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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
RECKLESS FLAMES
OPEN MUCH WINE
Exploding VoIIeys of Champagne
Attract Attention to Fire
in Restaurant
Blaze Cuts Six Business Houses
and Garage, Causing
S75,O00 Loss

The loud popping Of many cham
payne cOrks which smote the ears OF
Ira Brown. a chauffeur living at the
Hotel Warren, with a sound like half
a dozen big Preside cannon all boom
ing at once, caused him to stop short
as he was passing the Flytrap restaur-
ant at SIS Golden Gate avenue near
Polk street at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Brown expected TO see host of
merry makers who maybe didn't real
ize the hour when he peered sympathet-
ically through the window. but to his
establishment the whole interior was
ablaze.
Tier after tier of wine bottles on the
shelves exploded in volleys as the heat
reached them With Patrolman Dave
Sullivan, Brown tore for the corner
OF Polk and McAllister streets and
turned in an alarm. Before the men
OF a dozen engine companies could
bring ii in check the fire burned out
six business houses, a garage and three
automobiles IN the two story frame
block owned by the Franklin realty
company and caused damage estimated
at $4,000.
In the quarters Of the Standard mo-
tor car company owned by o. H. Hast
ings. agent for the Ford automobiles,
10 big touring cars were standing.
Brown and a couple Of other chauffeurs,
needless Of the danger Of exploding
gasolene. brought out seven of the
cars before the flames drove them
back.
Rex. a pet water spaniel known to
everybody in the avenue for his bright
ways and many tricks, perished in the
saloon Of P. S. Walsh. Rex's plaintive
whines and barks could be heard
plainly IN the street, but none dared
venture into the furnace of flame to
bring him out There is grief today
among those who frequented Walsh's
saloon. for the dog knew every Gus
toner, and as though TO guard them
from harm would accompany his
friends home If the hour was late.
That dog was a real human being
said G. c. Cawley, the bar tender. I'D
rather have lost anything else on
earth"
On the second floor of the building,
the Offices of the Franklin realty COM
pany, the Household loan company, r.
I. Cussing & Co, Attorney A c. Frank
lin and Attorney E A. Clausen were
damaged to the extent OF $4,000. The
other losses were;
Standard motor car company, $685.
600; Edward L. Merry bicycle company,
$4,000; Walsh's saloon, $4,000; P. NJ.
Litchheld. military accouterments,
$4,000; Pacific coast rattan company,
$1,000; the Flytrap, 10000; Newton S
elgar store. $500.
There was little insurance on the
property, owing to the dangerous ma
ture Of the risks. The IRE is supposed
TO have started in the kitchen of the
Flytrap restaurant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
CHINESE DAMSELS
OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Feast of Chut Jare EvOkes
Prayers to Seven Heavenly
Sisters for Happy Weddings

Dainty little Chinese damsels, with
their hair glistening in the 'toffers" of
Jade and artificial flowers, filed the
streets of Chinatown yesterday, their
purple and heliotrope blouses and
pantaloons Frightening the sidewalks
IN their contrasts with the somber gar
ments OF the older women and the men
The feast Of Chut Jare, the day OF the
mafdens, was celebrated with holiday
visitations and the maidens of the
oriental quarter prepared with ancient
ceremonia1s and in gorgeous costumes
TO acquire a state of mind conducive to
happy matrimony. It, too, was the an
niversary Of the romance OF Ng and
Jick Nui.
Chut Jare. OF the seven heavenly sis
ters, heard the prayers of their faith
ful devotees before several affairs in
the quarter and in the sky last night
the Pleiades stood near the three stars
which in Chinese astronomy, or rather
astrology. are three yirtuous cowboys
one OF whom, Ng Long, married Jick
Nui, one of the seven sisters.
CHINESE AND GREEK IDEAS
There is a curious connection be-
tween the Chinese idea of the Pleiades
and the Greek idea of that constella-
ton Astronomy knows only six stars
In the group, but mythology had seven
and teaches that one left the constella-
tion. In the Chinese myth there are
seven sisters and seven stars in the
coterie, but one. Jick Nui, quilted the
group to wed Ng Long. However, the
gods would not permit the match to
continue happily and transmigrated
Jick Nui back to her place, from which
she may only return to earth on the
seventh day of the seventh month.
That was yesterday, according to the
Chinese calendar.
In Greek mythology the counterpart
OF Ng Long is found in Endymion and
Jick Nufs place is filled by Selene, the
moon maiden who became enamoured
Of the most beautiful of all mortal
youths.
GIRLS COSTUMES COSTLY
The number seven is the mystic digit
of the feast of Chut Jare. Every de-
tail of the altar decoration is repeated
seven times. The altars at 706 Jack
son street and Dupont and Sacramento
streets were costly pieces, imported
from China. The costumes Of the Chi
nese maidens who celebrated the feast
were expensive. The gowns of Chris
tian maidens about to receive the rites
Of first communion or to be admitted
into their churches are usually distin-
guished by simplicity, but the outfits
OF the oriental lassies are brilliant.
Some OF the trousseaus seen yesterday
In Chinatown worn by girls of u or IA
years OF age were specially imported
from China for the feast, and cost.
complete with head dress Of gems and
silken decoration. from 800 to $50
In all the homes of the merchants of
Chinatown open house was kept yes
terday for the women. who exchanged
visits and rartook of hospitalities and
6elicscies.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
UNITES YOUNG COUPLE
Miss MaybeIIe Troppmann Be-
comes Bride of j. Harry
Hutaff Before Many Friends

Miss MaybelIe Troppmann. we'll
known In fraternal and society circles,
was married. yesterday to J. Harry
Hutaf. also well known in lodge cir
cles. The ceremony took place in the
home OF the brides parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Troppmann, at rag
Baker street. A reception followed the
wedding. Rev. G. A Bernthal, pastor
OF the German Lutheran church. was
the officiating clergyman Milton
Blankstein was the best man and Miss
EmyIe During acted as bridesmaid
payne colored rajah gown trimmed
with old fashioned hand made lace.
Among the numerous wedding presents
received by the bride was gold brace
let, an heirloom presented to her hv
her grandmother
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutaff will live in San
trancisco following their honeymoon.
which viii be spent in Monterey.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
GRANDSON OF NOTED
COMPOSER ENDS TOUR
Unlike the Famous Mendels-
sohn, Descendant Is Reputed
as Keenest of Bankers

Ludwig Mendelssohn Bartholdy,
grandson of the famous composer. ar
rived in this city Saturday on the ST.
IBERIA, accompanied by Mrs. Bartholdy
The party registered at the st. Francis.
Unlike his ancestor, Bartholdy is not
given to music. As young man he
engaged in commercial pursuits, and
he is now known as one of the keenest
of bankers in Berlin.
Bartholdy has been visiting Asiatic
ports on pleasure tour. He intends
to see whatever America affords of
interest before returning to Berlin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
PAINFUL ULCER
On Foot for a Year. Healed by
Two Sets Of Cuticura

-I had an ulcer on my foot for a year
or more and it was very painful as IL
but his treatment did not heal it. About
eight months ago ] commenced to use
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment,
and Cuticura Pills. ] used two sets and
it Is now all healed up. Mrs. E. F. Ryder,
West Brewster. Mass, April 90, 1907" !"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Hynor Of Infants. Children. and Adula
Cuticura Ointment lsoc) To- Heal the Skin. and
CutlcurA Resoyent (60c or h the form OF Chocolate
Sold Throughout The world. Potter Drug Chem.
Corp, Sole Props Boston. Mass.
NrNAuad Free. Cuticurs Book On Skin Diseases
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
AUTHOR TO STAGE PLAY
FOR THE NATIVE SONS
"Under the Bear Flag" Will Be
Presented at American The-
ater Next Sunday

DR.. C. w. Bachman, author of Under
the Bear Flag" dedicated to the Ma
tive Sons, has arrived here to direct re-
hearsals The play will be produced
at the American theater next Sunday
and will run for two weeks under the
auspices of the Native Sons.
Marquis Ellis, who wrote the Incl
dental music and songs for the play,
will have charge during its run here.
The play is founded on the early his
tory of California 1t was first pro-
duced at the Burbank theater, Los An
geleS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
California Promotion Committee
(ORGANIXED| 1872 \


'sPR0M0TION-The act of promoting, advance
ment; encouragement. Century Dictionary.
ohfect the PROMOTING of California as whole.
1t has nothing to sell. It's energies are devoted
to fostering all things that have the ADVANCE
MENT of California their object It gives
reliable information on every subject connected
with the industries Of California 1t gives EN-
COURAGEMENT to the establishment Of new
is not an Employment Agency. although Ms gives
information regarding labor conditions. 1t pre-
sents the opportunities and needs in all fields OF
business and professional activity. This commit
tee Is supported by popular subscription and
makes charge for any service rendered AffIi-
ated with the committee are 160 commercial or
ganizations Of the state with membership Of
over &C., 600. Meetings are held semiannually In
state interest discussed. Headquarters OF
the committee are maintained IN San Francisco
sPONDENCE INVITED
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
FALL BREAKS Boys ARMS

Lewis Milenbach, IL years old. of 13o
Dove street, went into his fathers barn
at Ninth and Folsom streets yesterday
and amused himself by clim bing up on
the rafterS. He was showing his ath-
letic prowess to party of admiring
spectators when he fell 10 feet, break
ing his arms. The boy was treated at
the emergency hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03

washed my children's heads with Cuti-
cura Soap and then applied the wonder
ful ointment, Cuticura. / did this four
or sve times and can say that they have
been entirely cured. have another
baby who is so plump that the folds OF
skin on bis neck were broken and even
bled. used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. am
using tho Cuticura Remedies yet when
ever any Of my family have any sores.
can never recommend Cuticura suffi-
ciently;it is indispensable in every home.
cannot find its equal. Nine. Napoleon
Duceppe, Al Duluth St., Montreal, Que,
May 81, 1907"
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
PROPOSALS

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Upftad-
States Reclamation Service. Washington, D. CO
Nav o. 1908. Sealed proposals win be received
Service at Oriand. California. until 2 o'cioeT
o. m August 81, 190S. for the CONSTRUCTION ~ a.
East Park Dam, Spillway and Dikes Iocats1
about I2 miles northwest from Sites. CoInee
County California, and involving the pIaci,ss
m about I3 500 cubic yards OF concrefe and teS
excavation Of about $500 cubic yards Of mafs.
rial For further particulars address the UnlfnA
states Reclamation Service. WASHINGTON d n '
30T TfIford Building. Portland. Oregon Or ~.
land California JAMES RUDOLPH Gar
FIELD. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03

ing erEpC1On8
formed on the
backs Of their
heads which
W ere simply
covered. Before
! heard Of Cuti-
cura, I used 70
try aim ost
everything. but
they failed.
Then nmymother
recommended
the Outicura
r en- edies. !
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
SMALL FIRES ExTINGUIsHED

An alarm was turned in from box 36e
at 6:34 o'clock yesterday morning for
a small fire starting from a pot of
grease in a restaurant at All Dupont
street, occupied by J. PATHS and owned
by J. ellison. The loss was slight At
box 276 for fire in a lodging house at
the rear of 8 Oakwood street Some
body tossed q cigarette in a pile of
bedding, but it was extfnguished with
nominal damage. f. Campie owned the
place
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
Important to Merchants

d. A. Curtin Mercantile Collections
and Adjustments) has removed to larger
and more commodious offices, sixth
floor, Monadnock building.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03

PROPOSALS for Dredging-U. s. Enrlnee,
July IA. l00S. Sealed proposals for dredging Il,
Oakland Harbor. Cal, viii be received 49,
until u. noon. August a. 1908. Informa fior, -
application JOHN BIDDLE. Lieut. COL EngrS
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03

DR.. D. F. Ragan, Haight st. at Gen.
tral av. 2 to 4:30 p. m.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-03
FOUND CUT|CURA
INDISPENSABLE
For Her Children-LlttFe Girls Suf-
fered with Itching Eczema Which
Simply Covered Back of Heads
Baby Had a Tender Skin, Too.
ALL PROMPTLY CURED BY
WONDERFUL OINTMENT"

Some years ago my three little girls
bad q very bad form Of eczema Itch
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
Navy Constructor Capps
Defends Ships Designers

Chief Constructor Caps Of the Navy
Department, personally conveyed 10 the
Naval Affairs Committee OF the House
today his detailed report on naval con-
stTuctlon. which Was prepared By direC-
ton OF Secretary Metcalf
The report. which was submitted 10
Secretary Metcdlf Monday. was an
proved by HIM late yesterday. and the
chief constructor was instructed 10
transmit the document 70 the Naval AZ
fairs Committee of each house. Each
committee viii be requested 10 have the
report published as q public document
in order that il may be available 10 all
who are interested in the reply TO the
criticisms IF Rotterdam and the Navy
Magazine.
The report is longer than that Of Rear
Admiral Converse, which was made pub
lie Monday covering over 100 typeWrit-
ten pages. Secretary MeJcalf Is greatly
impressed with the value OF the tech
meal information given in detail in the
report, and will have a copy of it placed
In the hands OF every naval officer, Is a
matter OF Information.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
HOAESICK MUSICIAN
DIES AS RELEASED
Discharge From Cavalry
Received Day Before
Fever Kills Man.

Grim tragedy has eliminated the ro-
nance Of Musician Harry Nelson. Of the
Eleventh Cavalry. and his Wife and
baby at Fort Dodge, Iowa The two lat
ter now are in sorrow ON the eve of
what promised to be one Of the happiest
days OF their lives
Nelson. a strildngly handsome fellow
Of twenty-five years, sucCumbed to the
deadly yellow fever in the sun-scorcEed
regions OF Cuba after Senator Dolliver
had interceded with Secretary Taft for
the discharge of the musician in order
that he might .sturn 10 Iowa and sup
port his wife and baby Secretary
Taft's heart was touched by the story
told by Senator DOlliver, and although
the War Department lad refused TO
grant Nelson a discharge, ne was or
dcred released from the oath by the
head Of the army.
The order for the discharge came too
late, however. as Nelson. weak from
fever and heart sick at the separation
from his family. died the day after il
was received in Cuba
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
NAVY DEFENDED
BY SENATOR HALE,
PRINTS CHARGES
Speaker Declares Ameri-
can Force Is Next Best
in World.

Senator Hale. chairman of the Naval
Affairs Committee, addressed the SEN
ate at some length this morning with
reference TO the ReuterdahI charges OF
Inferior battleship construction. He an
nounced that II was the pul nose OF
the committee 10 inquire thoroughly
into the basis for these charges. Sena-
tor Hale secured the consent Of the
Senate for the printing Of the Reu-
terdahi article and the reports Of Rear
Admirals Capps and Converse in reply
thereto as a Senate document
Senator Hale gave it as his opinion
that the American navy was the sec
ond bes. in the world. However. he
said it was the purpose of the com
mittee to so thoroughly into the ques-
ton OF whether these ships are good
ones. He said important navy officers
would be summoned 10 give testimony
and an effort would be made 10 set
tie all the questions raised by the
ReuteTdahl charges
II have faith" he said, 'in the pres
ent sfips Of the navy which have car
ried us successfully through three wars.
i do not think these ships are perfect.
Changes have been necessary from year
TO year. IL would not bee the part OF
good management IL improvements We're
not made from time 10 time. 1t is my
opinion that these ships as manned
compare favorably with the vessels IN
any other navy
senator Hale gave further testimony
u islS confidence In the navy by refer
ring 10 it as "a magnificent navy, COM
posed Of as gOOd ships as could be built
by other powers anywhere in the world.
He pointed out that the Reuterdahl
charges seemed to exhibit a remarkable
familiarity with naval matters ana ma
val construction as Il facts had been
furnished for them by naval officers.
He indicated plainly that the commit
tee proposed 70 SO 10 the bottom OF the
allegation that naval officers inspired
the charges in question.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
NoN-MEDIcAL HEALING.

The Junod-The Facuum-Afeth0d OF Enforced
(Restcringl Circulation is NATURES REM
EpY and CUaE for LOCOMOTOR ATAETA
RHEUMATISM, PARALYSIS BRIGHT
DISEASE, DIABETES. INSOMNIA. Those
Ailments Of the SPINE and NERVES thar
cause NEURASTHENIA. NERVOUS EE-
TfAU6TION. BAC6ACHE, INDIGESTION.
LIVER, KIDNEY and BRAIN MALADIES
and make WALKING IMPOSSIBLE. and
those conditions that result from OVER
WORK. WORRY and ACE. IT IS NOTED
FOR CURING INCU2AGLE-SO CALLED
AfALADIES and j. mateS-y not what YOUR
kUsNENT rs. C.-ME ANN LEARN WIZ n,
II WILL DO FOR IOU. Tia infor4l,afirr, i.
FREE, Washington References. Iadv A.
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city Directory. 1908 feis-st
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. Holding a Probate Court. No
1fS22. Administration This is 10 give notice.
That the subscriber, Of New York city, has
obtained from the Probate Court OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia, letters OF administration
c. I. q on the estate Of II. Bowyer Nc
Donald. late o. the District OF Columbia, de-
ceased. All parsons having claims against
the deceased are hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally
authenticated. to the subscriber. on or be-
fore the LIST day OF September, A. D. 1908;
otherwise they may by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. Given under my
hand this 9th day OF February. 1893 DON
AID MCDONALD, Administrator. care OF r.
7. Shepard $40 18th ST. NV, Washington. d
C. Attest: (Seal). JAMES TANNER. Regis
ter Of Wills for the District Of C0Iambia
Clerk Of the Probate Court. RICHARD p
WHITLEY, Attorney. feI2I9,&
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
TAFT READY FOR WORK
ON HIS RETURN TODAY

Secretary Taft, after another speech
making tour. VIII arrive in washington
tomorrow morning a. 9:4J O'Clock on
the Federal express from Boston. He
viii Immediately plunge into depart
mental work that has accumulated our
ing his absence, probably going first to
the Capitol for a conference win one
the committee
The Secretary viii devote his entire
attention until the next IF1D TO the
routine Of his Office, among the things
70 be attended TO being the nomination
Of the new major general TO succeed
General Greely. who retires next month
the disposition of the Deems and Han
cock cases, and other matters
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
ALL THERE BuT THE al.

Dressed in the latest and most APP
proved motor cycling costume, with gog-
giles all complete the motorcycles gayly
toot-tooted his wav by Regents Park
toward the zoo. Suddenly he slackened,
dismountcd, and said 70 a small, gruDpy
urchin.
Il say, my boy. am ] right Tor the
Zoo2"
The boy gasped at so strange sight
ana thought il must be some new AMI
iAal for the gardens.
You may be al right If they have
a spare cage" he said, when ne could
find his tongue; "but you'u Ia stood
far better chance If you'd al tail!'
-AnsWers.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
Supply Ship Arethusa
Catches Torpedo Boats

The supply ship Arethusa, CONVOY. OF
the second torpedo 1lOtilla. has ar last
Overtaken that squadron. and probably
viii escort It for the rest of the Journey
The ArethUsa fell behind at Pernam-
buco several weeks ago because of a fire
IN the engineer store room, and has
since been pursuing the flOtilia around
the coast of South America
The convoy viii leave TalCahuna with
the tlOtilla within a few days for CallaO
where the feet at that time viii be at
anchor.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
GOVERNOR AND MRS. FORT
GUESTS AT WHITE HOUSE

Governor and Mrs. Fort. of New Jer-
sey, arrived today TO be house guests Of
the President
i is said that the President is a great
admirer Of Fort and believes he would
make a good campaign as Vice Presi-
dental candidate.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
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s. KAHN. SONS & CO, Sth ana Market space
GREENS CAPITAL A d V z r TISIN G
AGENCY. 1876 18th st. NV.
". f. McNULTI, Cigar Store, 18th and Pnw
RHODE ISLAND PHARMACY. Linton &
Nelson. Propriet0rs; corner Rhode Island
ave. LIST and II SITS. NV.
ROBERT T. PETZOLD. The Harvard Phar-
macy nth and Harvard SITS NV.
W 4 DARLING, cor 14th and T SITS. NV
L FRENCH. SIMPSON cor, 9Th ST., Rhode
Island ave. and Z ST. nv.
H T. BUTTS PHARMACY, 4th st. and
Mass. ave. NV.
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sw cor. 7th and NJ sts- NV
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and North Capitol street
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5. NJ. WAGNER & Co, 1st and II SITS. nv
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NICHOLS PHARMACY. 18th and Pa ave NV
PARK ROAD PHARMACY. nth and Park
road.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
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The Washington times., 1908-02-19
MRS. ANNA FISCHER DEAD;
HOLD FUNERAL TOMORROW

Mrs. Anna Fischer, seventy-six years
u. died at the residence Of her daugh-
r. Mrs. r. W. Burnside, Cos Sixth
rect southwest, today.
funeral services viii be held ar 8
lock tomorrow afternoon from the
nae OF Der daughter. Mrs. Fischer
S the widow OF Frederick G., Fischer.
The Washington times., 1908-02-19
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