress.
s'The people of San Francisco have
shown remarkable courage in the hours
OF this great calamity, and the determine
ton which each and every one exhibits TO
build q better and greater San Francisco
speaks well for the true American spirit
centered nj the breast of every Califor-
be discouraged. and. with Gods help, Mr..
President. within the next FIVE years we
viii return to the nation her greatest sea-
port on her western shores
In the name of the brave people whom
am proud 70 represent. l extend TO you
my sincere gratitude for the prompt and
loyal action that you have taken in en-
deavOrfng to help to relieve the suffer
ing Of our afflicted people
Let me at this time say word for
the United States troops. Just after the
earthquake. on the morning of April is,
1906, the United States troops stationed
here were put under the control of the
municipal authorities By General Funston.
lie acted nobly and. with General Greely.
who took charge a few DAYS later. has
exemphhed the stamina for which the
members Of our army have ever been
noted. and exhibited ability to cope, un-
der and and all circumstances. success
fully with great emergencies. / cannot
speak in too high praise Of the nnagnifi-
cent help given the municipal authorities
by the United states troops stationed
here. or too highly OF the indefatieable
work, ana, / might say. devoted assistance
OF Major General Greely and General
Funston.
Mr.. President, as an American citizen.
am proud to he able 10 certify to their
work, and ! am proud that we have meIi
OF such caliber in the ranks of the United
States army. Sincerely yours,
"E. E. ECHMITz.'
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
indictments Follow Elections.

Z OMAHA, Bay 2S.-An indictment
was reported by the Douglas County
Grand Jury today against William H.
Elbourri, former City Clerk of Omaha,
charging him with tampering with
the ballots in the recent Republican
primary election. Ten indictments
were also returned against election
officers in the Third Ward for al
legged misconduct in the operation Of
the voting machines in the recent
elections.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29

condition, being almost burned to the
bone. He cannot possibly recover. The
report of the explosion was only family
heard In town, but columns of smoke
could be seen rising in the direction of
the disaster.
Nicholson had worked at the mills but
short time. He came here from Nor
way. Ryan has resided in this city many
years.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
scientist Killed.

NEW YORK, May 2s.-James H.
Batty, the natural history collector.
was accidentally killed by the dis
charge of his gun in Mexico, accord
ing to word received here today.
Batty formerly was an official collect
or of birds and mammals in the
Rocky Mountains.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
SHOWERS END IN STORM.
Downpour Does Not Do Much Harm
Near Los OliyOs.

LOS OLIvOS, May 2S. Rain,
which has been falling here inter-
mittently since Friday morning, set
tied into a heavy storm today. Up
to o'clock this afternoon rs of an
inch had fallen. Early sown grain
will lodge, but the late grain will be
much benefited along with SUMMER
crops. Tree planting operations on
the Santa Barbara forest reserve will
be greatly forwarded
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
Fresno Man kined in Hawaii.

HONOLULU, May 2s.-w. H. Pic
kett of Fresno, Cal, was killed on
Saturday in the sugar mill at Spree
kelsville, on the island of Maui. He
was inspecting the machinery. when
his coat was caught by the shaft. and
he was hurled to his death. His re-
mains Will be sent to California on
the steamship Alameda.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
Crew of Leaking Bark RESCUED.

MONTREAL, May 2s.-The Allan
liner Ionian, which reached port to-
day from Liverpool reports that at
midnight, May 2f, in midocean her
captain rescued the master and crew,
fifteen in all. of the Norwegian bark,
Trio, of Tonsborg. The Trio had lost
her masts and was leaking.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
ADVERTISEMENTS.
All Run Down

In the sp1ing-that is the condition OF
thousands whose systems have not
thrown off the impurities accumulated
during the wfnter-blood humors that
are now causing pimples. boiis and
other eruptions. loss of appetite. bill
ious turns. indigestion. and other
stomach troubles. dull headaches and
weak. tired. languid feelings
Hoods 6arsap parilla removes all
these humors, cures all these troubles;
renovates, strengthens and tones the
whole system This is the testimony
of thousands annually.
Accept no substitute for
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
No Rain i'm santa Clara

SAN JOSE, May 2s.-There has
been no rain today. The wind has
veered to the north and with the sun
viii soon dry out the hay unless fur
ther rain comes.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
jealousy Causes. Tragedy

NASHVILLE, ILL.,, May 2S.-Near
Elvir1s, Mo-, Robert Mitchell last
night Shot and probably mortally
wounded Edward Rink and then
killed himself. Jealousy over voting
woman caused the tragedy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29

A euaraDteed Cure fer Piles.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund money
II PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you
in to IA davs. soc
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29

FORT WORTH. Tex. May 2S.-J R.
Warren. a ranchman. his wife and Mr..
Pierce who was visiting the Warrens
were found dead of bullet wounds at
Stiles today. IL is believed Warren Killed
Pierce and his wife and then committed
suicide
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
70 Cure d Cold In One pAy

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quiniue Tablets
Druggists refund money IL 1t fails 10 cure. r.
W. GROVES signature is on each box, 2oc.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29

Insist on having Hoods. Get it today.
In liquid or tablet form 100 Doses 81.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
FIRST CARGO OF GOODS FROM
kSIA REACHES THIS COAST
Spices. GOatssSins, Feathers and Capoc
are Brought TO Los Angeles on
the Steamship Hercules.

LOS ANGELES. May 2S.-The first
cargo of goods to arrive at San Pedro
from Asia is now on its way East. The
goods were brought in the steamship
Hercules and were shipped over the
San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake
City route. They consisted of nut
megs, mace. sheepskins, goatskins,
feathers and capoc and were con-
signed to Minneapolis. st. Louis, Chi
cago, Kansas City and New York.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-29
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Accept no substitute for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

S5c RadiUm Pcau de
Cygnes In all the best
colors, wide range 10
choose from. street or
evening shades, strict
ly all pure silk.
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ed in conspicuous places in the State,
read as follows: "Notice is hereby
given TO the property owners Of the
town of ---- that all cesspools. cor
rails, pigpens. etc, which are in an un.
sanitary condition, must be cleaned, dis.
infected, and hereafter maintained in a
sanitary condition If after ten days
from date of this notification any of the
said nuisanoes exist, the offending party
or parties will he liable to prosecution.
1t is the intention 10 use these notices
frAAlv- and 10 thav ara disranardad Ia
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

The Womau's Republican club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Y. P. Pease,
675 Fourth street, tomorrow afternoon,
December 3. at p. m
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02
Honor McKinley's Memory

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The United
States Historical society has decided
to hereafter celebrate the birthdays of
President Mckinley, January 90 and
President Lincoln, Feb u, by holding
meetings in this city, at which we'll
known public men will be invited to
speak.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02
Bullfrog Excursion

Rhyolite. New, will celebrate RAIL.
ROAD DAY, December 18th For this
event the Salt Lake Route, Utah IS most
popular road, will operate its second
lowrate excursion TO the Bullfrop dis.
trict Chance TO visit Greenwater, also
Owing 10 the big crowd going, il is
important TO make sleeping-car reser-
walton at once. Phone 1886, 100 South
Main street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

The Ladies' Auxiliary society of
Temple b Mai Israel will give a charity
card party ON Tuesday, December ii,
at P. m.,, at the b, B. rooms. Members
and friends are invited to attend
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

a cold seldom comes on when the
bowels are open. Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup drives out the cold and
stops the cough. Contains Honey and
Tar. Conforms TO the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Sold by Anstee-
Brice Drug Co.. "A Main
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

The Wasatch Literary club will meet
with Mrs. j, J. Thomas, 1856 South
Eleventh East street, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, December 4, at 2 o'clock
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

The Current Event section of the
Ladies Literary club will meet next
Friday afternoon, Dec. I, at the club.
house, at 2 clock II will be an
Afternoon With Forgotten Books"
readings from "Cape Cod Folks and
Crawford - will be given. Mrs Will
liam Druehl will read from the latter.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02
NUISANCE NOTICES
Hereafter These Will Be Used by SAM.
tary Inspector Clark.

The State Board of Health has Just
received supply of Nuisance No
tices, which will be used hereafter by
DR.. f. +. Clark. State sanitary inspect
or, in his efforts TO secure a better san
itary condition in the small towns in the
Stntn Tho notinnS which spiD he r,oet-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

Large powder jars, made
OF fine pressed glass with
silver mounted cover. Reg
uIar SOC values. DR.
Special at..........a. ~ W
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-12-02

The Woman s Auxiliary of the Sec
ond ward Will meet on Monday night
at the home Of Mrs. 3. D. Blackmarr,
176 West Fifth South, at 8 o'clock.
Theron Geddes, the American nominee
for the school board, will be present,
and also Mr.. Cartwright Of the city
committee. Every lady in the Second
precinct who is Interested iu the school
election is invited to this meeting to
help In the work to be done to elect
Mr.. Geddes. There should be repre-
sentative from every district in the
ward.