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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
MAY TAKE UP QUESTION
OF THE CHINESE CUSTOMS
Ministers Of the Powers Resent oustIna
Of Foreigners by PekIna

PEKING. May 1.-THE Ministers Of
the Powers are considering the question
Of taking action on the customs question
While ths Chinese assurances are plaus-
sible. there are strong evidences that the
authorities fully intended to replace the
foreigners in the service by Chinese when
they are In position to do so.
In conversation between foregn Minis
ters and the Chinese officials the latter
maintain an independent attitude, init
mating that the question is one with
which foreigners have no right to inter-
fere. 1t is considered significant that the
edict was issued without any previous
consultation with Sir Robert Hart and
Immediately after the departure from
Peking Of the Ministers Of three of the
leading Powers.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
SAN FRANCISCAN HURT
IN AN EASTERN WRECK
Wabash Train Runs OFF an Open
Switch and Engine and Three
Coaches Are Ditched.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May IA Wa
bash passenger train within the city
limits ran off an open switch yester-
day. The engine and three of the
coaches were wrecked James Howe of
Buffalo, engineer, was killed; John
Hertel, fireman, Of Buffalo, sustained
probably fatal injuries. Philip O'Don-
nell, a passenger, of St Thomas On
tario, was injured internally Four
other trainmen were severely hurt and
a score of passengers suffered bruises
H H. Hunt of San Francisco was
cut on the head and shoulders. He
continued on his journey.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
BAILEY CONTINUES HIS
TRADE IN SENATE.
Defends Himself Against Ac-
cusations of Bad Faith.
CHARGES LOEB With STARTING TROUBLE

The Texas Senator spoke of his own
faults. admitting that he has at times
Justly been called arbitrary, dictatorial,
Incorporate in speech and rash, but
he declared that ne had never inten-
tionally done man an injustice, and
that he had never done a wrong with
out making reparation when the fault
was called to his notice. He said that
no man ever before had imputed to
him lack of candor, fIo man had ever
charged him with double-de and
no one could do SO now and escape
his denunciation.
Across the brow OF such a man."
ne said, he would put the brand of
liar, so that all men may know him
and Shun him"
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
ASKS BANK TO SEND THREE
STOLEN DRAFTS TO OWNER
Thief Gives Up Loot He Took From
General Clark Of San Fran
r;Sco

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE thief
who robbed General William o. Clark
of San Francisco of pocket-book
about SIS in money and $500
in drafts here Monday night yester-
day sent the drafts by mail to the
on1ce of Kountze Bfotbers. bankers,
on which the drafts were made. The
drafts were for $500, 5000 and $500
and were drawn by the Davis County
Bank of Fairmount, Utah. Payment
on them had been stopped. In the en-
velope in which they were sent to the
banking house was a newspaper clip
ping, on which was written in pencil
a request to return the drafts to their
rightful owner.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Fourth Trial Of Caleb Powers.

CINCINNATI May 17.-Caleb Powers,
now in the Newport. KY. JAIL was yes
terday ordered back to the custody Of
the Kentucky State courts. following the
mandate iof the United States Supreme
Court. Powers will next be arraigned
for his fourth trial for completely in the
murder of William Goebel
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Advances Price Of Gasoline.

Oil Company today announced an ad-
ditional advance in the selling price Of
all high grades Of gasoline. Seventy to
72 degrees test gasoline is advanced 1k
cent per gallon, while all other high
grades are put up ! cent per gallon. An
official of the Standard Oil Company said
today that the demand for high grade
gasoline is unprecedented owing to its
heavy consumption in connection with
automobiles.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Victim of Mistaken Identity.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Having
satisfied the State Department off,
cials that the charges against him
contained in Assistant Secretary
Peirce's confidential report were with
out sufficient foundation and that he
was the victim of mistaken identity
In some measure, Richard T. Greener,
late Commercial Agent at Vladivo-
stok, Siberia, will be given another
appointment in the consul service
when a suitable opening is found.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
VIcToRIANs SAY FAREWELL
TO WEARERs OF RED COATS
British Soldiers CHARTERED at EsquImaIt
Leave Bic Fort for Home.

VICTORIA. May 1.-THE last imperial
garrison In Canada, that Of Esquimalt.
which has been replaced by Canadian
troops in accordance with the recent de-
cision OF Canada to take over her own
defenses from Great Britain, left for Eng
land today. The embarking for vancou-
yer, where a special train is waiting to
convey the imperial troops to Quebec for
embarkation on the steamship Virginian,
was attended by an enthusiastic gather
Ing of citizens to bid farewell to the last
British troops to be seen in Canada
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Such . place as Paso RobIes.

with the finest bathhouse in America,
great hot springs and roomy. COM
Portable modern hotel, with mountain
environment, is just the place to spend
a month in resting. Is in perfect or
der. Southern Pacific offers low round
trip rates.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Prune Men to FIx Prices.

SAN JOSE, May IA meeting of the
valley prune growers is being held here
seasons prices. The crop this year is
light. and following a small crop last
year with no present carry over, the
growers viii hold out for increased
prices.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Charged With Embexzlement.

CHICAGO, May 17.-Charles T.
Wenaha, formerly agent for the Ca
madam Pacific Railroad Company in
this city, was today indicted on a
charge of having embezzled $4,000
belonging to the company.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Tourists In Garden civ.

SAN JOSE. May 17.-Many Eastern
tourists arrived here yesterday. and to-
day will spend several days in the city
and valley. Raynlond-Whitcomb ex-
cursion party of three persons will
arrive here Saturday morning for a short
stay.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Wi|Buy Your
Burned Piano

WE WANT YOUR OLD PIANO. No matter what
the injury by fire exposure it is of value Piano
plates and all metallic parts will be purchased by and
allowed for according their condition Plates uninured
by warping are NOT SCRAP IRON, but valuable in
proportion to their design and pattern. For plates when
in good condition allowance of from SIS upward can be
made For pianos damaged by heat exposure allowance
will be made according to their value.
The demand for plates and metallic parts is limited
and will be quickly supplied
Early callers at our OAKLAND HEADQUARTERS
951 BROADWAY, or our TEMPORARY OFFICES, 937
BUCHANAN ST. this city, will benefit.
Repair storage and moving departments fully restored
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
HAD PRESIDENTS CONFIDENCE.


he called attention TO the fact that the
effort was to beat the President"
with that" he added. Il ought to
have sympathy, but at the time 1 did
not"
He then called attention to the fact
that upon the Presidents authority
Chambers veracity had been chal-
Ienged in the Senate by Lodge and
asked:
-sIn view Of that fact does It lie in
the mouths Of those people to assail
me with statement like that from a
man whom they have denounced as a
false witness?
THE President did not consider this
memorandum an impeachment Of my
good faith The proof OF that is that,
with the memorandum before him,
within three days, he asked me to con-
fer with his Attorney General on this
vital question. II is inconceivable that
the President, with a suspicion OF my
integrity IN his mind, would permit his
Attorney General TO transmit to me an
amendment intended to be incorporat-
ed ia this great measure l have no
words to express my opinion OF those
who would treat with those whom they
suspect OF treachery and only traitors
would do it."
Senator Bailey then read briefly
from the reply of the Chicago Tribune's
correspondent to his speech of denun-
ciation made on yesterday, and con-
tinuing. said:
my attack does not seem to have
disturbed the correspondent OF that
paper because he says he was over
looked in my attack on the President.
Perhaps he regards 1t as being over
looked TO be called an unqualified. ma
licious liar. He says he has not the
chandler memorandum before him, but
he attempts to quote from 1t. Now
where did he see IL? / did not show
n 70 him. Ex-senator Chandler did
nat show Il to him. 1t is addressed
n Mr.. Loeb, the Presidents secretary
/ VIII leave It to the country and the
senate 70 say who furnished him his
information concerning II"
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
BECOMES AN EVANGELIST
BY SANKEY'S INSPIRATION
sGypsy- smith, Noted Religious Work.
er of England, Calls ON American
RevfvaIist. who Is Lying Ill

NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-Ira D. San
key. the noted evangelist singer. and
Gypsy Smith. an English evangelist.
met yesterday for the second time In
the home of Mr.. Sankey in BROOKLYN
Twenty-Five years ago, when Moody
and Sankey were holding revival meet
fngs in london, they drove into the
country and stopped to look at gypsy
camp.
Mr. Sankey, standing in his carriage
sang to them. One of those most m
terested was a boy who climbed up on
the carriage wheel The lad begged
that he sing again Touched by the
youths sincerity. Mr.. Sankey placed
his hands on his head and said; Goa
make a preacher of this boy"
1t was because of that inspiration
that the boy, now known throughout
the world as Gypsy" Smith, ran away
from the gypsy band and became stu
dent He visited Mr.. Sankey yesterday
Sankey Isl III. Mr. Smith knelt beside
the bed Of the singer. who placed his
hands on the gypsy's head and blessed
his work.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
NAM }. B. roRAKERs.

There are 700 Joseph Benson For
akers In the Southern States. accord
ing to the latest reports. and all Of the
genus ''pickaninny" This interesting
situation arises from the fact that for
a time the Southern negroes hailed ths
Senator from Ohio as savior from the
almost fntoIerabIe conditions which at
tended travelling for the negro in the
region where the "jim-crow' law
reigns undisputed.
Senator Foraker. with a view TO re-
lieving the hardships imposed on
Southern negroes. who are often herd
ed together on railroads under condi-
tions little better than those under
which cattle travel, added TO the rate
bill the provision that all persons pay
ing the same compensation should re-
cetve equally good accommodations.
For time Senator Forakers mail was
flooded with advices of the arrival OF
new pickaninnies destined TO be known
as Joseph Benson Foraker Washing
ton Jones' or something equally or
nate and simple. The total number OF
these Is said to be slightly over TOO
New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
FAVORABLE TO PLAN
PROPOSED BY DUNN
Fillmore Street Improve
ment Association Wants
Effective Water System

After receiving a report from It's
special committee calling attention to
the fact that the plan proposed by the
Merchants Association to the Board Of
Supervisors for an auxiliary Are pro-
lection system would not safeguard
property within the district I'm which
1t is mainly interested and concerned
about. the Fillmore Street Improvement
Association has adopted resolutions tn
dorstng the. proposed water works sys-
TEN submitted by Russell J. Dunn. This
provides for steel tank reservoirs Of
100000 gallons capacity. each set on
high ground just enough lower than the
hilltOps to receive water by gravity
from Spring Valley reservoirs. with
separate system Of three pipes from
each reservoir distributing water to
fire hydrants in the streets extending
from the tanks to the water front. II
also provides for fire boats to serve as
pipes from the tanks. The report OF the
committee to the association empha-
sized the fact that the Dunn plans pro-
pose the same uniform construction OF
water works for the entire city. and
that each unit OF the system provides
for the protection a. some hill blocks
together with some water front blocks.
1t Is estimated thas the Dunn tank
reservoirs will cost about $4,000 each
erected. and that the average cost or
units OF the system. including reSer-
veir. connections and three lines Of dis
tributing pipe. with gates and hydrants.
will be about $4,000. The cost per
acre of buildings will be about $3.50,
as compared with s1100 per acre said to
have been the cost OF the auxiliary hre
protection system In New York
A committee composed OF Messrs.
Breeder. Wells. White and Winchester
has been appointed by the association
to represent II as members OF the pro-
posed joint committee on fire protection
for San Francisco. with power to effect
preliminary organization
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
prsAsrRous pAY Ar SEA.

Sir Henry Hosier. who has Just re-
tired from Lloyds after thirty-two
years service. said that the most dis
astrous day at sea he could remember
was IN October. 1881. when los vessels
were posted as lost in twelve hours.
When vessel Is lost II is announced
by the tOlling of the bell which hangs
beside the crter's box. 1t Is tolled once
when a vessel is lost twice when
missing vessel comes to port. The bell
belonged to the Lundine. a vessel
which went down in the Zuyder Zee
over a century ago with a million and
half coin on board, out OF which less
than million was wrenched from thn
jaws Of the sea.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
SVEN HEDrN's PERILoUs TRrP.

+ There Is something that stirs tho
Imagination In the thought that Stock
hoims most distinguished son--surely
no one will deny the title TO sven
Hedin--is even now crossing over from
Turkestan to the starting place on the
Tarim River. in the heart of Asia.
which knows him so well already His
rooms on the Blasieholm are shut up,
and no one knows less than himself
whether he viii ever enter them again.
For the third time he is essaying the
most dangerous journey that yet re-
mains on this law-abiding planet--thas
to Lassa--London Telegraph
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
BECoMEs FRENZIED WHEN
TAKEN FROM PET EQUINE
Young syrian, When Ordered DePorted
and not Allowed to See Animal
FAX Again. Grows Violent.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-So great was
his attachment for Vadoda, one Of the
Arabian mares recently imported BY
Homer Davenport. that when Soulla
Aloud. a young Syrian who had been
the caretaker Of the mare for years.
was told today that he would not see
the Arab steed again. he became fran
zied and had TO be put into strait
Jacket by Ellis Island officials
1t had been discovered that Aloud
was AFFLICTED with trachoma. and so
far had this contagious disease of the
eye developed that he could not even
be accorded last look at his favorite
charge before deportation
Aloud was one of five Arabs that
accompanied Davenport's horses as
caretakers. The equines In his charge
were the Seg1awi-Al-Abed mare Vado-
da. meaning love in Syrian. and the
,two-year- old colt Commusa, both high
ly-bred animals.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
RHopE IsLANp REPUBLIcANs.

PROVIDENCE. Oct. 1.-THE platform
OF the Republican State convention de-
clares that the Republican party OF
Rhode Island announces It's adherence
to the policy and principles Of the ma
tional organization as exemplifed by
the achievements of the Fifty ninth
Congress and by the statesmanlike ut
terances Of that pre-eminent leader,
President Roosevelt"
denominations were made by accla-
nation as follows: Governor, George
H. Utter: Lieutenant Governor, Fred
erick NJ. Jackson; Secretary of State.
Charles T. Bennett; Attorney General.
William B. GrennOugh; Treasurer Gen.
eral Walter A. Reed
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
PROPOSALS.

NOTICE js hereby given that sealed bids will
be received at 21s California Hall. University
of California Berkeley. on or before p.
October 23. 1906 for buildings to be erected
on the university farm at Davisville, as per
plans and specifications nle at said Office
in California Hall and at the office OF Mr..
George " Pierce. Davisvlle No bids will
he considered unless accompanied BIZ certi-
fed check or bond in favor of the undersigned.
eoHal TO 10 per cent of the bid with sufficient
s,irefies. conditioned that il, the bid be ae-
cepted the bidder will enter into contract
faithfully to perform the obligations in ac-
cordance with said bid and with said plans
and specifications The right to reject any
or all bids is hereby reserved The Regents
Of the University Of California.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
MILL VALLEY REAL ESTATE.

1AdALPAIs PARK, In the heart Of beautiful
MAJ Valley, an ideal spot for an all-year-round
honle pretty rolling country; no damp canyons;
abundance OF sunshine makes it permissible for
q permanent home.
The property is very accessible stations on
tract; all lots within few minutes walk Of
train The train service is excellent and IT takes
but very short time 70 get from your business
10 the tract.
We are selling large lots. 50x15o, on graded
streets; sewer and water mains laid.
Prices $3.50 and Upward
$40 Monthly Payments.
Don't delay; see the property today; you will
enjoy the trip, even II you don't buy take
Office at Mill Valley.
LYON a HOAG. Csc Market ST.. at Montgomery.
BOYLE PARK.
MILL VALLEY.
THE SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA
Large, slightly lots, wooded; bay and noun.
building restriction; minutes to station lots
SO feet and larger; price $3.50 up. 7. G. PARK
ER co. L. T. Parker. agent, Mn Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
-RuITNAI-IE IaEAL. EsTATE.

6 ROOM cottage. modern deep basement. $500.
my friend also has 2 new cottages and Rouse
and five lots: be VII sell Al 500 down; lots
SO down and SO per npnh; small. rough
house built for SIS. 1912 FrnitYale ave-, south
~ s. Z. track.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
sALADA BEACH REAL ESTATE
sALApA BEACH.

saisda Beach. 6 miles south Of clid house;
FIRST town on Ocean Shore r. R.; 20 minutes
ride; low fares. macadamized streets, Walef.
80 contracts. lots $3.50 and up; small monthly
payments: take bus at Colma SUNDAYS ana
Thursdays al III a. NJ. CLISE & DUNCAN,
Gen. Agents 22l1 Mission 81. bet. lsth ane lsth:
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
SUES CrrY For sALARy

Fred F. Dunno. formerly employed as line
In the Department Of Electricity OF the
municipal government. has brought suit against
the city for SI449 because he was discharged
from his position May % 1905. Dunno
received his appointment under civil service
examination aud claims that those over him
had right to discharge him without specific
cause ana without giving him hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
oAkLANp REAL EsTATE.


THE
CORNER LOT co.
SPECIAL BARGAIN.
GlLT-EpGED BUSINESS
PROPERTY
ONLY 100 FEET FROM
NORTH 6F 5psqfg f1gsTa 4 \ ! STREET.
I0-YEAR LEASE AT
Only. soOOV so7soo
Oniy ---.- -.--,-.- ~ .5V0
Only S2T,5oo
LITTLE CHINATOWN. BUY
Leased at $500
Good buildings
Only $5250.
Only 5o-foot lot left
In Chinatown under $4,000.
Close to Seventh street.
50xlO0 feet. and only S625o.
VIII easily sell at $4,000
In 60 days. Building costing $4,000
win rent at $500 per month here.
$1,000
INCOME ST2O
CENTER OF CHINATOWN.
Good 2-story building used as factory
$500 invested here viii net "A per cent
LARGE CORNER
CHINATOWN.
Buildings sll built.
$25. GOO
WILL LEASE AT $500.
Only large corner at reasonable price.
NEAR THIRD AND WEBSTER
CENTER CHINATOWN.
Substantial 6-FOO cottage. T-foot basement
with floor; in best part of Chinatown; already
rented for S75.
PRICE ONLY S45oo
This IS a genuine bargain.
SIX FINE FLATS.
Close 20 Lake.
Rents $500; would bring S24oo.
ONLY $l3.5oo.
Almost new; could not now be built FOR
$4,000; only $1,000 necessary.
THE CORNER LOT CO.,
91s BROADWAY. OAKLAND. CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12

SENATOR CULL0M ILL.-Springield. IN.
Oct. 11s-Senator Gullom is confined to HIS room
at the Leland Hotel here. suffering from
severe cold contracted yesterday. he is under
the care Of doctor.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
MILL VALLEY REAL EsrATE-con.

MILL VALLEY REAL EsTATE-con.
homes close to the city. Niiii VsIleT. t' inst IS
minutes from San Francisco is the only suburb
which has in combination the natural beauties
OF the country and all city advantages
We handle the choicest property In Martin
County. which sells at prices and on terms IN
eli we ask is small @ pay6ent son aoMn an th
balance In easy monthly installments-
gone l0 FRED Sfs ssffTf saHdA 0.s CO. @ n
SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.
s22Oo-A swell room ana bath bungalow. on
5oxe3 lot, well located at San Bruno Park
Apply D. w CARMICHAEL. co.
1918 FILLMORE ST. PHONE PARK e45
-l..-l--- real Es-ATE AND INSURANCE. AGENTS:
PROPERTY WANTED.
wANTED-Iot in burned district or small house
and lot in Western Addition; small cash and
large monthIy PAYMENTS Box 1850. Cali.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
A FEW sample upright pianos TO be sold regard
less Of cost. The finest stock of upright and
grand pianos 70 be found IN this city-Chicker
ing yose and other pianos. Sheet music and
talking machines BENZ. .CIlRTAZ 4 SON.
1913 Van Ness ave. near California st
RENT and insurance cheap in Oakland: buy
to replace burnt pnoa
hands; ire free delivery to S. F. BRgENN's. for
merly 223 Sutter ST.. now 4T2 Eleventh ST.
Oakland, Macon Block, below Broadway,
CROWDED for room; must sell or store 20
pianos this week; our terms are your terms;
good uprights from S65 upward Heine Piano
Co. Inc, 1871 Golden Gate ave-, Fill
more st.
WILL take good care OF and pay nominal rent
for grand plano in Al condition; best refer
ences. Address box SSi Call.
$l25-MAHOGANY upright; real bargain
HoRNuNG, 1854 Eddy St. near Fillmore.
BARGAIN: good upright piano. SOS l34l
Golden Gate ave-. near Fillmore
$500 PIANO and $3.50 pianola for s375; snap
S24 Fulton ST. Fillmore.
UPRIGHT piano, good as new, cheap for cash.
JOSEPH ScHMITz CO.. 4s0 Deyisadero st.
FOR sale cheap. yose upright piano. large size
DO you want to buy a piano? See MRS. A. A.
GoSBHE. with Kohler & Chase. 1929 Sutter ST.
BARGAIN-A vose upright pisno walnut case
25l2 Sacramento ST.. near Fillmore.
5 BANJO strings 25c; full line latest records
/ c. C. Keene's music store, 1925 Fillmore ST.
BYRON MAUzY, Pianos-offce and warerooms
llo5 OFarrell ST., bet Franklin and Cough.
STATHAM & CO.. pianos. "a Hill St, formerly
1l0 McAllister: expert repairs.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE Of dissolution Of copartnershIp- Notice
Is hereby given IA accordance with section a453
OF the Civil Code Of the State OF California
trt the copartpership heretofore existing be-
media and GEO. W. HOOPER OF the city and
county Of San Francisco, both Of the State OF
name and style OF c. A. HOOPER & CO.. was
dissolved on the lst day OF September, I906.
MY wife, Mrs. Bertha. Waugh. having left NV
bed and board will not be responsible for
debts contracted by her. BERT WAUGH, Oc-
tober IL. 1905.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
PERSONALS.

RUPTURE L Elastic Truss Factory. for
nlerIy OF S. F.. now located Mt 70S W. Ninth
ST.. Los Angeles. PROF. A. A. MCLEAN.
agent.
MISS L. JENSEN. stamping and designing; les
sons in enlhroidery. 900 Ellis st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-12
SUBURBAN pRopERTY roR SALE.

$220o--A swell 4 room ana bath bungalow on
5ox93 lot well located at San Bruno Park
street and steam cars
Apply D. W. CARMICHAEL. co,
1918 FILLMORE ST. PHONE PARK 945
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS