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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
MANIAC WITH KNIFE
MENACES PHYSICIAN
Doctor at the Bedside of Sick
Woman Driven From House
by Armed Madman
Insane Plumber Threatens Life
of Medical Man, Who Finally
Escapes Uninjured

SAN RAFAEL. Aug. 1s.-Holding a
big butcher knife, aloft ready to strife,
Fred Curtis, an insane plumber OF
san Rafael drove DR.. w J. Wfckman
from the sick bed OF Curtis sister and
into the street this afternoon. Wick
man. who is a prominent physician in
San Rafael, hastened TO the sheriffs
Office TO have the man placed behind
the bars.
with Sheriff Taylor, Under Sheriff
Litchenberg and Deputy Sheriff George
Martin, DR.. Wickman returned TO the
home OF the insane man. The plumber S
frenzy had passed however. and he was
taken into custody without show OF
resistance lie was placed in a cell
of the county Jail, where he Will re-
main until examined for his sanity.
Dr. Wickman had called at the home
OF Curtis 10 give medical attention TO
Miss Ethel Curtis. While he was sit
ting at the bedside Of the sick woman
Curtis entered the room. For a mo-
ment he eyed the doctor. then ordered
him TO leave the room and premises.
The physician attempted TO soothe
the man, but without avail. Curtis be-
came more excited and finally threat
ened to XIII the doctor. He left the
room TO return In a few minutes with
a keen edged butcher knife. Defense
less and seeing that Curtis was a
maniac. the doctor hastened TO obey
the demented mans orders. With Cur
lis following him and threatening his
life st every step the physician sue
ceeded Ia making his escape uninjured.
Curtis has been before an examining
board several times for his sanity. But
each time he has managed to escape
commitment.
Among the physicians who examined
the man was DR.. Wickman. At that
time Wickman believed Curtis sane
Since today's experience he has changed
his mind.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
SUPERVISORS REACH
EDGE OF YOSEMITE
Listen En- Route to Engineers
Explanation of Difficulties
of Construction
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

Ell PORTAL. Yosemite Valley, Aug.
1s.-On the edge of the Yosemite wall
ley the party of supervisors and city
officials which is on its way to investi-
gate the Hetch Hetchy and Lake
Eleanor reservoir sites spent tonight.
At noon tomorrow the official caravan
will reach the floor of the famous val
ley and early Thursday morning the
start will be made for the Hetch Hetchy
district.
Engineer Ray, who constructed the
Merced and Yosemite valley railroad
rode in the train with the supervisors
from Merced to Ell Portal today and
explained the engineering difficulties
encountered in the construction of the
road. He stated that the road cost
100000 and that 100000 pounds of
explosives were used in its construc-
tion. The supervisors will be in a posi-
tion to compare the engineering work
on the railroad with the work that will
be necessary for fiume and pipe line
construction in a Hetch Hetchy water
system.
In discussing the sale of municipal
bonds, which has been set for Septem-
ber s, some of the supervisors expressed
themselves today as averse to any offer
which does not insure the city a net
profit OF AZ per cent. Other members
of the board in the party would con-
sent to a less favorable bargain in dis
posing of the s3,000,000 worth of Sc
curities.
There are 8 members of the board of
supervisors and several other officials
in the party, which left San Francisco
this morning at 500 o'clock for a 10
days' trip to Hetch Hetchy and Lake
Eleanor The wives of several of the
supervisors and other members of the
party will accompany the travellers as
far as Yosemite.
The party was in charge of City En-
gineer Marsden Manson, who will lead
the members of the board through the
thick underbrush and over the rocks
into the valley. Supervisor Henry
Payot, who at first announced that he
would not accompany the party on ac-
count of the death of his late partner,
Isaac Upham, joined the travellers at
the last minute. Supervisor Johnston
did not leave with the party, but will
depart soon to meet his fellow menu
bers in the valley. Following is the
personnel of the party:
Supervisors Bancroft, Booth, Con-
molly, Giannini, Hooks, Jennings, Meal
lister, McLeran, Murdock, Murphy,
Payot, Pollok and Rixford, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors John E. Behan,
Assistant Clerk III. A. Mason; H. A Nc
hdiihnJ e1lS W. ~ A>OiAAihASSAs AlOia liie
mayors Office; City Engineer Marsden
Manson, Mrs. A. III. Giannini. Mrs.
Henry Payot, Mrs. John E. Behan, Mrs.
H. A. Mason, Mrs. III. A. McKannay.
Mrs william WATSON. Mrs. ]. p. Young.
James Lynch, Harry Beatty. Otis Nc
Allister, Thomas z. Curran and repre-
sentatives of the press.
P. N. Lilienthal. manager of the
Anglo California bank, expressed the
fear yesterday that the $4,000, 900 worth
of municipal bonds will not find a
ready eastern market and must look
for their buyers among local financiers.
THE people of this city have now i'm
r,royed their pronertv and sho,,ra 49,
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
TRANSFERS Go OUT ON
STRIKE AT STOCKTON
Business Is Tied Up and Much
inconvenience Caused
Thereby
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON. Aug. 1s.-Teaming inter-
ests are tied up in Stockton. Today
all the teamsters in the city left their
wagons because the draymen's express
association refused to sign an ironclad
contract to the effect that only union
men would be employed.
Although for years only one firm in
the city has conducted it's business on
an open shop basis, the union men de-
manded that the entire association, OF
which the open shop firm is member,
go on record in favor of the strikers
thus putting the open shop firm in the
position OF having indorsed the closed
shop policy. The trouble started when
the open shop firm signed a contract
to haul all of the material to the
100000 hotel now in course of con-
struction. Much Inconvenience is being
caused to trains and steamers in their
freight hauling.
The bakers of the city are out on
strike because the night bakers have
been refused higher schedule than
day shifts. All shops are running with
nonunion men.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
POLICE ARE FOOLED
BY REALISTIC ACT
They Rush to the Aid of an
Abused Heroine at the
Orpheum

A bit of byplay which is part of the
Franklyn Underwood company turn at
the Orpheum this week proved too
realistic last night for two policemen
who were attending the show as spec
tators, and as result there was excite
ment for time In the big auditorium
which threatened for while to become
a panic or riot
The two policemen were attending
the play as spectators. Suddenly from
one of the upper boxes a beautiful
woman who had just arrived, accom-
panied by an attentive escort, dropped
her muftier over the railing. 1t fell
into the lap Of an occupant of the box
below
IT'S my wife, shouted the man.
What Is she doing here?''
In his excitement he leaned far out of
manding that she explain. The fair oc-
cupant of the upper box seemed panic
stricken Turmoil ensued in the thea
ter; and then the big. blue coated, Nspe-
down the aisle and began to drag the
protesting and excited husband from
the theater.
Up to this point 1t was all part of the
act, but the two doughty policemen had
not been told of this, and before the big
special had reached his prisoner they
were dashing to the rescue.
The actor husband was surprised at
the onrush of the two extra men and
resisted. The real police had drawn
their leaden "billies" and were belabor-
ing the captive.
Policeman Bunnell. who was also in
the theater, but who had been initiated
in the act, then Joined in the melee to
protect the helpless actor from the
swarm of bluecoats In the meantime
the audience had risen as one to see the
utes before the performance could be
continued.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
INDICT PARTRIDGE FOR
DEFRAUDING A PRIEST

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-Two indict-
ments were found today by the grand
jury against Robert w. Partridge. one
time president and manager OF the Ma
tional lumber company. now in the
hands of receiver. one charging false
pretenses in obtaining $4,000 from Rev.
Father Eugene Hannah, rector OF ST.
Martins Catholic church. and the other
alleging that Partridge was guilty OF
embczzlement by converting to his own
use $1,000 from the sale of stocks to
Father Hannah By mfsrepresenting
them Partridge is not now in the city
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
STOLE GOLD FROM DENTISTS

HEALDSBURG. Aug. 1S.-The dental
offices of DR. Litchfield. and DR.. McClish
were entered Sunday night and all the
dental gold found was taken. In DR..
Litchfield's Office the robber left a no.
tice saying: "A lick and a promise this
time 1t was only a week ago that a
similar raid was made on the dental
Offices in Petaluma.
their resources into a channel that
would be Of benefit to the community"
said Lilienthal. The bonds mean pub
lie improvements, and by investing in
them people can aid in the development
of the city and the Improvement of the
streets and other necessary public
works."
Other financial leaders of the city do
not believe that local market will be
found for the bonds. a California
street banker said that some eastern
financial houses, through their local
agencies. were considering the pur-
chase of the bonds, but that the market
was dubious at present. as the issue of
$4,000, 900 now on sale was but the ad-
vance lot of an $4,000. 600 set of bonds
already voted and that speeuIators
would be timid about investing in the
first lot lest the other bonds be put on
the market in such way as to depre-
ciate the value of the older bonds He
said the local money is employed in
handling the fruit crop
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
SAPA cuARDsMEN REoReANrzE

NAPA. Aug. 1S.--Second Lieutenant
P. S. King OF this city was today elected
captain Of Company H of the Second
regiment. national guard. at a meeting
held at the armory here. Major S W.
Morshead of San Francisco presided
over the election. w. T. Rutherford
was elected first lieutenant. and after
King had resigned as second lieutenant
AL Harris was chosen for that Office.
King and Rutherford are both prominent
attorneys of this city. The election
effects complete reorganization Of the
company,
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
DROWNED WHILE our FISHING

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1S.-Patrolman
Robert Healy OF Los Angeles was
drowned at Redondo beach early this
morning Healy is Son OF Council
lie went to Redondo to fish this morn
ing and in some manner fell from the
wharf and was drowned. The body was
recovered. He had been on the police
force three years and was Unmarried.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
hoy KILLED BY FALLING Gun

SAN JOSE. Aug. lS.-Eugcne
O'Rourke. an s year old student at
ST. Joseph's day school IN this city
was shot and instantly killed today in
a workhouse at the Los Gatos ceme-
terry. The lad and an older brother
were playing. when a gun was dis
lodged from shelf the jar discharg-
ing ST. The shot from one barrel took
effect just under the chin of Eugene.
killing him instantly.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
NEW ALAMEDA NATIONAL BANK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-The comp
troller OF the currency today issued a
certificate authorizing the Alameda ma
tional bank OF Alameda to commence
business with a capital of 500. 600. 7
j.. Baker is president, I. L. Borden vice
president Charles +. Tabor cashier and
W. n. Mexican assistant cashier. II is a
conversion OF the Bank OF Alameda
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
ENTIRE TRAIN JUMPS THE TRACK

REDDlNG, Aug. 1S.-A logging train
on the Northern California lumber
company's railroad at Hit, Siskiyou
county. in descending steep grade to-
day got beyond the engineers control
and, going at terrific speed. the entire
train jumped the rails on a curve No
body was seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19
FRATERNAL ORDERS ouARRE1-

Bay. o., Aug. is.A rupture has arisen be-
tween the National Fraternal Congress and
the Modern Woodmen OF America over the qucs-
tlon or establishing minimum rate OF assess
mcnt for the fraternni insurance organization
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19

AWARD ROAD CoNTRAoT-San Mateo Aug
lS--The city council awarded the contract for
macadamizing and curbing FL Canine real to
the Warren improvement company last night for
the sum of S3l Sg1 80
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-19

p. N. Lilienthal manager of the
Anglo California bank, expressed the
fear yesterday that the So. .000, 900 worth
of municipal bonds will not find a
ready eastern market and must look
for their buyers among local financiers.
The people of this city have now i'm
proved their property and should turn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28
THE JAPANESE TROUBLE.

Did Ambassador Ao all the trouble? Was simply
highly offensive almost threatening language used by him to Pres
dent Roosevelt that caused sudden last year and for
time kept the nations of the earth the Xve for conflict? 1t
will be remembered that from time time there have been hints of
Japanese communications to the President which of sort cal
cuaed make him ready for fight The return OF Aol to
Japan followed by that he with the Foreign Office
refusing call there and the Japanese contains the state
he recalled for adopting bullying attitude towards
the United States He said have far to
President Roosevelt his regret the introduction of exclusion
law in Congress I'm view of previous friendly relations The i'm
penence of his position commenting American egia
ton together with the threat of rupture make such language
serious 1t said the Japanese that President Roosevelt
tested and that the language davowed and Ac recalled
If this version of the affair true shows what tremendous
damage little ndescion the of diplomatic representative
may accomplish AC hasn't caused war,bu he has set
of discussion which has produced great deal Of feeling
against another the people of the United States and Japan
Of the of governments finding out and
be that Ao quietly told to | on with the understanding that
the threat failed he would have be recalled and dismissed
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28


SENATOR opinion
practically all the this body
individual members have surren
dered their constitutional rights privileges
that their generally
BILE quantity One writer has even said that the members the House
are "a pint of sand carried the Speakers pocket the smaller the
Mr. Chairman world government
m m vi mas unee Oeen sucn complete
of powers and peogv by the representatives the people
of the Government
AAAA
GALLINGER Hampshi Last March there were
fifteen steamships
eight left Since the shipping bill of the
most oneaf disappeared
and when Admiral
Magellan shall
battehp
cruise Of the preat Ht &c oToi tSt @ WHICH te ra
oceangong
Hampton port
San
CONGRESSMAN SHERWOOD of Ohio: England and the United States
for the past eghhve shown the
Canadian border by exchange
navy both countries all the Great Lakes limited
be hundred
fort or Chinese wall to protect its citizens this
pensive spent
and navies are used to the benign pursuits of peace
amored ships of war with idle guns and idle men will ever be- needed to
ask what we have right demand that of the millions
ment of rivers harbO opportunity
advancing empire of wholesome and benefcen industrial life
CONGRESSMAN governor Alabama had
capable
franchise
State of Alabama
the community
funal with the other
examination in reading and writing without trouble
United States They
bly, his nquisor Finally realizing there
they could eliminate possibility this
cast they said
Sam, what do about the
looked
The writ Of habeas this
(Laughter)
Now gentlemen laugh at that but
that the thing was true because told by the Alabama Democrat
who himself
Ohio State Convention In addition this know that the
ay wants absolute Free Trade three hundred thousand
tons OF Philippine sugar. and for much he get
But that entirely different from what Hawaii needs
We need Protection not only for but also for coffee
Tor sa for bananas pneapp cocoanuts
rubber tobacco vanilla and mahogany lumber The value of
such articles imported into the United States excluding sugar
upwards of $3ooOooooo We grow them given the chance
and the chance only be secured through the policy of Protection
Protection something that Protects Outside of sugar there
Protection for Hawaiian agricultural industries"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28
FLEET ON THIS SIDE.
But present hour The Examiner desires single
shot the appeal, Hold the fleet in the Pacihcl

for present hour The Examiner desires single
the appeal Hold the fleet in the Pacific
The the concluding words OF editorial the
Francisco Examiner Beyond doubt they express strong Pacific
coast sentiment difficult find single why the
should Atlantic side. Primarily the American
lot of vessels protect American interests and
the peace There is the slightest of need of
side for years Neither there Just
sign of trouble this side but be admitted that not
United but all the Powers realize this time that the
the day from the march of the Far East
used for the pleasure and profit of Eastern
communities which naturally desire its should remain
purpose for which built that is
The coming the Pacific had
ndoubed diplomatic effect modifying Japanese diplomacy and
ending Who knows that if the Pacific again ef
heete the situation will reCur?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28
BIRCH? THINGS IN CONGRESS-
tFrom the Congressional Rsoord)

THE Congressional Record the greatest daily published the
wide< wide world '-Congressman Clayton Of Alabama
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28
PROTECTION AND SHIPPING.

ransPac6c Trade contains the following, the
Delegate Kuho the asking that Hawaii deega-
ton Chicago concurrng strongly with views expressed
columns:
American shipping during the past three months sincerely
graduate him upon his advocacy of the policy of which
the only that be of material value this Territory
assist its permanent progress and development Having pub
cy pronounced his Protecont leaning the Delegate must
to be consistent withdraw all support from his Free Trade Anti
American Shipping Bill.
with the nomination of Secretary Taft for President by
publican party promised special session of the Congress
to revise the tariff that being announced in the tariff plank of the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

SENATOR OWEN of Oklahoma shall make objection
gambling gamble
gamble
in New York banks
their gambling
country and rob them of their their
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

the moral sentiment of the people the United
manpuaons
negrtv
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28
CONGRESSMAN SHOOTING A NEGRO.

The shooting of a negro Pennsylvania in Wash
ngton by member of Congress- will add bitterness already
dsagreabe discussion in the House the burdensome noube
question The influx of negroes the Capitol city has been
many members of Congress have been trying have
for the district of Columbia law providing separate
for the The suggestion of opened the wide
discussion of Americas hardest internal prcemthe 1t
full of suggestion of incidents street such might be expect
voenche dscourtesy of the negro refusing
give ladies' his nsoence when aborng under the
uence of Grace equality and times his
than discouey Congressman Hefn from Ala
bama, where there equality doctrine population
nearly half negro which the whites maintain complete
denc His life and training have undoubtedly been such make
any meeting with negro equal terms impossible
1t will be highly interesting watch the investigation of the shoot
and the Congressional action in the matter if taken
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

CONGRESSMAN any people
humiate upon battle
any n part the Gpplause)
CONGRESSMAN Illinois: This fear
available a
that way.
has
The Administration
the Constitution. Uaughter)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

The supervisors have good thing deciding block
paving of Queen street 1t promises give that much bokenup
thoroughfare really lasting paving and will be something for the
county administration be credaby remembered for
ei%lkN
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

Collector Stackabes reappontment made the basis of his
record in office. Custom against third term in such Office
overlooked official of standing with
his department with the community in which he has
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-28

Anyone who thinks the Prohibition powers asleep Congress
should the fact that there half dozen prohibition bills in
toduCed and that passing the subsidy bill in the Senate member
made effort tack rider designed add the police powers
of liquor
Arizona republican., 1908-08-11

and it is likely to continue to be bettered in the closing months of the year by the anticipated increase in consumption of the shelter pro dutcs. Where, however, the opera tions of a smelter are interrupted by smoke and fume litigation, earnings are severely taxed. and what would ordinarily be considered profits might well be classed as a reserve fund to be drawn on by the lawyers and their successful complainants against the shelter.
 Improvements in smelling and the installation of labor saving devices, aid largely in attaining the success which means profits to the operating company and it's shareholders.
 Consolidation of smelters to econ OmiZe management and regulate treatment charges has, in at least two cases, compounded the interest on the capital invested. Technical skill and the payment of a bonus to empolyes have resulted in far greater profits than were made when the smelters were operated Individually.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-11

The roof trusses and all material for the roof of the Dig power plant building have been received and Monday next work will be resumed an dthe plant rushed to completion The plant will be one of the most up-to-date in the t,rTItory and will furnish power to every camp in the county. It is capable of developing more than two thousand horse power but each unit represents 750 horse power under ordinary conditions. It is understood that as soon as the plant is completed it will commence the transmission of nearly coo horse power to Goldroad for the use of the Goldroad company.
 Chas. Metcalfe had an assay from his mining property at Wallapai mountain this week that gave a re- suit of $9 in gold and 146 ounces siI- yer to the ton. He reports that the streak from which this result was obtained is about one foot wide and outcrops on the surface for a thou sand feet. The vein is a big one and the ore of milling value the whole width. The mines are situ- ated in the high Wallapias, near the old Wheeler cabin, and in one of the best situations for economic working in the country, there being an abundance of timber and a big stream of water.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-11
NORTHERN NOTES.

Fred Stull came into Kingman from Chloride last week and depart ed to Needles, where he is having a forty-ton car Of ore from the Lucky Boy mine sampled. The ore is said to be very rich in gold and silver.
 Supt. Boyle Of the Union Basin Mining company reports the ship mcnt of 300 tons of lead and zinc ores to the smelters during the month of July from the GolcOnda mine 1nc mines being put ir shape to output on a larger scale and before many months pass a car load a day will be sent out. The ore is hand sorted, which leaves large amounts of low grade material on the dump. which later on will be dressed up in a min. The mine is looking wonderfully well, every op- ening showing big bodies of ship pable ores