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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
ZIONISTS WILL HONOR
MEMORY OF DR.. HERZL
Societies Will Join in Services
to Be Held in Beth
Israel Synagogue

Under the auspices of the United
Zionists of San Francisco, assisted by
the Carmel Zion society of Oakland,
memorial services in honor of the
memory of the late DIR. Theodore HerzI,
founder of modern Zionism, will be
held in the synagogue of the Congre-
cation Beth Israel at Geary and Oc-
tavia streets, Sunday evening, July 19.
Similar services will be held the same
evening by Zionists in every city in
the world.
Addresses will be delivered by Rev.
DR.. NJ. S. Levy, G. c. Ringolsky, Con-
gressman julius Kahn and Elliot NJ.
Epsteen. DR.. Henry Epsteen, presi-
dent of the United Zionists of San
Francisco, will preside. Appropriate
musical services also will be rem
dered.
DIR. HerzPs own definition of Zion
ism, which was ratified at an interna-
tional Zionist congress in Basel, Switz-
erland in 1897. was as follows: Zion
ism has for its aim to create for the
Jewish people a publicly recognized.
legally assured home in Palestine" The
United Zionists of San Francisco is a
branch of the international organiza-
tion and is one of the strongest Jewish
societies in the state.
The Zionists have extended an invita-
tion to the public to attend the memoir
ial services for DR.. Herzl.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
RARE BLOSSOMS VIEWED
BYsSTATE SOCIETY
Sixty=four Varieties of GIadioIi
and Freak Flowers Dis
pIayed at Meeting

The state floral society, with a score
of members present, met yesterday at
the home of Mrs. H P. Tricou for
routine business and hearing reports.
A collection of 64 varieties of gladioli
were on exhibition, as well as several
specimens of freak flowers brought by
Mrs Jemina Branin of San Lorenzo.
1t was announced that the receipts
from the flower show had been suffi-
cient to meet the expenses, which
amounted to $500. Mrs. II. Plath and
Mrs Sarah A. Keith were admitted
to membership and the resignation of
Mrs. Catherine L. Martin was accepted
with regret.
The officers of the society are: Presi-
dent, II. Plath; first vice president, Mrs.
L. o. Hodgkins second vice president.
Mrs. Roeckel Davis recording secre-
tary, Mrs. H. P. Tricou; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. f. j. Halpin; treasurer,
Mrs. o. d. Wheeler; accountant, Mrs.
A. r. Gunnison; directors, Mrs. Austin
Sperry, Mrs. N. S. Chandler, Mrs. r. p.
Reed and Mrs. Jemina Branin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
FORGED CHECKS
TO SECURE FOOD
Frank L. Morrill,, Lawyer and
Minister, Says Downfall
Is Due to Drink

A man who has in his time been a
Methodist minister and a practicing
lawyer stood up in the dock of Judge
Cooks court yesterday and, with
streaming eyes, pleaded for mercy.
Frank L. Morrill,, 50 years old, broken
in spirit and health, presented a pit
eouS spectacle as he told his story
from the barred lncIosure, in which he
was surrounded by about 20 scowlin G
and depraved criminals. He pleaded
guilty to forging two checks for So
each. and said that he committed the
crime in order to get money for medi-
cine and food.
Il was starving. your honor" he
told the Judge. Drink has been the
cause of my downfall. I practiced law
until 1886 in this state. and then en-
tered the Methodist ministry. / was
a clergyman until about seven years
ago and had church in Los Angeles
The loss of my wife caused me to take
to drink and have gone down ever
since"
Have you ever been in trouble with
the police before7" asked Judge Cook
Yes, once" Morrill, admitted. In
San Jose 1 was sentenced to three
months Imprisonment or fine of 500
for vagrancy, but a friend in court paid
the fine and saved me from jail"
Morrill, said, further, that for some
col . 4le lletu O6cH W OIh Nib dDOuI HO-
tells and lumber yards. Probation
officer Montgomery, who is acquainted
with him, confirmed his story
Judge Cook granted the old mans
plea by allowing him his liberty on
probation. The chief term of his pro-
baton is that he must absolutely re-
frain from strong drink for two years
The judge promised him a 10 year SEN
tence If he comes before the court
again.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
MAKES Low RATE
TO AID MERCHANTS
k. z. Schwerin Offers to Carry
Goods for Canal Zone
at 81 a Ton
States Businessmen Seek to
Get Contracts for Products
of California

r. P. Schwerin, vice president and
general manager of the Pacific Mail
steamship company, put the matter OF
bidding for contracts to supply the
lsthmian canal commission with food
supplies up to the merchants OF san
francisco yesterday morning, when ne
oItered to carry all goods sold under
the terms of the present proposal TO
La Boca at fiat rate of 81 ton
meeting was held yesterday
morning in the assembly room OF the
chamber of commerce to devise some
plan by which supplies that are essen
TALLY Californian could be sold by
california producers and merchants.
Ihe proposal for the furnishing OF food
supplies to the canal commission calls
for the delivery of the goods at either
New York or New Orleans.
Last week several kilograms were
sent to the different purchasing agents
OF the commission, requesting that La
Boca, on the Pacific coast be made
point of delivery, which would give
California merchants an opportunity
TO bid. The replies received by the
chamber of commerce were not salts
factory and Wednesday a special
meeting was held by the chamber, at
which two committees were appointed,
one to call on the merchants and ask
them to bid for the contracts the other
to call on the steamship companies in
an endeavor to get low freight rates
between San Francisco and La Boca.
Following the offer of Schwerin yes
terday to carry the freight for 81
ton, committee consisting of William
M Bunker, William Haas, Jacob Blum
lein, +. A. Somers and William H.
Hammer was appointed to visit all
wholesale merchants in the city and
urge them to bid for the Panama canal
contracts.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
CANNOT ACCOUNT
FOR HIS. INJURIES

Herman Lueck, bar tender. who
lives at e1S2 Shotwell street, was
helped to the door of the harbor hos
pital yesterday forenoon by a streetcar
conductor, who showed the man inside
and then hurried away. Lueck's face
was badly battered, he was suffering
from concussion of the brain and NAV
have sustained a fractured skull.
He could give no information as TO
how he came by his injuries. He was
riding, he said. on the rear platform of
an lngleside car. He remembers a sud-
den feeling of dizziness and nothing
more until he found himself standing
in the hospital hallway. AS the con-
ductor had disappeared, he does not
know whether the United Railroads
employe was a good Samaritan or the
man that hit him. Surgeon r. E. Hill
dressed Lueck's injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
BOHEMIAN CLUB WILL
HONOR GENERAL FUNSTON
Banquet to Mark Respect for
Valiant Officer and Ac-
knowledge Services

General Funston is to be given a
banquet by the Bohemian club on Sat-
urday, July IS. 1t is intended by the
club as mark of respect to a valiant
officer of the United States army, and
also as a tribute to the brilliant serv-
during the early scenes of the calamity
on the morning of April IS, 1906.
John Landers will be chairman of
the occasion and speeches will be
made by Mayor Taylor, Judge Hen
shaw, Z. S. Simpson, e. H. Hamilton,
J. D.. Phelan, Benjamin Ide Wheeler,
Col. ]. w Duncan, Col. w. A. Simpson,
Col j. l.. Glenn Col. D. l.. Brainard,
Col G. H Torney and Major W. A.
Bethel
A band will render military airs,
while the Bohemian quartet will sing
present at the feast.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
COURT REBUKES
RUEf'S ATTORNEY
Judge CabaniSs Tells New
burgh His Case Is Run
Mad Technically
FarcicaI Methods in Obstruction
Tactics Scored by Prose-
cutOr Heney

Even Abe Ruef had to smother TIVE
or three laughs yesterday at the far
cical methods Of a. S. Newburgh, tn
middle aged law student he has hire'
10 defend him at the preliminary hear
ing of the Parkside bribery cases il
Judge Cabaniss' department of the po
lice collrt. Newburgh at times reverted
10 nursery prattle in his frantic OBJ
iections for the purpose Of delaying
the examination OF James L. Gallagher
who testified to Ruefs connection viii
bribing the Supervisors. During mos
of the afternoon Ruef was practically
undefended.
Heney amusedly tolerated New
burgh's remarks until Ruefs advocate
who. in the meantime, had meekly an
sorbed several vigorous bits or ad-
vice from Ruef as TO his procedure
suddenly interrupted Heney while ne
was questioning Gallagher
L object to the cOunsels buttng IT
while I am examining this witness,
said Heney sharply.
NOT A GOAT, SAYS NEWBURGH
"Oh. can't butt in, I'm not goat,
returned Newburgh.
There are lot Of goats around
here which have lost their horns and
baa-as." retorted Heney, as he took
of his glasses and began to wipe them
with his handkerchief, preliminary to
resuming his examination. Hearing
suppressed filters at his expense New
burgh seemed to feel that something
more was expected Of him.
I'm not a goat" he repeated. but
] see several jackasses with spectacles
sitting in the courtroom" This time
the spectators laughed outright. a
second later Newburgh looked around
and noticed that Judge Cabaniss was
the only person in the room wearing
glasses.
APOLOGIES TO COURT
"Oh. your honor, your honor" he
cried, jumping TO his feet in abject
apology. I see that YOUR honor is
wearing glasses. I certainly hope that
your honor doesn't think I was re
ferring to the court when spoke Of
fackasses."
1t was some time before the baiIin
could still the mirth at the discom-
flied lawyers expense.
In objecting TO one Of Heney's oues-
tions, NewbUrgh exclaimed excitedlv
Inat has already been asked and an
sWered-' Ruef leaned toward his law
yer with annoyance on his face. and
whispered so loudly that il was heard
plainly. What's the difference" That
objection wasn't pressed.
Judge Cabaniss himself was Obliged
10 curb the heavy tongued Newburgb
on one occasion, when the LAWYERS
objections reached a stage puerfle in
Ineir inconsistency. I think yours is
q case of technicality run mad OBJ
served the court. Newburgh objected
10 that also.
Despite the technicalities he had IN
contend with, Heney concluded cal
laghers direct examination. bringing
out much important testimony of the
shameful details of Ruefs corruntine
and bribing Of the supervisors. and
cross examination viii begin bv Ruers
lawyer at o'clock Monday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
saved on CELEBRArIoN

The committee appointed by Mayor
Taylor to conduct the fourth of july
celebration in this city held its final
meeting yesterday afternoon. All of
the bills were audited and it was found
that the total expenditure was $2,2616S,
or S2SS.32 less than the amount author
iZed by the board of supervisors. The
committee adjourned sine die after au-
diting the bills.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
RIFLE PRACTICE BEGUN

Colonel d. A. Smith of the state ma
tional guard left yesterday with so
members Of the organization for target
practice at the Rodeo rifle range. They
will be in the field until Sunday after
noon The successful competitors will
be sent to the annual target practice
at Fort Perry Ohio, in August
The mortar guns will begin practice
at Fort McKinnon on Monday morning
at $50 o'clock. Captain Z. c. Long
will be the firing judge.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
BANK CASE DISMISSED

The proceedings in bankruptcy
brought against the bank of William
Collins & Sons of Ventura were dis
missed yesterday in the United States
district court by Judge Van Fleet. The
dismissal was ordered after the attor-
neys representing both sides had sig
nified their desire to have this action
taken. Some time ago a restraining
order was issued enjoining J. c. DAILY,
as receiver of the Collins bank, from
disposing of any of the assets of the
institution. This order was also set
aside upon the stipulation of both
sides.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
sTEADY DEMANn FoR PRoPERTy

Dan O'Callaghan reports a moderate
but steady inquiry on the part of buy
ers for investments. especially in in
come paying fat properties.
His report of sales is as follows:
J. Geary to client, six lots, each 25x120,
east line of Twentieth avenue, between
Q and r streets, Parkside, private
terms; G. Smith to James M. Costello,
residence s25 Grove street, $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
FINANCIAL NEWS

During these times, when money is
so scarce the Baldwin Jewelrv Conn
pany have made arrangements TO ne
gouate loans on diamonds and Jewels
at current rates. 1851 Van Ness avenue
at Sutter street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
HOLDS THE RING

Henry l.. Vinton, 1925 Eddy street
obtained a warrant from Police Judge
Cabaniss yesterday for the arrest OF
Mrs. Irene BruSt on charge of felony
embezzlement. Vinton says he gave
Mrs. Brust diamond ring valued at
$125 on July to keep for him and she
now refuses to return 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
To Visit San Francisco

without seeing the Diamond Palace
would be like visiting Europe without
seeing Paris. 1t is the most beautiful
jewelry store in the world. Visitors
welcome. 909 Van Ness ay. near Ellis.
A. Andrews. proprietor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
VIOLATES MILK LAW

Emanuel S. Brazil, a dairyman in
Alameda county was convicted by Po-
lice Judge Shortau yesterday Of shin
ping adulterated and watered milk info
the city He was fined SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
Notice to Pnsrenrern

Check your baggage at the depot.
Then it viii go on the same train with
you
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

DR.. e. j. Creely. located 1918 Market st. Spe-
cial wards for cats and dogs. Phone Mrkt. 267o
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes Welcome
Murine Eye Remedy as an Eye Tonic. :
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
NATURES REMEDIES
TEA AND HERB SANITAPIL1,

Sickness OF every do
scriptiOn succeSsfuIIv
treated with Tea an1
Herbs by DIR. Chow
Juyan, the famous Chi
nese physician. whose ere
dentials are attested by the
Chinese Ambassador at
Washington. ID. @. San
Francisco office $50 CLAW
st--Mon-. Tues. Wed.
and Thurs. stockton Of
ice 122 North Hunter st
Fri. Sat and sun. NV
-e: Cough Ginger. Tea and
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
Back To The FatherIand

The re-migration of Germans from America to Germany which recently diminished considerably, is again acute. The last boat to arrive, the Hamburg-American liner Bluecher, brought l 400 steerage passengers, and more are expected on incoming steam CTS.
 A corresponding decrease of emi grant traffic from Germany can be ob- served. For the first few months of 1908 some 5O,OOO fewer emigrants left Hamburg for New York than in a simi- lar period in 1907. The decrease for the North German Lloyd Line was 0,000.-The Sun.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
WIRELESS STATIONS

It is stated that the United States Wireless Company have plans in pro- cess of completion which will include q continuous string of stations along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Panama, and on the Pacific coast from the canal zone to Nome. Stations are to be established immediately at Ketchikan and Katalla. It k expected that other stations along the Alaska coast will be set up in the near future.
 This will be great boon to the remote towns of the territory that have heretofore been cut off from communl- cation with the states during the win ter months. It will also help very ma teriallv to extend more definite knowl- edge of Alaska to the outside world. Alaska has suffered lack of earlier deve.opment, not only through igno- rance of it's climate and the possibility of it's mineral and agricultural re- sources, but also through prejudice against the country that has existed in the minds of the present generation since the purchase of the territory by Secretary Seward. This prejudice was deep seated in ignorance, and consequently strong and hard to over come. The present plan to equip the territory with wireless stations will, when completed, help to rapidly dis Sipate the ignorance that has so long darkened the minds of the people con- corning this country.
 The establishment of wireless sta tions in the towns along the coast will also serve the purpose of bringing the people in these now disconnected towns into communication with what is being done in the rest of the world, and will thus help to diSpel the sense of iSola- tion that necessarily prevails in town that has no communication with other settlements except at long intervals.
 Many of the ocean steamers will also soon be equipped with wireless ap- paratus thus enabling them to commu- nicate with the coast towns, even though far out at sea.
 The United States government will erect wireless stations for the purpose of official business, while the United Wireless will enter the field tor com mercial purposes.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20

months as steamers have left the dock at Seward bearing away some who in their restlessneSs, like the Wandering Jew, must ever be moving on, there has been heard the remark, "A few of the best of Us are left" Of course the observation was made with little of seriousness, for the people of Seward are not, as a whole, afflicted with the disease known as fatty appreciation of the ego. While the expression, that a few of the best of us are still left, has been used as passing pleasantly, yet when one listened to the concert given in. Moore's hall last evening and saw the people gathered on the stage to take part in the singing, one could not but feel that not only few, but many of the best people are still left in Seward. People of education, refine ment and musical ability were well represented. While the concert was ulNCI GllS NllS SSNlOli VI 4lt S' i1' ''' A'"'N' yet those who assisted her showed that the success of the entertainment was equally due to their faithful and able assistance. All were enthusiastically encored, and none more heartily than Mrs. F. Updegraff who, though not a resident of Seward, yet kindly aided ln the concert by the rendition of piano solo with the skill of trained musi- elan.
 The interest that has been taken in literary and musical work during the past winter and spring, especially by the ladies of Seward, shows that at least few of the best people are still left, and that fact bids fair for the welfare of Seward in the future.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
BLIND TOM

With the death of Blind Tom there passes from the stage a prodigy that for forty-scven years has been promi- nent before the public. Born in 1879 otpure negro blood, the parents, who were slaves, named the child Tom after a member ot their former owners family. The child was born blind, and the only sign of intelligence he gave in infancy was the interest he showed in sounds, such as the cries of animals, the moaning of the wind, the rushing of the waters and the pat,ering of the rain.
 From his wonderful power of imita- tion Tom could speak at am earlier age than other children, and with greater distinctneSs: but his words had no meaning for himself. He could repeat entire conversations in very much the same manner as a phonograph reels off song, and with about the same de- gree of intelligence.
 At the age o5 four years Tom began to play the piano, and in a short time could render with accuracy all the airs he heard. It is saidh would run about the yard or fields, return to the piano, and when asked what he was playing would reply; What the birds said to me" or "What the trees said to me-" Tom could play only what he heard or improvtsed, but he had about 5000 pieces at the disposal of his mem- Ory. His rendcringS of musical pieces were said to be devoid of color and in- dividuality. Blind Tom wasa prodigy, an uncommon product of nature for for which there has been no explana- tion. He was a sort of animated pho- nograph upon which was written what he heard and saw, and which was reeled off through the aid of musical instrument.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
SHOWING THEIR PREFERENCE

Valdez and the adjoining towns are already showing their political pre- ferenceS in no uncertain manner. The big meeting held in Valdez Tuesday evening revealed the fact that the people there are not only enthusias- tic in their support of Thomas Gale for delegate to congress, but that they are also strong in their opposition to Governor Hoggatt.
 It is less than two months now to the time of holding the election in Alaska on August II, hence there is no time that the voters can afford to lose in their preparation to secure victory for their candidate. The contest for con- gressional delegate will be stronger one this year than the territory has heretofore experienced. The cam paign is to be carried on vigorously by the party which Governor Hoggatt claims to be backing. Valdez was none too prompt in coming forth and pIedging her support to Delegate Gale. It is time now for the people of Sew ard to make move to show where they stand on the question of delegate to congress. Thomas Gale has been our representative for the past two years, and has proved himself an hon. est and faithful worker in congress i for the interests of the people. He comes forward as the candidate of the people as whole and is therefore not pledged to favor the interests of one party to the detriment of another. ! He has, by his persistent and honest efforts in congress during the past winter accomplished more for the good of the territory than could have ] been expected in the face of the strong opposition that was working against l him. He supported the good measures and stood solidly against those that were unfair, and in every way tried 1 to further the interests of his conStit- uents. We should therefore send Mir. ] Gale back to congress for another term by vote that will show him that he has the confidence of the peo- ] pie of the territory.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
Candy for the Battleships

The Navy Department has ordered another lot of 10000 lbs. of high grade chocolate bonbons for the Pacific fleet, to be delivered in San Francisco before the ships sail for the Orient. Since the Spanish war large shipments have been repeatedly ordered for the war ships, owing to a conviction on the part of the medical corps that choco- lates lessen the desire for strong drink and are especially good for men in the tropics. Purity, flavor and keeping qualities are the three requirements. Every bonbon is wrapped in tin-foil and then packed in air-tight tin boxes with screw tops to resist heat and salt air. Jack does not care for the pretty paper boxes landsmen know so well, but he likes the contents and orders in carload ots.-Trade Register.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
Chrome Timing In Asia

For many years past chrome mining has been pursued as an industry in Asia Minor. The chrome is usually found on mountains from 1000 to 5000 feet high, and is removed from the pits to the railway station or market on the backs of donkeys and camels.
 But while chrome in the neighbor- hood of Smyrna brought e20 ton, it now commands very small price, be- ing in this respect like antimony, so that it scarcely pays to mine it, and certainly not in districts remote from railways. As the chrome of other countries comes on the worlds mar kets that of Turkey, whose mines have never been worked on scientific basis with up to date machinery must necessarily decline in value.-London Globe.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-06-20
Retarding By Forests

The retarding influence of forests has been the subject of an exhaustive investigation by the director of the Meteorological institute of Roumania. His conclusions are that the greatest effect which forest can have upon the wind consists in diminishing the wind velocity to leeward of the forest. At l64 feet this decrease in velocity may amount from four to seven and one-half miles an hour, which means a reduction of the force of the wind by one degree on the Beaufort scale. This decrease is felt within 330 feet of the forest. After that the velocity in- creases again with increasing distance, and at about l,040 feet reaches the force noted before the forest was en- countered.-Philadelphia Record.