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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

so will l.. NJ King, secretary of the
Merchants Association, and representa-
tives of the Warren Improvement Com
pany, A. e. Buckman, Gray Bros, the
Ransome Construction Company. Brick
er e. Coates and Healy- -Tibbetts Com
pany-all owners of teams, with knowl-
edge of the condition of the streets and
versed in the best ways of removing &
the dirt.
NUMBERS of PHONES
With these will appear President of
the Board of Works George Duffey, who
is enthusiastic in his support of the
movement, and Benjamin Cram, former
Superintendent of Streets Of Boston un-
der Mayor Curtis. Cram in 1895 cleaned
Bostons streets before and after the
parade of the knights Templar. 1t was
a record breaking performance, and
twelve hours after the parade there
was not scrap of paper, probably not
a peanut shell, left along the line of
march. Grams experience will be of
value to the cleaning brigade.
Pending the settlement of the pro-
gramme for organization, 1t is import
ant that all volunteers communicate
with headquarters for registry and fu-
ture assignment of duties. Every one
who wants to use a hoe, shovel or
broom, every one who has a team to
haul dirt, every business man or citi-
zen who has suggestions to offer as to
the work required or the force to be
disposed of in his particular section, is
asked to use the telephone. Temporary
1855 will reach the street repairs office
at Fifth street. Market 1926 and
Market 1925 are telephone numbers for
Scott's Office at 453 Berry street, and
Temporary 131 will reach George Rem
ner Of the executive committee at the
draymen's headquarters, East and Clay
streets.
OFFERS 100 TEAMS AND MEN
Among yesterdays "spot1ess town
volunteers were the Outdoor Art
League, to be called upon for any SER
vice, and the San Francisco Paving
Company, through Buckman. who Of
fered 100 teams and drivers and 100
assistants, and the privilege of using the
company's private dumps. The dump
situation is an important one. The city
has two-one at North Beach, the other
at Sixteenth and De Haro streets. The
congestion of teams at the dumpilg G
point will be one of the problems to
be placed in the hands of an active
general.
Last night Scott made his plea be-
fore the Labor Council for the same en-
thusiastic support granted by the
Building Trades Council. Tomorrow
night the Teamers' Union will be ad-
dressed, and the teamsters are among
those most interested in clean streets.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
.LUC|Us LONG IS ORDERED
TOPAY WIFE BIC AL|MONY
Must Advance Funds Pend
ing Settlement of
Divorce

Lucius L. Long, president and man
ager of the Phoenix Lumber Company,
who was sued for divorce on sensa-
tional charges about a month ago by
Mrs. Flora Jane Long, was ordered
yesterday by Judge Murasky to pay
his wife 5000 at once for counsel fees
and $75 a month alimony during the
pendency of the suit.
Mrs. Longs complaint in the divorce
proceedings contained sensational al
legations of cruelty, and Eleanor
Sehnabel was named as correspondent.
Louisa Arata has filed suit for
divorce against Augustine Arata on
the ground of cruelty.
Caroline Schweizer was granted a
divorce from Christian Schweizer, a
contractor, yesterday by Judge era
ham on the ground Of cruelty.
May NJ. Nathanson filed a suit for
divorce against Harry Nathanson on
the ground of desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
FouR YEARS FOR NELSON

Robert Wallace Nelson, the express
man who pleaded guilt to an Indictment
charging him with having robbed the
mails at the Santa Cruz postoffice on
Christmas day, was sentenced yester-
day by United States District Judge de
Haven to four years Imprisonment at
hard labor In the penitentiary at San
Quentin on the first count of the in
dictment, and to one years imprison-
ment on each of the nine counts re-
naming. The nine terms of one year
viii run concurrently with the sentence
on the first count, so that Nelson will
serve only four years in all.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
THREATENS TO GET" JUDGE
Former Jeweler Must Answer for
Words Before Commission

AS a result of threats made against
Judge Graham, District Attorney Lang
don and other public officials, Batistta
Passera, formerly jeweler, is to be
placed under arrest and subjected to
an examination before the Insanity
Commission at IL o'clock this morning
at the Detention Hospital.
DR.. Donald R. Smith reported to
Judge Graham yesterday that Passera
had informed him that he intended ito
get Judge Graham, District Attorney
Langdon and several others, and stated
that in his belief the man was insane.
Passera was divorced from his wife
by Judge Graham several years ago
and ordered to pay $50 month ALI
mony.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

are not dusty they are muddy, which
is worse.
Capitalists, business men, the super
intendents of various enterprises-men
of executive and business ability used
to handling armies of employes-are
Offering their services in any capacity,
to plan, to organize, even to WORK
themselves; the proprietor of a busf-
ness block is willing to enter into COM
petition with his porter to determine
which can brush more dirt from the
city's streets.
ACT JUSTIFIES DAY
1t is even possible that narrow
minded opposition to infraction Of the
Sabbath as "a cleaning day" may be the
text of sermons by most of San Fran
ciscos ministry, but cleanliness is next
to Godliness" will serve as ample ex-
cuse for using Sunday as the day for
making San Francisco clean. At any
rate a week from next Sunday, or Feb
ruary "a, has been set apart for cleanli-
ness and, unless it rains, there is no
possibility of postponement or change,
The Call was the first of San Fran
ciscos papers to see the Importance
and the possibilities of a public clean
ing day" as advanced by the Street
Repairs Association. The publicity CIV
en- the idea by this paper has met with
rapid fruition and enthusiastic ap-
prevail From a suggestion the idea has
grown into a forceful fact in quicker
time than was expected. Instead OF
seeking support, the Street Repairs As
sociation is confronted by the problem
of listing and distributing it's volun-
teers and systematizing the great task
that is to be performed between sun
and sun on February "a. Chairman A. w
Scott Jr. of the associations executive
committee is the busiest man in Sar
Francisco. His thinking part" is also
associated with a necessity for hurried
action. Three telephones are at his
service and they are all jingling with
the calls of persons who have either
advice or service to offer-and fortu-
nately the latter are in the majority.
ORGANIZATION THE THING
The rganization-the systematizins
of every detail-of cleaning day viii
not be child's play. The time is short
at best; the handling of the probable
army of something like 100000 workers
and 5000 or 1000 teams requires pro-
foundest calculation to prevent conges-
ton and keep the enterprise from being
farce or a failure. To this end the
brains of the men who know the bust
ness will be called upon for sugges-
tons Scott will bring his executive
committee into a meeting on Tuesday
night to hear the views of experts. The
associations superintendent of con-
struction, Mr.. Broderick, will be there
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
CREDITORS ARE ANXIOUS
Want United States Marshal Made
Receiver for T. Brilliant COMPANY

Attorneys for the creditors of the 7.
Brilliant Furniture Company called upon
Judge de Haven yesterday afternoon
and asked for an order to prevent some
Of the company's assets from being
taken away. and TO have the United
States Marshal appointed as a receiver.
Judge de Haven replied that it was his
rule to attend to bankruptcy matters
during the morning session and that
there was nothing before his court with
reference TO the Brilliant matter He
suggested that the attorneys should
make him an early morning call today.
Attorney Frank Powers. acting for
the creditors. said yesterday that it was
very difficult to ascertain the exact as
sets Of the company. He added that It
was the intention of the creditors to
hold out for the best settlement possi-
HE
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
WOMAN ROBBED OF RICH
GEMS CRIES STOP THIEF"
AND CROWD CHASES MAN
Relative of David Belasco
Jailed on Charge of
Stealing Jewels
PART OF LOOT FOUND
Enters. House on PretenSe
of Renting Room and
Theft Follows
PART OF LOOT FOUND

A clever pretext for entrance into
q home. a bold robbery. an exciting
chase through crowded streets, the re-
covery of the least valuable of lot
Of stolen jewels and the arrest of a
man who denies that he is the Grim
inal IN the case constitute the leading
features Of a police drama enacted
quickly yesterday.
Harry Stern, about p years old, a
guest OF the Hotel Wesley, claiming to
be salesman from Denver and a rela-
tive Of David Belasco. the playwri ght
is confined at the Bush-Street station
with HIS name on the detinue book. The
complaining witness is Mrs. Theodore
Won Frank, wife Of a mining man now
at Goldheld, New.
According to Mrs. Won Franks story
Stern came to her home at 1888 Steiner
street about l o'clock yesterday after
noon and asked TO see q front room
offered for rent. He finally rented the
room at $40 month, saying that IL was
suitable for the needs of himself and
partner. He wrote a check for the
amount and asked for a receipt. He
also asked for change for % cents in
order to telephone his partner and re-
fused the tender of telephone s1ugs for
the purpose. Mrs. Won Frank got the
change from her purse IN a handbag.
which also contained her Jewels. She
says that Stern watched her closely
while she got the money.
Mrs A Holland. mother Of Mrs. Won
Frank, is the owner Of the residence
and was in the rear Of the house.
Stern asked that her name be signed to
the receipt for rent. He also asked for
a glass of water. Mrs. Won Frank left
the room and, upon her return. Stern
told her that she might have trouble
in cashing the check and that he would
cash 1t himself and, in the meantime, go
out and get his partner.
AS Stern left the house Mrs. Hol-
land discovered that her handbag,
hanging near that OF her daughters S,
had been ripped open Mrs Won Frank s
handbag also had been robbed. Sus-
picion was Immediately directed to the
strange room renter, and Mrs. Won
Frank, Fastening to the street. saw him
standing on the corner.
AS Mrs. Won Frank approached Stern
he took TO his heels and she cried Stop,
thief" A crowd Joined in the chase,
among them being William Dramblet,
United Railroads employe. who cut
through q side street between Post and
Geary TO capture Stern. The latter
ran into Dramblet's arms. but escaped
and dashed Up an alley into a vacant
lot. Here the Jewels were thrown
away
Stern was caught and arrested. and
later Detectives Braig and Taylor found
some Of the missing Jewels chain Of
pearls, lady's watch and several rings.
Two pieces were not recovered, a sun
burst containing hfty-one diamonds,
worth $500 and a ring set with dia-
nlonds valued at 1925.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
PAINTER MEETS DEATH
UNDER WHEELS OF CAR
Hurled on the Track in Mis-
sion Street by Ex-
press Wagon

Joseph L. Taylor, painter, in alight-
ing from Mission-street car at
Twelfth street was struck by a pass
ing express wagon yesterday and
thrown in front of the car. Both
wheels of the forward trucks passed
over him and his death was almost
instantaneous. AS soon as the driver
Of the express wagon realized that
Taylor had been killed he whipped up
his horses and fastened away.
Taylor was employed by the United
Railroads. His home was on the San
Bruno road. The motorman, F. A.
Johnson, was. arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
LEASES LOT FOR ENGINE HOUSE

The Supervisors finance committee
decided yesterday to lease a lot in
Geary street, near Scott, on which to
erect an engine house. The committee
approved proposed increases in salaries
for employees of the Department of
Electricity aggregating $3.50 monthly,
and of patrol drivers from 500 to $1O0
per month The committee denied the
claim of r. w Harrison for $500 for
six months salary as special assistant
district attorney. as no appropriation
had been made for the position.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
Just Glad of Chance to
Blister Palms
Citizens BY Thousands to Swing
Shouels on Cleaning Day

of cleanliness has its blessing It is the
larger the whole bubbng spirit of San Franccos public
something public good The Cleaning day idea has be-
fetch Men who don't know what overals look like
anxious to don grab the hickory of shovel handle for the
feels blister the palm
something Owners of falling
themselves the of volunteers of services abong
approving and promising the of their snes
the making life worth living for themselves and others
the dusty Streets and when the
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
AIMS TO LOWER PRICES
New Company Formed to Manufac-
ture Brick and Terra Gotta

In line with the general purpose an
nounced by. several contractors and
firms engaged in the building industry
Of cooperating to bring about lower
prices for materials. the Alexander
Brick and Terra Gotta Company filed
articles of Incorporation yesterday
with 100000 capital stock, of which
$500 is subscribed. The incorporators
are A. G. Hebgen, Robert Alexander
and Edwin ]. Hanson.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

TO REPAIR SUFFER- sTREET-The City
Attorney advised the Supervisors yesterday that
the money purposed TO be raised by the Suffer
street Improvement Club for the purchase of
municipal bonds TO the amount of $4,000 might
Be used 10 repair Sutter street, provided q
resolution was adopted to the effect that the
money 50 raised would be used only for the i'm
provement Of Sutter street and that no part
hereof would be diverted from that purpose
until such object was secomplizhsd-
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
LAWYERS CLERK ACCUSED

Two warrants Charging misdemeanor
embezzlement were issued yesterday
for the arrest OF William Henry, {. clerk
employed by Attorney Walter Thomp-
son. on the ground that he had de-
frauded q client out of his bail money.
Martin Saul is the name Of the COM
planning witness. He alleges that $125
was got from him by Thompson to
secure his release on charge of ma
lcious mischief
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

Maud Lux swore to a warrant yes
terday accusing her former husband
William Joseph Baker. of having en-
bezzled $500 worth of diamonds, which
she had entrusted to his care. Baker
formerly resided at 2117 Howard street
but when police officer called there
yesterday the information was given
out that he was on his wedding tour
with his bride, who formerly was g
Miss Miller.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
Everyone Wants to Help

The success of "Gfeanir1g days Is assured.
Sunday. February "a. is the date chosen.
Minister'S say the need warrants the labor.
Labor unions promise their services.
CAPITALISTS will join the shovel brigade.
Thousands of teams have been rendered.
Work of organization has been started.
Volunteers requested to report for duty.
Committee and experts to hold conference.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

CAPTAIN BLAMELEss-U. s. Local Inspec-
torst Bolles and Bulger yesterday exonerated
Captain Isaac L. Smith of the u. S. army trans
port tug Slocum for running into the schooner
John G. North in the bay on January %. The
North was anchored and "a dense fog prevailed
SO that the accident was unavoidable.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16

The Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance
Company will distribute forthwith
through local banks, without expense
or exchange. a final dividend under the
safety fund law Of Wisconsin. amount
ing TO 4.S4 per cent This final dividend
will apply only TO claimants who have
paid their premiums, and not to those
who have repudiated the payment of
same. L. L. BromwelI. Manager.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
l.(lss2e
Special Sale for Saturday ana Nondaw,
February 18th and 18th.

cDHuAry 1Otn ana 18TH.
BUTTER-2-lb- fuIl-weight squares. 7os
Ihis Is the Thistle Creamery the highest
possible standard OF quality In butter. It has
that rich. creamy favor
EGGS-Best Fresh Eggs large. white, per dozen
2I17O
CODFISa-Best Eastern boneless. 8 lbs for 25c
BLOAIERS-LArge, meaty hsh. -...-.. g for zoo
ACKEREL-Norwegina, lge- white fish 2 FOR 25c
RED observation-disclosures Scotch. . g FOR $50
SALMON BELLIES-Large. fat King salmon 25c
these nsn are a rarity, weighing four 70 aga
pounds each
COFFEE-Guatemala & Costa Rica..41s lbs 81 %
II you want nice favored coffee. Try this
MUSH-Nutro Wheat Flakes. - 8 packages 25d
PRUNES-Large size. Santa Clara 3 lbs for 25o
FIGS-Best quality California Black ? lbs for 15e
BONNACORD WHISKY-Per bottle. -. 81 90
PORT or SHERRY WfNE-Reg. soc bottle
/. BOTTLES 81. 90
DUFFY,S MATT WHISKY-Per bottle. 49,. .75o
TENANTS SCOTCH PORTER-Per dog. So IS
PORT or SHERRY WINE-Per gallon. =. 81 90
This Is straight wine wen matured
TABLE CLARET-GOod Trinity wine gal 40
CARPET SWEEPERS-BisselFs ball bearing
:. $2. 81
BROOMS-Best quality. handmade 4str4nz $50
Prompt delivery service to all parts of the eitys
Stores:
11O1 Valencia cor. 22d. Phone Market 15s
2275 Market ST., near 18th. Phone Market f57,
242 Clement ST.. nr. 4th ave Phone Pacific 2s3-
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
So Long. Mary.

Since your scissors were ground YOU had
better see Stoltz's. the cutlery house
1885 Fillmore street. above Sutter
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-16
SAYS BRIDEGRooM ROBBED HER

schilling's Best is elected by popu-
lar vote.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27

MES house last Monday. Hope
we don't have TO road that mud
anymore.
Pat Common got q new Ault-
man and Taylor separator for
his engine and 10 threshing in
this vicinity.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Kocer = baby boy last week.
Congratulations are in order.
Chas. Rad mer lost three hor
ses lately and that is quite d
loss when horses are as high az
! they are now.
A Wicks was hauling corn 10
town first part OF the week.
Toney Herring is building q
chicken house. Wei. Tony ID
going 70 be big poultry raiser
after this.
One Of our members of B. G. ID
going to leave US. do you know
why? Well don't forget to In.
vite us.
Member Of Bachelor Club.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
BROKE ms LEO

Last Saturday evening Jos.
Petrick was the victim OF ! very
painful accident while driving
home from town. The team he
was driving ran away and threw
Joe out Of the wagon, breaking
his leg just above tile knee. He
laid where he was thrown from
about 8 p. u. 70 . .. M, when he
was discovered BY Peter Bech-
told, who brought him 70 town
and took him TO The home III hi1
brother in-law, Thos. Base.
The fracture was reduced and
Joe was taken 70 his home, whsrs
he i getting along = well y
possible. and We hope 10 may
soon be out and around again.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
RE MADE SOME NEWS

News was scarce the first OF
the week. Frank Ray was blue
on that account. He studied
deeply. At the same time he
was drying draw. just when
q happy thought struck him the
dray struck q chuck hole, the
double trees came loose, the
dray bucked, Frank unceremon.
iously lett the seat aud then the
dray planted itself right across
his chest and deliberately kicked
three ribs loose, aud Prank had
dug up some news. He was i'm
mediately taken to the doctors
office and the fractured ribs re.
placed. At first IL was feared
that he was seriously injured,
but he escaped with only q few
bruises and the broken ribs. He
is now getting along nicely and
will soon be up and around
again.
We understand from Mr.. Ray
that this Is . very painful albeit
an effective) way Of gathering
news.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
HRADCANY FLATS.

Pfetty WINDY now days.
Al Wicks has been Smelling
corn this last week.
Tony Herring was hauling
corn last week to s. e. Ham.
mond.
]. q. Pigsley had q couple oil
acres Of winner rye that yielded
thirty five blu. per acre.
Frank Mazourek ha s>purchas.
cd a portable elevator Of Sted .
ronsky Bros.
s. f. Hammond was stacking
his flax last week.
Jas. Jiricek bought q stock
calf OF NJ. Sykora last week.
Misses Cecilia, Alice and Mrs.
Ralph Sykora left for St Wen
ceslaus Academy in Tabor lasI
Monday.
Thos. hostel from Tabor was
visiting q relative here last week.
Joe Houska started to work
on the road In front Of Otto Hur-
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
: The Wagner Schools

The clock in the high school
room has gone on a strike.
Miss Miller will have charge
of Miss Foley's classes during
her absence.
Mabel Costello is again in
school after an absence due to
the small pox scare.
Friday Of this. week closes the
first month. Our report will
appear next week.
The boys have ordered o new
football, and will play according
to the new rules, which remove
much of the roughness.
The enrolment continues to
grow. Several new pupils have
appeared this week In each Of
the rooms.
Form books for the two Latin
classes have arrived, and the
pupils have something to do in
these classes In the way Of Latin
word construction.
Our cool autumn weather has
began ard its cool morning air
has a bracing effect. Ii In a
time when we can study well,
being unhampered by heat and
inspired oy the beautiful autumn
nal colors. 1t II the most beau
tiful season Of the year.
The new pupils for the week
are Annie and Hattie Jiricek, Sd
grade; Irvine Baker, 4th grade:
Irvine and Nellie Ewing, 9Th
grade; Florence Morse, 9th
grade; Henry Kaney, George
and Mary Jiricek. Alada Cole
and Walter Ives, beginners.
Miss Foley mpanied her
mother, who is quite i'll, to DEL
mont last Friday. She has
found it necessary to obtain
a leave of absence from her work
for a month to care for her
mother, by which time we hope
she will be able to be around.
The books purchased by the
county library board. as our
share OF the fund were added to
the library Saturday. There
are twenty seven volumes, most
Of the N English literature. We
intend ordering q list of books of |
American literature this week, |
which we are more In need Of at |
present.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
A PUZZLE

The Geddes News advertisaa
itself as . republican newspaper
while the Wagner Leader says
it is q democratic newspaper.
Both papers are at present run,
ming the same kind OF political
matter on their editorial pages.
Will either one or both Of the
gentlem en- please explains
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-09-27
GOLDEN WEDDING.

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. ]. Mawhinney are cordially
invited to call on them at their
home on West Ave-. Wagner,
Tuesday evening Oct. 9Th. from
seven TO ten o'clock, that being
the fiftieth anniversary Of their
wedding day.