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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
FIRE CAUSES BIG
Loss TO TANNERS
Property of Sunset Tanning
Company in Mission Sus=
tains S5O,OOO Damage
Defective Feed Wires of Rail-
road Companies Blamed
for It's Starting

A fire which destroyed property val
ued at $4,000 and endangered as much
more started in the rear of the drying
room of the Sunset Tanning company,
San Bruno avenue and Army streets.
shortly after o'clock last night, and
for two hours engaged the utmost ef-
forts of three fire companies which sue
ceeded finally in confning the flames
to the buildings in which they origi-
mated.
The feed wires of the ocean Shore
railroad company and those of the Unit
ed Railroads, which supply the power
for all the lines south of Market street.
We're burned in twain by huge tongue
of flane from the wooden building over
which they passed at the rear OF the
tannery, and there was a cracking eX-
plosion and fash of light which could
be seen for miles. All the car lines
running from the ferry to the Mission
and the Mission street line were tied
up until after o'clock
Lewis Richardson, a fireman on en-
gine II, was cut severely in the right
arm with an AK while a squad was
breaking into the vat room He was
taken to the central emergency hospi-
tai
The fire spread to the roof of the
Knight tanning company. which ad-
joins the other in the rear, but was
quenched before it had done great
damage there. A hay and grain store
owned by the John F. Fuller company
was also saved by the promptness of
the department.
The buildings destroyed were those
containing, the engine room, drying
room and the vats. The drying room
contained $4,000 worth of skins ready
for shipment to Japan. The two other
buildings. containing the bark rooms
of the plant. were saved. These were
valued at $4,000. The insurance will
not cover third of the loss, having
been reduced recently by the owners.
1t is supposed that the fire started
in the rear of the drying room by a
defect in the insulation of the big feed
wires of the two railroad companies.
The owners of the tannery are
Charles Bergle and Fred Strubben. The
alarm was turned in by Charles Dris-
coll, saloon keeper nearby.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
FREMONT JEWELLERS
WILL DEFEND HOMES
Residents Near Mail Dock Are
Aroused by Report of CJn=
demnatiOn Proceedings

Residents of Fremont street near
that thoroughfare are aroused by the
report that the board of health is about
to institute condemnation proceedings
to have vacated and destroyed the
dwellings they occupy. They are COM
bined to make determined fight be-
fore the board when the matter is
brought up and say that they will
make any reasonable alterations which
the board may direct in order to pre-
serve their dwellings.
DR.. Ophuls. president. of the board
of health, said last night that he had
not heard that complaints had been
registered against the buildings along
Fremont street. Such complaints, said
he, came through DR.. Rupert Blues in
spectors and the health officer, DIR. R.
G. Brodrick. DR.. Ophuls gave the as
surance that no action would be taken
against the property without full hear
ing.
John H Dolan of Fremont place
said that the Southern Pacific company
was behind the movement to condemn
the property, as, he said, it desired to
extend its rights of way throughs the
property to the site of the old Risdon
iron works, where the company would
establish its depot.
Dolan contends that the houses in
the section are sanitary and are equip
ped with modern plumbing. He said
that the sewer from the property emp
tied into the bay at a point beyond the
property owned by the company.
IF that is not satisfactory we will
connect with the main sewer in Harri-
son street" said Dolan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
Gas Consumers. Attention

For small monthly charge for use
OF our automatic regulator your gas
bills reduced to a minimum amount for
ticulars:
Gas Consumers Association
Phone Park S46 345 Haight st.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
DOCTOR ADVISED
USE OF CUT|CURA
After Other Treatment Failed
Eczema in Raw Spot on Baby
Boys Face Lasted for MOrths-
Cried with Pain when Washed.
ECZEMA WAS CURED AND
HAS NEVER REAPPEARED

"Our baby boy broke out with
eczema on his face when one month
old. One place on the side Of his face
the size Of q nickel was raw like beef
steak for three months. and he would
cry out when I bathed the parts that
were sore and broken out. 1 gave him
three months treatment from a good
doctor, but at the end Of that time the
child wes no better. Then my doctor
recommended Cuticura. After using
q cake Of Cuticura Soap, third Of q
box Of Cuticura Ointment, and half q
bottle of Cuticura Resolvent he was well
and his face was as smooth as any
baby's. He Is now two years and q
half old and no eczema has reappeared.
/ am still using the Cuticura Soap;
think it is the finest toilet soap ever
used. I keep my little girls hair and
face cleansed with IL too. I am so
thankful for what Cuticura has done
for US. Mrs. NJ. L. Harris, r. F. D. l,
Alton, Kan. May IA and june -, '07."
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
COLLEGE ROMANCE
LEADS TO ALTAR
Miss Stella Scott Formally AM
nounces Engagement to DR.. j.
Cameron Pickett

Dr. and Mrs. A. w. Scott have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Stella, to DR.. j. Cameron
Pickett of this city. The news is not
entirely "a SURPRISE to the friends of
the couple, but there has been no for
NAL announcement until today.
Miss Scott is an attractive brunette
and is possessed of many accomplish
ments. She has wide circle of friends
in social and educational affairs.
Doctor Pickett is a young profes-
sional man and is associated in his
work with Doctor Alexander Garceau.
The romance had a beginning when
the couple were students at the Uni
versity of California. There has been
no mention of the wedding date, but
the ceremony will take place early next
year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
Yhe CaIifornia Promotion Committes

The State Central Organization. organized IN
1902--An association fer the commercial and
Industrial development Of California;
PROMOTION; The act Of promoting. advance
ment encoura cement - Century Dictionary
The committee has for lis object the PRO
NOTING Of CalifOrnia's interests. II has moth
ing to sell IL fosters all things tending to the
ADVANCEMENT OF California It Is an AUTHORITY,
on all matters relating 10 California. It IN
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established II invites
desirable immigration. 1t presents the Oppor
runities and needs Of all fields Of business and
professional activity IL IS supported BY popular
subscriptions and makes charge for any
service rendered IL has affiliated with II 200
cournerrtaf organizations Of the state win a
combined membership Of more than &c. 600
Meetings Of representatives Of these organiza
tions are held semiannually n III fereut parts Of
the state. where matters Of California Interest
are discussed. Headquarters OF the committee
are maintained IN California building Union
square. San Francisco CORRESPONDENCE IN
VITED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
PANTAGES-EMPIRE

Eva Fay was the only hofdover
attraction in yesterdays new show at
the Pantages- Empire theater. Her
work continues as mystifying as ever
Klein, OFT brothers and Nicholson made
big hit in operate music on a vari-
ETY. of instruments; Lester and Quinn.
dancers We're heartily encored; Lester
and Miller in a clever sketch; La Tov
brothers, acrobats and Mr.. and Mrs
Buckley, in a laughable skit together
with new motion pictures, round out
an excellent program.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16

girl, who is living at the Paulist day
nursery, Is Eldridge court, in this city,
was seen at that institution tonight
when she returned from the vesper
service at the Paulist Fathers church
shortly after 10 O'Clock. At first she
refused to talk of her disappearance,
declaring that her affairs were pri-
vate. When told that efforts would be
made to take her back to Alameda she
became more willing to talk.
4 will not go back to San Fran
cisco" said the girl as her face flushed.
Il am going to remain in Chicago"
1T is reported that you left San
Francisco as the result of love af-
fair with Rev. Payson Young" sug-
gested the reporter
Such a thing is ridiculous" declared
Miss Clark, who is known in the home
as Edwarda Chase. II only knew him
as a girl knows the pastor of the
church. He is good friend of mine.
but any statement that we have been
more than friends is absolutely un-
true. Why, 7 did not see him for a
long time before 1 left San Francisco .
why did you leave San Francisco,
and why are you known in Chicago as
Edwarda Chaser" she was asked.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
HAD LETTER FROM PRIEST

That is something that I can not
talk about. 1t is something that is en-
tirely private business, and l have
nothing to say at all about it. I came
here two weeks ago yesterday. and
after a few days I came here to the
Paulist day nursery with a letter from
one of the Paulist Fathers in Chi
cago. as it was recommended to me as
nice place for q girl alone in the
city to live. ] work for candy store
in State street, taking orders for and
serving soda water and ice cream"
Miss Clarks story was corroborated
by Mrs. Dowd. matron of the institu-
tion. Mrs. Dowd said that Miss Chase,
as she called her. came to the home
with a high recommendation from one
of the Paulist priests and that she had
been most favorably impressed with
her manner while at the institution.
She said that she was employed by Al
that she was compelled to remain at
the store until midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
OWNER OF REVOLVER
SHOT BY ACCIDENT
Frank Sharpe Wounded While
Attempting to Show Weapon
to a Friend

Frank Sharpe of 6o4 Buchanan
street, assistant manager of Eilers
music store, shot and seriously wound
ed himself at his home late yesterday
afternoon.
Sharpe, who had been downtown
with friend, returned home and took
the weapon out of a drawer to show
his friend. AS he turned the weapon
over it was discharged. The bullet
entered his left wrist and, plowing
its way through the f1eshy part of the
arm, came out near the elbow
An attempt was made to stanch the
flow of blood, but it was unsuccessful,
moned.
While the wound is serious, it hav-
ing grazed the radial artery, Sharpe
will unless blood poisoning sets in,. be
able to be at his place of business
within a week
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
SCIENTIST CHURCH OPENS

The first services of the newly or
ganized Second Church of Christ. Scien-
tist, was celebrated yesterday morning
in New Club hall. Howard and Twenty
first streets. There was fully 400 per-
sons present 1t was announced that
Sunday school would be opened next
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock The
regular Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting will be held this week.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-16
A DOCTOR In YOUR
OWN HOME
THE HOME VIBRATOR

THE HOME VIBRATOR
Is the greatest medical discovery Of
the Twentieth Century; is a light.
compact instrument, weighs ten
ounces. can be operated by yourself
with one hand by moving the steel
head over the rigid steel rod, and
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30
Nebraska ever since the indict-

Nebraska ever since the indict-
ment was found against him so
requisition papers were secured
and Sheriff Rock went to Oga-
lalla, Neb., Tuesday, where the
accused was held by the sheriff,
and brought him in last even
ing. 1t is alleged that while
others who shipped at the time
Mr.. Downey lost his cattle
came in told about their ship
ments. Voss has been reluctant
to do so.
1t seems too bad for a young
man with the excellent pres
poets that he had to make such
a bad break as this is if it is
proven to the satisfaction of
the court. He comes of good
family on whom the blow will.
fall heavily. ltought not to be
difficult fer any young man to
see that the old copy book sent
ence is correct Honesty is the
best poliev.' Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30

by live, energetic business men
to reach the public, and in this
way induce the reader to pay 5
cents for the privilege Of read
ing their advertisements for
business. It's a twin brother
of the Eastern medicine Ven
dor who sends you a news
paper for 25 cents per year
that is filled principally with
his advertisements of his special
medicine, and then tries to
make you believe he is sending
you a valuable paper as a nomi-
nal gift.
We can but think a reform in
this big newspaper business is
needed and that we all return
to the legitimate newspaper
publication, cutting of all such
p l'o| cal ms filled with foreign
advertisements to be paid for
by the general reader. If busi-
ness man want to advertise no
objection can be raised, but let
it be done in a legitimate way
OF send it out in book form.
D. NJ. II.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES
HARRIS & HoYLE, Editors
Weekly Established July 3, '68
Daily Established April 1, '91
Weekly $1.50 a Year; Daily 15t
per week.
Entered at the Postolfice at Missouri
Valley, Iowa, as sec. nd class matter.
Ditch Case Postponed

Judge Wheeler yesterday
continued indefinitely the hear
ing in the matter of the appli-
cation for an injunction against
the Pottawattamie- Harrison
County Drainage board, on ac-
count of the inability of any of
the judges of the district to
gile time to the case. At the
same time Judge Wheeler con-
tinued in effect the order is
sued few days ago, which re-
strained the drainage board
from accepting the bitches or
paying for them, with the modi-
fication that payment may be
made for the work done on the
Boyer Cutoff No. l since
April l.
The effect of the order is
practically the same as if the
temporary injunction asked for
were granted, as the board is
not permitted to accept the
bitches or to make final settle
ment with the contractors un-
til after a hearing before one
of the district judges, which
may be arranged later.
The modification Of the order
made by Judge Wheeler was at
the request of Attorney Kill
pack, appearing for the drain
age board, and was agreed to
by counsel for A. D. Annis and
others, instituted the man
damus action and secured the
restraining order on an amend
ed petition.
The principal complaint of
the persons instituting the suit
is as to the condition of the
Willow creek ditch, which, it is
claimed, has filled up with silt.
They seek to have this silt re-
moved and the ditch put in
proper condition before the
the board accepts it from the
contractors, Council Bluffs
Bee.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30

liquors. He declared that it is
clear that the mulct laws of the
state never intended that a cor
poration should engage in the
retail sale of Intoxicating liq-
uors, but that the laws contem-
plate that the business shall be
confined to individuals, so that
there may be individual, not
corporate, responsibility under
the law. The decision is one of
the most important in years,
and will precipitate important
litigation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30
A Needed Reform

In this day of corruption and
a general demand for reform,
the question of reforming the
newspapers calls for immediate
attention. The City Daily is
fast becoming a public nuis-
ance. Just think for a mo.
ment of a patient man buying
a Sunday Daily for his especial
use, and on opening it to.
find from 20 to 40 pages of ad-
vertising, big pictures, scare
heads and medicine notices.
The entire paper is perfectly
useless to the common reader,
as only about from 2 to- pages
contain matter of interest the
balance being neither read or
valuable to the general public.
That thousands of copies OF
such papers are sold is true, and
if they, as a common thing,
contain any real value it is to
the advertiser. A single paper
containing as much reading
matter as is found in any ordin-
ary country paper is never
found in the big city daily.
The pictures please the children
may be true, but who desires to
buy a quire of paper as Sun
dly reading matter that will
take half the Sunday to hunt
out and detect such matter as
is of interest to the general
public? That a limit should be
set to this special advertising
method that takes a newspaper,
containing from 20 to 40 pages,
Z columns to the page to sell to
the public for five cents per
copy, when in fact it is merly a
cheap advertising sheet, used
-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30

New Ruling on Mulct Law
In passing on the application
of the Cooperative company of
Sioux City for a state permit
to issue stock, Attorney Cen
eral Byers today ruled that
such permit should not be
granted because the proposed
corporation proposed to engage
in the retailing of Intoxicating
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30


Official health reports show
that the death rate in Manlls
is 68l per thousand among the
Americans. 1886 among the
Spanish and 1891 among the
Filipinos for the last quarter of
1907. While the rate is alarm
ingly large, owing to the pre-
velance of cholera, it shows
that it may be reduced rapidly
when the Spaniards and the
natives adopt American meth.
DDS of sanitation and modes of
living.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30
A Mighty Struggle.

A Mighty Struggle.
Never in the history of party
warfare in the United States
has there been such an effort
to defeat a candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States as is
new being made to defeat w. j.
Bryan, who is, no doubt, the de-
cided choice of a very large
majority of his party and in
fact, of the honest voters of the
United States. He stands to-
day for equal justice fer all
citizens, and no special privi-
leges for any. Clear headed,
honest, able, and eloquent, with
not a charge of corruption or
peculation against him. For
years his name has been before
the American people, and dur
ing all these years, while mil
lions Of money, and determined
opposition to him has been man
ifested, his record is clean and
his name unspotted with any
charge of corruption or crime
has ever been made against
him the friend OF the poor,
the champion of labor and one
who deserves we'll of the Amer
ican people. That he will be
nominated for President at
Denver is a forgone conclusion,
and it will then be a question
to determine if there is money
enough left on Wall street to
defeat him. d. M. H.
The Pilot is in receipt of a
liquor advertisement showing
the booze-fighters of this SOON
to-be "dry" burg just where
and how cheap they can get
their "bottled on bond.' The
firm sending out the contract
says it will prove a good one
and asks if we are in position
to accept it. Well, hardly. We
wouldn't run a saloon in Blair
next year if the town hadn't
gone "dry," and because it did,
with our help, we do not pro-
pose to become mail-order bar
tender to the public, either.
Other papers will run the ad-
vertising, we are aware of
that, for there is money in it,
and some good dry" folks will
take those papers, but it is a
matter of principle with us, a
most unfortunate thing to have
around, at times. If you want
to know where to get your dry
goods there is no better place
to look than in the advertising
columns of the Pilot, but for
your wet goods you will have
to look elsewhere. Blair Pilot.
A Panama Calamity Howl
Washington Post
The ex-chief engineer of Il e
Panama canal has ranged him
self with the calamity howlers
and pessimistic croakers who,
aforetime laughed to scora the
building Of the Suez canal.
They said it would never would
pay, too; it was always to be a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-04-30
Names Go on the Ticket

The candidates of the prohi-
bition and socialist parties for
county efIiees will have their
names printed on TIE ballots
for the primary election to be
held June 2 in Pottawattamie
county. County Attorney Hess
yesterday expressed the opinion
that under the section of the
primary law defining a "politi-
cal party both the prohibitions
lists and the socialists are entit-
led to place county tickets in
the field for nomination at the
primary election.
AS the section of the law
says nothing about subdivisions
the county attorney is of the
opinion that the percentage of
the vote for governor require
ment does not apply to subdi-
visions, the right to place coun-
Ity tickets in the field being ac-
quired through its showing of
having cast their required 2
per cent of the vote for COVER
nor in the state.
The prohibitionists have al
ready named practically a full
county ticket, and it was stated
yesterday that the socialists in
tended doing so before Satur-
day. A leading member of the
socialists party in Pottawat-
tonne county secured The neces-
sary nomination filing papers
yesterday from County Auditor
Cheyne. -Nonpareil.
Curator Harlan of the State
Historical department has und-
ertaken the task of preserving
the early official seals of the
state and territory of Iowa.
Some of these he has in ham
but some he has not located
yet. Should he be unable to
locate the dies he will if posi-
BILE, find official documents of
the age when the seals we're in
use. If the documents are
still valuable to the owners he
will make photographs of the
seals only, but if the documents
are not now valuable he will
retain them. Thus far, no one
knows just how many "great
seals" the state of Iowa has
ever had. The territory also
had mole than one seal. An
effort will be made also to
secure what history there is
concerning the seals.