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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
STOPS TO WATCH MEN
FIGHT AND is BEATEN
John c. Allen, a Witness to
Quarrel Between Trio, Is
BrutaIIy Attacked

John C. Allen. an expressman, living
at $50 Lisbon street. saw three men
quarreling as he left a drug store at
Twenty-sixth and Mission streets late
Saturday night. While he was looking
at them the younger of the trio, with
an oath, asked him what he wanted
and struck him in the face. knocking
him down. Then the trio kicked him
and boarded an outbound Mission car.
Allen took car to his home, but his
right ankle was so swollen from the
kicks that he had to be assisted home
from the car. He was attended to by
the family physician. DIR. A. Raymond.
He has given a description of the three
men to the police. They did not attempt
to rob him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

''Raf1es" is a fellow of that spice
which makes it pleasure to meet him,
at intervals, again and again. When
the amateur cracksman-a White Whit
tlesey personification of him-appeared
at the Alcazar last night nearly as
many faces greeted his nonchalant en-
trance as there were seats in the
theater. AS in the case of gentlemen
who are daring robbers off the stage,
the cleverness of Rafies appeals in
the measure that ii outwits cleverness
which seeks to bag the thief John b.
Maher as Captain Bedford, the genteel
detective, made the game well worth
while. In fact, Maher's Captain Bed
ford left the audience so long in doubt
as to whether he was great ass or a
great genius that the outcome was in
the balance until the denouement.
Bessie Barriscale afforded a new
glimpse of her charming self Now the
Alcazar first nighters know that she is
as clever and witching as a woman of
the modern drawing room as she is as
a Spanish senorita or a lady of the
French court. With her as Gwendoline
Conron 1t was a real sacrifice for
Rafies to give her up.
Will R Walling was very satisfac-
tory as Crawshay, burglar; Adele Bel
garde maintained her popularity as
Lady Melrose, and Louise Brownell as
Mrs Vidal, an unlovely part. was de-
lightfully hateful. Bert Wisner as
Lord Amersteth and Ernest Glendinning
as Harry Manders shared the honors.
The production is up to the AIcazar
standard, which means that it is worth
seeing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
DIREcTOIRE CATCHES ON
Runs Even With Merits of the
Play at the Central

1t was the directoire that caught on
at the Central last night. Any one
could see that and-IT. TT was about
IA inches Of a shapely limb incased
in tight fitting and discreet black It
was enough, though, and for a while
the merits OF the play and the direc-
toire as drawing success were even
running. Claire Sinclaire was the
wearer, and in 1t she made a ripe, red
blooded villainess of the first water.
Dealers in White Women" is a
melodrama true 10 the traditions of
the Central. 1t Furnishes villainy and
rewards virtue, after keeping the audi
ence on tenterhooks for three crowded
and excessively busy acts. The top
note of criminal emotion is sounded in
the Chinese den scene, with its cage
of white girl chattels, its opium drunk
Chinese, its Hindu doctor and lady
villain"
Edna Ellsmere as the Hindu doctors
victim carried her role and honors with
her usual ease. Claire Sinclaire as the
same doctors mistress made an excel
lent foil; the comedy was supplied by
Marie Howe and Elmer Booth. Herman
cripps as the detective brought down
the gallery, and Benedict McQuarrie
deserves special recognition for his
portrayal of the doctors aid. Dealers
In White Women" is assured OF full
houses the rest of the week.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
PLANS DEVELOPMENT OF
SUTRO HEIGHTS DISTRICT
Improvement Club Meets and
Discusses Scheme for RecIa-
nation of Sand Dunes

The many improvements now under
way in the section of the city to the
west of the Chutes and bordering on
the northern side Of Golden Gate park
were discussed at well attended meet
ing of the Sutro Heights Improvement
club, held Sunday morning in the Cairns
hotel So much development is now
going on through the energy of the club
members that the entire area will soon
be reclaimed from the sand dunes and
made into one of the finest residence
slopes in the city.
Among the improvements is the grad
ing of Thirty-ffth avenue from Point
Lobos avenue to Fulton street, provid-
ing through driveway from the north
side of the peninsula to the park; the
grading of Fortieth avenue, and the ex-
tension of Fulton street from its pres
ent terminus at Thirty-seventh ave-
nue. through to the ocean, in a splen-
did driveway from the center of the
city, along the scenic side of the park
to the. beach Just below the Cliff house.
This Improvement will be followed bv
the extension of the car line Several
neat homes have already been built on
the strength of the progressive spirit
of the community.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
POLICEMAN AND RAILWAY
EMPLOYE IN TROUBLE
PatroIman McGrath, Thrown Off
Car by Motorman, Complains
of Attorneys Threats

Policeman H. T. McGrath laid COM
plant before Chief Biggy yesterday
that Attorney Sheehan of the United
Railroads had made an attempt to in
timidate him to cause him to cease from
prosecuting two employees of the United
Railroads.
McGrath's beat is along Ocean View.
Last Sunday several persons were
boarding a suburban car by the front
platform and McGrath followed them.
The motorman, George Anderson, says
McGrath, ordered him off and kicked
him in the stomach, even after he had
shown his star. The conductor then
showed him. off the car and jumped on
his hat. McGrath placed the motorman
under arrest on charge of battery.
The case was called in Police Judge
Shortalls court yesterday morning and
continued till today. McGrath meantime
swearing out a warrant for the arrest
of the Conductor. Attorney Sheehan
is said to have approached McGrath
in the corridor outside the courtroom
and told him that If he did not with
draw the cases against the motorman
and conductor he would lodge a COM
plant with Chief Biggy that McGrath
was under the influence of liquor at
the time, which McGrath hotly denied.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
NATIVE SONS BANQUET
TO HONOR DANIEL RYAN
Pacific ParIor No. 10 to Give
Dinner for Second Grand
Vice President

In honor of their second grand vice
president, Daniel A. Ryan, members of
Pacific parlor No. 10 of the Native
Sons of the Golden West will hold a
big banquet and reunion in a local cafe
on Thursday night, August 6. Follow
ing is the committee that Is arranging
matters:
Alex F. Williams. Walter v. Walsh.
Fairfay II. Wheelan. DR., T. 3, w; Le-
land, d. j. Sheehan, Arthur w. Perry,
Henry E. Faure and T. p Martin.
District Deputy Grand President e. E;
r McAuliffe installed the officers OF
the parlor elected for the new term last
Tuesday night The officers were:
Past president. c. d. McAaron; president. P.
F. Noonan: first vice president. DR.. T. B. W.
Leland; second vice president. A.. r Harris;
recording secretary. ]. O. Miller; financial sec
retary. George W. Lille: treasurer, s. W.
Dixon; marshal; r. b, Miller; inside sentinel.
Bert ID. Paolnelli outside sentinel. NJ j. Mel
vim; trustees-WaIter V. Walsh. w. B. Bush
ana Gus G. winterberz; collector. Roland ~.
Roche; organist. D. J. Sheehan: surgeons-Dr
Z B. W. Leland. DR.. w. G. Hopper: DR.; T. A
hottanzL DR. Il n Pnnhn and Dr. r. W. Hun
sakar
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
GIANNINI ADVOCATES
BUYING SPRING VALLEY
Supervisor Says Purchase of
Water Company Would Clear
Way for Hetch Hetchy

In speaking on the local water sup
ply question at the regular monthly
meeting of the Berean club in the par
lors of the Calvary Presbyterian church
last night, Supervisor DR.. A. II. Gian-
mini advocated the purchase of the
Spring Valley system at reasonable
rate.
IF the city is able to purchase Spring
Valley" said he, ut will be SO much the
better; but we must be careful to pur-
chase 1t at a reasonable rate. This
system will supply us with water for
the next 10 or Is years, during which
time we could be building up the Hetch
Hetchy project"
Dr. Giannini continued that it would
be a wiser policy. for the city to pur-
chase Spring Valley outright than for
it to face the opposition and obstruc-
ZIONIST methods Of this corporation in
later years. He explained the situation
regarding the Hetch Hetchy project,
and declared that after making an ex-
animation of the various projects he
had come to the conclusion that not
only was the Sierra supply purer than
any other but that 1t would prove
cheaper also.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
NO HITCH IN THE
BIG BOND ISSUE
Experts Certify to the Validity
of All Steps Taken to
Raise $18,2O0,00O
Every Provision of Charter and
State Law Complied With
by Supervisors

The validity of all the steps taken in
the $1S,200,000 bond issue was certified
TO yesterday by Dillon & Hubbard,
tne New York experts, in a communica-
tion read before the board of super
visors. After examination of the state
constitution, the statutes, the charter
and ordinances of the city, as we'll as
the election proceedings of May and a
review of all the steps completed. the
city's special counselors held that the
procedure was perfect. The bonds ap-
proved were: The fire protection issue
of $5,200,0O0, the sewer issue of $4,000
600, the school issue of $5,000,000, the
hospital issue of $2,000,000, the hall Of
justice issue Of 81 100000 and the
garbage system issue Of $1,000,0oo.
STEPS ARE CORRECT
After enumerating and describing
the issues above the letter certifying
to the correctness of the steps taken
thus concludes:
Said bonds recite among other things that they
are issued pursuant to the constitution and stat
utes of the state of California and the charter Of
amendments thereto, and pursuant to ordinances
and proceedings of said city and county duly
anI two s Of a be ouaed la
Of said city and county voting at a special cleo
tion duly and legally called and held for that
purpose; that provision has been made for the
collection of annual tax sufficient to pay the
interest on said bonds as it falls due. and also
provision to constitute a sinking fund for the
payment of the principal Of said bonds on or
before maturity, and that said bonds are ex-
empt from all taxation within the state Of Cali
fornia. We have examined the constitution
and statutes of the state Of California and
the charter of said city and county OF San
Francisco and certified copies Of proceedings Of
said city and county authorizing the issue OF
said bonds also the form OF said bonds.
ISSUE DULY AUTHORIZED
1t is our opinion that the issue of said S1s.-
200. 600 bonds has been duly authorized In ac-
cordance with the constitution and statutes Of
the state OF California, including the charter OF
said city and county OF San Francisco, and that
when said bonds have been signed by the mayor
and treasurer and countersigned by the auditor
and sealed with the corporate seal Of the said
city and county attested by the clerk Of the
board of supervisors. the coupons on said bonds
bearing the engraved Autographed sigma ture
OF the said treasurer, all of said persons being
actually in office when the bonds delivered
and paid for. and when said bonds shall have
been duly sold at not less than par and accrued
interest TO the date Of delivery Of and payment
for said bonds and duly delivered and paid for.
the said bonds will constitute valid and legally
binding obligations OF said city and county Of
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
TECHNICAL POINT
DELAYS HEARING
Abe Reuf Bribery Case POST
pOned to Determine if Green
Is Co-Conspirator
Police Court Hearing AdjOnrns
Until This Morning on
Legal Quibble

Proceedings in the hearing of the
APE Ruef bribery case came to sud-
den malt in Judge Cabaniss court yes
terday While Joseph =. Green of the
fdrkSlde realty company was on the
stand, through a question of law arfS-
ing as to whether or not the witness
was regarded as a co-conspirator OF
Ruef In the bribing of the supervisors.
Prior to his testimony in the Ruef
trlal before Judge Dooling the fndict-
ments against Green and G. II. Umbsen,
charging them with being jointly impli-
Gated with Ruef, were dismissed. After
numerous technical objections to the
admission of any of Green's story,
Ruefs lawyer intimated yesterday that
In case he testified for the prosecution
from the standpoint of co-conspirator,
ne could be reindicted on his testimony
at some future time. Green appeared
rather perplexed.
l don't understand this" he said,
addressing Judge Cabaniss. II came
here without any legal representative.
In the superior court nothing was said
about conspiracy or co-conspirator and
I don't know where my answers might
lead me. l don't want to incriminate
myself in anything / say. AS matters
stand, I want to see an attorney before
testifying further"
rupted to insist that Green should not
violate any of his constitutional privi-
leges in testifying." With remarkable
and sudden solicitation for the welfare
of the witness, he declared that no wit
ness should be made to testify against
himself
"A witness cannot be called upon to
incriminate himself" said Judge Ca
baniss. giving instructions on the dis
puted point. When a witness is asked
a question, truthful answer to which
will in his honest opinion tend to in
criminate him, he may decline to an
swer that question on that ground
But my suggestion is that you see the
district attorney and secure an agree
ment from him that nothing you may
testify to may be used against you at
any time. Then you can always testify
with an easy mind. I dislike very much
to compel a witness to testify to any
thing that causes him embarrassment
Assistant District Attorney Ward said
that he would make no objection to al
lowing Green to consult a lawyer. The
witness said he would see Attorney
John Nichol. and the case was abruptly
adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning,
The technical objections of Ruefs
lawyer prevented much progress in the
examination of Green before the ques-
tion whether he was a co-conspirator
arose. So technical did Newburgh get
that he even objected to questions asked
by Judge Cabaniss and insisted that
the Judge should oVerrule himself
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
CHUTEs
coLLEcToR rs ATrAcKEn

Thomas Shaw, collector for Irvine
Brothers. grocers, called upon Alfred
Railroads, on Saturday to collect a bill
for groceries. Richter invited him to
so with him to the car barns at Oak
and Broderick streets, and when thew
arrived there. Richter attacked Shaw.
cutting his face badly, and ran Shaw
chased him several blocks and Police
man Lyons saw Richter run into a
doorway in Fell street Richter told
Lyons that he had been held up. but
when Shaw appeared the truth came
out and Richter was arrested for bat
terry. Yesterday he was convicted by
Police Judge Conlan and will be SEN
fenced this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS for Forage and straw-saa
Francisco. Cal, July 2S, 100S--Sealed pro-
posals. in tripIicate win be reeelTed here and
at the office Of 0uartermasters. until II a. m.
August 81, 1908, and then opened, for fur
nishing forage and straw for Fort Rosecrans
and Preside Of MOnterey. Cal. during the period
beginning October /. 1905 and ending June
so, 1902 Also at same time at this office
only. for forage and straw for same period
for Forts Baker. Barry. Mason. Mcdowell, Mi
ley. Preside OF San Francisco. San Francisco.
Depot OF Recruits and Casuals, and Department
Ride Range Point Bonital- Also at same
time at this office, for oats and hay in san
Francisco for shipment TO Honolulu. Fl. T.:
and in Honolulu, to be. opened there at a.
m. August %, 1905 for said oats and hay.
Preference given 10 articles OF American pro-
duction, conditions OF quality and price (includ-
ing in the price OF foreign productions the duty
thereOn) being equal. and such preference given
to articles OF American production produced on
the Pacific Coast to extent OF consumption re-
quired by the public service there. Informa-
tlOn furnished on application to quartermasters
at Fort Rosecrans and Preside OF Monterey and
Depot Quartermaster, Honolulu, or to Under
JNO. L. GLEN. Chief ouartermaster.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
JOHNSON FAILS TO APPEAR

When the cases Of Charles Roland
charged with gambling at the basebaii
grounds on Sunday afternoon, were
called in Police Judge Shortall's court
yesterday morning johnson failed to
appear. The judge forfeited his ball
of $40 and issued a bench warrant for
his arrest, continuing the cases till
saturday, as without Johnson's testi-
nony there is no case against the de-
fcndants. He was the stake holder
The charge against Fred Fairchild.
grocer, of Oakland, charged with in
teriering with an officer, was dis
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
ALLEGED BANDIT ACQUITTED

John Lenricelle, charged with rob-
bing Juan Orellanos of 81 on the night
of November IS. 1907. in company with
Daniel Riley and Michael McDonough,
Dunne's court yesterday. Riley, one
of the co-defendants, escaped from the
county jail disguised as a Salvation
Army soldier on the last day of the
O'Neill adninistra tion, while McDon-
ough admitted participation in the Of
Tense and was released on probation.
Lenricelle stated that he arrived in the
city only a few hours before the rob-
berry and had nothing to do with IT,
He was defended by attorney AL Whe-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

PROPOSALS for Locomotives and Dump Cars:
Sealed proposals will be received at the Of
fee OF the General Purchasing Officer, Isthmian
Canal Commission. Washington, ID. G.. until
1880 a. m. August 13 1905. at which time they
above mentioned articles. Blanks and general
information relating to this Circular (No. 45Sl
may be obtained from this office or the Of
dces II the Assistant Purchasing Agent. fOS8
North Point street. San Francisco CAL: also
from the United states Engineer Offices in the
following cities: Seattle. Wash. and Los An
geIes. Cal. and Chamber OF Commerce and
Board OF Trade. Tacoma. Wash.-F. c. Boges
Captain. Corps Of Engineers. u S. A.. General
Purchasing Officer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

DEFECTIVE FLUE STARTS FIRE
A defective hue in the residence OF
E. W. Kratzer at 23o San Jose avenue
caused a fire at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning that partially destroyed the
house and caused damage Of $500. ]. X.
Prior owns the house.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

OFFICE Purchasing Commissary. q. 8. Army,
1905 North Point ST.. San Francisco. Cal. July
%. 19OS.-SeaIed proposals. in duplicate. for
furnishing and delivering on about August 20,
1908. subsistence stores In accordance with spec-
fcations and conditions set forth In Circular No.
4. War Department. Office COmmissary General,
Washington. ID. c.. March %. 1908. will be re-
cefved at this office until II O'Clock a. m, July
So 1905. and then opened Information fur
niShed application c. r. kRAUTHOFF.
Major. Commlssary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
FINANCIAL NEWS

During these times. when money is
pany have made arrangements to ne
gotiate loans on diamonds and Jewels
at current rates. 1851 Van Ness avenue
at Sutter street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
AMERICAN CAR STARTS FOR PARIS

BERLIN, July 27.-The American car
IN the New York to Paris race ar
car started for Paris at lI:30 O'clock
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

costs almost nothing any
how; nothing at all if you
don't like it.
Your grocer returns your money II you
don't like schIlling's Best: We pay him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

And notice the wonderful effects.
Bright, strong and healthy eyes Will
be the result.
for children and adults Highly recommended
for weak eyes Door sight, smarting. itching IN
damed eyes, floating spots, red and erusty eye
lids cloudy vision. etc
Price soc; by mail, 65c; per dozen bottles, S.
1T IS MARVELLOUS
The effect OF Mayerle's Eye Water has been
marvellous and I shall recommend 1t as the peer
of ali eve remedies. Yours truly,
P. KELLY
Alameda County Hospital. San Leandro, Cal.
Mayerie's Antiseptic Eyeglass Wipers. to be
used when glasses blur, tire or strain the eye ?
for 25 cents.
Mayerle's Glasses rest the eye.
strengthen the optic nerve nnd preserve
the sight.
GEORGE MAYERLE, Graduate German Expert
Optician. Charter Member American Association
of Opticians, Vice President Optical Specialists
Association Of America, 114e Golden Gate av
between Webster and Buchanan sts. Phone
Park 3153, San Francisco Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28
"RAFFLFS" APPEALS
TO BIG AUDIENCE
Old Play Full of Spice Well
Acted by Strong Alca.
Zar Cast
CAST OF CHARACTERS
In the Society Drama.
"RameS"

Lord Amersteth .A Burt Wesner
Lady Kelrose, his sister. Adele Belgrade
Lord Crowley. his son. Howard Hickman
Lady Ethel, his daughter. EfAe Bond
Gweudoline Conron, a cousin. .........
Bessie 0drIlbCdie
Captain Bedford. a detective. John B. Maher
Merton, his assistant Edward Coxen
Crawshay g burglar -. VIII &. Walling
Mrs. Vidal. Louise BrowneH
Marie. 6 French maid. Anita Murray
Goldby. q butler. Walter Whipple
Barraclough. porter at the Albany. -.
Observation-Disclosures. Walter Belasco
Harry Msnders. Ernest Glendinning
Raffes White whittlesey
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-28

For Automobile Eye Insurance
AK druggist for Murine Eye Remedy. .
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-03
To Protect Miners

i The appalling loss of life in the coal
mines of this country is to be stopped
if the government of the United States
can accomplish it. Congress has voted
an appropriation Of s1s5,0o0+- for the
purpose Of conducting investigations
to ascertain the cause of mine explos-
ions, and once the cause is found, the
means of preventing them is easy.
The loss of life. and accidents in
the United States far exceed those Of
any other country where the mining
industry i is being conducted. This
proposed investigation is for the pur-
lose. ofSallowing the hundreds OF thou
sends of men who toll in the darkness
beneath the surface Of the earth to
get the benefit Of all the protection
that all the knowledge gathered from
all possible sources will furnish" I Il
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-03
Reading For Children i

20. K, for Mother Goose and Blue
beard for children $ reading, IN. G. z
for the goody-goodyS books; this was
the dictum Of a former. state presi-
dent OF the Illinois Congress Of Moth
ers, Mrs illiam Heffer1nan. in an
address in Chicago AS to Blue
beard she said such tales, with all
their cruelty and horrors were to- be
preferred to 4 mil kan d Water'' kind Of
lsreading to six years of age the
|schild should ss have much Of. other
Goose. she a said; eulogi ticall y 9TH
ling In our Language can TIA Ike the place
of these old jingl les, they are not the
highest kind Of terature but they de,
lcidedly are 81itera tures They a q
good found tion Of wit and humor 8in
the child and expand 1t, and that Is
most imp rtant at 4 that stag AS
an antidote against dime novel read.
| ling, she urged Arabian Nights
'Robin Hood, r. Crimson Grusoe q, Lseath
Ter Stocking Tales, 81. 'reasure Island,
land Oliver visit, These books have
all the adventure and thrills and blood
and thunder that the 8rankes sc dime
novel can show. and more, hut the,
are litsra
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-03
Fire lsiperiis Whole City.

The large very barn own ed by e.
Schultz III \ ETIaxton burned no the
ground and citizens had an they could
do IL save this lying eind ers from
burning the entire town. "a bout lwen-
ty horses periahed I'D the flames. The
eanao sof the fire u unknown, but .ts
though II sorae one ropped live ashes
from . Cts 81 or rhe loss VIII be
about II, 900 insurance DE- SO. 0ea.
glagf0n haa NJ are prot etion.