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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
DEATH CALLS MRS. DuNPHy

Mrs. Carmen Dunphy passed away
yesterday at her home in Washington
street, at the age of 76 years She was
one of the pioneer women of California
and had held a prominent place in the
social life of San Francisco. Mrs
Dunphy was Miss Carmen Uvilla of
Santiago. Cal She was married to
William Dunphy in 1851 and since then
had made her home in California After
the death of her husband she lived "a
retired life. Mrs. Dunphy leaves a
large estate. She is survived by three
children-James C. Dunphy, Jennie {.
Dunphy and Mrs. Mary D. Flood
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
GRANp oPERA Sale OPENS

The advance sale Of seats for the San
Carlo Opera Companys season at the
Chutes opens this morning at Sherman.
Clay e. Cos music store, 1888 Van Ness
avenue. and the mail orders received
presage a strong demand for choice
places in the big theater. The unpre-
oedentedly low prices charged for hear
ing such artists as Nordica, Alice Mel
sen. Signor Campanari and Signor Con-
stantini warrants Marcus Mayors pre-
diction that the seating capacity OF the
Chutes Thester, great as il is viii be
taxed on more than one occasion dur
ing the engagement.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
BRANDENSTEIN DECLARES
ORDINANCE A STEAL
Former Supervisor Testifies That Abe
Ruef Wanted $4,000 Claim AL
lowed TO Heirs of Wallace

Former Supervisor H u Branden-
stein declared in Judge Seawelrs court
yesterday that the order of the Board
of Supervisors directing Auditor 5. w.
Horton to allow a claim of S2O,OoU
against the city in favor of the heirs
of Daniel Wallace in the South PARK
litigation was revoked because he be-
Iieved it to be a steal
He Also told of a visit of Abe Ruef
to his office, while he was acting
Mayor. in connection with the deal,
Ruef wishing it to be pushed through
Brandenstein was a witness in connec-
tion with the petition. for writ OF
mandate brought by Judge A. A. San
derson to compel Horton to allow the
claim and issue a warrant The case
was argued and submitted.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
AUTO PRESIDENT NAMES
ROUTE FOR A BIC RUN
Endurance Contest to Take
in Rough Roads Over
Bay Shore Country
BY r. r. I'Ho11rnedieu

President J. w. Leavitt OF the Auto
mobile Dealers Association of Califor-
mia laid out a route yesterday for an
endurance run which he will propose
at the meeting of the dealers this even
ings Leavitt favors having the run
just as soon as the roads are open.
His idea is to make the affair q sort
of a tour, the machines starting and
finishing at stated times. The autoists
would be allowed to stop as often as
they liked if the halts were not made
to help out the cars in the endurance
test. 1t is suggested that the owners
take luncheon along and picnic under
the trees in one of the many pretty
spots to be found Non the route. All
stops, whether voluntary or involun-
tary, would be recorded by official OBJ
servers. Where they were made to
allow for adjustment the cars would
be penalized.
The, course as laid out by President
Leavitt is from San Francisco to San
Mateo, thence over the mountains to
Halfmoon Bay. to San Gregorio, to La
Honda, to Woodside. to Redwood City
and up the county road to San Fran
CISCO This route is unknown to most
of the local owners and would test the
staying qualities of the cars.
A. d. Plughoff of J. w Leavitt & Co.
has returned to the city from the wreck
of the Corona. Plughoff held a re-
ception along automobile row all yes
terday. He had to relate his expert
ences again and again. Plughoff was
in one of the ships boats that turned
turtle in trying to make shore. The
fates and the waves were with him and
he was washed ashore.
There were four automobiles on the
vessel and when the weather cleared
the machines were brought ashore.
life raft was cut in two and they were
lashed between the two parts. After
the salt water was removed from the
cars and they We're thoroughly dried
they were none the worse for the
ducking.
w. f. Hunt received a telegram from
l. P. Shelter yesterday announcing
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
STEAMERS
ARE To Be WITHDRAWN
Sierra, Ventura and Sonorna
Will Be Laid Up on
Arrival Here
SUBSIDY LOSS FELT
This and Generalization
From April Disaster
the Causes
SUBSIDY LOSS FELT

Stockholders of the Oceanic Steam
ship Company We're notified at meet
ing of the board of directors held
in the company,s Offices yesterday that
in view of the heavy financial loss to
the company during the last year 1t
had become necessary to withdraw
from the Australasian service the
steamships Sierra. Ventura and So
noma. and that these steamers would
be laid UP on their arrival here.
The steamers Alameda and Mari
posa will continue in the present serv-
ice between here. Honolulu and Ia
hiti, they being the only two boats
operated profitably
The action taken is primarily due
to the failure of Congress to recog-
nize the necessity of maintaining the
Australasian service under the Amer
lean flag by granting reasonable as
sistance in the form of subsidies to
American vessels carrying mails In
the southern hemisphere. Besides this,
the disaster of April Is resulted in a
thorough decentralization of the service
and stability of the company thereafter
to maintain time schedules through not
being able to obtain competent crews
and the difficulty of having ordinary
repairs effected within a reasonable
time The subsequent irregularity of
service moved the New Zealand Gov
ernment TO withdraw its mail con-
tract. occasioning loss to the
company of 100000. Increased tariffs
against American goods have resulted
in a large decrease in export ship
ments. particularly on paper goods
and salmon, and this has materially
lessened the company's revenue.
The taking out of commission Of
the Oceanic Steamship Company's
boats will lessen the service to Homo
lulu by two vessels each month. And
il will mean loss TO business interests
Of San Francisco of not less than
100000 to 100000 annually.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

but thorough-going search and COM
parison can close the argument
The Sunday Call is receiving splen-
did aid from the newspapers of the
State. The Hanford Sentinel quotes
the Merced Sun and adds word it
self:
The San Francisco Call is trying to
find the prettiest girl in California. II
the Calls beauty editor will visit Mer-
ced he will at once realize that
further search would be fruitlesS and
waste of time.-Merced Sun.
Yes; but if he would come to Han
ford he would find 50 many pretty
girls that he would be unable to de-
eide which one is really the hand
soonest"
The Santa Cruz Sentinel tells of the
bewilderment that a man is in who
tries to pick beauty from the bevy
there:
''The San Francisco Calls cor
respondent of this city informs us
that he is in a deuce of a fix He
has received instructions from
Managing Editor Simpson to To-
cate the most beautiful girl or wo-
man in Santa Cruz County and
send in her photograph for the
contest to discover the most beau
tiful woman in California. In the
meantime he has been walking the
streets of the city ogling every
pretty woman whom he passes and
still he is almost as far from the
accomplishment of his task as
when he started. All Santa Cruz
women are an advertisement of
the climate and 1t is a most be-
wildering quest for one lone man
to engage in."
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
ST. JOHN OUSTED FROM
POSITION BY ORDER OF
SECRET ETARY CORTELYOU
Colonel Blinn Takes Office
of Deputy Surveyor
of the Port
EXPLAINS DISMISSAL
St. Tohn Declares That No
Charges Were Made
Against His Work

The adhesive plaster so humorouslN
referred 70 bv Secretary Cortelyou as
holding Deputy United States surveyor
ST. John 10 his official chair was dis
solved yesterday afternoon, when sur
veyor Woodward received letter from
Secretary Cortelyou dismissihs oI
John from the Government service.
The reason IS given in the letter was
that ST. John had disobeyeo the order
OF Assistant Secretary Reynolds TO
resign on March ].
ST. John. who had been expecting
the letter for several days, took ms
dismissal good naturedly and extend
ed pleasant greetings to his successor
Colonel C. H Blinn. Blinn was sworn
in late in the afternoon by deputy
customs Collector William B. Hamil-
ton.
81 John. in explanation OF his re-
fussl 10 resign, made the following
statement:
civil service The law requires that civil
service officer must be confronted by charRes
snd have the opportunity 10 answer, having his
dev in court when notified OF the desire OF
lie department 10 vacate my office demanded
my rights under the law, ano that ! oe served
with the charges, II any. naoe against me- tnet
/ might answer No charges were mace, ana
/ was removed. As no charges were MADE none
existed. and the reason for the arbitrary ano
illegal action taken was plainly OUTSIDE the
needs Of the service As this puts 81 IN the
vsst and cloudy space occupied by secret in
trigue. and discOnnects II from the gooo OF me
servfce. I content.
St John had been in the customs
service twenty-six years and occupied
the position OF Deputy Surveyor for
eleven years. Today he will become
q member OF the customs brokerage
firm OF c. D. Bunker g. Co, Of which
C. y. Bunker, Joseph /. Bley and St
John viii be the members.
Colonel Blinn was chief adjuster Of
the Custom house until yesterday af-
ternoon. He has been in the Service
twenty-eight years.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
Road to Fame Is Open
to Photographers
Distinction Will Come to Him Who
Finds Most Beautiful Californienne

California believes that has
r. beautiful the State This worthy local
- pride is received by The Sunday
of California
photographs for the beauty being
ed onwithh The Chicago Tribune.
declaring
particular produce beauty beyond the widest
dreams the photographs also that
State is represented
not your >Send photographs
that know the Beauty Editor
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
WOULD EXTEND BELT LINE
AS FAR AS CHINA BASIN
Mission Promotion Association Ap-
points q Committee to Cooper
ate With Other Bodies

At meeting OF the Mission Promo
fion Association on Monday 7. P. An
drews G. s Laumeister and d. r. Nc
Neil were appointed a committee 20
cooperate with other civic and com
mercial bodies for the extension OF the
belt line to China Basin
A committee, consisting OF Rev. D. o.
Crowley. James Rolph Jr., George Cen
ter. A. r. Mcguire and p. Broderick,
was named TO obtain for the Mission an
allotment OF street-sweeping recepta-
rleS
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
YOUNG HOPKINS STRICKEN

Samuel Hopkins, son of E. w. Hop
kins. the well-known capitalist, was
taken from his home in Menlo to a
hospital at Palo Alto yesterday for an
operation for appendicitis. DR.. T. w
Huntington is in attendance.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

ment available, viz: warm baths with
Cuticura Soap, and gentle anoinfings
with Cuticura Ointment, the great Skin
Cure. Cures made in infancy and child
hood are usually speedy and permanent.
Complete External and internal Treatment for
Livery Eurnor Of lnfants. Children. and Aduss
consists OF Cuticurs Soap (26c) 70 Cleanse the skin
CutCurz Ointment (50c) 20 Heal tho skin and
Cuticurs hssoiyent (50c2. ln the torn Of Chocolate
Coated Pills. 25c VIA OF 60) Purify the Blood
Sold throughout the world Potter Drug a Chem.
Corp, Sole Pr0ps, Boston. Mass.
ns-hailed Free. On Humon OF Skin and Scalp.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

fer1pg, but because OF
the dreadful fear that
the disfguration is TO
be lifelong, and mar
its future happiness,
and prosp Gritty.
Hence IL becomes the
duty Of mothers Of
such afflicted children
to acQuaiDt themselves
with the purest and
most effective treat
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
rRrNr MaRsH prswIssrD-

IRENE MARSH DISMISSED second case
against Mrs. Irene Marsh for shooting Herbert
l.. Carr on Van Ness avenue month ago. when
she fred three shots at Alice MurTy. was dis
missed yesterday because Of the refusal of Carr
70 prosecute. Mrs. Marsh IL said 10 have paid
all the young mans expenses and to have also
paid him wages during the time he was laid up
with hh injury.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
o.cALLAHAN LOSES WITCH

Dan O'Callahan, the real estate man.
lost a valuable gold watch and dia-
mond fob on Monday night in Tait's
cafe. where he had stopped with his
wife after the theater. He was posi-
tive that the watch was in his pocket
when he entered the restaurant, but
found it to be missing when he left.
He believes that it was stolen by
man who brushed against him in the
coatroom.f
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

MARcHAED's D1sSoLvEs- a petition for
dissolution was filed in the Superior Court yes
terday by Msrchand's 5. Incorporated The de
eison to wind up the business affairs Of the
company was made at a meeting OF stockholders
February 2. All claims against the corporation
have been satisfied
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

The dealers at the meeting tonight
will consider q proposal to have A hill
climbing contest up Mount Hamilton
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

LEWIS BAIL FoRFEITED-Thomas Lewis.
the alleged diamond thief who failed TO appear
in court when his case was called both YESTERDAY
and the day before. declared a fugitive from
Justice and his bail of $500 was forfeited
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

BERT THOMAS GOES NORTH Bert Thomas
United States Internal Revenue Agent. has gone
to Portland and Seattle to investigate the reve
nue. Offices IN those CITIES
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

John Brichetto of Bronta. Cal. has
purchased a 60-horsepower Thomas
Flyer.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

Fave your painting and paperhanging done by
reliable decorators at reasonable prices. Phone
Page 7oo6. A. II. Anderson & Co.. sol G. G. ave.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
ChamberIafn's Collie. Cholera an
Dfarrhoen Remedy

This remedy has been in use for over
thirty years and has proved itself to
be the most successful remedy yet dis
covered for bowel complaints. IT never
1s,2a
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

that Shelter agreed to having the
race between the Oldsmobile and the
Pope Hartford from Los Angeles to San
Francisco start on March 2S.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

j. W. Leavitt & Co. have sold forty
three of their allotment OF fifty 1907
Standardization cars.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13
EVERY CHILD
Afflicted with Torturing
Disfiguring Humors

Becomes an object Of the most tender
solicituoe, not only because of its SUI
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

S. G. Chapman, the sale manager of
the Pioneer Automobile Company who
suddenly was taken Ill while at his
desk the latter part of last week is
recovering and probably will be back
in harness before the present week
ends.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

WHAT is IL to coin a word? Schil-
Hng's Best coined noneyback-
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-13

w. f. Hunt received telegram from
L. P. Shelter yesterday announcing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
DIED AT HOSPITAL
James COnnor Caught Between Rails and Train Ran Over Him.

James Connor of Judd street, freight conductor, caught his foot be- tween the rails yesterday afternoon in the local yard, and before he could extricate it his own train bore down on him and crushed the foot to the ankle. He was removed to the hospital in Lunny's ambulance.
 MT Connor fingered until o'clock this morning, when he passed away. He suffered much from shock. Med ical Examiner Crane inquired into the case and will report all the facts to the coroner. The body was re- moved to his home by Undertaken Mulville. He leaves wife and chil- dren. The deceased was a member of the Brotherhood of Trainmen and very reliable man. The manner in which he met his death is not un- common, but it is about as sad as one can think. The idea of being held fast in frog when you see a train of cars. coming towards you is enough to knock the life out of the ordinary mortal, even though he might be relieved at the last mo- ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
WILL SOON VISIT WATERBURY,
The Great Vurpillat, Orator, Adver.
 tiser and Philanthropist.

The people of Waterbury will soon have an opportunity of hearing and seeing one of the most eccentric in dividuals now travelling throughout the United States. It is said of this young man, who is known as the Great Vurpillat, that he ranks fore most in his particular line of busi- ness as an advertiser. being the most original, and leader wherever he goes.
 The cognomen of philanthropist is we'll befitting him, as he distributes thousands of dollars yearly among the poor, furnishing them with food and clothing. He is we'll known in nearly all of the principal cities, hay ing for the past five years been giv- ing free entertainments and lectures, always carrying with him a large vaudeville company and concert band. .
 This will be rare treat for the people of Waterbury, as the enter tainments are free and of a high class order. He is expected to arrive Monday, May 6, and at 11:3O a. m. he will give sensational parade, which will traverse the principal streets of the city.
 At s D. m., Monday, May 6, he will give his first free entertainment, band concert and lecture. He will locate on the Bank street show grounds, where he will undoubtedly draw large crowds nightly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
NO CLUE TO MURDERER
Authorities Still in inc Dark on
 Sunnyside Avenue Case.

Though the detective department has received many stories concerning the murdering of Rocco Elmo and several theories as to how he was de- coyed to Sunnyside avenue, as yet it has not the facts to make an arrest Late this afternoon Detective Cole santo was working on a clue which looked promising to the officer. It might turn out to be yarn, but the department seemed to think that it was the best information it had yet received. When Elmo left Vitello's saloon on Meadow strees Tuesday morning there was no one with him. Later in the morning, it was about 10:30 o'clock, he was seen on Bank street and then he was also alone. That is the last trace of him the po- lice have been able to get. Though the department seems to think that the murderer has left town. it still has hope of reciving information which will result in the capturing of the guilty party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
SPECIAL VALUES IN CLOVES FOR
 SATURDAY.

Women's fine glace gloves, se-
 lected skins, perfect fitting
 Paris point stitching, latest
 colorings, Special for Satur- day ........ Sl .00 Women's 8 button Mousquetaire
 chamois gloves, white and
 natural color, Saturday S1.00 Women's fine French suede
 gloves, 12 button length,
 new tan, gray and black,
 value s2.9S, Saturaay -. $249 Women's low clasp extra fine
 lisle gloves, white, black, tan
 and gray. Saturday ...... 25c Women's fine lisle Milanese
 gloves, silk finish, perfect fit-
 ing white, black and new col
 brings, Saturday .49c Fowne's celebrated suede lisle
 gloves, perfect fitting, all col
 ors, .............. 50c and 75c Womens elbow Milanese gloves,
 white, black and colors, from
 ..... soc to S1.50 a pair Kayser's Celebrated Double Tipped Gloves, all lengths and colors at from soc to S1.50 pr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Kennaugh-Johnson.

Edward Kennaugh. foreman at ths New England Watch factory. and Miss Isabelle Johnson. were married Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides sister. Mrs Thom- as Reid of Park street. Stratford. The ceremony was performed by the Rev John <. Lewis. rector of St Johns church. The bride. who has just graduated from the Bridgeport hos pital. was attended Dy Miss Lane. one of her classmates. The grooms- man vas Thomas Reid. Mr and Mrs Kennaugh will reside la thIs rss-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Women's fine quality black cot
 ton hose, double sole, high
 spliced heel, pair in box.
 Saturday Sl00 Women's extra size hose ribbed
 top, split sole or sheer lisle,
 Saturday 25c Women's lisle thread hose. plain
 or drop stitch, value l9c. Sat
 urday ....................14 14e Women's plain black cotton
 hose ribbed top. regular price
 12 1-2c. Saturday - I0c Women's low neck sleeveless
 vests. with or without wing
 sleeve. Saturday - I0c women's extra size vests high
 or low neck. value 25e, Sat
 urday .............,.......1 1sc Women's medium weight wool
 vests. long and short sleeves.
 knee or ankle pants. Saturday 75c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
American Band Prom.

The American band will give an. other prom" at the City hall to. morrow evening. A good sized crowd attended the prom last Saturday evening and the indications are that these summer dances will continue to be as popular as they have been in the past. The usual program of popular music will be given to-mor- row evening and the full band will be in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
SATURDAY NECKWEAR Al
 HANDKERCHIEFS.

Sale of lace neckwear, coat col
 lars, yokes and ehemisettes,
 ..... 29c, 39c and 59c each Values soc, 75c, $1.00. A rare chance to secure exceptional values. Women's hemstitched cotton
 handkerchiefs, value DC each,
 Saturday .............. Sc each Women's Swiss embroidered
 handkerchiefs, value 10c, Sat
 urday .............. 7c each Women's all pure linen embroid-
 cred handkerchiefs. large as-
 sortment of dainty patterns.
 Special value . 121-2c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03

This evening at Hamilton hall in Mill lain the Hamilton Park Athletic club will give their sixth annual mas querade and dance. Several parties from the different sections of the city who have been preparing for the event for some time will enter the contest for the handsome prizes winch are to be awarded for the best cos tunes. A full orchestra will be in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
HERE ARE SOME SPECIAL VAL
 LIES IN NEE-S GOODS

Mems shirts in plain white,
 pleated bOsoms. fancy fronts. colored fronts and French
 pongees in hobby eoIors. shirt made to it and look like the sl.00 kind. Special at 5qc Mems washable neckwear. extra fine quality of merceriEed in white and fancy colors. Ex- tra special " "I21-1r Regular 25e value This price for Saturday only. Mems fancy half hose in all the new summer eoloTings. styles right up to the minute, Spe- elal at l2 l-2c Value at 1sc Mems extra fine all silk neck wear in black and white plzi5s and checks. made up tn French folds. E1tra special at 2ec Value at Sec.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-03
Crowd at HighIawn.

The biggest crowd ret attended the auction sale of building lots at Highlavn yesterday. The piano vas awarded to Mrs !. F. Hahn of 8 Col Ter street. Eighteen lots were sold at prices ranging from s130 up. There is a brisk demand for lots at these prices and it is said that ssv- eral intend tO erect houses upon their property without delay. To day ard to-morrow Q plano VIII be given zwsT. Tomorrow vIll bs ths last dzF.