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The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
CITIZEN FIRES 1T MEN
As THEY STEAL HORSE
Two Mounted Robbers Get
Away With Animal
Worth $500
OPEN BARN AT NIGHT
Muf1e Hoofs of Steed to
Prevent Noise in Dash
Along Road
OPEN BARN AT NIGHT

BERKELEY. June 14.-Five bullets
fred by W. G. Black, contractor. at
two horse thieves who were making
longing to Blacks son in law, w. c.
Morse. failed to stop the robbers, and
they fed with the horse from Blacks
home at 1890 Delaware street, their
fight being in the direction Of Point
Richmond
Black was awakened at $3.50 a. m. by
the barking ofsa dog in his stable. He
keeps several horses. using them in his
business as brick laying contractor.
The noise convinced him that his prop
erty was being tampered with, and he
hastily drew on his clothing and hur-
ried outside Just as he reached the
door Back saw his son in laws horse,
an animal valued at $500, being led out
of the barn by two men astride of mus
tangs Black stepped back to a closet
for his rifle, and as soon as he could
get into the open fired five shots at the
escaping thieves.
the mark, although Black was confident
that he had hit one OF the thieves. He
so informed Officer Waterbury, who
heard the shots and came to the scene.
The trail of the horses was followed
to the county line on the road to Rich
mond but there it was found to be
blurred with other marks. The thieves
had muf1ed the stolen horses hoofs
with sacks to deaden the sound of his
removal, but one of the sacks came OFF
after the horse had travelled several
hundred feet. A knife left by the rob-
bers was also found in the stable.
The stolen horse was branded with
the initials IL. s. on the left hip. The
police and sheriff's men are hunting the
thieves.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
HOLD AUCTION TODAY OF
SUBURBAN HOME SITES
Holconb Realty Company to
Run Excursion Train :.
to Villa Tract

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE Holconlb
Realty company will hold an auction
sale tomorrow afternoon at 80 o'clock
of suburban home property at Hay
ward opposite the Southern Pacific COM
pany's station. The tract is in the CEN
ter of a rich garden spot. surrounded
by fine orchards. 1t is a 80 minutes
ride from Oakland and so minutes from
San Francisco.
A special excursion train will leave
First street and Broadway at las
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Round trip
tickets are so cents and can be OBJ
tained from the Holcomb Realty COM
pany, 306 San Pablo avenue. or on the
train. The tract covers both business
and residence sites. The lots are large
and the owners of the Hayward city
tract, it Is known, have in hand
plans for extensive adornment of the
property.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
ROAD OVER MOUNTAINS
To Be DOUBLE TRACKED
Southern Pacific Forced to
Relieve Congestion in
the Sierra
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TIE CALL

RENO, New, June 1.-THE report
that the Southern Pacific company was
going 10 build double track over the
Sierra Nevadas from Reno to Roseville
hsx heretofore been vigorously denied.
but superintendent Palmer OF San
Francisco stated at Sparks today that
such was the intention and that the
primary purpose OF his trip 10 this Sec
lion was for the purpose OF inspecting
the route.
The new tracks are necessary TO
avoid the delays which we are encoun-
terinR in striving TO handle the rapidly
Increasing traffic over the mountains on
this line said Palmer. We have a
side track about every two miles, and
n will be comparatively easy TO con-
meet them and thus build another line
over the mountains parallel to the
present one"
In speaking OF the project OF the
sierra tunnel. Palmer stated that ne
thought that the new track meant that
work on the tunnel would not be begun
for a year at least.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
June 14.-Ralph

ALAMEDA, June 14-Ralph Z.
PARIS parents. Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ
Parr, do not believe that their son, who
is now in Jail in Denver awaiting ex-
tradition to be brought TO this city to
answer TO a charge of having forged a
check for $500 on the bank OF Alameda,
is married to the woman who accom-
panied the young book keeper OF the
Burlingame club in his fight eastward.
She was variously known under the
names of Mrs. Edwin Edser. Mrs. Lii
liam Logan, Mrs. Lillian Brunker, and
Mrs. Lillian Lorenzo, and now claims
to be Mrs Ralph E. Parr. She
used to live at 52s Haight street. San
Francisco.
Why, that boy Ralph Is completely
daft" said Parr senior tonight. He is
as crazy as any one could be and yet
remain outside of an asylum And the
woman must be in about the same
class as Ralph. She tells a story, ac-
cording to reports from Denver. of
having eloped from here in the night
eight months ago and Of having been
married TO Ralph at Burlingame while
1 was in hot pursuit. There was never
any elopement that 1 know OF in which
this woman and Ralph figured. and he
could not have legally married here
anyhow without his parents. consent,
for he is yet under age We never
knew who the woman was until Ralph
brought French poodle to the house
for us 10 care for and which he said
belonged 10 a friend. Later the
woman called occasionally to see the
dog and now IL is APPARENT TO me that
she and Ralph had arranged that the
poodle should be kept at our home in
order TO afford her an excuse for visit
ing.
She represented that she was a
married woman and that she and her
husband intended to leave soon for
Australia If she was a married
woman she committed bigamy If she
married Ralph and Ralph must have
committed perjury in swearing that he
was of age if he and the woman were
married If we once get the boy back
here l do not think that we VIII have
much difficulty in establishing the fact
that he is mentally Incompetent
Howard X. James, attorney for tffe
Parr family, will represent the young
defendant at the preliminary hearing.
James received a letter today from
George Badders of the law firm of
Rogers, Cuthbert & Ellis. which is
representing James in the Parr case
in Denver The communication is
under date of June IL. and in il the
writer tells of the wide swath that the
young Burlingame book keeper cut on
the primrose path in the Colorado city
while his funds and those of his COM
panion lasted.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
FOOTPAD COMMITS THREE
HOLDUPS AT SAME SPOT
Robs Carpenter of Watch, but Fails
to Get Booty From Other
Men Accosted

OAKLAND, June 14.-Frank Cooper
of 2046 Adeline street and James Muir
ply of Thirty-second and Adeline
streets reported to the police today
that they were held up at Thirty
fourth and Adeline streets last. night
by a lone footpad. When ordered to
throw up their hands they ran and
escaped from the robber.
When Cooper reached home he was
informed that his son, Fred Cooper,
had been held up by a footpad at the
same place and earlier in the evening
]. Jones. a carpenter living near the
home of Cooper, was also held UP at
the same spot last night and robbed
of a watch. The description given by
Jones Tailed with that of the man who
held up Cooper and Murphy.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
OAKLAND MEN WORK FOR
TRANSBAY FERRY LINE
Hold Conferences in Project for Sys-
tenn Between City Named and
Sausalito and Tiburon

OAKLAND. June 14-Efforts to es-
tablish direct ferry line between Oak
land, Sausalito and Tiburon have led to
conferences between a committee of
the chamber of commerce, President
Payson and General Manager James
Agfer of the Northwestern Pacific rail-
way. c. G. Monroe, John Mitchell,
chairman of the board of supervisors.
and Edwin Stearns, secretary of the
chamber of commerce, were the Oak
land representatives.
The railroad officials said that they
would give the proposition considera-
ton. though at present they had no
available boat. Their one extra boat
was necessary for reserve. in case of
accidents. The plan will be studied
carefully and the Oaklanders expect to
fnd solution of the boat problem.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
SIXTY-EIvE STUDENTS
DROPPED AT STANFORD
Sons and Daughters of Prominent In
structors Said to Be Included
in the List

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, June H.
Sixty-five students have been dropped
from the university and IL placed on
probation on account of poor scholar
ship, according to the records of the
committee of scholarship. The records
of the law department are delayed and
are not included in the present report,
so more than a dozen names may be
added to the completed list.
In comparison with the sweep Of the
ak last semester few prominent men
have been dropped this term. but the
committee has pursued the same vigor-
Gus policy, and as a consequence 1t Is
known that a number of the sons and
daughters of some of the best known
professors in the university have been
dropped or suspended on account Of
poor scholarship.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
BURBANK is OFFERED $4,000

BERKELEY, June 14.-Professor NJ
E. Jaffa returned today from visit to
the home of Luther Burbank at Santa
Rosa Jaffa is a food expert, who re-
Gently concluded an analysis of Bur-
banks new varieties of spineless cac-
tus. Jaffa found them to be made UP
Of nutritious elements and so reported
to Burbank. The latter has received
an offer of $4,000 for the complete
stock of one of his varieties of spine
less cactus. The plants are valuable
as forage for animals. and as they can
be grown on desert land they are ex-
pected to be boon TO agriculturists
In semi arid region t
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED
NEAR HOTEL DEL MONTE
Six Cars Are Demolished.
Blocking the Track
Several Hours

MONTERREY, June IA freight
tram due here at 1880 was wrecked
today at the entrance to the Hotel del
Monte grounds. A broken fiange or
loose rail caused the second car back
of the engine to jump the track and
five cars piled up on it.
A car of cement was thrown to one
side and two cars of lumber and one of
brick were piled in the center of the
track. The other two cars wrecked
contained hay. Large eucalyptus and
cypress trees along the track were
feIled.
The track was blocked until mid
night. Passengers were transferred
around the wreck.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
DIR. MACKENZIE TO LECTURE

BERKELEY, June 14.-Announce-
ment was made today by those in
charge of the arrangements for the
federated summer schools Of theology
IN Berkeley that among the lecturers
this year will be President William
Douglas Mackenzie Of Hartford theo-
logical seminary, Hartford, Conn. Mac
kenzie is a graduate of Edinburgh
university and the author of a number
of well known works. such as The
Revelation of Christ" Christianity
and the Progress of Man." and The
Ethics OF Gambling" The subjects CT
his lectures deal with live theological
issues. The general title of the series
is Some Problems in Theism-"
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
WESTERN PACIFIC WOULD
WIDEN ITS TERMINAL
Makes Application to the Oakland
Council for Permission to En-
large Eastern Section

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE Western
Pacific railroad made application to
the city council last night to widen its
terminal to an even width of 1000 feet.
1t is now 1000 feet wide at the west
end and 600 feet wide at the east end.
along the north training wall of the
Oakland harbor.
Attorneys representing the Western
Pacific also asked to have basin about
400 feet wide provided for between the
terminal land and the wharf proposed
to be built by the city between the
north training wall and the Southern
Pacific broadgauge mole.
The wharves and water front COM
mtttee of the council made some
changes in the proposed wharf land
seizure and recommended the adoption
of resolution appropriating money
for the driving of piles to mark the
boundaries of the land to be seized.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
MAN WHO THREATENED
GILLETT IS ARRESTED
George L. Hubert Walks Into Trap
That Authorities Set for Him
at Pinole

MARTINEZ. June 14.-George l. HUI
bert, who wrote threatening letters 10
Governor Gillett from Pinole, was ar
rested here Thursday The search for the
man on Wednesday had proved fruit
less, so Constable Collins lefts letter
addressed to George L. Hubert at the
Pinole postoffice- Hubert called for it
Thursday morning and informatio
was sent to Collins. who came imme-
diately and arrested Hubert.
1t is supposed that Hubert is the
same man that threatened the governor
at the Salvation Army meeting at the
Greek theater in Berkeley and who
was summarily suppressed. Governor
Gillett, who was apprised yesterday of
Hulbert's arrest. thanked the sheriff
and his deputies for their efficient work.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
MORE PRISONERS NEEDrD

SAN QUENTIN, June 1.-THE state
board OF prison directors mailed no.
tices to the superior judges of the
state requesting that able bodied pris-
oners be committed to San Quentin
prison In the future instead of Folsom
auired for work on the new peniten-
tiary buildings.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
MARIN COUNTY TO WAGE
WAR ON THE POoLROOMS
League Is Being Perfected to Assist
the District Attorney in En-
forcing the Law

SAN RAFAEL, June 1.-THE Marin
county anti poolroof league is sending
out circular letters addressed to busi-
ness and professional men calling
their attention to a meeting which will
be held in Masonic hall June 81, for
the purpose of perfecting the organi-
zation and to ratify the action of
District Attorney Thomas p Boyd in
proceeding against the pooirooms
A large sum of money has been
pledged for carrying on the fight which
the league proposed to wage with the
assistance OF the district attorney.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
CHARGED WITH FoRGERy

OAKLAND, June 14.-Ollie c. Spur
geon, who is charged with having
forged the name of Leege & Haskins.
coffee and spice dealers of San Fran
cisco. to a check for SIS, was ar
raigned in department of the police
court this morning and pleaded not
guilty. His case was set for prelimi-
nary examination on June II. Spurgeon
is alleged to have committed the crime
charged against him while he was en-
played collector by Leege & Has
kins. who are located at Front street
in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
"a n LANE Is DEAD

STOCKTON, June 1z.-R- r Lane,
formerly mayor OF Stockton and for
several terms a councilman, died this
Afternoon at the home Of his son. Ralph
lane. Heart trouble was the cause.
lse was a native of the state OF Maine
and was &c years OF age 1he deceased
came 10 California in 1880 AFTER spend
- Txvo wears in San Francisco he re-
,,oved TO stockton. -Four sons survive
him. Ralph P. Lane Of Stockton. Frank
x. and Harry Lane Of Mexico and Mark
G Lane Of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
WANT TO BUILD BOULEVARD

BERKELEY, June 1.-THE chamber
of commerce has received an invitation
from the. supervisors of Contra Costa
county to join with them in the build
ing of a boulevard from a point in the
Ignacio valley county road near Wal
nut creek to the top of Mount Diablo
The Berkeley men have accepted an In
vitatlon to meet with their neighbors
of Contra Costa county at barbecue
on June 80 at Pine canyon, when a re-
port of the viewers regarding the
boulevard will be made.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
EUGENICs WILL MEET

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE California
State Eugenics association will hold a
public discussion Sunday evening at
California hall. 1015 Clay street, to dis
cuss Luther Burbank's work on The
Cultivation of the Human Plant" Mrs.
Salmon and Professor Cook Will lead.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
THE CALIFORNIA PROMOTION COMMITTEE
(orEanIzed 1907,

PROMOTION: The act Of promoting: advance
uent; ENCOURAGEMEST--Ce Dictionary.
The California Promotion committee has for
its object the PROMOTING OF California q
whole
IL has nothing 70 sell
Its energies are devoted TO fostering all things
that hsve the ADVANCEMENT OF California
their object.
II gives reliable information on every subject
connected with the Industries OF California
Il gives ENCoJ RAGENENT 20 the establish
uaent Of new industries and invites desirable
Immigration
IL is not an employment agency. although u
gives information regarding labor conditions
II presents the opportunities and needs IN All
fields OF business and professional activity.
The committee = supported by popular sno-
scriDtion ard makes charge for any service
rendered
Affiliated with the committee are i60 COM
nercial organizations OF the state. with mem-
berships of oEer 30. 0o0-
Meetings are held semiannuaily in different
parts Of California where matters 0f state IN
terests discussed
Headquarters Of the committee are msintained
n San Francisco In California building Union
Square
CORRESPONDENTS INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
ROBBERS TAKE HAT AND CASH

OAKLAND, June 14.-John Titus, who
lives at 3311 Putnam street, was found
early this morning wandering around
in a dazed condition from overindul-
gence in liquor. When he became able
to give clear statement to the police
he declared that he had been robbed of
a certificate of deposit on the Oakland
bank of savings for $1.750. $1I0 in coin,
a gold watch, two gold chains and his
hat and coat. Titus could not tell
where or how he lost his property
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
TELLS OF PLOT TO SLAY
FAIRBANKS AND FORAKER
Newspsperman Reports to Police
That He Overheard Discussion of
Proposed Assassination

MOBILE. Ala. June IA special
from Selma TO the Item says:
A neUspaperman who arrived here
today from Montgomery reported TO the
roIfce that while at the station in that
city ne overheard two foreigners say
ing that there was plot on foot to as
sassinate Vice President Fairbanks and
senator Foraker during the funeral OF
senator Morgan at Selma tomorrow.
The assassins, according ID the story.
we're coming from New Orleans
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
OBSERVE FLAG DAY

OAKLAND. June 14.-Flag day. the
anniversary Of the birth OF the na-
tiona1 emblem. was observed here TO-
day with a general display OF the COL
ors. Exercises were held In the public
schools and the flag was foated over
public buildings and at many resi-
dences.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
BABY BORN IN PRISON

SAN QUENTIN, June IA seven
pound baby boy was born this morning
to Elizabeth Lourilca, convict in the
woman's ward. Both mother and child
are doing well.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15
Fer YOUR Social Han

Hsrawcod Folding chairs for yerandss. summer
resorfs hotels lodges. banquet halls. social
clubs kiodergzrtens, schools. churches. Circulars
frpn Mccormick Henderson ce-s tN van Ness-
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

The tonic properties Of the
choicest hops. added to these
rich food values, strengthen
the entire nervous system.
thus giving perfect health to
users of Pabst Blue Ribbon
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

The Pabst Perfect
Brewing Process trans
mits this food TO Pabst
Blue Ribbon Beer in pre-
digested form, ready for
quick assimilation.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

Thos. W. Collins & Co.
s34 Larkin St. San Francisco
Phone Market 2S43.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

The Pabst Eight-Day
Mating Process develops
the natural food quail
ties of barley into rich.
nourishing, healthful
food
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

PROMOTION: The act Of promoting. advance
uent; ENCOURAG AGEAfEST-Century Dictionary.
The Dickinson press., 1907-03-23
DO NOTCROWD THE SEASON.

The first warm days Of spring bring
with them a desire to get out and en-
Joy the exhilirating air and sunshine.
Children that have been housed up all
winter are brought out and you wonder
where they all came from. The heavy
winter clothing is thrown aside and
many shed their Aannels. Then a cold
wave m and people say that grip is
epidemic. Colds at this season are even
more dangerous than in mid-winter. as
there is much more danger OF pneu-
monia. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, however, and you will have
nothing to fear. 1t always cures, and
we have never known a cold to result
in pneumonia when it was used: It is
pleasant and safe to take. Children
like it. For sale by all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1907-03-23
Wanted

S. L. Damar will sell his household
goods at public auction at his home Sat-
urday, March 80, at 2 o'clock. 3-23-2t
The Dickinson press., 1907-03-23
If o are in need Of a tanning mill

If you are in need Of a tanning mill
don't fail to see the Superior at Soules
& Buffers. 3-23-tt
On Wednesday and Thursday Of next
week the annual Sunday school con-
vention of Stark and Billings counties
will be held in. the Congregational
church in this city. The afternoon ses-
sion will begin at 2:3o and the evening
session at 1880 each day. Rev. John
Orchard, who has charge Of Sunday
school work in the state, will conduct
the institute and will be assisted by
others we'll fitted to give valuable sug-
gestions as to Sunday school work. 1t
is hoped all the Sunday schools OF this
section whether in Stark and Billings or
not, will be represented.
The Dickinson press., 1907-03-23
ZOE Sale.
Sale

Whitney upright piano, practically new,
and bargain for cash. Address Hy
Of Pass. S 3-I6-2ptf
The Dickinson press., 1907-03-23

Three Car oadsofimmigrant movables
are being hauled to the Black Butte
settlement.
Mrs. Weland, an experienced lady
tailor, came out from Lodi, Wis, to take
a position at The Hub.
LA. Davis has been unable to attend
to bis duties in the store for the past
weekson account of illness.
Henry Knaubf of Haley was in the
city this week for supplies. He started
on his return trip Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh McKeever left
Monday for Rochester, MINI, where
they will remain for an indefinite period.
c. T. Arnold a in from New Eng
land IN Wednesday to meet his brother
in-law, John Hager, Of Terre Haute,
Ind.
B. J.. Eide of Daglum arrived in the
city on Monday. MI. Eide is a first
class tailor and has a position at The
Hub.
The 18th annual conclave of the grand
c~ommandery Knights Templar Of the
state will be held in Grand Forks April
3 and 4.
&C. H. Merry came up from the Cedar
country on Monday and reported that
there was no snow south of the Cannon
Ball river.
The Metropolitan cafe will serve the
banquet to be given by the Commercial
club in the>opera house on the evening
Of April q.
A large number of the members of
St. Patrick's church held a very pleas
ant social at the pastors residence on
the evening of St. Patrick's day.
The stage driver south could not take
all the mail and passengers Wednes-
dav morning with his 4-horse team and
had to put another team into the service.
Miss Porter's Sunday school class Of
st. Johns church will hold a foed sale
in ]. p. .Tingle's Office in the basement
of the Merchants National bank build
ing.
Mrs. Fred Jenness assisted at the
Ideal this week, during the absence Of
Miss Nora O'Donnell, who was unable
to attend to her duties on account Of
illness.
Rev. O. T. just visited for a few
minutes Wednesday with his brother,
w. A. Just, Of Rapidan, Mimi, who with
his family was on his way west for a
visit in Spokane, Wash.
The ladies Of the Congregational
church will hold their Easte, suppe,
and food sale in the church parlors on
Tuesday evening. March 26. The price
Of the supper will be IS cents.
The employees at the coal dock went
on a strike Tuesday because they were
compelled to unload cars partly fllec
with hay. The work was resumed or
the following day with a new gang o
men. :59s NJ
Six new engines passed through her.
Tuesday en- route to the Pacific coas
and at the same time there were eigh
express freight trains tied up in thi'
yard because Of the shortage in ffeigh
engines. Z