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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
AGENCIES REPORT
BETTER MARKETS
Financial Sentiment Is lm-
proved, Railroads Can Borrow
and Crops Are Good
Iron and Steel Quotations Are
Unchanged, but Textiles
Curtail Output

NEW YORK, May 1.--R. g. Dun &
Co.'S review tomorrow will say:
Sentiment was greatly improved in
financial circles by the successful issue
of railway bonds, prices of securities
attaining the highest position since last
October, but mercantile and industrial
conditions were not changed. The out
look for the steel business frightened
when it was shown that the railways
could borrow money for needed work,
and the good progress of the crops
promised we'll for the future in all
branches of business. In so far as cur
rent conditions are concerned, however,
reports indicate small volume of trade
and only fair collections.
Nominally there is no change in quo
tations of iron and steel, but pressure
to dispose of accumulated stocks in
furnace yards has produced several
sales of pig iron at substantial con-
cessions. Prices of finished steel. are
usually maintained, although the opinion
is expressed in many quarters that con-
cessions would bring out much needed
business. Thus far there is practically
no increase in the active capacity of
plants in this industry east of Chicago,
but at the west conditions are better.
Tin plate mills continue to lead a point
of activity, the leading producer re-
porting 80 per cent of capacity in oper-
alton, but few other departments are
turning out over so per cent fthe nor
NAL production, and coke ovens are
doing much less.
Bradstreet's tomorrow will say:
Weather conditions have been un-
favorable to distributive trade this
week, and rather quiet trade is reported
the country over. Jobbing trade has
remained quiet, with business confined
to small filing in orders. Fall busi-
ness has shown no particular increase
in activity and orders are still scarce
The disposition seems to be to let the
jobber carry the goods, and manufac-
turers are likewise disinclined to make
up stock ahead of orders. Collections
are still slow, and extensions asked for
or granted are still a feature. Thus
far Industrial output shows little or mo
disposition to expand. Curtailment is
still the feature in textile lines. and
some leading centers reported produc-
ton 40 per cent off the normal.
Foreign trade is quiet as whole,
but some improvement is reported in
export demand for cereals after. the
smallest weeks shipments in two years:
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending April 80 number
2S2, as against 254 last week, and 16S
in the like week Of 1907. Canadian
failures number %, as against So last
week, and Is in this week a year ago.
Wheat, including -four exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending April 80 are 1,620,509
bushels. against 2,234,756 this week
last year. For the A weeks of the
fiscal year the exports are 179 ,417,2S5
bushels against 143.S0G,621 in 1906-07.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
CREDITORS SUE KEEPER
OF HOTEL AS BANKRUPT
Two Others File Voluntary PEE
titions With Small Show.
ing of Assets

A petition to have Grant G. Kessling
2 Bridgeville hotel keeper adjudged
bankrupt was filed yesterday in the
Jnited States district court by. S. a.
Franks, John Mcclellan and William
Nelson, all Of Humboldt county: The
claims Of the petitioners amount to
81. $50.
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was recorded by John Garbarino OF
Oakland yesterday. His liabilities and
assets were scheduled at s506 and $50
respectively, while Albert 7Trittenbaek.
z mining. superintendent of Quartz.
Faolgmne- county. placed his. liabilities
at S2'0es and. claimed he had no avail
able assets.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
WIFE DESERTED FOR
SISTER IS DIVORCED
Mrs. Mary Hughes. Who Tried
to Horsewhip Husband,
Granted Decree
'Ffe Can't Come Home" Is
Reply of Woman to
Judges Plea

Nary Hughes. whose threats TO pub
lcly horsewhip her husband. Alfred. 5.
Hughes, d raoney lender, brought she
family into prominence some months
ago. yesterday secured. Il divorce On
fns iiornd Of cruelty: M1's. Hughes
own iste,. Theresa Costello. IVES the
cause ~ all the trouble, recording o
tas IesGinDny.
MY husband is living. with my sister
at $50 Fell street new the unhappy
wife told Judge Graham, and they
are known there as Mr.. and Mrs.
HUghes. This woman IS my youngest
sister"
It was stated that Hughes had agreed
to give his ex-wife $55l in a lump sum
in lieu Of alimony.
Bernard Wahlin. a stevedore. VINO has
sued his wife for divorce on the ground
Of cruelty. alleging that she beat him
and forced MIN TO sleep in little
room no bigger than cupboard, with
out a window. was ordered to pay $25
q month alimony pending the trial of
the suit. Il think you had better go
home to your wife, said Judge Graham
TO the man.
No sir he can't go home again. .
shouted the woman, who is of much
greater size than Wahlin. The husband
said he didn't want TO go anyhow
The following divorces were grained
yesterday: BY Judge Graham-Eunice
d. Marion from Washington /. Marion,
cruelty. Margaret A. Stevenson from
c. A Stevenson. failure to provide. By
Judge Buck-Jean B. Rose from Samuel
". Rose willfuI neglect.
The following suits for divorce We're
fled yesterday: Bertha Ferry against
George Ferry. habitual intoXication and
cruelty: William Riley against Eleanor
B. Riley. desertion; Clifford g. Boggs
against Mamie E, Boggs, desertion;
Appleton Burr West against Beatrice
Clemens West. desertion and cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
seats in oaiciaI Grandstand.

Apply w. H. Keyser. manager, S32
Market street. Stands on city lots;
Fifth ands Market streets, Van Ness
avenue and Fell street.ss$1 and $50.
BY order official committee.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
INDIAN FIGHTER DIES
IN PEACE AT HOME
Noted Old Plainsman Known as
1.-THE Kid Leaves Consid-
erabIe Wealth

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. May IL
A.. b.. Richards. an old plainsman and
Indian fighter. died here last night,
aged 6S years. He came to Nebraska
from Canada In 1855 and ran store
or. ranch for prairie freighters at
O'Fallons Bluff, near where North
Platte now is. He was known by the
Indians as "OchflIa," or ..the kid He
was engaged in. many fights with the
Indians in the early days In later
years. he accumulated considerable
wealth.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
SUPERVISORS SET ASIDE
MORE SCHOOL MONEY
Appropriate $1,000 Additional
for Completion of Girls
High School

The finance committee of the super
Tisors agreed yesterday to recommend
an additional appropriation of SIP, 900
to complete and equip the temporary
girls high school, The supervisors
originally set aside $4,000 for the
building, but the lowest bid for its
Construction reached nearly $4,000
An allowance of $40, 600 was made to
continue the special sanitation work
during May. The city had been con-
tributing $1,000 each month since the
work Of cleaning up the city began.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
Additional Dining Car Service

For the accommodation Of those wish
ing to see the fleet in Monterey bay
will be operated by Southern Pacific
from May 1 to 6 inclusive on its 1900
a m train between San Francisco and
Pajaro, returning on the $40 D. m
train from Pajaro. except SUNDAYS
when ear will be hauled on its 6:l5
p. m. train. For details see agents.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
NOTED MANUFACTURERS DIES

TAUNTON, Mass. May Charles L
lowering. widely known In manufac-
turing circles and treasurer OF the
Merrfmac manufacturing company. died
here today. aged rs years He was also
a trustee of the Massachusetts, institutes
of technology
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
Berkeley must grow northward

all other the city almost oidy built up
The only North Berkeley was developed long ago
that the all hands of few individuals who
great value and would sell until they their price 1t
beautiful beyond the great beauty which is all
Berkeley place OF splendid oak groves and sunny gades
of bay and mountain which cannot be equaed
bay On these gentle slopeshe charming
environment es-NORTHBRAE. choicest
residence Berkeley being acquired by seeing
purchasers NORTHBRAE be anything less than the
cream of Berkeley property.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

Every street in NORTHBRAE is laid ont in harmony with
the natural contour of the hills preserving
most favorable points No street than 90 feet wide
some are lOO teet wdea macadamized according city
specihcatonS Livery street gutered
hca stone and bordeed stone sidewalks Beautiful
shade trees are to be set fifty foot along all the
streets Ornamental stone pillars
and bear the street The pipes are
with scientific thoroughnen every detail the improvements
which have insaed-at expense-are worthy of
the grandest residence sectionn short, NORTHBRAE
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

Dr. Francis f. Knorp has moved to rooms 523.
324 525 Butler building. southwest corner Geary
and stockton streets. Phone Douglas 2054
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

worth and will proceed to San Fran
cisco and take the first transport after
August 1 for the Philippines for duty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

The race for supremacy in the import
trade of the Philippine Islands lies be-
tween the United States and England.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-17

MEMS MUFFLERS
S1.OO Mems Mufflers now offered so,
ST. so Mems Mufflers now offered SI0s
$500 Mems Mufflers now offered SI35
$500 Mems Mufflers now offered SIo5
$3.50 Mems Mufflers now offered S22s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

latefloF Of the state. sub. bui Ia the
interior III the eiiiksn iharof. zuh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
STAR DUST

BY JOSH

Wheret for uf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

ny sife q almost always IN fan
eohifui ~ hef temper
Hut h0x absat u Nheu you fail
10 IRE up the fuFuaoeF~
Oh. then she fires ap.@
Identified
She's from Missouri
"Ahf 4 ahou Eirli=
An Estra Risk.
Does ihia T.oilcy insure me
against ever kind u aoridcntTr
Yes"
1Ilut I'm RulnE 20 take a Job op
Grating a moving picture machine. =
stiefe. hand bach that policy
Reporter In you sec any bright
SID 10 these foreign matrimonial
alliances
Eminent Puhlicisi Yep. II turns
The tide Of immigration 90 some ex-
tent
Still Mortal.
NJ wife admirca the dainty things.
The things Of fluff and fleece.
She's a caHnoihHeur aud knows the
worth
OF Ciuny masterpiece.
Tier tastes exalted. schoolea. ideal.
She dsncrimlnztea Ia Art
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
Seven Killed; Boiler Blows Up.

BUNBURY. Pa. Feb. 4s--Seven
men we're killed and six were In
Iured today by an explosion Of a
boiler In the rolling mill of Van
Allen & Co. al Northumberland
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

was the most depressing stiam,. :.
decoration I have ever seen ~ =
heavy. unwleidY and hldeoss
VAS E duet catcher Yet II -. 4.
style The limit was reached - =
ne women Nore q tiEht liiiiss =
aey on the upper pafg n he " -.
ana the bulky useless palaasssl
dfaped over their hips Then ~
style. msrcifally was changed ~
4 s. OLDgiGH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
FADS THAT WERE
TIE MLohAIsE.

II IL not The dainty little Dolly
Warden touch ri vanity Ia Woman's
dress which ruled IN the latter part
~ tho eighteenth century Of which
I apeak. although isaf Is the 20.
lnuaiar the artist has drawn, bat II
10 the ugly caficatnre Of The same
which was Ia style In the 'l0B 81
the iaat century that ! mean. The
original poionaiHc must have looked
nifty drnped over quilted satin
skirt Of pink. but the pnloualac Of
the 70a. OF sOmber mohnif or serge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
MOORE, MILLER AND mETCALFE

The republicans of Seattle have selected John +
Miller assistant prosecuting attorney as their eand-
date for mayor.
A small contingent OF the democrats and large
contingent OF the brewers and the men whose votes
they influence have chosen James b Metealfe, former
attorney general and seleoniessed hero
People, regardless Of party, who believe in clean
government and that is not the first duty OF the
people Of this city build up any political party have
pledged themselves to the support of William Hiek
man Moore, the best mayor the city of Seattle
has had.
The fight is on.
The Star believes that great majority OF the
voters viii cast their ballots for Mayor Moore 1t IS
customary when an office holder makes good" to give
him second term. And Mayor Moore has made
good" Even his political enemies admit this.
The other candidates will promise 10 do as well
as Mayor Moore. They may may not be sincere
in making such promise. But whether they are or
not why make any change?
The people of this city know what Mayor Moore
has done for them, and they know that II he Is re-
turned to the office Inc holds that he will continue
TO conduct their affairs in proper manner.
John r Miller represents that which was before
Mayor Moore assumed the office OF mayor. He
stands for machine rule, administration by poti-
Clans chain is no stronger than It's weakest link.
his political supporters hope will pull John + Miller
into the city hall He IS surrounded by the men who
were always the active supporters OF machine rule
candidates and his campaign has been conducted and
probably will continue to be conducted by Prosecuting
Attorney Macintosh. public official who has made
no effort to enforce the law the end that the people
of King county might live free from the influence OF
corruption
1t may be that John f. Miller, il he chosen
mayor might rise above this element. But the dan.
ger is that he would not
Therefore why take chance?
James b. Metcae. placed in the fight for the
purpose of aiding in the election of the republican
candidate, is not deserving of the support of any
honest man. The money he has spent in his primary
campaign and the money he will spend between now
and election day is given 10 the management OF his
campaign by the brewers, whose sole aim il is 10 de
feat Mayor Moore. Fortunately, however he is not
a serious factor in the fight
Aside from the brewers every element that is
vicious. every who has in past years made his
money through the violation of the law. and every
man who hopes TO again make money through these
violations. every corrupt politician, the race track
tout the gambler the confidence man. all of them
opposed to the reelection OF Mayor Moore.
And all OF them will be found supporting John
F. Miller
This does not necessarily reflect upon the in
tegrity OF Mr.. Miller.
But whether it does or not is the strongest pos
sible argument in favor of the election of Mayor
Moore
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
TO VIEW PORTRAIT M
HENRY |. YESLER

gle Washington state Ar ~.
citation has ISSUED Invitations i
private Tie~ 81 the portal, !,
Henry l. Yeslef. painted BIZ ~.
roll BeckWith. and the gift Of -
ard + Dearborn. 10 be held 80
O'Clock Thursday night IN ths =.
ieriea Of the association IN ia n
brarg building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

No use talking. some germs have
an awful -gfip" on life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
EMPTY CARS ARE
CAUSING BIG LOSS
tsy United press.)

CHICAGO. Feb. AT a special
meeting to be held here February
z By the American Railway asEoci-
alton. measures will be adopted 10
stop losses caused by the present
movement Of empty cars on all
railroads iu the country. Since
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
a aols etIfflna ster,

Listen
Tits ~ about q poor bat worthy
shoemaker iu a large city
he was twice widowed before be
married his present wife
For a time their married life was
babpy Then clouds came.
The shoemaker wac going 10 III.
Furcc her. Then he changed hif
mind
~ other words. be decided "a
afick 90 his last
QAughtsf)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

She royels In Wagncrian chords,
Knows psychic lore By heart
nqt Ahe Is human. for oil hat.
or her I'm not tn ave
She's deadly fond of onions. aud
She entethe onions raw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

she just hates men
Hat shes married
= kuoa bat she THINKS all men
are like her husband
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

Hop growers are to reduce their
acreage In the Puyallup valley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

the falling off OF traffic began. Il
Is said. several millions of dollars
have been wasted by railroads 10
their efforts TO send empties o.
other roads home. thereby escap-
ing the penalty OF so cents a day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
Another Version.

Mary had IL little lamb,
A butcher WAS her pop.
One day he got his eicaFer out
And made the nation chop.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

She's from Missouri
All 4 she's Kirlis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

Some excuse for these pipe
dreams about the fleet Aren't
theao the piping times uf peaccf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
FIGHTERS IN ACTION.

San Francisco, March 25-At Mil
let's training quarters yesterday 200
fight enthusiasts watched Packey Nc
Farland go through his first public
training stunt and we're well pleased
with the way the Chicago boy framed
up. Mcfarland boxed with Pat Ken
nelly, and at the end of the third
round was given an enthusiastic re-
ception by the spectators. Over at
Shannon's Jimmy Britt went through
the usual training for the crowd of
admirers assembled there.
Several hundred spectators visited
the ball park, next to which is located
the Occidental A. c., where Battling
Nelson is training for his fight with
Abe Attell. The gymnasium was too
small to hold the gathering, and Mel
son, with Eddie Madison and jeff
Perry, went out on the ball grounds
and there boxed six rounds for the
benefit of those present. Attell is also
training at Milletts and when Nc
Farland finished his days work. Abe
boxed with his sparing partner.
skipped the rope and punched the
bag.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
THE OLD LEMON GAME.

Chicago, March 25- Joseph r.
WE'LL, said to be the leading spirit in
the Denver Millionaires' Club" was
arrested here yesterday by Sheriff
Edward kittleson. of Rock Island, Ill.
and taken to Rock Island to stand
trial.
Edward Goodman, of Chicago.
charged that Well and his Denver
Nillionaires' Club swi- sled him out
of 5000 on a ''fakek" prizefight.
Detective Tobin, who assisted in
making the arrest, said the gang had
fieeced Rock Island men out of at
least $4,000 in the last year. The
game worked on Mr. Goodman and
the rest was to arrange a bet on
prize fight. The promoters induced
Goodman to put up $1,000. The money
was placed I'm a safety deposit box.
After the fight the winner Of the bet
was to get the key TO the box.
THE ropes for a genuine prize fight
were strung" Tobln said, land at
the opening of the second round one
of the men collapsed under a blow.
Ills seconds declared he was about to
ole and everybody fed. Well said to
Goodman: Give me the key to the
box and fly your Kite out of town
that fellow may die and we all will
be pinched. will send you a check
for your money o-morrow." Goodman
gave him the key, but never got the
check. The same game was worked
on a Seattle man for $500"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
HESS AND MCCORMACK.
Former Nutmeg Leaguers Team
Mates at Nashville.

Jack Hess, the former Pony pitch
err, and Kid Mccormack. the old Hol-
yoke favorite, have both reported to
the Nashville club of the Southern
league. Hess is reported to be in
fine shape. and the Nashville club
plans to use him in the box in some
Of its exhibition games against
major league clubs this week. Nc
COrmack is also said to be ft to
play the game OF his life. and the
fans have forgiven him for leaving
the team last summer. The Nash
Vile Tennessean says of Hess:
Hess is the William II. Taft of
the squad. Not that he is fat and
flabby like the presidential eandi-
date. but his bulk scars above any
thing in camp. the vast majority Of
which bulk is solid flesh of the mus
Gle variety, interpreted by large
bones scattered about his system
Unless the dope detonates with a
horrible crash. Hess should be one
Of the slab finds Of 1905 in Dixie.
The big fellow seems TO have about
everything II Is more than likely
that he will crack open the season
and IL he does the
chances are that he will hold bis
0wn while busy on the firing liae"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
BOWLING
BACK TO THE
WOODS FOR US
New Haven Gusts the Locals From
the First Position-Results of
All Games.

Although winning two out of the
three games from the Waterbury
State league 'bowlers here last
night, the New Haven five were un-
able to obtain clear title to first
place, Hartford winning two out of
three from Bridgeport and causing
another tie.
All of the games here were close,
but the bowling was very poor,
Charlie johnson alone rolling in
good form. He made a total of $40
for three strings and since Jimmie
Watt slumped, has chance to OBJ
tain premier individual honors. For
New Haven Janswick and Collett
put up the poorest games, 474 and
400 respectively being their limit.
None of the Waterbury team show
ed any special brillilancy, Teller's
46S was the lowest. +
New Haven lost the first game by
81 pins, won the second by 55 and
the third by %. The scores:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
POLO NOTES.

New Britain here tomorrow night
The local team is showing the
others just how the game should be
played those days.
All this talk about New maven
taking first place seems 10 have
melted away like the snow this win.
ter.
We take a rest this evening and
this will put us in good trim TO
take care of New Britain when the
leaders come here on Thursday
night.
The fans up around Providence
and Pawtucket are enthusiastic over
the work of ''Jigger" Higgins. In
his home town. Providence On Mon
day night he was given rousing
reception and he then proceeded to
mystify them with his lightning
moves.
The Bridgeport amateurs are hay
ing the time of their lives down
there trying to make the managers
of the rink, put up that $3.50 guar
antee, which was promised them
early in the season. The managers
say the promise will be made good
and their word is as good us their
bond.
The players on all the teams would
not be a bit surprised II tie mana
gers of each team decided y md the
league season earlier than vas in
tended. The big lead secured by New
Britain and the fact that there is
scarcely any interest created in tAe
race for the other positions, has
caused the attendance In all tie
Kinks to drop on.
The activity displayed up Massa-
ehusetts way in the erection of new
skating Kinks in some Of the cities.
indicates that polo will be rampant
up that way next season. The local
will undoubtedly be in the
field again and IL il is desired BY the
majority of the managers 30 make
Massachusetts the center tnen the
local team may be transferred.
Neither the Official timer nor the
assistants were on their Jobs las.
night. and the game had to be start
I'd over again, because no one held
the time piece. IL is rumored that
timers will be appoint-
ID and that the other two officials
will be laid OF without pay for tI1e
remainder Of the seasOn.-New ria
ZEN JOurnal-Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
BLIGH AND MACKEY.
Two Former Nutmeg Arbiters Go to
Atlantic League.

Two former Connecticut league
umpires will be found doing Indicator
duty in the outlaw Atlantic league
the coming season. They are William
Mackey. of Blackinton and James G.
Bligh OF Brooklyn. Both Of the jumps
were associated with Shamokin Kelly
in the Nutmeg league last season.
and 1t was probably through him
that they landed the jobs, as Kelly
is manager of the Shamokin, Pa,
club in that circuit. Maekey was
one Of the first umpires appointed
by Chief Kennedy year ago, but
quit following an injury. lie is a
veteran baseball player and has been
associated with semi-professional and
independent clubs In Blackinton and
North Adams. Bligh was protege
of Jim o'Rourke, but was not able
to survive the season owing TO ad-
verse criticism.