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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
THE TEACHER OF DEAF MITES

The Jewish Chronicle announces the
death in Paris at the age of rs. of M
Eugene Pereire, a great grandson of
Jacob Rodriguez Pereire native OF
Spain, who introduced the teaching Of
deaf mutes- M. Eugene Pereire held
high positions in .many financial and
commercial undertakings in France and
Spain, but he devoted his activity spe-
cialiy to the General Transatlantic
company, that important navigation
company OF which he was president,
He was closely Identified with societies
in connection with his faith.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
pALMIsTRY A PAYING BUSINESS

cording to a practitioner who has been
confessing to the Philadelphia Record.
i've been In it for "a years now. and
it's poor day 1 can't make s15 or $50.
The public love to he fooled, and men
needn't sneer and say women are easily
taken in. for men are my best custom
ers. said the palmist. oh more
women come to me on the average than
men. but the men believe everything /
tell them every time. while some of the
women are hard to handle. In my ex-
perience man, even the shrewdest, is
more gullible than a woman. OF
course" she added medestly. the busi-
ness takes q pretty quick reader of
character and one who can f1atter tact
fulIyst
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
4LrrrrE THINGS WHICH ANNOY,

Uaf OF IllLIe -thILEs WHICH Annoy
published in the Paris Figaro contains
these:
To awaken from nap I'm a railway
coach and discover by the smiles OF
the women that they heard you snore,
To receive slight thanks for a we'd
ding present which cost more than
you could afford TO spend.
To be compelled to put in a con-
spicuous place an ugly object because
II was a present from friend.
To let q highly respectable footman
help you on with q seedy coat
To have your beautiful dinner part
ner stare at you while you try to de-
eide which IS the fruit and which is
the cheese knife.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
NO GERMAN ron SETTLEMENT,

Vienna has added the word settle
ment" to its vocabulary because no Ger
man word, says the Neue .Freie Presse.
can properly describe the new institu-
tion which has been established in the
outskirts of the city. 1t is house with
a garden where children are taken care
of while their parents are at WORK The
settlement house is fashioned after
similar places In England and America
and the people who have visited 1t are
enthusiastic about it and designate il
as a practical charity"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
NEW WIRELESS SYSTEM

A new system of wireless telegraphy
has been discovered by German engi-
neer named Heinike. The essential
feature is the minute size OF the trans
Of which are contained in one small
case, which can be carried on a mans
back, its total weight being about az
pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
APPOINTED MAIL CLERKS

WASHINGTON. May s--These Cali
fornisns have been appointed railway
mail clerks: C. J. Kelly, Henry ]. Brad
ley, San Francisco; A. +. Desio. w. S.
Roll. James L. Murphy. Leslie W.
Payne. Los Angeles; Charles B. Anson.
Patton: J. P. crother. Fresno; Z. D.
Adams. Pomona; G. n Gray. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
PROGREssTyE eArCHANs

The Afghans are exceedingly jealous
of their liberty, and so do not welcome
white immigrants. They are also op-
posed to any change that tends to af-
feet their religion, but they are other
wise open minded and free from the
numerous prejudices, customs and caste
systems that prevent Indian progress.
They do not hesitate to adopt foreign
clothes, customs, machinery and in
ventions II found to be to their inter-
ests.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
nRouNrn ny a rIsH

Mrs. Thomas Ryan of yaIdosta. Ca,
was drowned la the Little river as re-
suit Of being pulled overheard by a
catfish. which she had hooked on iler
line. When the body was recovered
the line was found wrapped about 1t
and the FISH was caught 1t weighed 40
pounds
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
rosTMAsrER ooMNrrs SUICIDE

ANGELS CAMP. May e.-Postmaster
Arthur Madsen committed suicide last
evening IN the postofice, ana the postal
authorities believe that the accounts
OF the Office will show q shortage Post
master Madsen ended his life a few
minutes after Postal Inspector Bricker
called upon him. The books OF the
ofllcA viii be examined.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
OWNS VAST ESTATE

A few weeks ago David Pingree of
Salem. Mass, bought several hundred
thousand acres OF the wild lands of
Maine, thereby becoming possessor OF a
tract of land larger than the entire
state of Rhode Island. 1t is the best
hunting ground in the eastern part Of
the United States
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
nrrenne of the Americnn Naxr

A convincing reply to the criticisms
made by Mr.. Reuterdahl concerning
the construction of our battleships ap-
pears IN the May Sunset. The article is
written BY Admiral ". L. Capps
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
pnorosALs

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTERMAs-
ter. Fort Mason. San francisco. CAL April 25
190S. Sealed proposals IA triplicate viii be re-
ceised this ornce until IL a. m-. May H.
1905. and then opened In presence OF bidders
for furnishing material and labor FOR con-
strucfion Of railroad track at Fort McDoweIL
Cal. in accordance with plans and specified atoms
fle In this Office The governments reserves
the right 70 accept or reject any or all proposals
or any part thereof. Plans and specifications
can be seen and all necessary blanks and ln-
formation obtained here. Envelopes containing
Railroad Track" and addressed to Major Geo
Mex. Williamson. Quartermaste<. q. s. A
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
ANARcHrsTfc

An old Dutch bible found in the HUI
mansdorp district or Cape Colony has a
frontispiece depicting Cain shooting
Abel with blunderbuss.--Kansas City
Journal
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10

The infant death rate Of the fashion
able end Of London is II per cent, while
that Of the east end Is 36 per cent.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
The REX DENTAL co.
DENTISTS

SAN FRANCIsco-s2s Pacific Bldg.
Fourth and Market.
OAKLAND-s1 Bacon Bldg. Twelfth
nd Washington.
Los ANGELES-2Os Severance Bldg.
Hours-s:so to $780, sundays-1O to IL.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10

David L. Levy (upper), Har-
old K. Baxter (center) and Hi
ram E. Casey, students who will
take part in the senior extrava-
ganza at the Greek theater
(Stewart, photo).
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
SENIORS TO STAGE
BIG EXTRAVAGANZA
Final Preparations for Presen=
tation of Original Play by
Students Are Complete
Production to Be Given in Greek
Theater at University
Tuesday Night
BERKELEY, May 9.--The cast of the
extravaganza to be given by the senior

BERKELEY, May 9.-The cast of the
extravaganza to be given by the senior
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
STRING QUARTET =
CONCERT, THURSDAY

The opening concert of the Detroit
String Quartet's season series, Thurs.
day evening. In Temple Beth Ell, prom
Uses to be one of the brilliant musical
events Of the year. There Ia keen in
terest In this newest Of Detroits mus
zeal organization not only because 1t
Is the city's first attempt to main
tain purely professional musical en-
terprise but from the fact that It's
members are artists In every sense OF
the word and have earned their laur-
els In both Europe and America.
Mile. Elsa Ruegger, the cellist, is
known as the foremost woman player
of her instrument and with the pleas
ant memory of her former concert APP
pearances In this city, her reappear-
ance tomorrow evening as member
of the quartet, as well as soloist, is
eagerly anticipated. She will play q
sonata by Boccherini as her solo offer
ing. the remainder Of the program to
present the quartet In two numbers,
Beethoven's sixth quartet and Grieg's
G. minor quartet. David Duggan, ten
or, will be the special assisting SOLO
list, singing the aria, Aus fernem
Lande," from Lohengrin. The pro-
gram will commence promptly at Sis
o'clock.
The sale. of subscribers tickets is
now on at The Lorraine, Majestic build
Ing, or they may be had at the door
Thursday evening.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
BONDS AND STOCKS OF
RAILROAD TO BE SOLD

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.--Notice is
given that Adrian II. Miller & Son
will sell at public auction on Dec. 3.
for the account OF the United States
Mortgage & Trust Co., as trustee. the
collateral securing the $5.500.c00 s per
cent notes Of the Detroit. Toledo 4
Ironton Railway Co. This collateral
consists OF $5.000,000 LIZ per cent
consolidated mortgage bonds OF the
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. 5000
shares of the preferred stock Of tho
Ann Arbor Railroad Co. and 2l,90O
shares OF the common stock Of the
latter.
The securities will be sold In two
lots. one comprising the consolidated
mortgage bonds, and the other the
prsfsrrsd, and common stock OF the
Ann Arbor road. This is In accord
ance with the agreement reached
some time ago between the Ramsey
noteholders committee. and II. b.
Hollins & Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
BILLEK MADE DRAMATIC
PLEA FOR HIS LIFE

CHICAGO, Nov. 18.-When Herman
Billik. necromancer and poisoner, was
sentenced yesterday to be hanged In
the county jail Friday. Dec. IL, he
made q dramatic appeal for new trial
In Judge Barnes court. When this
was refused he collapsed.
If there Is a God In heaven wept
Billik before sentence was passed, Il
am innocent. l never had 1t in my
mind TO poison any one. II has been
shown that l was convicted on per.
jured testimony. Your honor, am
entitled to new trial; won't you give
IL to me?"
Judge Barnes hesitated only a mo-
ment, as Billik sank back against Dep
uty Sheriff Steinert.
What you have said offers no rea.
son why sentence should not be
passed upon you.- the court said. Bill
lik, II Is the order OF this court that
you be taken to the county Jail and
there securely held until Friday. Dec
IL, and then, between sunrise and
sunset, be taken TO the usual place OF
execution and there hanged by the
neck until you are dead, and may
God have mercy on your SOUL
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
1900 CARS WOULD
CARRY GIGANTIC
SUPPLY
MATERIAL FOR CITY HALL
WOULD REQUIRE TRAIN 10
MILES LoNo-THIRTY ACRES
OF FLOORING IN BLOCK.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-The old Chi
cago city hall Is about de-
molished and work at once will COM
mence on the new S4.000,0 900 structure
which Is TO be one OF the largest and
best equipped municipal buildings In
the country. The wrecking gang Will
give way to the construction gang, and
the passerby will cease to squint at
the flying rock dust and plaster and
will look on wonderingly as the great
steel skeleton rears itself above the
street; 1900 tons OF II, later Il be
clothed with $4,000 tons OF granite. 3d.
600 tons OF concrete and 100000
bricks. One can imagine train OF
more than $500 cars, Is miles long,
slowly forward as this mass
Of steel and stone Is unloaded and put
in place.
Two years will pass before that train
Is all unloaded. Close beside IL and
occupying the rest OF the block Is set
the court house, lately completed: and
when the city hall is finished and the
twin structures. towering IL stories
above the street, are locked together
with bands of steel and concrete, there
are none, who doubt that they Will
present such an appearance and will
offer such facilities for conducting the
business Of local government as to
justify the cost-over $8.000.000.
Though complement OF the county
building. the city hall will cover 100
more square feet. will consume 1000
more tons OF steel and will include
$4,000 more cubic feet. The great
columns of the colonnade, feet in
diameter and nearly 100 feet long, are
the largest columns Of any colonnade In
the world. There will be II elevators,
more than a mile OF corridors and
nearly 10 acres OF floor space. This,
with the county building. means the
crowding Of nearly 80 acres OF floor
space In city block. Pneumatic
tubes are to cobweb the building.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
CIRCUIT
JUDGE NEEDED
BADLY
OVER 1000 CASES ON THE DOCK
EFT, AND WORK Is PILlNc UP
MUCH FASTER THAN IT CAN sE
DISPOSED OF.

"A year and a half Is too long to
wait before case can be brought to
trial." said well-known lawyer In dis
cussing the need OF another circuit
judge in Wayne county. II have just
started case In which the plaintiff
Syes for personal injuries, and I will
consider myself lucky II l get that
case TO trial during $780,"
There are now on the docket In the
circuit court almost 1000 cases, and
this number Is increasing rapidly, at
filed daily. That Is faster than the
six judges are grinding them out. and
the time In which a case can be
brought to hearing is thus becoming
longer.
The last addition to The bench was
made In 1899. when the sixth judge
was added. Since then Detroit has
grown rapidly. Immense Industries
have been established, the street car
service extended, and new street open
ed, all OF which has added greatly 10
the work OF The court That the
judges recognize the need OF another
Judge is shown by the call for help
sent out recently. Judge Dodds and
Judge Lockwood will be brought to
Detroit during December to hear sew
eral important cases in which big
interests are at stake.
"The judges recognize the need OF
help" said member OF the bench.
but we don't want to suggest the APP
pointment. IL would appear thatsw
were trying to avoid work, and we
would rather have the county officials
make the first move. We have
done everything we can to expedite
/ the work of the court, but we cam
mi bean nm with ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
heney Is Recovering
Rapidly From Wound

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18.-Francis
J. Heney is recovering with surpris-
ing rapidity from the bullet wound In
ficted by Morris Haas, and 1t is pre-
dicted that In a few weeks he will be
able to resume his prosecution of the
graft cases. a.,
There are no indications Of blood
poisoning and the soreness Is grad
ually leaving his wound. He Is able
to swallow without serious difficulty,
and was able to take liquid nourish-
ment today.
Superior Judge Lawlor brushed
aside all dilatory motions interposed
by the attorneys Of Abraham Ruef and
the trial will proceed unless the de-
tense delays the hearing with further
technicalities.
Judge Lawlor denied In succession
the motions of Ruef for change OF
venue, continuance of 80 days and dis.
missal Of the jury.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
PRICE OF TURKEY IS
SOARING IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-Again the tur.
key crop IL short. "alarmingly short
as II Is just prior to, Thanksgiving day
each year In justification of the prices
charged. Az Chicago consumes 750, 900
pounds Of turkey, In addition to half
a million pounds Of other poultry at
Thanksgiving time. the shortage"
cost this city alone a pretty penny, IN
the neighborhood Of $125,000. Last
year turkey prices scared like the wise
old gobblers that take to roosting high
just prior to the festivities, the adj
vance coming about the time the
housewives began buying In earnest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
A. MARSH, INVENTOR
OF GAS METER, is DEAD

KALAMAZOO, Mich. Nov. 1s.--Al'
fred Marsh, 90 years old. chemist
and geoiogist. and inventor Of the 6As
meter. is dead In this city. He was
Ill for several months from a compli.
cation OF diseases. Deceased had liv-
ed in Detroit until 1905. when he came
to Kalamazoo. He was born in Lon.
don, Eng. In 1919, and, upon reaching
New York, was employed by the Man.
haitian Gas Co. He was connected, as
an assayer, with the copper. mines OF
North America for many years. In
Detroit he was in the Offices Of the
Detroit and Lake Superior copper
works.
Mr.. Marsh is survived by FIVE chill.
dren. four daughters and one son. Jos.
A. Marsh, general superintendent OF
the American News Co.. New York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
SALOONS
ARE CLOSED
AS RESULT LIQUOR REVENUE is
INCREASED TO ENORMOUS
SUM OF s7,o0o,ooo

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.--Over $1,000
900 OF Chicago's income this
year Will come from saloons.
which makes the item Of dog tax look
sick-only S12S,000. The increased
cost of licenses from $500 year to
$1,000 did drive about 1000 thirst en-
poriums out of business, but made an
enormous increase In the city's rev.
enues. The taxes on the two billions
of assessable property brought IN a
revenue OF only $4,561 ,453 last year, SO
the saloon business looms up as the
city's biggest producer, with revenues
from the traction business. under Chi.
cago's prize solution Of municipal con.
troll OF public utilities coming next, at
over $1,000,000 year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
DRAWS TWO CENTS A
YEAR AS POSTMASTER

BAY CITY, Mich, Nov. ia mon
etary consideration OF two cents-or
the price of a postage stamp, Is the
sum that was drawn by James La
France, postmaster at Stewart, small
resort, ten miles from here. jim was
accommodating. trusting she villag-
ers wives for stamps when their cash
was low. According to statistics, com.
piled through the usual red tape
channels. the postmaster at Stewart
gets 50 a year. After deducting the
amount that Jim" did not receive
from his customers, Jim got two
cents. He will decorate a new home
with the two-cent check. Jim" Is nc
longer postmaster.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
SAUER HAS GRIEVANCE
AGAINST REGENTS

c. A. Sauer. an Ann Arbor builder,
believes that he has a grievance
against the regents of the state uni
versity and will appear before them
in their December meeting to ask an
explanation Of the boards action in
rejecting his bid on an addition to the
engineering building. The successful
bidder submitted figures $4,000 higher.
his work had been unsatisfactory on
another building, but he claims that
the fault there was due to the COM
pany which installed the steam plant.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
Tailor Who Designed and
Made Si2. 900 Ovsrcoat.
Is Dead from Pneumonia

WORTHWHILE. Mich. Nov. 49,
The death on his farm, near here, OF
w. Fl. Mccarthy, a Chicago tailor, re-
calls the fame he gained as creator of
the $4,000 overcoat. which won first
prize at the worlds faiE He was In
jured by falling over barrel Of APP
pies, and later pneumonia developed.
Mccarthy was proprietor Of the Pal
mer house tailor shop in Chicago.
For several years he had owned a
model dairy farm near Worthwhile, and
divided his time between 1t and his
home In Chicago. Mr.. Mccarthy for
merly liveds3n Lapeer, and his wife,
formerly Miss Belle Hart, also lived
In Lapeer. lie leaves. besides the
widow, one son.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
FLAG Of US. FLOATS
IN THE BREEZE
ON ISLAND
PEOPLE MARCH TO GOVERNMENT
HOUSE WAVING "oLD GLORY
SCHOOL QUESTION is CAUSE OF
DiscoNTENT-TWo FINED.

ST. PIERRE, MIG. Nov. 1S.-The
demonstration against the authorities
here, which was begun yesterday, was
continued today. The limited police
force is unable to maintain order, but
thus far no serious damage has been
done.
The manifestation on the part OF
the populace is due largely to the
school question. The people Of st.
Pierre demand free schools, In which
religious instruction is given.
Today the administrator Of the col
ony was waited upon by delegation
OF taxpayers, who strongly set forth
the views Of the townspeople. The
administrator promised to refer the
demands to the authorities In Paris
by cable Immediately, and requested
the populace to be orderly pending
the receipt Of a reply.
AT one time yesterday the situation
was critical. Two school masters were
taken into court charged with violat-
Ing the laws In conducting free
schools. They were convicted and
ordered to pay a fine OF 5000 each.
The authorities ordered the schools
closed.
The action of the authorities infiam-
ed the population. which assembled
on the streets and violently denounc-
ed the French government. Some one
obtained an American flag In the
height Of the excitement and with it
at their head, the townspeople march
ed to the government house, where a
noisy demonstration was made. The
police were unable to maintain order
and for several hours the manifesto
ton continued on the streets.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
Offers of Drinks Do Not
Lure Police Officers on
7be Kalamazoo Force

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Nov. Ia
While the crusade against vice is go
ing on In Kalamazoo. the crusaders
are not forgetful in carrying 1t against
the members Of the police force. Chief
of Police Allen. Capt. Strubble and
the patrolmen are Swallowed" The
latter officers especially are watched.
Many OF them have been approached
with questions as to where drinks can
be had. In almost every instance
the officer Is invited to join those who
have approached him. Officers have
arrested a number of these people who
admitted they were engaged to get
evidence against the officers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
PEOPLE LOOK AT SHARK
WEIGHING 1888 POUNDS

PORT HURON, Mich. Nov. 1S.-At
the foot of Court-st., near the Pere
Marquette depot, will be found two
cars In which are exhibited the pro-
ducts OF Stanislaus county, California,
and also curiosities including a mon.
ster shark, SO feet long and weighing
1888 pounds. There are fruits, veg
etables and other products OF the
county and many natural curiosities
Presents are given to all who visit
the exhibition. The cars will remain
In the city for one week, affording all
an opportunity to visit them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18

CHICAGO. Nov. ia romance
which started when four chubby hands
made mud pies, which was strength
ened later IN school. and which led
to ar elopement from Buffalo, N. ~.
came 10 an unhappy climax In Chi
cago today. The girl. Florence schill,
twenty years old. IL at the Harrison
ST. Annex, while the young man. Al
bert Hegel. captured at South Bend
Ind, r. being brought back to Chicago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
Assist At Wedding; Then
Bride and Groom Attend
At Their Own Wedding

LANSING, Mich, Nov. 1s.-At the
parsonage of Franklin-Ave. Presbyte'
rian church, Miss Ruth Jewell and
Ford Christopher were married, Rev.
Frederick Brown ohiciating. They
were attended by Miss Mabel M. Eos.
ter and Orval r. Davis. Their mar
rage was kept secret until Miss
Foster and Mr. Davis were married
and Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher attend.
ed them. The marriage took place at
the home Of the groom.s parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Davis, 527 Butler-st.
north. In the presence of a few rela.
tives and friends. Rev. I. T. Weldon,
OF the First Methodist Episcopal
church ofiiciated. Both OF the bridal
couples will reside In Lansing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
Romance Whicb Began W/hen Couple
Made Mud Piey Has Abrubt Ending

To- face the sweetheart he is accused OF
having deserted.
Prosaic policemen robbed the girls
story OF its romantic glamor. traced
the movements OF Hegel and located
him In South Bend on his way hack
TO Buffalo. apparently obliviops OF his
destitute bride-to-be In Chicago. He
will be brought back TO Chicago to
answer to charge OF abduction and
larceny. based on tho girls statement
that when he left her he had e9S be
longing to her.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-18
TRAIN GOES OVER CLIFF;
IS ARE INJURED

COWAN, w. Va. Nov. 1S.-When a
Baltimore & Ohio passenger train on
the West Virginia and Pittsburg div
ision between this place and Camden
on-Gauley went over forty-foot en-
bankment at noon yesterday, five
trainmen and twenty passengers were
injured, one OF whom will die. while
several others are badly hurt and may
not recover.
The injured:
VIM. Carrot. baggagemaster, crush
ed: will die