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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
USELESS To TRY
BECHTEL CASE
Slayer Of Frank Reardon Is
Freed of Charges Because
Of Denicke's Acquittal
LAST APRIL CASE

Taking the ground that under the
instructions and law as Interpreted by
Judge Cook in giving his instructions
to the jury in the Ernest Denicke case
1T would be impossible to make a show
ing sufficient to warrant conviction
In the case of Lawrence N. Bechtel.
accused of the murder OF Frank Rear
don under similar circumstances, As
sistant District Attorney Hanley yes
terday moved and secured the dismissal
of the Bechtel .case-the last OF the
series of murder and granddaughter
cases resulting from the abnormal con-
ditions existing at the time OF the fire.
Bechtel shot Frank Reardon on
April Goth at the corner of Cedar ave-
nue. and Octavia street. Reardon Is q
member of Company G. Of the First
Regiment of the National Guard, and
as such was on duty in the vicinity
in which the shooting occurred. There
were several other guardsmen in the
vicinity, among them Randolph Meri-
wether. Reardon. who was said to
have been drinking. approached the
place with his brother and Jones Car
berry, and asked for liquor. Meri-
wether told him to move on, and Rear
don. who had served In the Phillip
pines, tainted him as being tin SOL
der"
Meriwether answered, and in the
quarrel which ensued leaned his gun
fight with Reardon. Bechtel arrived
at this time and attempted to send
Reardon away by prodding him with
a bayonet, when the latter suddenly
grasped the gun and Is said to have
tried to wrest 1t from his hands. Bech-
tel fired and Reardon dropped dead, the
bullet having entered his abdomen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
COMPLAINS
Of SCHWERIN

United States Supervising Inspector
Birmingham had the officers of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's Mon
golia before him yesterday afternoon
for further testimony in reviewing the
decision Of United States Local Inspec-
ors John K. Bulger and o. T. Bolles
Captain Bolles had recommended the
suspension for six months of the
licenses of Captain W. p. S. Porter,
master OF the Mongolia, and First Mate
Andrew Martin for negli gence in al
lowing the Mongolia to ground on a
coral reef at Midway Island on Sep
TENDER Is OF this year. Captain Bulger
had agreed to the punishment Of the
mate. but exonerated Captain Porter
because he had taken soundings and
observed all the precautions required
Inspector Birmingham stated that he
wished more light as TO the course
steered by Captain Porter and the
soundings taken by the mate.
1T seems TO me-" remarked Inspector
Birmingham, after his questions had
been answered, that Martin ought to
have got soundings much earlier than
he did"
This case has been pretty hard on
me-" pleaded Captain Porter. Il have
been waiting on this case for nearly
two months. On this matter 1 was
before the inspectors for several days
during the greater part OF which time
r. p. Schwerin, vice president of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, con.
Quoted the examination until Inspector
Bulger put a stop to it All I want
is fair play"
You viii get it." assured Inspector
Birmingham.
Mate Martin gave notice that he
would appeal from the decision OF
Bulger and Bolles
The case was then submitted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
Mexico Excursion

What more, delightful way to spend the hcli-
on December 18th at D. m. the Southern
Pacific Company viii have special excursion
train leave it's Third and Townsend street depot
for this land Of antiquity.
Round-trip rate will be $50 and tickets win be
good for two months journey. The special
train is made up of the most convenient style
of drawing-room sleepers and the best Of dining
car service will be provided
Returning, members OF the excursion party have
the option Of using the Santa Fe Route, visiting
the Grand Canyon en- route, or making the return
trip direct. II direct return is made stopovers
may be made at such points along the Southern
Pacific line elected. Accommodations are
limited and those contemplating making this
trip should make early application to agents OF
the Southern Pacific.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
The CALIFORNIA PROMOTION COMMITTEE
(OrEanized 19O2.)

PROMOTION; The act Of promoting: ae-
donarY.
The California Promotion COMMITTEES has ZOE
fts object the PROMOTING OF California as
whole.
It has nothing to sell
It's energies are devoted 10 fostering an
things that have the ADVANCEMENT Of CALI
fornia their object.
1t gives reliable information on every sub-
feet connected with the industries OF California
II gives ENCOURAGEMENT to the establish
ment OF new Industries and invites desirable
immigration
II Is not employment agency. although Ie
gives information regarding labor conditions
II presents the opportunities and needs N all
helds OF business and professional activity
The Committee IL supported BY popular sub
scriptfon and makes no charge for any services
rendered.
Affiliated with the COMMITTEES ara one huu-
bred and sixty commercial organizations OF tha
state. with membership OF over thirty
thousand.
Meetings are held semi-annuaIly IN Different
parts OF California. where matters OF State IN
terest discussed.
Headquarters OF the Committee are maintained
IN San Francisco In California Building. Unios
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
STATE ARCHITECTS MEET

The San Francisco branch OF the
State Board Of Architects met yester-
day afternoon at 1343 McAllister street
and passed upon the application Of nine
architects for a license to practice in
California. Examination will be held
this morning at 8 o'clock at the above
address. Several Of the applicants will
receive their licenses without taking
the examination after the entire State
Board has passed upon their fitness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
SEATTLE TRAVELLER ARRESTED

G. H. Grimm, traveller from Seattle,
was arrested yesterday morning, by
Policemen Burns and Ingham as he
stepped from the gang plank of the
steamer Watson. He is wanted in the
northern city for larceny. Grimm says
that the trouble grew out of the fact
that he had overdrawn his bank ac-
count to the extent OF s25.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

PITTSBURG, Dec. Al. II. MillhoI-
land, a well-known civil engineer, was
arrested today on a charge Of con-
spiracy to bride certain members of the
Common Council OF this city to vote
for a franchise for the Pittsburg and
Tube City Railroad.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

Never before in the history of the
State has organized labor been grow
ing so fast. as in the past several
months. Almost everywhere retail
clerks are forming unions. About a
week ago a strong union was organ
lied in San Rafael. In Southern Cali.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
paso Robes Hot Springs

Situated on the Coast Line of the Southern Pa
cisco. World famed for remedial uses of its
mineral waters. New 100000 bath house. All
modern appliances. Physician and medical star
constantly IN attendance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
MAINE CHIEF JUSTICE DIES

BOSTON. Dec. 4.-Chief Justice An
drew Niswell of the Maine Supreme
Court died suddenly today at the Hotel
Touraine in this city Of heart disease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
Pre.id,o He,rht. nre rvnrl,s

At se3s Sacramento street, were not
burned out; are now running full force
Country patrons promptly attended to-"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

The annual convention of the State
Building Trades Council will meet in
Stockton January II. The State Fed
Grafton of Labor is also to convene In
the Slough City in January, and the
Stocktonians will be treated to a large
share of trades unionism during the
first month of the new year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
Santa Claus
Wants to Hear From You
Best Letters Addressed to Him in the
Right Way Will Bring Cash Rewards

MAKE your wants known Santa Claus with pair of
tvv scissors and paste pot if you wish him to put
money in your Christmas stocking. Some of his young
friends have been writing him with lead pencil pen and
ink That contrary the rules of this for cash prizes
The letters must be composed of clippings from advertisements
appearing in The Call any edition up and including Sun
day. December 10.
Cut out catchy words phrases clauses sentences from
the advertisements and paste them sheet of paper such
order as make good and express the requests you
would make OF Santa Claus and the things you tell him.
Pictures may also be from the advertisements and pasted
the letter when the pictures will tell your story just well
as the printed words
Sheets Of paper about the of foocap should be used
and each letter must less than 100 words pasted on
one side of the sheet only The letter no writing
except the date signature and address.
For the best letter prize Of in cash will be given for
the second best prize of S. third best 3d. for the next
two in point Of excellence 81 each and ST each for the
next three in the order of merit.
The letters must be in The Call office not later than
Wednesday, December l9 order be passed upon by the
Judges time for the awarding of prizes before Christmas
committee of local advertising will judges The
best of the letters and the of the will be
published in The Call of Sunday. December o.
Paste Up Your Letter and Send it to "Santa
Claus, Care San Francisco Call"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05


Premium Notes and 9TH
premium obliga-
tfons at the beginning
or the year. 50, 331 ,6lI.I1
Premium Notes and 9TH
er premium obliga-
lions received during
the year .......... 042 1852
Total 274, 413. 50
Deductions during the year as follows:
Amount OF Notes and
other premium obliga-
lions used IN payment
Of losses and claims 800 o.5o
Amount OF Notes and 9TH
er premium obligations
used in purchase OF
rendered policies ..... 124, 80. 80
Amount OF Notes and 9TH
er premium obligations
used In payment OF dfT-
idends TO Policyholders 502.37
Amount Of Notes and 9TH
premium obligations
redeemed by maker In
cash ...--.-.......- sos. o19.14
Total reduction OF Pre-
MUM Note Account 500. 072 40
Balance, Note Assets at end OF year So So. Sal Il
ALEXANDER E. ORR President
SEYMOUR NJ. BALLARD. Secretary.
: Subscribed and sworn to before this Path
day OF January. 1906
JOHN 3. MOONEY. Notary Public.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05
CHILDREN CAN

OdlLDREN IAN
save as we'll as grown
people. Enculcate in their
minds the value of the
saving habit Teach them
by example and encour-
age them to save nickels
and dimes and deposit
their savings in the Me
tropolis. They will get a
passbook-all their own
and their savings will
earn them SOS per cent
interest on a Savings de-
post; 2 per cent on a
Checking account. The
saving habit is valuable
education for any child.
DIRECTORS: A. A. Watkins, CIar-
ence Grange, John NJ Keith, A. d. Cut
Ter. George c. Boardman, James 3.
Stetson, Edw. Coleman, Chas. Hag-
F. r. Cook.
METROPOLIS
TRUST& SNTNGSB BANK
PaId-ln Capital and Surplus $500. 900
1897 VAN NESS AVENUE
Between Post and Suffer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

There was a special meeting Mon
day night of Carpenters Union, No.
1910, to initiate candidates. Seventeen
were enrolled. Tomorrow night the
union will hold its regular weekly
meeting in the new hall OF the Sheet
Metal Workers, Guerrero street near
Fourteenth. Nominations for officers
will be made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

Painters Union No. 10 met Monday
night in Eintracht Hall, with ]. B.
Fleming in the chair. Twelve candi-
dates were obligated, fourteen mem
bers were admitted upon clearance
cards and ten applications were bal
loted for. Nominations will be made at
the next regular meeting OF the union,
and the election will be held Decem-
Der II.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

General Secretary Treasurer IT. J.
Dolan of the international Steam
Shovelmen's Union has formed local
in Oakland of all steam shovel workers
Dolan has been on the coast for some
time and has organized several unions
in the north. He intends to visit the
southern part of the State and form @
union in Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-05

PROMOTION: The act OF promoting: ae
tionarY.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
COMPARING SHOP GIRLS.
English Writer Places the American
Ahead of Those of His Own
Country.

There seems to be little to
choose between the shopmen of
New York and London. The
American shop girl, however, is
far ahead of her English cousin.
She is not so ladylike and polite.
but she is a bundle of intelligent
viyacity. She is Deither an;temic
toners with a familiarity that
would be met with rebuke in an
English shop, but she means no
impertinence or cheekiness. You
want to buy, she wants to sell, and
you are equal, writes John Foster
Fraser, in the Yorkshire Post.
There are $500 employees at
Wanamaker's place in Broadway.
In summer the hours are from
eight to five, with a half-holidav
on Saturday; in winter the hours
are from eight to six, with no half
holiday at all. The lowest wa pee
for girl at tho. =.
? me notions counter
needles, hairpins, studs, odds and
ends-is 2Ss. a week. A good
saleswoman of experience will
getsf3. The men, the counter
jumpers, average sos. or f3 a
week. This is above the English
standard, but after working out
calculations based on the in.
creased cost of living, | am con
WINGED that the American shop
worker is, in the endrno better off
financially than the English.
Where the Americans better off
is that he and she have more
wholesome food and plenty of it.
The compeer of the girl whom
you will see in a London A. b. G.
place making a lunch of cup of
tea and a piece of cake for four.
pence, you will see in one of
Child's many restaurants in New
York having a "quick lunch" of
melon, soup, roast beef and an ice
cream for two shillings.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07

1 1t has been said that women are moi
mathematicians. That assertion is dis
proven by the fact that three women
are engaged in the work of making
computations for the nautical almanac
bureau, under the direct control of the
navy department. These women are
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Davis, who is
responsible for many of the important
tables giving the destinations of the
sun, etc, by which mariners steer Their
courses, and Miss Janet McWillams
and Mrs. IL. +, II, Hedrick, who have
tdone much important work for the al
manac.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
,lt-fornllng Medicines.

UiFz4avar may be the fact as To many
al tile so-ealled patent medicines con-
tainjnR Injurious Ingredients as broadly
nnbIished in some journals Of more or
less Influence, this publicity mas eeatalli4
49, af great benefit IN aronsing needed
stteation to this subject, 1t has. IN
Considerable measure, resulted IN the
,nost Intelligent people avoiding sucA
faods and medicines as may be fairly sus=
nscted Of containing the Injurious lugre=
5ients complained Of. kecognizlns this
TACT some time ago, DIR. Pierce, of buffalo,
N. Y. utOok time by the forel@eh, as i
ware and published broadcast all the
INGREDIENTS OF which his popular medi-
lines are composed. Thu he has COM
nlately forestalled all has ping critics and
sil onposition that might otherwise be
nrsed against his medicines because they
are now OF KNOWN COMPOSITION. Fur
thermore. from the formula printed on
eyery bottle wrapper II Will be seen that
these medicines contain no alcohol or
other habt-forming drugs. Neither do
thav contain any narcotics or injurious
agents, their ingredients being purely
Vegetable. extracted from the roots of
medicinal plants found growing IN the
depths of our American forests and of
well recognized curative virtues.
Instead of alcohol, which even In small
portions long continued, as in obstinate
cases OF diseases, DecoihtS nlBhly oDJee-
tionable from its tendency to produce u
craving for stlmulants, DR.. Pierce EN-.
ploys chemically pure, triple refined
alyeeFine, which of itself is valuable
remedy in many cases Of chronic diseases,
being a superior demulcent, antiseptie,
antiferment and supporting nutritlye.
1t enhances the curative action of the
Golden Seal root, Stone root Black
Cherfybark and Bloodroot, contained in
1Golden Medical Discovery in all bron=
chlal, throat and lung affections attended
With severe coughs. As viii he seen from
the writings Of the eminent Drs. Grover
Coe, of New York; Bartholow, of Jelfer-
son Medical College, Phlla,; Scudter, of
CineinnatI Ellngwood, Of Chicago !:
Hale, OF Chicago, and others, who stand
ny leaders in their several schools of
practice, the foregoing agents are the
very best ingredients that DIR. Pierce
could have chosen TO make up his ia
nous Discovery" for the cure of not
only bronchial, throat and lung affee-
tons, but also of chronic catarrh In all
It's various forms wherever located.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
bold STORAGE a Nseeaaitx.

Thef Boston Globe calls attention to
the fRct that because of the increase
OF POPULATION cold storage is a neces=
sily and to the further fact that there
has never been any criticism Of the
cold storage facilities of the country.
III this connection il gives this inter.
estiDg account: Frozen meat has
been regularly imported into Europe
from America since March. 1878, when
the Anchor liner Circassia delivered
the first cargo. In February. 1880, the
first shipment from Australia, consist
ing of "a tons of beef and mutton, was
delivered in London by the Strath,
leyen, and in June, 1882. the sailing
ship Dunedin brought from New zea'
land to London. after a passage of IS
days, 4,909 carcasses of sheep and p
pigs. all in perfect condition. To-day
the machinery used is capable Of
freezing an unlimited amount OF
meats for home consumption or for
expectation. 1t then takes up the
contention of the Dietetie and lily.
gienic Gazette, of New York, that tish
and poultry undrawn and undressed,
are liable to generate dangerous poi
sens and 1t thinks that health authori.
ties everywhere should make 1t sub.
ject OF investigation,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
Gives Health, VigOr and Tone.

Herbine is a boon for sufferers from
aneamia. BY its use the blood is quick
" rsgenerated and the color becomes
normal. The dropping strength is revived
The languor is diminished. Health, Wig.
or and tone predominant. New life and
happy activity results. Mrs. Belle II,
Shriel, Middlesborough, W. writes
have been troubled with liver complaint
and poor blood, and have found nothing
10 benefit me like Herbihe. hope never
to be without it. have wished that
know Of II In my husbands life time.
soc. s1ld by l.. {. Holt, Bellefonter
Ark.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
Do Not Be Imposed Upon.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great mer-
1t and popularity of Foley's Honey and
Tar many limitations are offered for the
genuine. These worthless limitations
have similar sounding names. Beware
of them. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar is in a yellow package. Ask for it
and refuse any substitute, 1t is the best
remedy for coughs and colds. For sale
by l.. A. Safer.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07

A woman's league to build ships is
the latest in Berlin. Women are re-
minded that the ant, by resistless en-,
ergy, can collect heavy loads and build
roomy palaces for themselves and that
therefore, it is possible for German
women, by toll and self-denial, to con
tribute a mighty ship to the. navy oil
the fatherand. Collecting boxes in the
shape of warship will be distributed
70 all members of the league.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
kINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
g. B. Burhans testifies after four years.

6. B. Burhans, of Carlisle Center, N.
Y, writes: "About four years ago
wrote you stating that had been entirely
cured of severe kidney trouble by tak-
ing less than two bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Cure. 1t entirely stopped the brick
dust sediment, and pain and symptoms Of
kidney disease disappeared. am glad to
say that have never had return of any
of those symptoms during the four years
that have elapsed and | am evidently
cured to stay cured, and heartily reeom-
mend FoleV's Kidney Kidney Cure to any
one suffering from kidney or bladder
trouble" For sale by l.. A. Safer.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
Doctors Are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery of Kenneth
Melver, of Vaneeboro, Me-, is the sub
ject of much interest to the medical
fraternity and a wide circle of friends.
He says of his case: towing to severe
Inflammation of the Throat. and con-
gestion Of the Lungs, three doctors gave
me up to die, when, as a last resort; |
was induced to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery and am happy to say, it
saved my life.' Cures the worst Cough
and Colds, Bronchitis, Tonsilitis, W
Lungs, Hoarseness and Lac
Guaranteed at Watkins &
drug store. SOC and sI.oo.
free.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07

WANTED--By Chicago wholesale and
adjoining territory. Salary $50 and
expenses paid weekly. Expense mon
ey advanced, work pleasant, position
permanent. No investment or expert
ence required. Write at once for full
particulars and enclose self-addressed
envelope. Cooper & Co.,
132 Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
Clears The COMPLEXION.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates
the liver and thoroughly eleanses the
system and clears the complexion oil
plmples and botehes. 1t the best Taxa.
tive for women and children as it is mild
and pleasant, and does not grippe or sick.
en-. Orino is much superior to pills,
aperient waters and all ordinary catharties
as 1t does not initiate the stomach and
bowels. For sale by L. A. Safer
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
CRESCENrss uOTEL,
Eureka Springs, Ark :
Open For The Season.
February 18th. 1000.

February 18th, 1900.
Many repairs and improvements
have been made, the service will be
better than ever, and the charges mod
,.sFate
Here Spring is a thoroughly delight
flu season, with clear blue skies, and
the serisn air af the mountains temper
ed by warm suuan..se? - on wish to
avoid the snow aud slush at home this
spring, go to Eureka Springs. Book
let's describing the hotel and the re-
sort sent free on request.
A. HILTON,
Gen. Pass. Agt, Frisco System,
St. Louis, Mo.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
Cured Consumption.

Mrs. B. w. Evans, Clearwater, Kan.
writes, Ny husband lay sick for three
months. The doctors said he had quick
consumption. We procured a bottle of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and it cured
him. That was six years ago and since
then we have always kept bottle in the
house. We cannot do without it. For
coughs and colds it has no equal. 2sc, SOC
and SI.oo. Sold by L. c. Holt, Belle.
fonte. Ark,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-07
nhngers OF Pneumonia.

slf-.s -. ~-sie~ time If naalA1+Aa ie
often fatal, and even When the patient
has recovered the lungs weakened, max.
Ing them peculiarly susceptible to the
development of consumption. Foley S
Honey and Tar will stop the cough, heal
and strengthen the lungs and prevent
pneumonia. La Grippe coughs yields
quickly to the wonderful curative quail
tiles of Foley's Honey and Tar. There
Is nothing else ''just as good" For sale
BY L. A. Safer.