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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
Asked to State Damage


|r WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Secretary
of War Wright today cabled Colonel
Goethals, chairman and chief engineer
of the Panama canal commission, for a
statement showing the amount of
damage done by the settling on GER
tain portions of the work done at
Gatun, where big dam is to be con-
structed to check the waters of the
Chagres river.
This request was prompted by state
ments that owing to the recent rains
a portion of the dam at Gatun had
been destroyed. No information has
been received at the Offices of the
isthmian canal commission concerning
the damage said to have been done,
although messages are received from
Colonel Goethals daily.
The officials of the commission point
out that the actual work of construc-
ton of the Gatun dam has not begun.
The work there under way up to this
time has been confined largely to the
building of retaining walls for either
end of the dam. These ends are called
| rock toes"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
Relief Stanch Ship

The Relief is under the command of
Surgeon Charles T. Stokes. Her sail
ing master is Francis \. Lecain. a civ
uian. The question of the command Of
the Relief. whether it should be given
TO 2 line officer OF the navy or to a
inedicaI officer, brought out a sharp
controversy in Washington last winter.
President Roosevelt insisted that a
medical officer be In supreme COM
mand and that the vessel have a
civilian sailing master. Rear Admiral
w. II. Brownson did not agree with the
president aud the controversy led to
his resignation as CHIEF OF the bureau
OF navigation
The navy hospital ship Relief had a
reputation when in the service of the
army Of being somewhat topheavy. but
I'D was more because of the vessels
appearance than the result Of any
rrankiness in behavior in bad weather
The ship has an unusually high free
board and is lacking in beam. but those
now in charge of the vessel were stout
in their denials Of crankiness when the
Relief was last here although on the
passage from Magdalena bay to this
port the hospital ship weathered sew
eral heavy gales.
Although Surgeon Stokes is the CON-
msnder Of the vessel, it's navigation is
in the hands of carefully selected
licensed officers. men equal in quality
and qualification to the officers Of mer-
chant liners or the navigating officers
OF wsrships
the vessel carries large crew, is
powerfully engined and as far as per-
sonnel. equipment and Strength Of hull
are concerned would sttnd an equal
chance in typhoon or hurricane with q
well found merchant linet.
n any accident has occurred 10 the
hospital ships propeller. or shaft the
Relief will be in a pNSht no better
and no worse than that in which any
other single screw ship would find it,
self under similar circumstances. Like
all modern steamers. the Relief is not
equipped to make even steerage way
under sail.
The Relief is equipped with z
powerful wireless plant and If in
trouble should be able TO summon as
sistance. The fact that no message has
been received from the vessel is taker
as evidence that the cause Of the delay
is not serious as it is believed that II
danger had threatened some notice OF
IL would have been turned loose on tho
air before the situation became impos.
sible.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
D|NGFf MANSION
PRESENT TO WIFE
Transfer of New York House
Worth SS5O,OOO Intended
as Christmas Gift
District Attorney Expects De-
throned Cement King to Ap-
pear in Court Today
Special Dispatch to The Call


NEW. YORK, Nov IA New York
dispatch to The Call this morning con-
veyed the news that W. ]. Dingee had
transferred to his wife, Virginia. his
magnificent Fifth avenue mansion.
This may have been displeasing to
some. of Dingee's creditors, for now it
is announced that it was a Christmas
present to his wife. The mansion is at
S5S Fifth avenue. 1t was built and
formerly occupied by Isaac Stern and
is valued, with the lot, at $S50,000.
Dingee paid Stern $S50,O00 for it sew
eral years ago.
1t is situated between the new pala-
tial home of George K. Gould, which
is being erected at Sixty-seventh street
and Fifth avenue, and the residence of
Mrs. Charles L. Yerkes. 1t is a four
story brown stone house, facing Cen
trail park. 1t is modern in all it's ap-
pointments. Many rooms are finished
In hardwood and several stained glass
windows are said to be of great value.
Dingee and his wife left for San
francisco several days ago. 1t is said
the deed of transfer was executed sew
eral days ago. but it was not recorded
until yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
PARTNER OF ROOSEVELT'S
FATHER DIES IN SOUTH
Gilbert S. King, Glass Manufac-
turer and War Veteran,
Passes Away
Special Dispatch to The Cal


LOS ANGELES. Nov. 24.-Gilbert
Snowden King, who started business
with the father of President Roosevelt
as manufacturer of glass. died this
morning in Los Angeles, a victim to i'll
health that sent him here six months
ago from Brooklyn. He was SO years
old and veteran of the civil war, in
which, while serving as aslieutenant in
the Ninth New York regiment, he lost
his left arm at Antietam.
On leaving the army he engaged in
business with the elder Theodore Roose-
Welt and eventually became the head
of the Mississippi glass company of
New York, which has nine factories
throughout the country. He leaves a
widow, daughter and three sons. The
widow is a daughter of the late naval
constructor, w. l.. Mintonye, builder of
the Maine, blown up in Havana harbor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
BARTNETT, FREED ON BAIL,
RIDES HOME IN AUTO
Convicted Bank Wrecker /.
Released on Bonds of
SI5O.OOO

Walter J. Bartnett. the disgraceo
vice president of the California safe
deposit and trust company. was re-
leased from the county jail last night
for embezzlement, but Judge Conley
has ruled that he may be admitted tc
bail pending his appeal to the upper
courts The papers were signed last
hight and at o'clock the prisoner rode
in an automobile into the city, where
he joined his family.
The sureties which qualified for Bart
nett are the National surety company
in the sum of 100000. Henry p. Sophy
and Edward F. Sophy, real estate men
100000; Simon Hicks, proprietor of the
Bonita market, and T. j. Horswill capi-
talist $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
ArTEMPrs TO DROWN BABE

Mrs. Julia Minschamp. who is SUBJ
5ect TO periods Of temporary insanity,
was found by a neighbor trying to
q db0wn her months old child in a
Vashtub IN her lodgings at 1907 Mont
gomery street last night After saw
ing the infant the neighbor at once
communicated with the police and the
woman was taken into custody and
placed in the detention ward of the CEN
traI emergency hospital
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
BIames Simon for Revolt

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.-J. n. Leger.
Haytien minister. today received a long
cablegram from the president of Hayti
indicating that he will attempt to
stamp out the revolution in that island
without bloodshed. In the cablegram
the president gives as the direct cause
for the revolution the fact that General
Simon threatened the life of the ad-
ministrator of the interior, which
brought about his dismissal
At present it is said. the govern
ment troops are at Aquin bearing down
upon Simon, who is now reported to
be isolated. Simon has induced many
of the country people to support his
cause by promising them rewards to
pillage cities.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
PLAYERS NECK DIsLocATED
Injury Puts Damper on Football
in Honolulu

sFECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALI
HONOLULU, November 1S.-Conrad
Ahrens, son of manager of a sugar
plantation, was injured in a football
game sustaining dislocation of
the vertebra at the neck He is
now in the hospital and physicians
say he will recover. This has put a
damper on intercollegiate football in
Honolulu and an effort will be made to
have the colleges take up Rugby. Dick
Sullivan returned here from the coast
last week and arrangements are being
made for 10 round fight between
him and Miller of Fort Shafter.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
CIVIL SERVICE CHANCES

The United States board of labor en-
ployment announces examinations for
the grades of four line teamster. deck
hand or seaman. charwoman and mere
unskilled laborer, to be held at San
Francisco on December 4, 1908. Ap-
plication blanks and further informa-
tion may be secured from the secre-
tary of the twelfth civil service district.
room 241, postoffice building, San Fran
cisco, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
HAYT|AN REBELS
SLAY MINISTER,
LOOT TOWNS
General LIE Conte Captured and
Executed by Alexis OppO-
nents Near Jeremie
Declare Against President and
ReyOlutiOnists Seize Gum
boat, Firing on Vessel
Rebels Pillage Aquin. While
Government Arms in Haste to
Quell Outbreak
srEsIAL CABLE 10. THE CALL

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti. Nov. "a
The capture and execution of General
La Conte, minister of the interior. and
exchange of shots between the gunboat
Croyant, which has fallen into the
hands of the rebels, and the gunboat
Centenaire off Jeremie. and the decla-
ration of the towns of Aquin and Jer-
emie against the government-these
are the features today which bear evil
dence of the spread of the revolution
airy movement against President Nord
Alexis
General lie Conte, the minister of the
interior. who went out at the head of
a government force against the rebels.
was captured near Jeremie. together
with his escort, after short struggle.
The town of Aquin, it is reported. has
been pillaged by the revolutionary
troops.
No news has been received of the
movements of General Celestin Cy-
riaque. the minister of war. who was
sent out in addition to General Le
Conte by President Nord Alexis to put
down the uprising at Aux Cages head
ed by General Antoine Simon.
The Croyant was laid up on account
of an accident to her machinery, and
the revolutionists took possession of
her without any trouble
srhe government is recruiting men
here and elsewhere for its campaign
against the rebels. and large quantities
of ammunition are being shipped out
of Port au Prince.
Up to the present time there has
been no trouble here. but If the revo-
luton triumphs serious situation will
arise at any moment
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
CHANGING INFIRMARY PLANS

The supervisors building committee
recommended certain changes in the
plans for the new infirmary building at
Yesterdays session. The principal
change TO be made will be the Knocking
out of several partitions. eliminating
a large number of small rooms, and
turning the space into wards.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
PLEADS GUILTY. TO SHOOTING

SANTA ROSA, Nov 24.-Harry Leon
ard charged with shooting at Foreman
Finnikum of the DR.. c. C. O'Donnell
ranch at Glen Ellen, today changed his
plea of mot guilty in the superior
court to guilty" and was sentenced to
fine of $3.50 or IT'S days in jail. He
will probably serve the Jail sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
Washington Not Alarmed

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.-The navy
department does not view with alarm
the delay in the arrival at Guam of the
hospital ship Relief AS there are in
dications that the Relief met stormy
Weather a delay Of three or four days
viii not be regarded as unusual
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
Thanksgiving Candle.

Packed in appropriate boxes. Geo.
Haas & Sons. Fillmore at Ellis, Van
Ness at Suffer, % Market St. near
ferry.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-25
Do You Want s5.oos

Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
SAW CORPSE
IN THE RIVER

A ady telephoned the police yes.
terday that she saw a body wear
ing overalls floating in the river
near the Olive st. bridge. Police
men inspected the river for sever
al hours but the body wwas not
seen. The police think the body
may be that of young man who
disappeared suddenly from a lodg-
ing house on Ferry av. He had
been working in a lumber yard AMI
wore overalls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
STATE INSPECTION
GOOD FOR ROADS

According to late report sub
:nitted by A. w. Perley. state rail
way inspector, great improve
ment in railroad equipment has re-
suited from the past year of state
surveillance of railroads. Of 12,26l
cars inspected 1.149 were defective
and there were ISL bad engines out
of 1924.
In every respect touching track
re and train precautions the in
sN;tor notes more care and
efficiency on the part of the com
panies with the exception of clean
ing air valves, in which respect the
companies own rules are being VIC
lated. No friction has been en-
countered in enforcing regulations
prescribed by the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
GREET D DIR}Y19cK
FOR SOUND

WASHINGTON, d. c., June s.
Revised specifications for the
largest naval dock in the world,
to be built at the Bremerton navy
yard on Puget Sound. were COM
pleted today by Rear Admiral Hol-
liday, chief of the navy yards
bureau.
II is expected that the monster
dock will be completed IS months
from July l. when work is expect
ed to be started.
Bids for the construction of the
dock have been asked. AMI it is
announced that they will be open
ed June IS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
KILLS HIMSELF IN
A SLEEPING CAR

WALLA WALLA, June 5.-Louis
Schmidt, former saloon keeper, put
the muzzle of a revolver in his
mouth and killed himself in an N.
P. sleeper coming into Walla Walla.
Since being put out of the saloon
business for selling liquor on Sun
day he has been travelling for sa-
loon supply dealers and was on his
way home from Spokane and other
eastern Washington points.
He leaves a wife and three chill
dren. Dependency from lack of
means was the cause of suicide.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
BARS MOVING PICTURE
FROM CHURCH

Electrical Inspector Halliday
this morning forbade the moving
picture show of Norway scenes
that was to have been given next
Monday night at the Norwegian
Lutheran church, Sinto and Wash
ingtOn, for the reason that it Is
dangerous unless the machine is in
closed in a metal fire-proof room
such as used in theaters.
Ola Johann Saervold, who was to
give the show, will lecture with
stereoptican views, which will be
permitted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05

A small tented town has sprung
up in the neighborhood Of Mill st.
north of Garland, where the
Seventh Day Adventists are hold
ing their annual camp meeting for
the churches of that faith in the
Columbia River district. At least
100 families are represented, and
provisions are made for services
in German, and Scandinavian
languages, as well as English.
Morning services begin at 1880,
and evening at 7:45.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
ODD FELLOWS CARE
FOR The ORPHANS

WALLA WALLA, June 5.-The
grand lodge sessions of the Odd
Fellows closed here yesterday with
installation of officers and the dedi-
cation of the monument at the or
der's home.
An affecting feature of the last
day was the acceptance OF II or
phans from all parts of the state
by the grand lodge. They are to
be cared for and educated at the
home here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05

climbing contest up Giants Despair
course each year. The event is
open this year to cars of the Brian
Cliff model.
The trophy is of sterling silver,
80 inches high. Its base is Mexican
onyx, IA inches in diameter. Above
the base are two scenes from the
hill climb; one the steepest part,
and the other the sharp curve
known as the Devils Elbow.
Above this is shield containing
the name of the contest, and an
other for the names of each year S
winners. This is surmounted by a
figure of Victory on a keystone
supported by automobile wheels
The whole will have a French gray
finish. 1t will remain in possession
of each years winner until the sue
ceeding years climb.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
SPR|NKL|NCLAW.
VIOLATED

The water department has re-
ceived numerous complaints that
people are using automatic
sprinklers all times Of day and
night. If they are caught they will
be prosecuted.
The hours for using automatic
sprinklers are from to 8 a. m. and
6 to p. m. People may sprinkle
as much as they like il they hold
a nozzle in their hands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
HEARST STILL GAINING

NEW YORK, June 5.-Hearst
has gained 11S votes out of 112
ballot boxes opened in the recount
of the city election whereby Nc
Clellan was declared mayor in
1905. Mcclellan has showed gain
of four on the recount so far.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05

street. Commissioner ONO has or
dered the street opened on ore
side repeatedly, but it is Invariably
closed again. The asphalt peoQs
claim that there was nothing in
their specifications ordering them
to complete one side Of the street
at time. The work is almost fin
ished and the city will not do any
thing about IL,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
WANTED T. r. TO DIG UP

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June g.
Max Bar. age 81. was arrested at
the White House. where he told the
doorkeeper he wanted to see the
president. He understood Roose-
welt had a lot Of money to dis
tribute and called for his share of
5000 600
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
Hill Auto Climb
Trophy a Beauty

Special Correspondence to The Press
WILKES BARRE. June 5.-The
Wilkes-Barre Automobile club has
decided to offer the Hollenback
$1,000 trophy, donated by John W.
Hellenback of this city as first
prize for the chief event in the hill
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
CLAYTON TO OPEN
DENVER CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, D. c., June s.
1t is announced here that Henry d.
Clayton, Alabama representative.
will be temporary chairman at the
Denver convention. Politicians be-
lieve the announcement author
itiative.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
BIG GRAIN FIRM SOLD

LEWISTON, Idaho, June 5.-The
kettenbach Grain Co., of this city,
has been purchased by the Kerr
Clifford Co.. of Tacoma. The firm
was one of the largest grain deal
ing concerns in the Inland EN-
pire The new firm begins opera
tons in this territory with the COM
ing crop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
SOLD SQUAW WHlSkEY

Deputy Marshal Baker went to
Tekoa, Wash. yesterday and ar
rested Edward Harris, a negro, on
charge of selling whiskey to An
ME Ike, a squaw of the Occur
d'Alene tribe. Commissioner Mar
shall bound the negro over to ap-
pear before the federal court under
5000 bond.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE WINS

ALLEGAH. Mich, June 5.-Fail-
ure of the jury to agree in Mrs.
David Neeley's case is looked upon
as a decided victory for Christian
Science. She was accused of let
ting her child die without medical
attention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
GUILD BOOM STARTED

BOSTON, June champaign but
tons booming Gov. Guild for the
vice presidency are out. Guildites
are not afraid of John Hays Ham
mond, who has announced his can.
didacy for the place on the republi-
can ticket.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
FEAST OF STRAWBERRIES

MILTON, Ore, June Sat the
annual strawberry day" held here
yesterday more than 1900 dishes
of berries were served free with
fee cream and cake. The feast was
opened with an address by Mayor
Davis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
BRINGS BACK A BRIDE

Bachelor when he went away,
benedict when he returned, S. S.
Philbrick, of the firm of Ham,
Yearsley, Ryrie & Philbrick, is
home after the excitement of a
wedding and the bliss of honey
moon trip. His bride was Miss
Fitch. of Allstown, Mass.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05

ing in the Santa Cruz mountains
three weeks ago, has taken blood
hounds to the mountains to hunt
fer the body. 1t is believed to be
buried near creek in the vicinity
of Smiths ranch, where Gull was
last seen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
CRAMER-DEHUFF WEDDING

Miss Ada B. Cramer and James
l.. DeHuff were united in marriage
last evening by DR.. c. Ross Baker
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. d..
Cramer. aunt and uncle of the
bride. A number of friends wit
messed the ceremony. The groom
is a mining engineer at Chewelah.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
POSTOFFlCE INCREASE

Postoffice reports for May show
an increase of 5000 over last May
in receipts. This is from sales of
stamps and box rent. The total
this year is S25,S71.S1.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
BRYAN WILL PAY
lT ALL BACK

LINCOLN. June Bryan
confirms the story that
} Thomas Ryan contributed
} $4,000 to the fund used in
the Bryan state campaign
) of 1904. At the same time
} the Commoner announces
} his intention to repay Ryan
out of his own pocket.
} When the story was pub
} lished Bryan denied knowl-
} edge of it, but started an
} investigation and discover
, ed that it was true.
! 4 4 Q q q q Q Q 90. % . [
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
DEADLY DA YIN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, June 5.-A score
Of lives were lost and $4,000
worth of property destroyed in
cloudburst at Guanajauto, a min
ing town.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
SEEKS FATHERS BODY

SAN FRANCISCO, June s.
Lawrence F. Gull, son OF the miss
ing realty broker, Lawrence C..
Gull, who disappeared while fish
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
} . 90 . q . . q % . 90
JUNE BRIDES NUMEROUS

) June promises to beat all
records in this county for
) marriages. During the past
} four days 43 licenses were
} taken out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05

N. W. Purviance, an employee of
the Washington Trust Co., was ar
rested this morning for riding his
bicycle on the sidewalk on North
Monroe st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
CITY WILL DO NOTHING

Constant complaints are still re-
ceived at the city hall in regard
to East Sprague av., which the In
dependent Asphalt Co. has COM
pletely closed while it paves the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-05
Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing

Press S150;
buttons quick
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Douglas Island news., 1908-09-16
In MenOriana

Douglas, Alaska, Septem Der, l6, 1908. Whereas, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to claim for His own the beloved wife of our esteemed brother J. Alfred Johnson; be it Resolved, that we, the members of Alaska Lodge No. l, 1. O. o. r., extend to the bereaved brother our heartfelt sympathy and assure him of our con. tinued interest in his welfare. We point him to the Great Father Of all for con- fort and consolation. Be it farther Resolved, that a copy of these resolu- tions be given to Bro. Johnson, that they be spread upon the minutes and published iu the Douglas Island News. Frat ernally submitted,
 WM. STUBBINs,
 A. T. NELSON,
 J. D. MILLER,
 Committee.
Douglas Island news., 1908-09-16
WOI. STUBBINS, \ A. T. NELSON, J. D. MILLER,
 Committee.
In Menoriam

Whereas, the Hand of Death has vis- tied the family of our brother, J.Alfred Johnson, and removed therefrom his faithful and loving wife, therefore be it Resolved, that we, the members of Gastineaux Lodge No. 124, F. & A. M., tender our heartfelt sympathy to our sorrowing brother iu his bereavement, and be is further
 Resolved, that copy af these resolu- tions, under the seal of the Lodge, be sent to our brother, that copy al9o be spread upon the minutes of our Lodge, and that copy be also printed in the Douglas Island News.
 JAS. CHRIsToE
 WM. STUBBINs Committee
 JAS. DANIELS