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been for Doan's Kid
ney Pills l would
not be alive to-day.
Seven years ago l
was so bad W tn
pain in the hack,
and SO weak that |
had to keep to my
room. and was In
bed sometimes six
weeks at a spell.
Il egin ming with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03
Thousands Aided.

Since Mr.. Andrew Carnegie estab-
lished the 100000 for the relief of
men and their families injured in the
steel works. $737,144.49 has been dis
tributed, covering 7,4S5 cases Of ac-
cident. 523 deaths and 399 pensions
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

An eminent physician Of London
declares that the modern drawing
room, with its carpets, cushions, and
curtains, is an ideal breeding-place
for disease germs, which are con-
stantly recruited from the clothes of
people who have arrived in public
cabs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Fashions in millinery did not trou.
BILE Mrs. MacClean, who died a few
weeks ago at New Ross, Wexford,
Ireland, at the age of ninety-nine.
At a recent exhibition in the town
there was on view black straw bon
net that had been worn by Mrs. Mac
Clean for fifty consecutive years
mings,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Doan's Kidney Pills, the kidney weak
ness was soon corrected. and inside
a week all the pain was gone. was
also relieved of all headaches, dizzy
spells, soreness and feelings of Ian
guor. strongly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills."
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

IDINGS of the de-
parture of the
Hebrew officers
from Goshen for
the palace did
not reach Moses
and Aaron until
the second day.
And it was only
by chance then
that the mission
to Pharaoh be-
came known, for
Jahziel had man
aged so cleVerly
that the move
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

If woman is afflicted with klepto-
mania she always takes something
for it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Garfield Tea is Natures remedy for liver
and kidney diseases.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

AS a rule the head that wins a hat
Is too big to wear 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

A cook In Kansas thinned her
stove-polish with gasoline, and the
newspapers say that her chance OF
ecovery is thinner than her polish.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Women and glassware should be
handled with care.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Garfield Tea, the herb laxative, is mild,
effective, health-giving-a faultless prep
aration. 1t cures constipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

An after dinner speech Is lot OF
talk that looks poor in print.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
or children teething softens the gums, reduces in.
Examination Gays pain wind collie. 25c bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03
SEVEN YEARS or SUFFERING
Ended at Last Through Using Doan's
Kidney Pills.

Mrs. Selma Jones, of 200 Main St.,
Ansonia, Conn.,, says: "If it had not
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Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 8
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

A woman can't understand why her
husband should ever be too busy to
pet her.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-05-03

Children sometimes think step
father is a step too far.
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Copyright 1906, by W. B. Eison)
Scripture Authority 5:20-6;1S.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
LUR[|NE
IS FIRST
At FINISH
California Yacht Makes
Fast Time in Race
to Honolulu.
Other Graft Unsighted
When Darkness
Settles Down.
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE CALL.

HONOLULU. June 25--The schooner
yacht Luriine. owned by Commodore
H. L Sinclair of the South Coast Yacht
Club of San Pedro. Cal. was sighted
at 7:1o o'clock tonight. being the first
of the boats to reach here in the great
ocean race
She left San Pedro at IL noon on June
II. and made the remarkably fast time
Of twelve days seven hours and ten
minutes.
The predictions of the seafaring men
were that the racing yachts would re-
quire at least fourteen days
Honolulu is all astir tonight over the
completion OF the great race. and the
people are ready TO give Commodore
Sinclair and his hardy crew OF six men
a royal reception
While the Lurline IS the first to ar
rive. the disposition of the valuable
trophy is yet in doubt The Lurline is
In receipt OF a time allowance OF eleven
hours from the Anemone. In turn she
must give the Hawaiian yacht La Pa
Iona a time allowance OF sixteen hours
Whether the stanch little island yacht
can finish within this time is fruitful
source Of discussion for her host OF ad-
mire-s throughout the Islands When
darkness settled down tonight neither
of the other boats had been sighted
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
"FIND OUT WHAT CONCERNS
ARE SQUARE" URGES MAYOR.
Executive Board of Municipality Will Take Out Policy In
Some Corporation That Makes Good in San Francisco

PORTLAND. June 23-The city OF
Portland, taking alarm at the action
OF the six-bi insurance companies in
repudiating their obligations in San
Francisco. will not insure public build
ings with those corporations
One policy OF $1,000 on the City
Hall has expired and today the Execu-
tive Board took up the matter of re-
insurance. The selection OF a COM
pany to which to give the policy soon
became a warm issue
We do not want TO do business
with any .six-bit' company" declared
Mayor Lane, and think we had bet
ter find out what companies are act
ing on the square in San Francisco
before we place that policy" This
idea met with general approval
The Executive Board thereupon
voted 10 tender The policy to some
company which has made good in San
Francisco and so instructed the City
Hall committee. which will attend TO
the matter OF reinsurance at its next
meeting
INSURANCE NEWS ON
PAGE TWO.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24

FORCING
The LAW AS
To TRUSTS
Proceedings Against Ten
Combinations Now
Pending.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GAIL

CALL BUREAU. POST BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. June 2s.-The follow
ing proceedings brought by the Fed
eraI Government for alleged violations
OF the antitrust laws are now pend
ing:
standard OIL Company and its ON
GERS. for conspiracy in restraint OF
trade. accepting Illegal rebates and
conspiracy 10 commit crime
Beef trust. for violating the Sherman
antitrust law by entering into con-
spiracy in restraint OF trade in fixing
the price OF beef on the hoof and the
price Of the dressed product and divid-
Ing territory between the members OF
the trust
straint OF trade The trust forces its
customers 10 sell drugs at prices which
are fixed. II the agreement is broken
the trust refuses to sell more drugs TO
the offending dealer, thus driving him
out OF business.
Tobacco trust, for violation OF the
Sherman antitrust law IN maintaining
a monopoly IN restraint Of trade
Sugar trust. for obtaining rebates on
the shipment Of sugar. in violation Of
the Elkins anti-rebate law
Fertilizer trust. for throttling COM
petition, in violation of the Sherman
ANTITRUST law.
Private car lines of the Pabst Brew
ing Company. Milwaukee. Wis. for
transporting It's own goods at less than
the public rate In violation OF the In
terstate commerce law
The Northern Illinois and the Chi
cago and Alton railroads. for granting
rebates 10 the beef trust. in violation
OF the interstate commerce law
Grocery trust. for an Illegal cOmbi-
nation In restraint Of trade. in violation
OF the Sherman antitrust law The
trust sells TO retail grocers and re-
ouires them TO sell the goods al q fixed
price. under the penalty OF refusing TO
sell them more goods II the agreement
be violated
ST. Louis Bridge and Terminal Com
pany. for conspiracy IN restraint OF
trade This company operates the Eads
and Merchants bridges over the Mis-
sissippi River. AT St Louis. and sup
presses competition in the terminal IA
cslifseS-
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
DEBATE ON MEAT INSPECTION.
Senate Votes to Send the Agricultural
Bill TO Conference

WASHINGTON. June 2s.-The three
hours of today.s open session OF the
Senate were divided between the meat
inspection provision OF the agricultural
appropriation bill and resolution by
Senator Long calling upon the Attor-
ney General for information concern
ing the suits brought by him under the
antitrust laws. The meat inspection
debate occurred on q motion by Sena-
tor Proctor TO send the agricultural bill
to conference. and. after speeches by
Senators Bailey. Warren and Gailinger.
that motion was adopted.
Bailey declared the House inspection
provision unconstitutional Warren
defended the interests OF the stock
growers. and GalIinger urged the ne
cessity for close inspection at the ex-
pense OF the packers
The Long resolution was amended at
the instance of Senator'S Foraker and
Bacon. but ii was not concluded Sena-
tor Foraker again took opportunity to
express his disapproval OF the railroad
bill, saying that the failure of the
measure in conference would prove a
godsend to the country.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
SACRAMENTO RED MEN
LAY CORNERSTONE OF
THEIR NEW ED|F|CE

SACRAMENTO. June 2s.-The cor
nerstone OF the new temple OF the I'm
proved order of Red Men on Tenth
street. between 1 and J. opposite the
City Plaza was laid this afternoon
with impressive ceremonies. Superior
Judge E. c. Hart. a prominent member
OF the order. presided at the cere-
monies Addresses we're made by Judge
Peter J. Shields. Grand Sachem A NJ
Cunning and Past Grand Sachem J. A
Filcher- The chiefs who participated
in the ceremony were Great Prophet S.
c. Davis. Grand Sachem A II Cunning.
Grand Senior Sycamore J. & Godeau.
Great Junior Sycamore Frank V Bell.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
L DOUX
WOMAN
Gull TY
Murder in First Degree
Verdict Of Jury in
Trunk Case.
Woman Unrnoved When
Twelve Men Announce
Their Judgment.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON. June 2s- Emma lie
Doux's life is declared forfeited to the
State. according TO the verdict handed
in shortly before O'Clock this even
ing by the jury before which she was
tried for the murder OF A y. McVicar.
The jury retired early this afternoon.
Six hours later it returned a vredict-
On the first ballot Mrs lie Doux was
unanimously voted guilty of murder
in the first degree. The 5urymen then
began voting on the question whether
the verdict should be Guilty. with
punishment fixed at life Imprisonment
or Guilty. without recommendation,
which carries the death penalty. On
the first division the jury was divided
on life imprisonment Sixteen ballots
were taken in all. and il is reported
that when the unanimous vote declar-
ing the woman 1T for the gallows was
reached the jurors clapped their hands
heartily donned their coats and pre-
pared 10 appear in court
Mrs. LIE Doux rested her forehead on
her hand as she heard the fatal verdict
read, but she quickly recovered her
composure and glanced around as il 10
see the effect upon the crowd in the
courtroom. Attorney Fairall. her coun-
sci. did not ask for a poll of the jury
Judge Nutter. after thanking the
llcH lOA AailIAQ1 SERVICE
fixed July 3 at 10 o'clock as the time
for passing the fatal sentence
Then followed a remarkable scene
A newspaper man asked Attorney Fair
all IL he had any objections TO his
client making a statement He said
he had not and passed the request over
TO the condemned prisoner. She hest
tated & moment then rose from her
chair and stepped over 70 the reporters
table. She smiled for a moment. fall
tered. and then with marked calmness.
said:
Il really don't know what 10 say. I
prefer TO say nothing. I really don't
know what to say TO you" A few sec
onds of embarrassing silence followed
then she turned and went 10 her chair
There was no demonstration In the
courtroom While the severe verdict
was hardly hoped for by the general
public. il seems 10 meet with quiet ap-
provaL
When the jury retired this afternoon
the defendant was taken into an ante
room. where she had the company of
some acquaintance and of Mrs. Crock
er. the wife of one OF her lawyers She
chatted cheerfully with all who ap-
preached her. When she was brought
over from the jail this evening. she
looked far more serious and was not
taikatiye. though at no time did she
show any signs of breaking down.
The trial began June 5 and was in
progress fifteen days. recess having
been taken for about three days. Judge
Nutter ruled on 1900 objections during
the trial. and his hearing throughout
the case has ELECTED much favorable
comment. The men who convicted
Emma lie Doux Of the famous trunk
murder" OF which her husband, a n
Mcyicar. was the victim. are ". c.
Shuler, August Ritter. Thomas Hughes.
L c. Hunting. T. D. Robbins. John Y.
Sprengler. A ]. Lund. J. A Drace. A c.
Dustin. Charles IL Carlson. B. F. Pope
and y. Il Locke They are nearly all
farmers
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
sQUAw WHO KILLED BABE
Is IN DANGER OF LYsCHISG
Authorities Fall 10 Select Place for
Preliminary Hearing Because of
Feeling Against MurdereSs.

REDDING, June 23- = Dora Chipp's
crime OF last Sunday. when she killed
Mrs William Beals' 17-months-oId
daughter and tried TO kill the mother.
was not her first appearance as an as
sailant Several years ago she tried
to shoot q man on Willow Creek They
had some trouble and he saved himself
by wrenching a revolver away from
her 1t has not yet been decided where
to hold the preliminary examination Of
the red murderess- There is such
strong talk OF lynching IN the Okla
honaa district. where the crime was
committed. that the officers are afraid
TO attempt 10 take the squaw there
In all probability the examination will
take place in Yreka-
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Miss Helen MasOw, Deprived Of
Sight. Is Pleased With
Gift Of Song.
Christian Congregation to Hear,
Her Sweet Notes This
Morning.
Young Lady Is Graduate Of
California Institute for
Sightless.

BERKELEY. June 25.-When.ths con-
gregation OF the First Christian Church
assemblies for worship tomorrow morn
ing the members thereof viii behold
the unusual spectacle OF a dainty.
blonde. blind girl leading the choir IN
sacred song Miss Helen 9IasOw viii
be installed as leading soprano OF the
choir. and the sweet. birdlike notes that
triI forth so daintily from her pretty
young throat viii provide delecration
for the worshipers
Miss Masow is altogether blind The
fate that decreed that she should Be
deprived OF the precious gift OF eye
sight made partial amends for that
deprivation. apparently. by providing
her with a gloriouSly sweet voice. n
gift that she Is TO use in the service
OF the church that she reveres-
Since the age OF Miss MasOw has
been blind. She resides with her
Stuart street in Berkeley. She was ed
ucated at the California Institute for
the Blind, IN this city, and IS accom-
plished in many ways. but chiefly IN
music for which she has seemingly all
the aptitude OF songbird-
No pessiu1iSI or gloomy maiden IS
Miss Masow- She looks upon life
through the eyes OF her soul. and finds
that the world is good. a glad. joyful
place in which 20 live. Offering much
that Is worth while even 10 blind girl.
and so she IS qualined In more ways
than one 20 sing the Gospel"
Offers from operatie managers who
have heard Miss Masow sing have come
to her She has declined them. pre-
ferring the vocation that she has now
chosen.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
TWO YEARS IN JAIL
FOR STEALING NICKEL
AND TWO DOZEN EGGS
Man Who Committed a Theft
While Starving Gets a
Heavy Sentence.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

RENO. June % For stealing a
nickel and two dozen eggs from the
Dixon meat market James Mitchell
must spend the next two years OF his
life In a prison cell AT the State peni-
tentiary at Carson City Edwards
pleaded guilty 10 the charge OF house
breaking. for which he was indicted
BY the Grand Jury. and was yester
day given a two-year sentence IN the
District Court by Judge Culver.
Shortly after the earthquake Mitchell
came TO Reno and was caught BY the
police while in the act Of robbing the
Dixon establishment Since that time
he has been confined in the county jail
At the time OF the theft Mitchell was
In a starving condition. stating that he
had not eaten for several days.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
FILLS A MANS BODY
FULL OF SPL|hTERS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GAIL

OROvILLE. June 25-Andrew Per-
sich. a workman employed by the West
ern Pacific Railroad on its line of con-
struction along the Feather River, was
brought into the company's hospital in
this city yesterday. badly mangled and
with about half dynamite box dis
tributed through various portions of
his anatomy II appeared that Persich
was unfastening the cover OF can of
black powder. using a wrench to ac-
complish his purpose Having opened
the can OF powder. he carelessly threw
the wrench into a box half filed with
dynamite The next moment Persich,
the box. and the dynamite were so bad
ly mixed that the physicians had not
finished separating them at a late hour
last night Despite the fact that the
wounded man is most seriously in
jured the physicians report that they
expect he will recover. That instant
death did not result from the explosion
is regarded as almost miraculous
as Persich was standing right next to
the box when the explosion occurred
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
RocKEFELLER WILL RETURN.
STANDARD OH Prosecutions VIII NOt Az
feet the BfIIionafre's Plans


COMPEIGNE. France. June 2s.-John
D. Rockefeller. when Informed today
OF the announcement made BY the
American Government that IL was
about 10 institute criminal proceedings
against Standard OIL officials and that
he could not hope 10 escape the service
OF a Government subpoena. should he
return 70 New York. said.
This will make absolutely no
changes IN my plans. I shall return 70
New York on the steamship Amerika
on July 20
There Is every reason 20 believe that
the prosecution Of the Standard OIL Of
fcials has not been unexpected by him
For the past week Rockefeller has ask
ed eagerly every day for the latess
news from America He has inquired
regarding the railroad rate bill and
whether IL has been passed
Rockefeller was coming out OF his
chateau on his bicycle when The Call
correspondent brought him the hrsc
news OF the order given for the Stand
ard Oil prosecution he disnounred
from his wheel and calmly inquired for
details without another word he re-
mounted his wheel and rode away,
leaving. Dr. Biggar and the correspond
ent standing in the path. Rockefeller
seemed agitated. but after riding q
hundred yards he dismOunted again
and returned 10 the party When
asked for some statement. Rockefeller
said.
I don't think I'd better say any
thing
After repeated urging. he finally said.
a I thought 10 was well known that
have had no connection with the stand
ard Oil Company for the past twelve
years and that / have not been ar It's
offices in seven years I DO not know
anything about this proceeding I have
no information concerning any OF ths
matters that II touches
Changing the subject. Rockefeller re-
marked. laughingly-
I must brush Up on shufaeboard for
the voyage back"
WASHINGTON. June 23--Although
the Department of Justice has an
nounced that il proposes 10 begin
criminal proceedings against the Of
1cials OF the Standard Oil Company,
the intfnation Is given that IL Il
doubtful II indictments may be found
against such men in the Standard OIL
Company as John D Rockefeiler. H III.
Rogers and John y. ArchboId-
An of1cial Of the Department OF JUS
tice indicated today that while the
tiOns vigorously. he did not have an
idea that the oficials OF the Standard
Oil Company would be reached IN the
criminal proceedings. any more than
the presidents OF railroads personally.
are reached through similar proceed
ings
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
FOOD BILL
PASSED BY
THE HOUSE
Only Seventeen Votes Are
Cast Against the
Measure.

WASHINGTON. June 25.-The So
called pure food bill was passed today
by the House and the conference re-
port on the railroad rate bill was
adopted.
Nearly the entire day was taken up
with the consideration of the pure food
bill under the fve-ninute rule. and
while many amendments were offered
most OF them were voted down. Those
that were adopted were corrections and
changes in verbiage. The pure food
bill was passed By vote of 147 to IL.
BY unanimous consent the confer
ence report on the railroad rate bill
was taken up. and, while there was
discussion over the anti-pass agree
ment. the previous resolution was
adopted by a vote of III 10 81. the con-
ference report being agreed TO. 21s
TO T.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
MRS. YERKEs-MIzNER.s
CONDITION ENCOURAGING
Wifhstands Well the shock of the
Operation fsr Appendicitis and
In Recovering.

CHICAGO, June 23--The condition Of
Mrs. Yerkes- -NiEner. who was operated
upon for appendicitis yesterday was
reported tonight as encoura gtng II
was said that the patient stood the
shock of the operation and came from
under the anesthetic well and the only
possible danger is through compllca-
tions setting in
Mrs Yerkes-Mizner had been in good
health. except for an extreme nervous
ness. caused. IL is said. by the notorfety
she gained when she married the young
Californian within a month after the
death Of her first husband. Charles T.
Yerkes She has been i'll only few
days She was operated upon ar her
residence. 3201 Michigan avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
PRESIDENT CANCELS
HIS PROPOSED VISIT
I'd SAN FRANCISCO

WASHINGTON. June 23--It was an
nounced at the White House today that
President Roosevelt would make trip
10 the isthmus OF Panama next fall
He will leave Washington some time In
October and will be absent about three
weeks. On account OF this trip the
President has been obliged TO cancel
his proposed visit 10 San Francisco to
be present at the laying OF the corner
stone OF the new Federal building in
that city In this connection the Pres
idenf said he would be unable to make
his contemplated trip to the Middle
Vest this summer.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24

that they accepted rebates from rail-
ways secured for them b. George
I. Thomas. the New York freight
broker. who. with his chief clerk. L
b Taggart IN the Federal Court here
yesterday. was fined and given a peni-
tentiary sentence
A : Van Falkenburgh. the United
States District Attorney. inrimated
that the cases probably would be
brought 10 the attention OF the Grand
Jury next fall
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Chinese Tries to End Life.

SAN LUIS OBISPO. June 2s-Luey
Kee. a Chinese merchant. attempted TO
commit suicide this morning by slash
ing his throat with a razor and inffict-
ing numerous wounds on his chest with
z knife and pair of scissors
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Cfrcu. War Is to Be Ended.

CHICAGO. June 2s.-A dispatch 10
the Tribune from rock Island says:
The completion OF a deal wes an
nounced yesterday by which the heirs
Of the late James A Bailey sell TO Ring
ling Bros the Forepaugh-S Sells Bros.
shows. The result probably Will end
the circus war that has ragged iercely
through this season with extravagant
and price-cutting.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Gate. Msy BId for RaIIway FranchI.e.

NEW YORK. June IA rival bidder
for the proposed East Side subway.
running from the Bronx 70 Coney Is
land. IL is announced. viii present bids
against those which the Interborough
Rapid Transit Company viii make 70
is said unofacially that John W Gates
and several Western capitalists ara
back OF the company and that thu
money they win furnish as well as
some furnished BY foreign capitalists
viii make the carrying out OF a con-
tract possible The estimated coat OF
the subway is sso.ooo.oea -
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
MERCHANTS no be PROSECUTED.
May BE Punished for Having Accepted
Railroad Rebates

KANSAS CITY. June e3--Proceed-
ings may be brought against the shoe
and drygoods merchants OF St Louis.
Omaha and Kansas City on charges