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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

A CCORDING to the sixth biennial
~ report of the State Dairy Bureau.
~ which has just been presented
to the Governor, the production
of butter has increased about as rap
idly during the last eight years as the
price per pound has advanced during
the last few weeks. The total output
of 1898 was 1851 ,O2S pounds, while
this year it will be considerably in ex-
cess of 100000 pounds.
Evidently the members of the bu-
reau, John A. Bliss of Oakland, w.
Frank Pierce of San Francisco and
George r. Smith of San Bruno. have
extraordinary ability in figuring
things out to a nicely, as the report
shows that after all expenses had been
paid in 1905 the bureau still had on
hand SO cents of the appropriation
made by the Legislature. while in 1906
they had a balance of 81 cents-alI
told almost enough to buy a whole
roll of butter with which TO begin
the new year.
But the members of the bureau say
that the Legislature has not treated
them any too generously and claim
that the appropriation of $4,000 a year
is a mighty skinny allowance with
which to conduct the affairs of the
bureau, and then contend that the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

An attractive wedding was that Of
Miss Genevieve Isaacs and Carl Schil-
ling, celebrated last night at $50
o'clock at the First Unitarian Church.
Franklin and Geary streets, the Rev.
Bradford Leavitt officiating. The hand
some interior of the church was elab-
orately decorated for the occasion and
was indeed beautiful. Quantities Of
the long branches of the Phoenix
palms were used in a most artistic
arrangement, and masses of smilaX and
other greens were also in evidence.
Above the heads of the bridal couple
was a beautiful floral arch, made Of
pale pink carnations and roses.
The bride. who is a slender brunette,
with a dainty, piquant face, was very
chiffon silk. made with panels Of
tulle ruffles that were very ef-
fective. The bodice had a bertha
of Valenciennes lace. and the ruffles
that extended. bertha-like, over the
shoulder, We're edged with the
same lace. She wore a long tulle veil
and her shower bouquet was of white
orchids. Miss Helen Gray. the maid
of honor. was most attractive in pale
blue messaline made in the Empire
mode and trimmed with lace. She wore
a spangled wreath in her hair and car
ried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Miss Else Schilling, the groom's sister.
who was the only bridesmaid, looked
extremely well in an Empire gown OF
pale pink messaline, trimmed with lace.
Her bouquet was of white carnations.
Rudolph Schilling, the groOm's brother.
was the best man, and the ushers were
DR.. Percy Gaskill. Benjamin futile,
James LaVenson and Benjamin Gillett.
The brides mother. Mrs. f. Hall Mozart,
was very handsome in a gown of law
ender brocade and lace. After the
'ceremony there was a small reception
at the home of the bride on Spruce
street Mr.. and Mrs. Schilling stood
beneath bower of garlands and trail
ing ends of smilax, which was re-
markably pretty and graceful A we'd
ding bell Of white. lighted from within
by an electric globe. was directly over
them. and garlands of smilaX extended
to the corners of the room. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schilling will leave today on their
wedding journey to the West Indies.
from which they will not return until
the end of March. They will then make
their home for a time with Mr.. Schil-
lings parents Mr.. and Mrs \. Schilling,
in Oakland. One of the noticeable fea-
lures of the occasion was the large
number of beautiful wedding presents
received by this popular young pair.
There We're chests of silver, cut glass of
every size and shape. besides all man
ner of other exquisite gifts. both useful
and ornamental.
Miss Elsie Biester. daughter of VIII
liam Biester. Ross Valley. and Edward
r. Leese, a young business man of this
city. were married at the Leese resi-
dence. in Lake street January H.
The bride a petite brunette. appeared
in a charming bridal costume of white
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
:. The Smart Set :.

and was attended by Miss Julia Leese.
William A Leese acted as best man.
The bridegroom is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. Leese, and the bride is well
known in social circles in Ross valley
The honeymoon will be spent in the
southern part Of the State. and upon
their return the newly welded pair Will
make their home in Lake street.
Mrs George H. Mendell Jr. had sent
out Invitations to luncheon at her Pa
cifc avenue home yesterday in honor
of Miss Charlotte Wilson. whose mar
riage to George Cadwalader will be one
of the events of the spring, but owing
to the illness of Mrs. Mendelrs little
daughter the affair was postponed.
Mrs. George W. Gibbs was the hostess
at bridge party yesterday afternoon
at her home on Jackson street. at
which she entertained twelve tables
of guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Crock
have arrived from New York and AK
at their country home at Burlingame
for the rest of the winter.
The most genuine grief is felt on
every side at the sad news of the death
OF Miss Edith Buckingham. which oc-
CURED on Sunday. and there are many
regrets over the loss of this charming
woman. She had been in poor health
for the last two years, but until re-
Gently was thought by her friends to
be regaining her strength. Miss Buck
ingham was clever. accomplished be-
ing an especially brilliant musician.
Travelled and cultured, a woman Of
great personal charm and possessed
of sweetness of nature which made
her greatly beloved. She leaves a sis
ter. Mrs Charles Francis Jackson, and
two brothers. Aurelius and George
Buckingham to mourn her.
Mrs. Luke Robinson. who has been
abroad for some time, went to Florence
just before the end of the year for a
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.
who have been a. the Miradero Sanf-
tarium in Santa Barbara. have taken
a cottage on Garden and Padre streets.
Santa Barbara, and viii spend the rest
of the winter there
Mrs. T. Cary Friedlander. who is
spending some time in Los Angeles as
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Chaplin.
was the guest of honor on Thursday
last at a beautiful tea given by Mrs.
Charles T. Whitney.
b ]. HOffaeker has sold his beautifSN
home on Pacific avenue. and ont
March 1 with his family vii move to
San Mateo. where they will spend the
summer at the home of Mrs bore. the
mother of Mrs. Honacker hrs. Dore
is at present in New York. on her way
10 Europe. Raymond SpIivalo and his
bride will remain with the HoTackers
until their new home is finished.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
In the Joke World

Miss Mugley-Yes, we're engaged.
He pro
Miss Chellus-Yes. he told me he pro-
posed to you and kissed you on the
front porch. Wasn't that mean of him?
Miss Mugley-Why-er-h do you
mean?
Miss Chelus-Why, the idea Of call
ing your lips front porch" just be-
cause they protrude so much.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Miss Mnlyun-One can be very happy
in this world with health and money
Deadbroke-Then let's be made one
have the health and you have the
money.-Illustrated Bits.
ooh" sobbed the young wife. George
doesn't love me as he did"
Nonsense" replied her mother. only
this morning I heard him call you the
dearest girl in the world
Yes, but he used to call me the
dearest girl that ever lived "-Phila-
delphia Public Ledger.
she-what does it mean when you
hear that persons are willing to fight
at the drop of hat?
He-It simply means. my dear. that
when a lot of women hear that a GER
tain hat has dropped in price there's a
regular riot to get it.-Yonkers States
man.
"I suppose" said Ascum. you took
in all the automobile races while you
were in Franco"
"Of course" replied Skorcher.
whats new in the way OF motors
over there?"
"oh, nothing; just the same old pc
destrians and chickens and things that
we have here."-Philadelph Press.
II wish you would tell me what the
trouble is with this watch" said the
customer, handing it to the jeweler.
The trouble said the Jeweler, look
ing at the number of the timepiece and
referring to his ledger. sis that ]
haven't been paid yet for the cleaning
gave it two years ago.'-Chicago
Tribune.
Nephew-So. Uncle Hiram. you think
city folks are measly mean. do you?
Uncle Hi Con a visit)-Gosh yes; why,
only this morning there was a Teller
goin' my way in one of them air big
cars, and when I asked him for a lift,
darn my buttons If he didn't charge me
a nickel for it.-Boston Transcript.
De Style-How did he get the votes
of the sporting men?
Gunbusta-He used the phrase motor
boat of state" instead OF ship of state -
New York Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
Personal Mention

]. B. Martin of Trinidad is at the
Majestic.
d. Lewis of Los Gatos is at the
Jefferson.
r. w. Hardenbergh of Chicago is at
Frank c. Hill is at the Palace from
Los Angeles.
j. f. Dixon of New York is registered
at the Palace.
William e. Clark of Portland is at
the Dorchester.
George G. Wilcox of Chicago is at
the St Francis.
w. M. Law is registered at the st.
Francis from Spokane.
E. P. Ferguson of Cincinnati is reg
istered at the Jefferson.
Adam Snyder and Mrs. Snyder of Salt
Lake are at the Jefferson.
William Pierce and Mrs Pierce of
Suisun are at the Majestic.
H. F. Towitellot of Providence, r. l.,
is registered a. the Majestic.
William H. Lewis and Mrs Lewis are
at the Jefferson from Seattle.
F. Naylor and Mrs. Naylor of Gold
field are at the Majestic Annex.
E. j. Stringham of New York is
registered at the Majestic Annex.
M. L. Efinger and r. j. Watson of
Blair. New, are at the st. Francis
w. H QuigIey and Mrs. Quigley of
Kansas City, Mo-, are at the Jefferson.
Lieutenant Colonel C. G. Starr, U. S.
A. (retired). and Mrs. Starr are at the
Palace.
A. ]. Jordan, Mrs c. E. Jordan and
Miss Jordan Of st. Louis are at the
st. Francis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

city on Monday and will leave today
for his new home in Chicago. He will
take his family East with him.
o. w. Lehmer, superintendent and
traffic manager of the Yosemite Valley
Railroad, whose headquarters are at
MERGED, was in this city yesterday and
believes that his line will take into the
Yosemite Valley $4,000 people from
March 10 of this year to March 10 of
next year. we have already COM
pleted fifty-seven miles out of MERGED"
he observed, "and the length of the
line is eighty miles All the grades
are completed, with the exception of
four miles. and we are confident that
we shall have the line ready for opera
ton by March 10. We believe that we
Will carry $4,000 people into the valley
In the twelve months following Our
road will take the passenger five miles
from the Cascades and twelve miles
from the Sentinel Hotel. There are
100 men employed on the grades. The
road will be built solidly with steel
rails, steel bridges and rock ballasted.
There are already several mines being
opened up along the route, and we eX-
pect to do a big freight as we'll as
passenger business"
On February 10 the bids will be
opened for the construction of the
western Pacific from the State line
to Deeth, New, 323 miles. Deeth is
229 miles from Salt Lake City via the
located line of the Western Pacific, and
OF that located line ninety-four miles
out of Salt Lake City have already
been built, and the rest is under con-
struction. There are no great natural
obstacles from Salt Lake to Deeth to
retard the completion of the work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
Gossip in Railway Circles

II. c. Bush. traffic manager of the
Colorado Midland, is expected to ar
rive here next week. He will be ac-
companied by several wealthy resi-
dents of Denver and Colorado Springs.
who intend to take a trip to Tahiti
on the steamer Mariposa.
A well-known railroad builder in
speaking Of the cost of railway con-
struction said: Few people except
those i'm the business have any idea of
the increased cost of material in the
last few years. IT would surprise some
people TO know that the cost of rail-
road ties today is S23 a thousand feet.
against $3.50 three years ago, and SIS
six months ago."
2. T. George, who has been travel
ing freight and passenger agent for
the Wabash for many years. has &C
cepted the pasition Of traffic manager
for the J. K. Armsby Company. He
viii take charge on the first of the
month.
J. ]. Byrne, assistant traffic manager
of the Santa Fe, who has been in this
city in consultation with C. S. Fee, pas
senger traffic manager of the Southern
Pacific, on several matters, returned
to Los Angeles last night.
l.. G. Sennard OF the passenger de-
partment of the Southern Pacific is in
Los Angeles. A number of home
seekers are in the southern part of the
State and are looking for orange land.
Sennard will accompany them to the
Porterville district and also to Delano.
J. d. Isaacs, consulting engineer for
the Hartman system arrived in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
DsrsDY EDITORIAL PAGE JANUARY ?. 1907
Reduced Fares May Bring the United
Railroads to It's Senses


ouraguy bad United Railroads overorovdd
accidents eakdw failures
Of transportation bring up the question of remedies
public profits question
mate nickel that the people without
suggest two snd man Hs to bring the ''' their senses
inquiry franchises with
fixture proceedings
existing permits operate
tedious unsatisfactory. The experience city
Spring Valley Water Company supplies instructive lesson in this regard 1t is
impossible that the franchises might have expired limitation before
litigation all the lawsuit
has up to original jurisdiction
The remedy to be had by reducing fares more clear The question involved
that vested the Board reduce This is
conferred by subdivision a. section chapter H. the city follows
enumeating powers of Supervisors
sam, street % % is a a % ,@: s; ', , II" %
rd@nrr sd@ er" "petd the
"TO establish the
the power expressly conferred the Board Supervisors and v" submit that
entitled the had
other this continent the possible
object illustrating the settled the corporation The
- don+ A. +er @ fct +be live should ha condenad n
admitted
widening grade
the grades Has street are re+ sleeper araR than t that SERVICE. m v. money
Such is the settled policy of the company to save money without regard to
safety convenience Very well cheap
Of deceive ourselves entertaining the belief
That body the tool and property Patrick Calhoun bought sold
vred Even had honest intentions the would probably
the
will be legitimate function the staphangers League called take
xing they doing
whole city its incaculabl
Cut down fares to 2 cents compel operating
direction
plain will
installing
inflated capitalization
The charter puts the remedy hands Let use it,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
NOTE AND COMMENT

Dr. Jordan be having hard road
Ellen Terry explains what she is said have said about the
uncivilzed West by saying that she didn't say it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

Townsend's Cal glace fruits and can
dies at Emporium. Post and Van Ness
1850 Suffer- &C. and 1903 and 1920 Va
aancia ST
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23
Answers to Queries

THE THREE BROTHERS. q p
City. The ship Three Rrotbers Va
originally a sidewheeI steamer bui1r ar
Brooklyn. n. Y. for Cornelius wander
bilt in 1855 to be one of he three fast
passenger steamers between New YORK
and HaVre- She did not prove profitab HE
because she consumed toe much coal
During the Civil War sh was pre-
sented to the United States Government
and was converted into a ran with the
intention of running down fba a.
bama. After the war she vas laid nm
at Mare Island and was fnaiv SOLD 70
Howes & Co. of this city. who sorvs-ts5
her into three master and usd her az
grain-carrying vessel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

WHEAT-H. p. T., Kern City. Cafk
For the kind Of wheat that you inquiry
about write to the Department OF Agri-
culture. Washington. d. c.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

CASE IN COURT. NJ. c., Brooks.
Cal For information concerning
suit for damages instituted in a court
in San Francisco write to the clerk OF
the court giving the name OF the plain
tiff and the defendant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

WILLAMETTE RIvER-N. N. City.
The books of reference obtainable in
this city do not make any mention o.
the freezing over Of the Willamette
River in the past forty years. but for
mer Oregonians. now resident here say
that it was frozen over about 1872 and
again a few years later.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

NELLY BLY-Subscriber. CITY. Nelly
Bly,. the newspaper correspondent Iafr
New York City for a trip aroma r.
world with the intent Of coverinS ~ IN
less time than did Phineas Foar in
the imaginary story of Jules Verne No
vember IA, 1889. and made the tor +,
y days. hours and IL minutes. baf-
ing Fogg's imaginary time BY neriy
hve days. On her way TO New Ycls
homeward bound. she reached s.
Francisco January q. 1890 Miss Ell
abeth Bisland. who started one dav Isl
fore Nelly Bly, on a similar 1ournet
occupied seventy-six days in the trir
LINCOLN SCHOOB-A. S. City The
Lincoln School in Fifth street was in
stituted in July. 1865. and was named
Tor Abraham Lincoln. Ira G. Hoitt was
the first principal and he was followed
by John C. Pelton. who entered upon
the duties of his Office in November.
1857, but held that position for only
six weeks when he was deposed and
Bernhard Marks put in charge as prin-
cipal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

Mrs. George W. Gibbs was the hostess
at a bridge party yesterday afternoon
at her home on Jackson street, at
which she entertained twelve tables
Of guests
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

Mrs. T. Cary Friedlander. who is
spending some time in Los Angeles as
the guest of her mother. Mrs. Chaplin.
was the guest of honor on Thursday
last at a beautiful tea given by Mrs.
Charles T. Whitney.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Crock
have arrived from New York and AK
at their country home at Burlingame
for the rest of the winter.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

ico; A. L. Lerr. N. C.; w. A. Baldwin. Y. Anderson, Los Angeles; Walter l.. Seanlam, Boston; H. G. Powers, Chi cago.
 At the Hotel Adams yesterday were: w. Bedding. Prescott; H. Woods. Chi cago; Sol c. Lindenthal. Chicago; C.. s. Kellison, Denver: NJ Nesterlan. Chicago: s. C. Edgcomb, Robert Edg- comb. Phoenix.
 At the Ford yesterday were: Mrs George Barnes. Prescott; O. Fl. Casey Denver: C. C. Davis, Richmond, Ind; c. P. Lyndall. Los Angeles; c. V. Reppy. Stafford; Mrs. H. E. Edwards. Los Angeles; A B. Beard, Alto.
 Are you eating Munger Bros. Arizo- na olives? if not, you are missing a good thing. Order today. READ THE BUCKEYE LUMBER CO.'S AD TODAY ON PAGE 4
 Pure boiled apple cider for your mince meat at Melczer Bros Com pany. Phone Main 75.
 
 Wanted, you to see W. T. Barr the insurance expert on life. accident and health, No S2122 Fleming Block.
 Ring up Main 75-Melczer Bros. Co. for boiled apple cider for mince meat.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
Heating Stoves

Moore's Firekeeper. the best heater on earth. It is durable and handy. Absolutely controls the fire and is beauty.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

Neb.. arrived in Phoenix yesterday and will spend the winter here and probab- ly locate permanently.
 J. l.. Bacon and wife of Minneapolis were among the winter arrivals in the city yesterday.
 G. w. Boerer and wife of South Da- kota will spend the winter in the val ley, arriving in the city yesterday.
 Among the tourists for the winter was J. F. Holcomb of Rockefeller. H.. who arrived yesterday.
 R. A. Noble and wife of Pittsburg arrived in the city yesterday for the winter
 Dr. B. E. Bert and wife of Detroit were among the arrivals Tn Phoenix yesterday.
 James G. Simpson and wife of Pitts burg arrived in Phoenix yesterday for the winter
 Among those registering at the Com mercial yesterday were: G. W. Mead. Amanda Wead, Chicago: B. Hampton. Anchor, H.; Charles Hollister Mex
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

Ring up Main 75-Melczer Bros Co. for boiled apple cider for mince meat
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or LOCAL
 III INTEREST
A MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE

The ministers conference will meet this forenoon at II o'clock at the First Methodist church. The main topic for consideration is the matter of Dr. J. Q. A. Henry's coming for an evangel- istic temperance campaign early in December
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

annex is accessible from the rear porch of the Ford hotel which is joined to the rear porch of the Cook rooms It makes a very convenient and desirable addition to the capacity of the popular hostelry and the in creased winter business, will keep all the rooms filled. Another new feature which will be installed today is tel ephone system for the hotel. The ap- paratus has arrived and will soon be ready for use. Every room will have phone and in the lobby there will be q central office. so that any guest can be connected with q party on any line in the city or out of the city. It will be d great conveience for the patrons of the hotel and save them the trou- ble of coming down to the office in the hotel and give them the privacy of their room for telephone communica- tion. The Ford intends to keep pace with the progress Of the valley, if not q little ahead.
 RETURNED FROM YUMA.-Jus- tice Kyle. who went to Yuma the oth- CT night with the first lot of convicts sent out by the October term, returned yesterday morning. While there Judge Kyle saw and talked with Louis V. Eytinge who appears to be in perfect health and good spirits and filled with confidence that he will ultimately se- cure his freedom. A few days ago. Charlie Tempe" an Indian, so-colled because he came from the vicinity of Tempe. succeeded in making his es- cape from the prison where he had been promoted to the position of trusty. He had been sentenced from this county for cattle stealing. It was stated that before his departure Char lie came into possession of a lot of jewelry. including some diamonds which disappeared with him.
 THE NIAGARA FAllS.-By request the visit to Niagara Fails will be repeated at the Bijou this afternoon and evening. It is a beautiful scenic production and the motions and color of the water is perfect. IL is an educa- tion to those who have never seen the falls. and a pleasure to those who have. Everyone. who can should take this opportunity to see this beautiful film.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

It will pay you to look tehse ranges over before buying. and remember that we can refer you to more than 300 sat isfied customers. Call and see our line before buying.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
Quick Bakers, Fuel Savers.

Don't pay big prices when you can save money with us.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

Wanted, you to see w. T. Barr the insurance expert on life. accident and health, No 321-22 Fleming Block.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
READ THE BUCKEYE LUMBER CO.'S AD TODAY ON PAGE 4.

Pure boiled apple cider for your mince meat at Melczer Bros. Com pany. Phone Main 75.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
AN IMPORTED HORSE EXHIBIT.

One of the attractions at the terri torial fair will be an exhibit by Sing master X Sons of Los Angeles of sev- eral Percheron and Shire horses and Shetland ponies. This firm is the heaviest importers on the coast of draft horses. Eight have been enter ed and the exhibit is one which will at tract q great deal of interest.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
Personal Mention E

Walter Helty and wife Of Bluffton, Ohio. arrived in this city yesterday for the winter.
 John O. Frye and Merle Hills of Frankfort, Ind, were among the ar rivals in the city yesterday for the winter.
 Mir and Mrs. ]. Wellrick and MT and Mrs. Demrick of Detroit, Mich. arrived in the city yesterday for the winter.
 D. J. Juntgen and wife of Beatrice