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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
FIRST LINCOLN-ROOSEVELT
DISTRICT CLUB FORMED

To the forty-f1rst assembly district
belongs the honor of organizing the
first Lincoln-Roosevelt district club in
this city. A band of enthusiastic re-
publicans met in Steinke hall. 27eo Oc-
tavia street, last night to adopt the
platform of the league and elect of
ficers. Thomas z. Haven was chosen
president of the club. Sheldon Kellogg
first vice president and Thomas Will
lianis secretary-treasurer.
A large number of republicans from
all parts of the district were assembled
in the hall when Chester H. Rowell.
state organizer, arose TO explain the
purposes of the Lincoln Roosevelt
league and to read its simple platform
declaring for a republican party un-
bossed by the Southern Pacific railroad.
When RowelI had finished all who
attended went forward to sign the roll
of membership. and then the election
Of officers was commenced with the
naming of Havens for president After
being unanimously elected Havens made
6 brief speech, in which he emphasized
the Importance OF organizing all over
the district and getting out the voters
for both the May and August prima-
ries The election of Kellogg and Will
liams followed.
Another meeting viii be held next
Thursday night, at which four more
vice presidents will be elected and ex-
ecutive and campaign committees will
be chosen
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
REFUSED FIRE PLUGS
Bay View Residents Must Await
Laying of Pipe Line

The residents of the Bay View and
Silver terrace districts were informed
yesterday BY the fire committee OF the
supervisors that it is impossible 70
grant their request for more hydrants.
The district IS but poorly protected
against fire. owing to q lack OF hy-
Grants and sufficient pressure IN the
Few water mains. Chief Shaughnessy.
who had investigated the matter at the
instance OF the supervisors. reported
that owing TO the absence Of needed
water mains no more hreplugs could
be set Shaughnessy IN addition re-
ported that there is little likelihood
OF the Spring Valley company laying
any more mains in that section at the
present time, as the streets are not IN
condition 70 receive them
The committee win recommend that
n pipe line be laid from La Honda res
sxToir TO the alnshouse tract TO insure
a sufficient supply Of water in the
evsnt OF the well IN use running short
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
CORONA CLUBS TENTH
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
Six Presidents of Organization
Attend Breakfast and
Are on Program

The tenth birthday anniversary Of
the Corona club was marked yesterday Y
by a breakfast, at which 1so women
were present. Songs, speeches and
toasts made the affair a delightful one.
The long tables were decorated with
masses Of spring blossoms. and a can
opy Of callax and wisteria stretched
from the central chandelier to the
four corners OF the room The six
presidents that the club has had dur
ing the 10 years of its existence were
present as was the next president Mrs.
George F'redericks. who has received
her informal notification of nomina-
ton. Toasts were given by Mrs.
Frank Dalton, one of the founders of
the club: Mrs. F. @. Dennfston, its sec
ond president; Miss Frances NeekeI
and Mrs. John Bullock, who is now
president. Miss Emma Tobey sang
several songs.
Among those present yesterday be-
sides the former presidents were: Mrs.
Francis Cobb, Mrs. A. l. Sobey, Mrs.
John Skinkle, Miss Emma Van Ber-
gen. Mrs. Robert Wallace. Mrs. H n.
Stevens. Mrs. Z. l. Poltret, Mrs. Anne
Little Barry. Mrs Cora Jones, Mrs J.
H Wood, Mrs. Chester Evans and Mrs.
Edward Knight
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
CHILDREN HUNT FOR
THEIR MISSING FATHER
Offer Reward to Locate Aged
Parent, Who Has Disap-
Deared From Home

Driven desperate by the suspense
and anxiety over the fate of their
father, Henry voll, who left his home
at Farren avenue a week ago last
wednesday and has not been seen since.
his children are securing the country
far and wide in an effort to find him
voIls mind was affected by his losses
IN the disaster, and the supposition is
that be has wandered away. His reia-
tives offer q reward OF 800 to the per-
son locating him He Is so years Of
age, FIVE feet six inches In height has
a military mustache and beard. blonde
hair and blue eyes. When he left home
he was wearing a gray checkered coat,
dark vest and trousers and black
fedora hat
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
A. WANT JAIL LABOR
.1ngleside People Seek Such Aid
20 BsiIG Roads

Tire prisoners undergoing sentence
IN sIhe county Jail viii be employed to
pair tlc roads and lanes contiguous
& . tsls prison i the finance committee
.7f1 IL sup ervisors today sets aside the
money 20 pay Tor three guards. This
decision was reached at a meeting OF
-ta-e street committee yesterday, at
which representaCives OF the IngIeside
improvement club urged that the pris-
oners be assigned 70 the repair work.
The roads Immediately adjoining the
jail are In gvretched condition.
Sheriff Dolan said that their labors
would be confined 10 the highways ad-
Joining the sail and that under no cir
curnstances would he permit them to
perform work that could be paid for
by the city or private citizens.
Mrs. Virginia Vanderbilt was grant
ed permission by the committee to
maintain a spur track 127 feet long in
Front street south OF Broadway. The
track viii connect with the belt line
and be used for carrying freight 10
S warehouse.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
BRUSKLY BRUSHES
ASIDE BUILDERS
City Architect Declines Their
:. Assistance TO Investigate
: Municipal Hall
After Testy Retorts by Nc
Leran Supervisors Order
Tharp to Go 1t Alone

Supervisors Rixford and McLeran in
o9lged in a few UncompIimentary re-
marks yesterday during the discussion
OF partial report presented by City
architect rharp. concerning the city
hall dome. Tharp had been instructed
70 examine the dome and give an ex-
pert opinion as TO the practicability OF
restoring it. He reported yesterday TO
the special committee appointed to con-
stoer the rehabilitation of the entire
city hall that 80 days time and an ex-
penditure OF $1,000 would be needed 10
learn 4 the dome and hall could be
restored
Rixford favored the granting of the
ilrne and money, but McLeran de-
INJURED unless a representative of the
builders exchange was delegated TO
sSslst II the examination.
DISPTsEs THE BUILDERS
What do we want with q builder
asked Rixford. why, there isn't q
member Of the builders exchange COM
petent 70 make report such as we
desire"
what is that" exclaimed McLeran
who IS q member OF the exchange
RIxford repeated his remark and
NcLeran rather angrily asked. ''Isn',
that statement a little too sweeping?'
NO." replied Rixford
Wei. I want TO tell you. Rixford .
.; said McLerans that. although you are
an architect there are men in the
builders exchange who can give you
cards and spades and beat you out"
"Oa. I don't think So" murmurec
6sxford
'WeiL 7 know so" replied McLeran
BE-. Bancroft like McLeran, thought that
- builder should accompany Thar
when he is examining the city hal
and dome
"A builder" said Bancroft. nigh,
md cracks and flaws IN the walls that
Al apchitect might overlook"
.qHARP GOES 1T ALONE
81. After discussion the committee do
.ctded 10 instruct Thsrp 20 make the
. necessary examination OF the hall and
dasne without the aid OF q builder anc
p: report within 80 days.
Tharp VIII not render any opinior
: Is 70 the practicaullity Of restoring
either structure. he will report on the
condition OF the walls. foundations and
steel frame Of the dome. From this
report the committee VIII decide
" whether the city should expend any
money on work OF rehabilitation
The supervisors are anxious TO re-
. pair the hail for temporary use II Il
p: Dan be restored without too great ex-
-1Jense. It now costs S6.05S.1e eact
month for the rent OF buildings occu-
pied Or the municipal departments.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
THOMAS TO SHIFT FLAG

MAGDALEKA, Mexico. April 3, via
San Diego, Cal, April 9.-The Atlantic
fleet viii weigh anchor Saturday for
San Diego, where It is due to arrive
at 1 D. m. Tuesday. April IA. The fleet
formation win be slightly changed for
the last leg of the journey, when Ad-
miral Thomas transfers his flag from
the Minnesota to the Connecticut. The
third and fourth divisions will change
places Rear Admiral Sperry on the
Alabama viii command the eight ships
Of the second squadron. Captain
Harber of the Maine will assume tenn
porary command of the fourth division.
Ships Of the deN have been busy
lately with torpedoes. This practice
has been one of large interest and of
much Importance. The chief value OF
new Bliss -Leavitt torpedoes, which are
supposed to possess greater range than
those previously used.
Commander Albert w Grant of the
Arethusa Will become chief of staff by
order Of Admiral Evans. Commander
Grant succeeds Captain r. r. Inger-
soil. Admiral Thomas will. take with
him TO the Connecticut Lieutenant K.
G. Castleman, his aid and flag lieuten-
ant. and Lieutenant L. Z. Burren, an
aid. Lieutenant Commander L. n.
Chandler. aid to Admiral Evans, will
remain on the flagship until the re-
tirement of Admiral Evans at San
Francisco
WASHINGTON. April s.-Captain
Kossuth Niles, general inspector of
ordnance. with headquarters at New
York, has been detailed to command
the battleship Louisiana on the trans
Pacific cruise of the battleship fleet.
This command will be relinquished by
Captain Richard Wainwright, who is TO
become rear admiral with one of the
divisions of the fleet under his juris-
diction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
POLICE COMMISSION
IN RECORD SESSION
PatroImen Are Fined, Buggy and
Sweigert End War, Cafes
Warned and Pair Rec0nciled
Busiest Meeting of Board Ever
Held Results in Much Inn
pOrtant Work

Two patroImen given heavy fines for
unofficerlike conduct; open breach be-
tween Chief of Police Biggy and Police
Commissioner Charles Sweigert for
mally healed over: Jthe proprietors of
four big cafes threatened with punish
ment and a revocation of their licenses;
a husband and the wife who tried 10
kill him reconciled-these proceedings
were features of the board of police
commissioners meeting last night
The OFFENDING patrolmen were Dave
Sullivan and Charles Skelly. Sullivan
was fined $50 for striking J. D. sam
uelson. the dive keeper, who identified
/ him as a CRATER. Skelly received q
fine of 500 for his reinstatement to
the department, from which he was
suspended two weeks ago for drunk
enness. With his fine Skelly took
pledge Of abstinence for life.
BRING PEACE THROUGH WAR
Only after a long and heated star
chamber session was the reconciliation
/ between Biggy and Sweigert effected.
II was brought about by Sweigert TAX
\ ing back the charges OF graft IN the
department he had made week ago
( IN open meeting Of the police comnlis-
sion He asked TO have his remarks
stricken from the record. During the
session at which the agreement was
reached Biggy and Clerk Skeliy, VINO
have been present at all former meet
ings, were excluded.
Mrs. Zena Pollard. wife of Actor
Harry Pollard, who is confined in the
4 city prison charged with having fired
1 five shots at her husband several days
/ ago, was taken from her cell to appear
as a witness against Charles j. West
minister, Mission saloonman, who was
charged with conducting his place OF
/
n an improper manner.
RENEW THEIR LOVE
+. During the interim before the
| Westminster case was called Mrs
Pollard sat on bench beside
charged from the hospital but
q few hours before Their love for
each other revived and during the en-
| tire evening they talked in low tones
| 20 each other and embraced when Mrs
Pollard was sent back to her cell
Papers were served on the four COM
missioners notifying them that an ar
gument would be heard by Judge Stur-
tevant of the superior court April IL
asking in behalf Of ex-Chief of Police
Whitman : writ OF mandate instructing
/ the commission 10 restore Whitman &c
good standing as q captain Of police
/ which position he held prior 70 being
dismissed from the Office of police chief
/ The cafe owners who were cited to
appear were James Meyerfeldt. man
ager of the Louvre: Adolph Becker
proprietor OF The Odeon; Simon Ames
OF & cafe at Fillmore and Haight
streets, and Fred 6. Bauer, owner OF
/ the Old Heidelberg. They were charged
/ by the commission with operating tEeiI
places of business with but one license
when & resolution recently adopted b.
the commission required that they
should have two--a restaurant liquor
/ license and a retail license. All -four
of the men declared their intention OF
/ lighting the matter in the civil courts
If necessary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
MANY PERSONS ATTEND
B'NAI BIRTH BALL
Anniversary Of Columbia Lodge
Celebrated by Most Success
full Dance of Season

The thirty-ninth anniversary OF
Columbia lodge. Independent Order Of
S-Nsf BIRTH. was ittingly observed by
the members Of the order by q ball
given last night at Golden Gate Com
snanderv hall. 2I37 Sutter street. One
hundred and fifty couple were present
20 niov one Of the most successful OF
. the many dances given by the chap
ter Among those present were:
tlr. and AIRS r. Eler- Miss Lottie Goldman
Vleh-- Miss Carrie Auerbach.
Air. sud MIS-. s. Chaser. Miss Tessie Beipsic.
hr. an0 Mrs. J. Herr Miss Bessie Goldstein-
berg Mss Ethel Coin.
br and Mrs r. Loeb Miss Altman.
8er. Miss Lindauer
Nr. and Mrs !. RoseB- Miss Sadie Meyer.
berg Miss Emile Glaser-
Ar- and Mrs. = Gold Miss Alice Sslomcn.
stein Henry Glecer.
hr. ana Mrs Max Hey = illism Altman.
mani J. J. Aschheim.
EeT- Dr. ieTT Herman Lesser.
Dr. :. r Levy. Max Ioebuer
Mss Ida Levy H Friedlander.
Miss sophie Loeb A. Rhine.
Air. and MS Vert AliefOn Meyer.
heiuler. Louis Salonnon.
Miss Nptiie Cioidstein Al WaIfe
Misses Bertha and Mary B. Goldstein
Gordon. 10. Loeb.
Ar and Mrs D. Moses.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10

ond squadron. now IN Magdalena bay.
Chaplain Evans letter reads:
There is many a monOtonous hour
on a long voyage and I have to help
men to keep out OF mischief by giving
them other things TO do, and maga-
zines and illustrated papers of any
kind are fairly devoured." Chaplain
Evans says that there are nearly 1.o0a
men on each ship OF the feet and that
he can use any amount OF Easter cards.
The cards should be sent at once SO
as to be in time for Easter and di-
rected to Chaplain Evans. in care OF
the battleship Minnesota. San Diego.
Cal The magazines and reading
matter should be forwarded to Mrs
Gaillard Stoney. correspondent Of the
Church periodical club, 1924 Jackson
street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
ARMY TO BE IN PARADE
General Funston's Plans Include
All Arms of Seryire

FMal arrang gements were made by
General Funston yesterday for the
participation of the army forces in
the big parade to honor Admiral
Evans and his ships. May Z. The
military pageant will be more than a
mile long. Every branch Of the serv-
ice of the United States army will be
represented in the greatest procession
that has ever passed through the
streets OF this city. In the army con
tingent there will be one company OF
engineers, IA companies of Coast ar
tillery, the entire Eighth infantry. four
troops of cavalry, three batteries OF
field artillery, company of signal
corps men. corps from the hospital
This will make moro than $500 troops
in line
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10

afternoon at the. meeting of the pub
licity committee. Chairman Eugene r.
HaIIett reported that souvenir cards
would be printed for the men of the
feet to be sent broadcast throughout
the United States
An athletic carnival VIII be held on
California field on the university cam
pus. Two teams from the fleet willsplay
baseball and track events Will be held.
Silver cups and medals will be pre-
sented to the winners. The women of
the various societies of this city will
be asked to arrange luncheon for the
tackles
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
TARS NEED EASTER CARDS
Chaplain Asks Also for Gifts of
Magazines

Easter cards for the men of the fleet
and reading matter for the tars to
while away their leisure hours at sea
have been sought of the citizens OF
San Francisco by Chaplain Sydney 4.
Evans OF Admiral Thomas flagship.
the Minnesota. Chaplain Evans has
written to the Church periodical club
of California urging contributions OF
Easter tokens and magazines and
illustrated papers and undertaking to
distribute them to the men of the sec
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
URGE NATIVE WINES CLAIM

Urging that the United States fol-
low the example of the regents of Italy
and Germany and serve only native
wines at state occasions, A Sbarboro,
president Of the Manufacturers and
Producers association, yesterday adj
dressed a letter to Adjutant General
]. D. Lauck, chairman of the banquet
committee, calling attention to the pol
Icy OF King Victor Emmanuel of Italy
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10

and Of Kaiser Wilhelm. and declaring;
AS We now produce in America
wines Of all kinds as good as those
produced in Europe it has occurred to
me that it would be patriotic policy to
adopt the same system. and I would
respectfully request that in the future
only American wines be served at
table on such occasions"
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
Duffy'sx Pure Malt Whiskey

a p maj grain great ar b St t law every kern houg matted
t the g n pu pdg ge Hqnd il the form t is then 81
b n IS paAh
s { rd h most
&c direction Il tones wd he heart action and
IS @ ~ yh everywhere
o be you
Chemist" on tn nd makes si
Consul Physician 70 he Illustrated meha boo
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
Yosemite valley All Rail by the
Santa Fe

Leave San Francisco at S.z5 a. M;
5eeve there at 2.80 .. M ana Won are
at "a Portal at 6:s5 2. m Next morn
Ing a three hour drive on q perfect
road through the Merced canyon and
Weather conditions are now ideal. the
trails are open and the waterfalls are
running full.
Excursion tickets and all arrange
rnents made at 673 Market. or phone
Ksarny SIS and We viii fix details
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
REEVES SUBSIDY PROPOSAL

WASHINGTON. April g. Senator
Gallagher today introduced as an
amendment to the postOffice appropria-
ton bill the Bill passed by the senate
providing for an ocean mail subsidy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
SOUVENIRS FOR JACKIES
Berkeley Committee to Give
Town Publicity Through
Elect

BERKELEY. April a.-Defnite plans
for the entertainment OF the big feet
Berkeley day, May II. were made this
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
Fourteen Years Of Pain

Mrs. q. III. La Beaumme,
De Soto, No., praises the
wonderful health-giving
qualities of Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey.
For fourteen wearisome
winters grip and the
"tired feeling" were her
constant companions
Duffy's restored her to
vigorous health.
In gratitude Mrs. la Beaunme
writes:
Il have been a sufferer from Grip
for IA winters When cold weather
set in ! would have those miserable
aching pains and a tired feeling which
never left me till warm weather.
Just before Xmas last had a terrible
time with Grip and a cough. also Sc
we're pain in my left side I had often
been advised 70 try your Malt Whis-
key, but as | had often tried various
remedies | was skeptical and con-
cluded there was no relief However,
as / was made Christmas present OK
two bottles of Duffy's I used it. and
before I had finished using them I
felt so much better that / used four
more bottles. which stopped the ach-
ing pains, the cough, the pain in my
side, and made me feel ike a new
person generally.
l shall always have some in the house.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-10
LECTURES UPON KIPLING
FOR CALIFORNIA CLUB
Prof. II. Morse Stevens Tells of
Writer'S Life and Work
With Illustrations

An afternoon with Kipling was
spent by the members and guests Of
the California club yesterday. and the
program. which was arranged by Miss
juliet 1Greninger, was one of the most
enjoyable of the year. Prof H. Morse
Stevens gave short talk OF the writ
er's life and work. which was delight
fully illustrated by songs from Henry
Perry, who was accompanied by DIR.
Humphrey Stewart. Prof Stevens also
recited several of .Kipling's most stir
ring ballads, OF which Boots" was
perhaps the most enjoyed. Some OF
those present yesterday were:
Mrs z X Rolker. Mrs. h Martei
Madame Emelia Tojetti. Mrs. Jean Sinclair
Mrs James Crawford Mrs. North Whitcomb
Mrz Thomas Molrfew. Mrs. Bertha Brosius
Mrs James Graham. Mrs. Caroline r. johnson
Mrs G. l.. Gear. Mrs. G P Rixford-
Mrs. J. Liehtner- AIRS. c. Rothwen.
Mrs James Burns. Miss Alice Beny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Witness Declares That Woman
 Is Still Alive
ODD BITS OF EVIDENCE
One Man Testifies That He Dug Hole on the Farm for Mrs. Guinness, and More Bodies May Be
 Found There.

La Porte Ind. November 21.-(Specia1) In the trial of Ray Lamphere charged with the murder of Mrs. Belle Guinness. the sensation of the day came with the testimony of D. N. Hutson, farmer liv- ing near the Guinness house He said that on January he saw Mrs. Guinness and a strange man at the farm. This was two months and half after the fire in which the woman is supposed to have per ished. Hutson's story is that he was driving in the road when he saw through the trees Mrs. Gunness and the man walking in the orchard on the Gunness place.
 Hutson's two little daughters were on the stand to corroborate the testimony of their father. They saw Mrs. Guinness and the man further up the road as they drove past Both children were positive it was Mrs. Gunness.
 One of the odd bits of evidence was the testimony of W. E. Miller, who told of finding a fiat stone in the Guinness base ment. He lifted it and saw a round hole that looked as if a human skull had been concealed there. The skull was gone. The cadaver which witnesses have sworn is the body of Mrs. Guinness had no head upon it, consequently Millers tes- timony is important to the defense.
 The defense had a surprise, producing witness not heretofore mentioned, Fred Rithman, farm hand, at one time doing odd jobs on the Gunness place Rith- man declared that on one occasion Mrs. l.; .,,ffI f,a Of the hiding place where she had con- cealed the key of the front door of her house.
 q must go down town" Mrs. Guinness said to Rithman. "and two men are com ing here while am gone. You are to show them this key and let them into my house."
 Sure enough, according to Rithman, shortly after Mrs. Guinness left, two strange men rode into the farm yard Tn a green automobile. Rithman pointed out the key, which was under the door mat on the porch. The men took It, opened the front door and made tnenl- selves at home Rithman returned to his work blowing corn.
 .'I had been at work an hour perhaps, when Mrs Guinness drove back from La Porte," testified Rithman. "She put up her rig and came to me.
 ..I want you to dig hole for me, Mrs. Guinness said,'' continued Rithfnan
 ..'What kind of hole% Rithman asked her.
 ".Just a hole for brick foundation; the masons are to be here tomorrow, Mrs. Gu1ness explained"
 .s'Dig it five and half feet deep, Mrs. Guinness said.''
 Rithman said that he obeyed Mrs. Gum ness to the letter. He said he thought the hole that he dus is under the wagon she'd Acting on the tip it may be that Sheriff smutzer may have the shed moved and dig for more bodies.
 More witnesses for the defepse will be heard Monday.