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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
IA Petition in
the interest
of Criminals

But by all let have this record the petitioners really
they should fear stand and be counted
Hitherto of those who might be expected sign petition
this character have been with shrinking anonymity
encouraged of them have hired the bawd
OF the to and vociferous that Burns hurts
business What they really and what their ptesent petition
that Burns hurts the business of dynamsng and
brng and which of them engaged Come
give you the fullest benefit of such advertisement your public
spirit may deserve.
We exactly present grounds which
the offer their unsolicited advice the municipal admin
istratOn but known the that public funds
applied the graft prosecution
remember that the agencies of promotion and publicity
former period much concerned and through their pur-
chased organs the press camorousy indignant what they
called the niquty of financing public prosecution with private
funds Now, apparently they equally disturbed about the
public for the purpose These gentlemen
hard please but they could be brought down to the disagree
able realities Of brass taks would be discovered that what
urgently desire is that prosecution of grater bbe
gve should be had shape whether with the help OF public
private money. This what the petition
This petition should emerge from its present obcurity,
likely prove roll OF honor shape that neither desired
expected promoters will certainly
meaning of testimonial of honor for William Burns
will offer the convincing proof of his efficient service
The hitherto shrinking and twilight activities of the influences
still mmerng wrath of those congressman who by afce
limit work and then complained because
Roosevelt characterized the claw passed the
criminals Their indignation still higher when the pre-
dent nmated that had
ia the limitation There complaint
presidents words, certain
reluctance among congressman about standing
in this dubious category Here have petition in the
criminals and the analogy will be fulfilled if proves
OF reluctance be counted embarraes the
the the public
The Call hopes that such refrigeration of the exemes
ensue That would be cold snap.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
Answers to Questions

IND0RSEMENTLReader, City. How is
promissery note indorsed?
The Endorsement of a note, as the
name signifies. is done by the writing of
a party's name upon the back of the
note. Its primary object is to transfer
the rights therein. but it may be done
solely for the purpose of lending to it
additional security.
COUNCIL OF TRENT-A F. W.. MADEIRA CAL
When was the famous council at Trent. Tyrol,
opened. and when did it clNe?
1t was opened by Pope Paul 1916. and
continued in % sessions under julius
III and Plus Nv until its close in 1863
LABOR STATISTICS Me-. stockton. Cal.
Where can procure copy Of the statistics
Of the state labor bureau, thirteenth biennial
issue?
Communicate with the state labor
bureau, Ferry building. San Francisco.
EMILE Z0IA-A. f. W.. MADEIRA Cal Is
Emile Zola. the French writer. still alives
He died of asphyxiation in Paris,
France. September 2s, 1902, at the age
of 81.
height of Twin peaks in San Francisco?
Nine hundred and ten feet above high
water mark.
DE YOUNG-I. ]. o.. Petaiulna CAL What
is the nationality OF NJ. H. de Young.
He was born in st. Louis October
/; 1S4S.
MUSHROOMS B.. Oakland, CAL How arc.
mushrooms drieds
BY placing them on pan on the top
of an oven. such as a bakers oven.
STEAM BEER-A. B.. City When was steam
beer first sold in San Francisco
This department has not been able
to discover any record OF such sale.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

Mr. Wolfe Disappointing in this field Of activity His
"Od Reliable" That he nobv
he fulhls his job For the Mr. Wolfe getting in
with Representative Smith, Mr. Fresno
and other thrifty patriots who engaged the apparently uphill
task of convincing the nation that the companies should
be free of all charge rights and privileges immense
value in the national forests
1t well organized and ambitious compaign amply
busy. 1t is Mr. Wos moment to apnv
his best elbow the work making this thrifty
the dignity backed authority of
sovereign commonwealth with Mr. Wolfe behind the scenes
pulling the strings In word it the purpose convert the
legislature OF California into Punch and Judy show
Wolfe for dancing and Snowman 1t should the counter
iei OF the state speaking by the Wolfe If
there anything in California that you gentlemen of the
power companies ask Mr. Wolfe to please
OF course MIR. Wolfe quite fulfill aspirations OF
power companies but he deliver the moral
support of the collective wisdom of California the legislature
assembled He by organ close touch with those
thrifty agencies aforementioned be preparing pledge the
Legislature recommendation that the companies
everything they free gratis and for nothing Wolfe
speaks so goes California.
All this should be interesting the legs-
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
The Bar Asso-
ciation Hears
Alarm Clock
ciation could give

could give Job head start and then beat him CITY block
III endurance contest.
world has been complaining long and loudly of the
candalous delay bringing justice the vicious
conpexy California but lawyers did
seem deeply agitated No doubt they making
up minds. 1t is slow
camorous layman wholly without remedy
this He might well mend watch with hammer
mercy OF the gentlemen learned the law but
lawyers coming his relief Let give thanks and
credit where preservers. In them
The good sort 1t is unworthy imputa-
ton to pretend litigation and welcome the of
They good citizens, but good Lord
how slow! worth going miles the president of
bless himsi tack. This is
California have been sitting tacks of legal
and have Of relief
terrible when awake than
with banners from the dismal slough
technical depond The Lord has raised champion
up which should the purpose equally we'll
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
Impertinent Question No. S3
What's fhe Biggest HoIdup?

For the most original wite this questionable
briefer the better-Ihe Call will pay FIVE DOLLARS.
For the next hye answers The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAX Each. Pnze winning answers will be printed next
Wednesday and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POSTAL
CARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
o Chrl.tm
YER street santa crpz
It's good excuse, anyway.
s P O. bor oakand
The ~R S. " P.s of Christendom
5 astretSa
he day we give somebody something they don't want
because we're afraid they'll give US some hing we dar
- oon
81 prize to Louise Herick Berkeley
time for giving and forgivng gifts
= reetc city
A day get then to forort and f,w.;r.
NJ Brockhur street oaklaad
grouchy W ssS~S" 80 '"S
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
NOVEL MOTOR CAR

Consul General William H. Michael
of Calcutta reports that experiments
are being made in that city with an
air propeller petrol driven. car. The
pattern of the propeller. A speed of
10 miles an hour has been attained on
Calcutta roads with a FIVE horsepower
engine The absence of wear on the
tires is most marked, and the motion
is perfectly smooth. At present the
invention is just passing out of the
experimental stage, but it is anticipat-
ed that it will shortly be possible to
place cars on the marke
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
OF LocUsTs IN MEXICO

INVASION OF LOCUsTS IN MEXICO
Consul A. j. Lespinasse of Frontera
reports that a plague of locusts has
invaded the Mexican state of Tabasca,
Dut appear to restrict their depreda-
lions to the northern counties and the
damage has not been extensive. AS
they are migrating northward it is
noPed that the crops will be gathered
before suffering any serious damage
The authorities are vigorously combat
ing the evil and are meeting with
gratifying results. The species now
invading Tabasco do npt display the
same voracious and aggressive traits
OF certain species which have infest-
ed the lower tier OF southern states
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24


DR.. and Mrs. Ernest Dwight Chip
man, with Mrs. Chipman's brother.
Fred Greenwood, will pass the holiday
out of town and will be entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
d. Greenwood across the bay. DR.. and
Mrs. Chipman have recently taken
apartments here for the winter and
will return after their brief holiday
reunion with relatives.
Miss Ethel McAllister is entertaining z
Miss Joy and Miss Rowena Wilson at
her home in Jackson street. The
young hostess and her house guests
attended the dance given last evening
by the Misses Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford M. Clarke
expect to leave for Santa Barbara
shortly after the wedding of their
granada lighter, Miss Amy Porter. to
William Bethune ireland. which will
take place next week. Mr. and Mrs
Clarke will remain in the south for
several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Chenery will
probably pass the new year at Del
Monte, if the weather permits an en-
joyable outing
Christian de Guigne Jr.. accompanied
by NJ Eric de Dampierre, the hance of
Miss Marie Christine de Guigne. are
expected TO arrive today and will go
at once to the De Guigne country home
at San Mateo, where they win pass
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

aure They commodity held in the hollow of Wofes hand
by him be delivered where they will do the good The
legislature Mr. Woes obedien buffalo, harnessed
well broken But the patient beast of burden will
kick
Mr. Wolfe will be busy for the three months the
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

to appear active in opposition to those special
interests which make a business of plunder-
ing and exploiting the natural resources of
the country for their private profit and with
out compensation. for the use of public
property.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
The Ir1sider

Incidents in the Careers OF Prescott ana
Harry Scott During Their Connection With IroE Works
and Ship Building
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

association is now moved to do something
to reform the practice and procedure in
criminal cases. There could not be more
convincing testimony that conditions have
reached the point where patience has ceased
to be virtue The San Francisco bar asso-
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

HE petition active circulation asking for the removal of
Special Agent Burns should become public document Of
large and general interest if it atains the dignity
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

20 the naturally mind reassurng to dsco1
State Senator Eddie Wolfe his old tricks 1t would
distinctly disappointing popular expectation were Mr. Wo
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

should the signatories be suddenly taken with
what an unsympathetic world describes as
"an attack of cold feetF' The document
might prove to be dubious roll of honor
that would return to plague the inventors
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

A EISS DOROTHY WOODS, assisted
NH by her sisters, Miss Lottie and
V Miss Maud Woods, entertained
at Christmas dance given last
evening at the family home in Cali
fornia street. A real Santa Claus
standing in the doorway greeted
the guests as they came into the
house and presented each with
program for the evening. The decora-
tions were holly. mistIetoe and Christ
mas bells with a large tree as the cen
ter of attraction. After the festivities
around the tree the entire company
proceeded to the ballroom, where dane
ing was enjoyed during the later hours
of the evening, followed by an elab-
crate supper.
Among the guests who enjoyed the
Christmas marty were.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24
T>HE CALL rel,

~HE CALL reioices activity Francisco
association Iis able but body and things
bad indeed before stirred action The
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-24

recent return of Prescott Scott
| from New York recalls numerous stories
4 in which the eldest scion OF the noted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
A SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Chief Urquhart Refuses to Give Par
ticulars or Disclose Identity.

Boston. April At was announced
early this morning that suspect in
Annie Mullins murder case had been
taken into custody by Chief Arquharl
and officers in South Boston later
taken to Arlington in the chiefs au-
tOrnobile.
Accompanying the chief on his trip to
South Boston and back were Inspec-
tor Hooley. Private Detective Ed
wards and Officer Neilan. Early this
morning Chief Urquhart refused to
give out tho name of the suspect or to
state in what particular locality of
South Boston the man had been found.
Chief Crquhart gave out d statement
that d party who had not previously
come forward had communicated with
hin, by telephone and furnished him
a description of i man claimed to have
been seen with Miss Mullins on the
night of the murder. The chief stated
that the officers were looking for the
man described. but would not say the
suspect taken into custody this morn
Ing was the man wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
A BRONZE TABLET
To Memory Of Lieut.. Gel. A. c. HamIir
Unveiled At Bangor.

Bangor. Me. April 3.-A bronze tab
let to the memory OF Lieut.. Col. -Au-
custus Choate Hamlin. t. 5. A.. was
unveiled in City hall this afternoon. 1t
was presented to the city by the
Massachusetts Commandery of the
Loyal Legion. which was represented
by the commander. Rear Admiral
John F. Merry. and Recorder Captain
Charles H. Porter General Joseph S.
Smitn Of Eangor presided Addresses
were also made r. Mayor John i
Woodnlan in acceptance. Prof. John
S. Sewal and Rev. Henry S. Burrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

While cutting wood in Brad Shaw $
woods Yesterday Warren Lathrop. a
young man about 70 years old, struck his
foot with the axe. cutting deep cash
-four inches, long and crushing several of
the SINAI! bones. lie was taken TO the
National Home hospital. where his in
juiics were dressed. and later removed to
the City hospital at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Grand Festival March," &. Bach
Overture Scotch IN the Highlands
Gadc
Innan,atus from ''Stabat Mater
Rossiri
''ornet solo by Henry A. Schuclcr.
selection frCm Indigo" Strauss
Russian MaZurka -''CZarina. Came
Descriptive I'artasia-"VillaGc Life in the
Old TimCS.' There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

The following were among the visitors
at the home yester day: Miss Ada j..
Pierce. Augusta Mrs. Charles NJ. ,ior-
dan, East Poland. Capt, T.. ~ tri.bcc
md wife. I<ittcry Point: I.ail ~. y al
dron. Fort Fairfield: Charles NJ Valid, ON.
Albion. Charles NJ Ward and &. t.,
Church of Chcrryiield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

IL" following, members have been
granted honorable discharges from this
lic'ic. George G. Bennett. late Co. Z.
1ltii Il. I. Inf: Nathaniel l.. owen. late
Co. NJ. LIST Me. Cav, and Edwin Pierce.
late CO. u 18th Mass. Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs Horace Ilildrcth of Brunswick
avenue was given Il surprise party
Thursday evening at which IS OF her
friends were present. Refreshments
were served and the evening passed so
cially ard with story telling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

~" fuItra! of the late Andrew CrrnI-
In.,' viii be held in the Home chapel at
1919 t,iY forenoon Rev. En- Nelligar
vii, conduct the services Capt. George
=. l.. Snow will be i'll charge Of the es-
Cuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Funeral services over The remains Of
the late Matthew Towlc ard the late
Frank W. Whittemore will be held i'm the
Horne chapel at o'clock this afternoon
Rev. IL. S. Burrage will conduct the ser
vices. Capt. WIN. W. Savage will have
charge of the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barton OF
Newark. y. J.. have been visiting Mr..
au.l Mrs. Winfield Kimball. Mr.. Bar
ton has purchased the Mary Robbins
place and renamed it HillcrcSt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Religious services at the Home chapel
SUNDAY morning will be AS follows Mass
am, S~rnon by Rev. FL. Michigan at 7.4J;
Protestant services BY Rev. ii. s. Bur
ranc at !o.lJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
Suffered with Stomach.

Mrs. John Underwood, $50 W. Wal
nut ST., Columbus, Ohio, writes:
"Having had catarrh and stomach
trouble and having suffered very
much, I, after being doctored long
while, as a last resort took Peruna.
The result was wonderful. would
highly recommend it as good rem
edy. / still use Peruna and would
not be without it. I always have it
in the house,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

The Current Events Club viii turn
over TO the Board of Trade SO as the
result Of the loan exhibit held last Fri
day at Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs Louis, Higgins aud son Amos
have returned from Liverm"rc Falls,
where they have been spending the
winter with Mrs, Higgins daughter,
Mrs Frank Kendall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
Catarrh and Stomach Trouble.

Catdrrh and Stomach trouble.
Mrs. T. Frech, r. r. No. l, Hickory
Point, Tenn, writes:
clam happy to tell you that am cured
Of catarrh. 1 have followed your good
and kind advice faithfully. bless the
day when wrote you of my condition,
and will always praise Peruna. Think
1T is one Of the grandest medicines on
earth.
"Having been afflicted with cafarrh
and stomach trouble for seven years and
after having tried four different doctors
they only relieved me for little while.
Igave up all hope Of being cured. Ionly
weighed $50 pounds, and was so weak l
could hardly get around the room.
81 was induced to try Peruna, and to
my great surprise I am now entirely
well. My weight is now 1888 pounds, my
health never was better in my life.
81 shall always praise DIR. Hartman
and his remedies"
Thousands of families have learned
the use Of Eeruna and its value in the
treatment of catarrhal ailments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Miss Chrvstal NJ. Chase arrived yes
terdaS from Boston to visit Miss Ma
bel Cobb Miss Chase WAS on her way
10 Fort Fairfield, where She is teach
ing school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs. Allison Cation has returned from
'Norrdge wock, where she has beer
caring for her daughter Mrs. T.. t.
Stevens. who has been seriously ill.,
Mrs. Stevens is now much improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
SOUTH CHINA.

Theodore Roosevelt Caup. =. of ".
will hold its regular meeting Saturday
evening. April 4. Would like all mem
bcrs to be present as special business
will come before the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Miss Jackson. the nrganiSt at The
First Church Of Christ Scientist. is
Ill at her home with tho measles and
consequently will not preside at the
organ Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Miss Frances Adams preached at
the Methodist church Thursday even
ing rrom the text II will put thee in
tho cleft Of tho rock" There was Il
good attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Edward Lowe. late Co. L. Sd Mass. II.
A, has been admitted to the Home and
au:rtcrcd in 60. a. He was formerly a
resident Of Arctic. X. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

George II. Ross has been g,antcd 4
furlough to Gardner. Mass. and left for
thai place yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
Daily kennebec JoHrna.
Saturday, April 4, 1908.
GARDINER.

Dean W. Boye left yesterday for
Boston on Il business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

sta and i:ritta Maxim have pur-
CHASED the house which they have oc-
cupicI for some time of Charles Gale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

.Ioh.i Nash has returned to this city
after Il stay of several weeks in tho
vicinity of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mr. Holman Of BoWdoinhan. who
hpS been elected superintendent OF
the schools here ana in IIalloWcll. was
in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

H. L.. Richardson Of West Brooktlcld
Mass, was business visitor at The Iioln'
yesterday.
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THE MULLEN INQUEST.
Continued from Page One.)

new evidence concerning the murder
OF Miss Mullins had been secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs. II. \. Dillings will so today to
East Bridgcwatcr, Mass. to visit her
sister. Mrs Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Michael Sullivan left the home %es;er-
day on d furlough to Visit Providence
X. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

At G. IT. Beanes todI: tbs purest and
most wholesome and delicious candies are
specially cheap. Epic,rean standard
chocolates 30. ID. also really fine 3oc
line assorted chocolates only NC 10. Just
t.y them. Phelps i0c. chocolate chips
90. b.. todav only Notice this particu-
larry. See window display for other bar
gains. Will he one Of Beane'i banner
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Grammar school. is passing Il few days
at his home in Cornna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Wilia,a Adams was granted a fullouSh
yesterday to visit Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Jureph +. Billings returned to tl!c bcmc
yesterday from furlougn passed in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Dillingham; hurry has returned
from Boston. where he has been en-
tln!cu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE BROMO 1UININE re
moves the cause. Used the world over to
Cure cold in One Day. E. W. GROVES
signature on h.v, Sc. eat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mr. Nyra Dresser Of Orland is max
ing an extended visit in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Moses Briggs. who has been seriously
ill., is somewhat Improved ana his MANI
friends hope for a complete recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs. Mary Higgins visited her pa
rents yesterday In Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Mrs Lucy Elliott arrived from Phia-
dclpi,ia Friday and is the guest of her
sister Mary w. Jones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
PE-RUNA IS A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY IN OVER ONE
WINTHROP.

Miss Maggie Donovan is visiting rel
ativCs in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Administrators sale AZ The Il. W. Snul'
Emp"li um. Furniture. Carpets, plapcries
Ranges. I,cfriSc'ators. Go-Carts, Etc
Monday. Anr e. for ono week Most
Sonds at about cost, some below cost
After this sale tho business will be :eor-
gani2ed ard continue as before