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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
STATE FORESTER WOULD
SAVE LIVE OAK TREES
Tells Public Where to Find
Method for Combating
Caterpillars
Office of the State Forester

Editor of The CalI-Dear Sir:
Through your paper and from personal
observation 1 am acquainted with the
fact that large numbers of live oak
trees have been defoliated in the vicin-
,ity of Pa1o Alto, San Francisco and
Berkeley during the last summer.
It has also been called to my atten-
ton that Prof. {. w. WoodwOrth of
the University Of California has de-
"Caterpillars on Oaks" the particular
species of insect which is responsible
for this defoliation. In this circular
Professor Woodwork has outlined
effective means of checking the depre-
dations of the insect called California
oak caterpillar (Phryganidia Cali
fornica).
1 doubt if many of those whose trees
have been defoliated are acquainted
with the fact that a circular has been
issued dealing thoroughly with this
subject and I believe you will perform
an important service If you will call
attention through your paper to the
fact that this circular, No. IS, may be
obtained free of charge by addressing
the directors of the agricultural ex-
pertinent station at Berkeley, Cal. With
the information regarding protective
measures which this circular contains
practically any owner of live oak trees
can save his trees from destruction by
the caterpillar.
1t has been called to my attention by
Mr.. V. S. Barber of the bureau of en-
tomology, Washington, D. c., that a
second crop of caterpillars is now
destructive work, hence this would ap-
pear to he a most opportune time to
advise the public to secure Information
on the insect and start protective
measures. Very truly yours,
G. B. LULL, State Forester.
Sacramento, July 8.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
STATES CHARGES INCREASE

According to the monthly report Of
W. A. Gates, secretary of the California
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tions, there were, during June, 10,437
inmates of state institutions OF this
number 2,711 were in the state pris-
ons, 6,254 in hospitals, 654 in reform
schools and 702 in the home for feeble
minded. The total is an increase Of
so over the previous month.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
DISTRICT CLUB FORMED

The Thirty-third district regular re-
publican club met in Helvetia hall. in
Mission street, last Wednesday even
ing and organized with the following
officers: jeremiah Collins, president;
William H Kountz, vice president; C.
Hand, secretary; L. w. Taylor, treas
urer. A resolution indorsing the rec
ord of Congressman E. A. Hayes and
pledging him the clubs support during
the coming election was passed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
COOK SENTENCES PRISONERS

posed by Judge Cook yesterday: Albert
ColIet, who pleaded guilty to forgery,
one year in Folsom; Henry Davis, who
pleaded guilty to grand larceny, one
year in San Quentin; Fred w Lake,
who pleaded guilty Of embezzlement,
one year in Folsom; Robert Emmet.
convicted of attempted assault upon a
girl, three years in Folsom.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

Do you fear that a
car which has seen its
first wear has outlived
its usefulness? We will
demonstrate TO you
that whatever may be
the case with other
cars, this is not true
of WHITE cars. There
is no vibration in a
steam machine which
is present in a car Op-
Grated by an explosive
motor. The latter tends
to crystallization and a
continued jar through
out the machine. which
means general deteriO-
ration. The WHITE
car is operated in a ra--
tiOnal manner by a con-
tinuous stream Of steam.
which drives the en-
gine smoothly and in
such a manner that the
wear is confined TO the
action of the road and
the normal frictional
wear on the bearings.
Every second hand
WHITE car we sell
is carefully overhauled
by ourselves-bearings
which show unusual
wear are renewed, any
lost motion is elimi-
mated and the car is as
good as it ever was.
You deal with a branch
Office Of the factory, and
the car is renewed by
those best qualified to
do it successfully
namely, its makers.
The man who buys a
second hand car from us
gets as good as new.
We sell all Of our sec
Ond hand cars with
precisely the same
guarantee we give with
new carS-yOu receive
new car treatment on
second hand purchases.
Whatever your means,
we can give you a car
TO correspond.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

We have on hand
b e S i d e 5 White
Steamers a number
of second hand gas
Oline machines left
with us to sell at a
sacrifice by pur-
chasers of Whites.
1t will pay you to
write or call on US
about these.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

In preparation. "The Life Of an Au-
tomobile," a pamphlet Of interest to
all motorists, and especially those in
quest Of a good second hand car.
A postal to US will put you on the
mailing list for this pamphlet.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
IANITORS TO GUST
PRISON LABORERS
Will Urge That Police Stations
Be Kept Clean by Union
Workers
Restaurant WaIkOut Reported
by Agent Who Sought to
UniOnize Help

T6ER-r Resolutions from
GTST5Es y 'coUEcT1 the janitors' union
sgz7STssS/ protesting against
having policemen
and convicted criminals perform jani-
tor duty in the police stations, and re-
Nesting the city officials TO take imme-
diate steps TO eliminate prison labor
and to furnish all the stations with
regularly employed janitors, were in
oorsed at the session of the San Fran
cisco labor council last night. Z. II.
Misner, A. J. Gallagher and J. W. Swee-
ney were appointed to look into the
matter
It was reported that when Business
Agent Drake entered the Vienna cafe
at "A Geary street yesterday to in
duce two non-uniOn mattresses to join
the union, he was ordered to leave
After protesting, the union mattresses
walked out and were followed by the
cooks and helpers, involving Is per-
sons.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
WOULD BAR JAPANESE

Delegate Misner of the machinists
wanted TO know why the secretary of
state issued licenses to Japanese, who
are not citizens. permitting them to
act as chauffeurs. He said that sew
eral Japanese were running motor cars.
and told Of q Japanese who paid $50
at a business college TO be taught the
business, and then in turn instructed a
class OF his fellow countrymen. Misner
said the police commissioners and
others empowered TO issue licenses
should not grant them TO aliens.
Secretary Gallagher appealed to the
unions affiliated with the councils to
assist the bottle Gamers on strike. To
date % unions have donated about $3.50.
The unions were urged to agitate for
the Labor day parade, at which it was
announced four and perhaps five prizes
viii be offered. The Labor day com
mittee was instructed TO appoint an
agitation committee of 15 ''speIbind-
er's" 10 visit the unions. One of the del
egates in speaking of the necessity for
agitation said:
The country has just passed two
serious crises, the death Of Cleveland
and the nomination of W. J. Bryan.
Another crisis faces the laboring men,
and that is the Labor day parade. If
that is a failure il will be a sad blow
to the cause Of unionism."
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
ASKS FOR BOYCOTT

The retail drivers called attention to
the fact that II. Wreden in Clay street
at Fillmore had uniOnized his drivers.
but refused TO pay union wages, and
asked for a declaration Of intention of
a boycott. This was referred TO the
executive committee. Delegate Schuf-
fert of the musicians union reported
that the union has decided 10 fine any
member IS who patronizes a japanese
laundry.
E Mcdonnell Of boiler makers
union No. 25 was elected q member Of
the executive committee vice A c. Rose.
z. H. Misner was elected a member of
the law and legislative committee vice
Theo Johnson.
Samuel Gompers notified the council
that the differences between the boiler
makers Of San Francisco viii be
brought before the executive committee
OF the American federation of labor at
It's session in Denver, Colo. this week.
During the last session of the
janitors' union It was announced that
the janitors in Prayers had Joined the
union and that now that establishment
is completely unionized. The union
initiated five candidates
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
A FEW OF OUR BARGAINS
In GOOD SECOND
HAND CARS

RECONSTRUCTED r. L \ A B OUT,
TURTLE BACk-With acetylene
lamps; prestOlite tank; oil
lamps; tail lamp; Jones speedO-
meter and clock; full conn
RECONSTRUCTED UNABOUT,
WITH RUMBLE SEAT-Acety-
lene lamps: prestOlfte tank.
side oil lamps; tail lamp. and
fooIs f15i set . OF $1,000
RECONsTRUCTED RUN NABOTT,
WITH TURTLE DECK-O7 auto
lamps; side oil lamps; tail
Ian lamp; p t1dii With complete S1200
MODEL ''F'-RecentIy thoroughly
overhauled, repainted, new tires;
acetylene lamps; prestolite tank;
. side oil lamps tail lamp, with
complete set Of S15n0
MODEL "H''-In fine condition as
regards machinery, paint and
tires; has been given but little
use; equipped with top; acetylene
lamps; tank; side and l tail
bolders fa%R; tire re $500
MODEL "G,v PULLMAN-Recentl
thoroughly Overhauled and re-
painted; equipped with acetylene
lamps. prestOlite tank, 2 side oil
lamps anu Tall lamp, Win
complete set of Comm
tools -............... NSEOOO
MODEL "G," PULLMAN-Is in fine
condition; equipped with top,
acetylene lamps, prestolite tank
(A). luggage carrier, tire
holders and Comm
speedometer .....-.. G6OOO
MODEL @L," TOURING CAR
Equipped with top. acetylene
lamps, tank, tire hold c zE0
ers and glass front. y lou
MODEL az" CURVED LINE
Equipped with top, acetylene
lamps, prestolite tank: is perfect
mechanically; has just been re-
touched and vanished; has been
used as demonstrator the
early part of the sea- G0E00
son - -
1905 24-5O Fl. p. HAYNES
Equipped with top. acetylene
lamps, generator. 2 side oil
lamps and / tail oil lamp; Good
rich quick detachable tires; this
car is in Al condition in every
respect; has seen very little use
and is a good CfAnN
1907 so Fl. P. HAYNEs-Fuliy
equipped and recently thoroughly
overhauled and is in CT 90n
good condition .... - lEVO
COLUMBIA-Fully equipped; in
good mechanical shape cost as
new car. with equip GEnn
ment, about $500. 1OOO
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11

Net amount Of risks
written during
the year ------.
Net amount OF risks
expired during
the year .-..-.-.
Net amount IN force
December 81,
1907 .........---
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: AhN n U - sss
INCOME

Net cash actually received for Fire
Premiums ..-..........
Received for interest on Mortgages.
Received from interest and dividends
on Bonds, Stocks. Loans and from
all other sources. ....-..-.-....-.
PROFIT on sale or maturity Of Ledger
Assets
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-11
4Olal Assets.
LIABILITIES

Losses adjusted and unpaid ........
Losses in process OF adjustment or
IN suspense ..-.-.-...-.....
Losses resisted. including expenses.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less, 1888, =
O59. "a; reinsurance. 80 per cent. q.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than one year. 50. .535.-
076.17; reinsurance pro rata.
Taxes due or accrued. ...............
All other Liabilities. s................
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11
IIATENCION! /!

Llamamos la atenci6n a nues-
ira numerosa clientela, de que
en- esta IMPRENTA sc acaban
de recibir infinidad de articulos
para regalos; entire ellos: ELE-
GANrBs cApR1CHosAs EsCribanfas
para los gustos mas exigentes.
En- articulos para Escritorio uD
gran surtido. PApELEs de todas
clases. So oGREs LAPIcEs, T1NTAs
Y PLUAAs. Prensas para copiar
So BREs blancos y de colores
CoP1ADoREs para cartas. LIBRE-
rAs de todos tama1os. Factureros
nuevo modelo. E infinidad de
objetos.
Desafiamos la competencia,
no tan solo de la 1sla, sino de
os mercados de proc edencia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11

ci6n de % pies y que la servi-
ran cual celosos centinelas.
Su entrada principal, & la ca
lie de Springfield, la formaran
soberbias puertas de ailoso roble
con incrustaciones de acero
colocando sobre ella soberbias
esculturas,representando ell Jul
clio Final.
Su altar mayor, sera de tanta
8 mas magnifcencia que ell res.
to del edifcio, Ell que tendra
capacidad para unas mil perso-
mas, excluyendo la parte desti'
NADIA al coro y las galerias que
lie rodean.
Ell arquitecto director de la
obra es Mr.. Henry D. Dagit, y
ell Rector de la nueva Iglesia
sera ell r. P. M. J. Crane.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11
Desde Filadelfia
Temples Cat6licOs'

Dentro de corto tempo. levan.
taranse augustos y soberbios,
dos nuevos temples catolicos.
Filadeltia cuenta va con nu-
merosos y magnificos temples
dedicados a todas las religiones,
pero hasta ahora el que prone
te superar a todos es la lglesia
Catolica de San Francisco de
Sales, que sc esta erigiendo en-
la calle 47 y Springfield.
Aunque su construction en-
pez6se cuatro meses ha, todavia
esta algo lejano el dia en- que
pueda dedicarse al quito divino.
Su hermoso Y pintoresco exte-
rior, la magnificenCia de su de-
corado interior y la incompara-
Bile belleza y magestad de su
esbelta c1pula y elevadas torres,
forman I'm conjunto de labor,
que dificilmente .podra termi-
narse en- unos CatOrCe meses.
Su costo total Sc calCula en-
275,ooo dollars.
Ocupara una extension de 10
por SO pies; su estilo arquitecto
: nico sera el Romano con deta-
lies Bizantinos Y los materiales
elegidos son: roCa, argamasa y
marmol. Puede decirse que ell
marmol y la roca Sc usaran ex-
Clusivamente, puesto que Ell
acero Y la MADEIRA entraran en-
muy cortas proporciones, a fin
de Construlrlo a prueba de in
Cendio.
Seguramente la parte mas So
berbia del nuevo edifcio sera
la colossal Cupula que rematara
el edihCio, la que estara reves-
tida de marmOl como tambien el
resto del edifcio, Y teniendo 90
pies de radio por los de eleva
Ci6n; sobre ella levantarase una
monumental cruz latina dc unOs
I8 pies.
A cada uno de sus lados le-
vantaranse macizas marm0rcas
torres, alcanZandO una eleva-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11
Taft pesCador

Mr.. William Taft, candidate repu-
blicano 4 Ia presidencia dc la repu-
blica dc los Estados Unidos. Sc mar
cha dc la localidad Holspringis, diri-
giGndose d la Isla Middlebese. ell el
Lago Erie, donde SC dlStraera en- el
eierciciJ de la pe sea ,varlas semanas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11

De igual riqueza y magnih
cencia que la anterior, sera la
Iglesia Cat6lica de La Preciosa
Sangre. que ocupando una e1-
tension de SO pies cuadrados, sc
erigira en- la calle 28y Diamond.
Su estilo sera Ell BiZantino, y
los materiales empleados seran
roca y ladrillo. estando su ex-
terror revestido de marmol. Co
mo la anterior estara provlsta
de airosa cdpula y erguldas
torres aunque no alcanzaran las
colosales dimenciones de aque-
las. y esta tendra una capacl-
dad de I, 100 personals.
Sus pianos han sido trazados
pr Ballinger V Perrot Y su fu-
turo Rector sera el K. +. Jose l..
Kirlln.
Francisco FUenfes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-11
1oyer1a, Relojer1a y Optica
=. BOURET HUSTLE
SUCCESSOR DE TNAuo

Gran sui lido de efee-
tos. dc plata v platea-
dos. prOpiOs para re-
galOs.
Especialidad en- Gu
bie1tos de plata de ley
y plateados de calidaG
superior.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09

the South End boat broke an oar. This
allowed the Dolphin crew to paddle
across the finishing line leisurely. The
time for the race was S:22 is.
The gig. race, in boats manned by six
men and coxswain, was won, easily
by The crew from the Maine. They won
by six lengths in 1913 2-5. The style
of both crews was peculiar, as they
rowed nearly so strokes to the minute,
where the average in college races is
but little over 80 to the minute When
they crossed the line both the winning
and the losing crews cheered each
other Justify
SALUTE SPOILS RACE
The big race of the dav. that in
which the Louisiana was to compete
did not take place, so this crew rowed
over the course alone These men won
the fleet championship at Hampton
rQads and later on clfnched their title
TO the fleet championship at Magdalena
bay They have been eager for a race
since their arrival here but have been
unaoie 10 secure one. 1t was expected
they would meet the REPRESENTATIVES of
the Dakota and California of. the pa
CHIC fleet and the Illinois and Georgia
OF the Atlantic feet yesterday. but the
others failed 10 appear at the starting
line.
-Four crews took part in the race for
the men OF the engineers corps. This
race was won by the Kentucky by two
open lengths. The Tennessee was sec
ond. the Illinois third and the Pennsyl-
vania fourth
One Of the most hotly contested races
of the day was that for crews of the
marine corps An eighth of a mile
from the finish the four crews were
hardly separated, by boats length. In
the last dash at the finish they drew
apart slightly, the Alabama men win
ming, with Minnesota second, Colorado
third and Washington fourth When
the winners finally crossed the line the
last boat was not three lengths away.
The best race of the day was spoiled
through Que of the crews mistaking
the finishing point. This contest was
between picked crews from the South
Dakota and the California. The two
cutters were driven at great speed bow
for bow down the two mile course and
neither could gain on the other They
passed. the crowd at the Park street
bridge fairly locked together and the
struggle brought out all the sporting
blood of the spectators.
There were a number of guns fired
from the yachts and the. cockswain of
the California crew mistcok obe of
r-SoS SINUS Aoi lne HhlsnlnS signal and
ne gave the order to stop rowing. The
boats were hardly more than SO yards
from the finish at the time, but by the
South Dakota men persevering they
sent their boat across the line slightly
in the lead of the opposing boat Had
the California men persevered. II
seemed the race would surely result in
a dead heat.
After the races the competing crews
were entertained at luncheon, many
fair Alamedans playing the part of
hostesses, an art at which they are
adept
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
EVANS WILL HAVE
DEPARTMENT BERTH
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as he returns to the capital. and that
by the time Admiral Evans has re-
gained his health sufficiently to under
take his new duties he will be ordered
to special duty
1t is not often that a retired officer
OF the navy is given a special duty
assignment of this kind yet 1t is not
every retired officer who is as eminent
~ ntted to act in an advisory capacity
as is the man who brought. the fleet
around the Horn and through the
Golden gate. Rear Admiral Converse
was given such special duty appoint
ment at the time of his retirement and
proved that his experience made him a
valuable man to the navy department..
I 50 1t is with Rear Admiral Evans.
For nearly half century he has been
an officer of the United States navy.
he has served with distinction through
two great wars and has studied the
navy and its needs in times of peace
as well as In time of war. No man Is
more thoroughly familiar with navy af-
fairs nor more sound in his Judgment
OF what measures should be taken TO
improve the naval service than Is Al
miral Evans. His experience as a com
mander would stand him In good stead
as an adviser concerning naval affairs.
and though the exact position he would
occupy has not been chosen, a berth
will be found for him where his ex-
perience can be applied in the most ad
vantageous way
1t is believed, moreover, by Secretary
Metcalf and those whom he has taken
into his confidence, that the step will
be highly pleasing tos Admiral Evans.
Evans has been ever the worker and
the fighter Incidence cand tdleness
have been no part of his life. and now
that he is to retire from active service
Secretary Metcalf feels that he would
ratner accept detail to special work in
the department. than to round out the
remainder of his life without important
Official matters 10 occupy his attention.
He wants to die with his boots on. and
If Secretary Metcalf has his way this
desire Will be fulfilled. An appoint-
ment to special work in ashinefon
would be doubly appreciated because
Washington is Evans. home cftv ana
because he could attend to- his duties
there without personal Inconvenience
to himself
Not only is 1t planned to keen Ad-
miral Evans on active duty in this way.
but after the banquet last night at the
st. Francis hotel Secretary MetcaIf
stated that the proposition to have
Evans appointed vice admiral. one
grade higher than his present rank. has
not been given up and that he expecfs
1t to be successful. At present there Is
no vice admiral rank occupied In the
navy. and Admiral George Dewey is the
only full admiral II the promotion
planned for Admiral Evans is carried
out he will be second In rank only to
Admiral Dewey and will be the only
vice admiral.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09

ships and cruisers sparkle like the
bascless fabric OF Vision, the watcher
sees a wonder that will burn in his
memory forever
Last night the TRANSPORTATION of sea
and shore reached its height during the
half hour between s O'clock and $780,
when the searchlights or the ships
played over the town. When the great
five foot bullseye of the Connecticut
opened and shot its 50,000,000 candle
power beam athwart the night 1T
seemed as If the bulldog at the head
of the line had bit off chunk of the
sun too hot for its Jaws to swallow.
When that light is turned loose at sea
mariners so miles distant, three ocean
horizons away. can mark the glinmer
below the sky line IL some great
luminary was about TO rise in the
heavens
Fer 80 minutes the moving fans of
light from the bridges of the battle-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09

ships circled and interwove in the air.
1t was as If man had seized the magic
of the aurora borealis in his hand and
was turning or and off its splsndors as
an engineer throttles or gives rein to
the speed of his train. Then the quick
lights died out in the sky and only the
golden glow of the incandescents
burned on. But the town had wakened
up during the interval. On uncounted
hilltops, black with people. thousands
of watchers crowded to gaze and adj
mire.
Laughing throrgs crowded into the
elevators Of the downtown skyscrapers
to run to tire tops of the buildings and
overlook the spectacle Hundreds of
people walked miles to the heights of
the Twin peaks ridge to see the brave
show.
Everything they saw reminded them
that fire If very bad master, is a very
good servant The lights that played
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
SEAMEN PAY NO FARE

The Oakland and Berkeley reception
committees have arranged with the
Southern Pacific so that sailors and
marines on the fleet can get to Oakland
without paying fare. as they do in San
Francisco. Sailors in uniform will be
carried free to Oakland. Alameda and
Berkeley by the Southern Pacific, and
floats viii be placed at the Oakland
pier TO facilitate their landing. The
request was made to the Southern Pa
cific by Mayor Frank K Mott, and was
complied with.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
RARE SPECTACLE,
is ILLUMINATION
Battleships Sparkle and Sky Is
Transfigured by Fleets
SearchIights

San Francisco, which two years ago
beheld the greatest illumination of his
tory, looks nightly again on spectacle
such as few of the worlds capitals
have witnessed. Whether the eye turns
to the hill where the great white
square of the Fairmont stands bordered
by twinkling stars or runs along the
miles OF yellow fire where the main
highways stretch in bands of light
across the landscape. or looks out upon
the bay where the long lines of battle
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
Ho. YOU SAILORS. SEE THIsl

Lemonade and light refreshments
were served yesterday on the upper
floor Of the Ferry building by the state
board OF trade to all sailors and SOL
diers who came that way. "A bevy of
pretty girls and charming matrons
waited on the visitors. Today the same
thing viii be done again. and 1t is
hoped that more of the men ashore
will learn of the affair so that they can
avail themselves of the hospitality
which the board is anxious to extend.
The refreshments will be served until
3 D. m