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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
THREE REALTY DEALS
AGGREGATE S250,000
Two Sales in Mason Street and
One in Howard Are
Recorded

Proof that the real estate market
is reviving may be judged from the fact
that three sales aggregating s250,000
were consummated yesterday. Two Of
the deals were on Mason street and one
IN Howard street. Each piece of prop
erty In Mason street between Ellis and
Eddy was sold for about $4,000.
The property owned by the Techau
tavern company in the west line of
Mason street, so feet north of Eddy,
57:6x137:6, was sold TO an investor
whose name the selling firm withholds.
The lot sold for about $3.50
Speck & Co. also made sale in the
same block for Mrs. Harriet Mccarthy
for sS5, 900. The lot is 55xS2:6 in west
line of Mason street 27.6 south of Ellis
1t is the intention of the new owner
to build a lodging house.
The same firm also sold for l. G.
Larsen the lot 50x70 in north line of
Howard street. 200 feet northeast OF
Fourth, on which stands a six story
building with IS rooms and under a
lease of $500 per annum- The pur-
chase price was $4,000. The J. w
Treadwen realty company represented
the seller.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
EXCLUSION BILL
IS SDFTRACKED
Hayes Measure Buried in Com
nittee While Negotiations
With Japan Progress
Presidents Behest to Abate
Agitation Against Asiatics
for Time Is 0beyed
sFEcnL DISPATCH 10 TEE CALL

WAsE7AGTON. March THE Hayes
sxelusiez All practically has been side
tracked esr this session. The house
conmittee on foreign affairs, after
having heard Representative MoKinlay,
Hayes. Kahn and others. decided to
hold the bin in committee and not re-
port 81
This action was taken on account Of
M attitude Of the president. who does
Sot want any exclusion agitation while
she diplomatic negotiations with Japan
are making such satisfactory progress.
Esyes said today that his bill would
pass congress If the president would
paly keep his hands on" But mem
bers DO not agree with this statement
They say il would not be wise TO press
Tor en- exclusion bin at this time. The
president is trying in every way to
Enoilify Japan. while at the same time
sending the feet around 10 prepare for
hgents.
To agitate for exclusion is held by
she house committee 10 be bad policy
There is no demand for exclusion legis-
3stion outside OF the California delega-
kion The other members Of congress
Gre willing 70 leave the question 10
Roosevelt
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
OHIO REPUBLICANS
INSTRUCTOR TAFT
Columbus Convention Tells
Delegates to '.vote Until He
Is Nominated
Full State Ticket Is Completed,
With Andrew 7. Harris
For Governor

COLUMBUS O., March 4.-The re-
publican state convention today nomi-
mated a state ticket, headed by Gov
ernor Andrew T. Harris for governor
and including the following for the
other important offices:
Lieutenant governor, Francis Tread
way, Cleveland
Delegates at large to the national
nvention-Charles p Taft, Cincin-
natl; Myron T. Herrick. Cleveland; !;
Arthur l. Norys, Lancaster: Andrew T.
Harris, Eaton.
Presidential electors at large-E NJ.
Huggins, Columbus; ]. 7. Carew, Gin
Secretary of state, carmie Thomp-
son. Ironton.
Auditor. E. NJ Fullington. Marysville.
Treasurer. Charles C. Green. Column
Attorney general. U. c. Denman, To-
ledo.
Members of the board of public
works-B. w. Baldwin, Conneaut; Will
liam KirtIey Jr., Conneaut; William
KirtIy Sr, Defiance.
Dairy and food commissioner, Rem
nick w. Dunlap, Picqua county
Unanimity for William II. Taft as
Ohio's candidate for the nomination for
vention. The delegates to the ma
vote for Taft until he is nominated"
The names of the delegates at large
were presented by Congressman Nicho-
las Longworth Of Cincinnati, whose
memory failed after he had started to
deliver a prepared speech and who was
compelled to finish by reading frcIn
the manuscript.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
REST STATIONS URGED
BY ARMY PHYSICIAN
Would Be Places for Reading in
Quiet, as Well as Treat
ment of Hurts

Public rest and hospital stations at
convenient points about the city, to be
built and equipped under auspices OF
the Red Cross society, were recon-
mended Tuesday by DR.. G. H Richard
son Of the United States army, IN the
course OF q lecture TO nurses Of the
California Red Cross. at Lane hall.
Cooper Medical institute
According to Richardson's sugges-
Iions the rest stations should be built
BY the time the battleship fleet reaches
the city. Each rest room would con-
tain g section for reading and writing
letters, and would be provided Tor
treating minor injuries. Nearly 100
nurses attended Among those who
were instrumental ins arranging for the
lecture course were Miss Brown, chief
nurse of the children's hospital depart
ment, Mrs. L. L. Dunbar and Mrs. John
Z. Merrill. The next lecture will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
FIGHT COTTON FUTURES
Sims Urges Bill Against Gam
bling in Staple

WASHINGTON. March 4--The post
Office appropriation bin technically was
under consideration IN the house today,
but the discussion under license OF gen
eraI debate took q wide range Spec
ulstion in cotton, finance, the tarin and
& number Of miscellaneous matters oc-
cupied the whole time OF the session
Representative Sims OF Tennessee
spoke in favor OF the Burleson. bill to
abolish dealings IN cotton futures:
Clancy and Lindberg talked on the
financial question. and Hitchcock OF
Nebraska pleaded for the placing OF
wood pulp and print paper on the fres
Ssr
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05

questing that an amount be appro-
priated from the emergency fund to
meet the salaries OF 100 additional
members of the police force
It is pointed out in the secretary's
communication that the force at pres
ent is barely sufficient TO properly po-
lice the city. and with the large influx
of visitors during the presence in port
OF the big feet of battleships and the
growing population the addition Of 100
men is imperative. There are now so
available men on the eligible list and
an examination could be held soon of
applicants TO make UP the other so.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
The Continuation of the
SHverWdre Sale

WILL meet with the approval OF many
w customers who could not get to the
store early in the week. 1t is the first OF
the important yearly silverware sales that The
Emporium plans to hold each March, and by
replenishing your. tableware stock at these
times very substantial savings can be made.
Buy now
World Brand Teaspoons, Tablespoons.
Forks etc, finer and better than Rogers
Brothers. ware, having a coating of ster-
ling silver heavier than triple plated goods
In French gray OF bright finishes.
Best QuaIity-Teaspoons. set OF 6-s1.1Sg
Tablespoons $3.50; Dessert Spoons, S1SS;
Dessert Forks, s1.S5; Dinner Forks, S2-s5-
Second Qualty-Teasp spoons. set OF S. Ssc:
Tablespoons, S1.70; Dessert Spoons, Sl-5S:
Coffee Spoons, 90e; Dessert Forks s1.53,
and numerous other articles
Table Knives-Satin finished handles-set
of g. S1.25.
Table Knives-Bright handles, good plate,
set of s, 6Sc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
Army Orders

WASHINGTON. March Army or
ders: Leave of absence for four months
is granted First Lieutenant George
Garity, Second cavalry. upon the arrival
OF the transport Dix at Seattle.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward E. Har-
din. Twenty infantry. is relieved
from recruiting duty and viii turn over
his station and property TO Major VII
liam L. Kenly, Fifth field artillery. and
VIII proceed TO San Francisco and re-
port 10 the commanding general of the
department Of California pending the
sailing Of transport for Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
MRS. VALENSIN GIVEN
SI5O,00O BY BROTHER
Compromise Ends Fight to
Break Mothers Will Leaving
Estate to McCauIey

STOCKTON, March THE contest of
the will of Caroline B. McCauley, in
which the contestant was Mrs. Alice
Nalensin Of Sacramento county and the
proponent her brother George McCau-
ley. was compromised toda n and an
agreement executed by whichNfrs. Val
ensin obtains $500 acres of land and
other property valued at about $50. 900
The estate is worth about $500. 900
and was willed to the son, save an an
nuity of 5000 a month to Mrs Valensin
She charged undue influence on the
Part of George McCauley. by which hel
mother was induced to make the un-
fair division OF the estate
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
ROPE TO MAKE SALOON
AN ISSUE AT ELECTION
Ministers of San Mateo Want
Three Questions Submitted
TO the Voters

SAN MATEO, March 4-Fostered by
the ministers Of the San Mateo
churches the saloon question will be an
element in the coming city election in
April IL their strength can make II so.
Petitions are being circulated
throughout the city asking that the
trustees incorporate the following
questions in the April ballot:
Should the retail liquor license be
increased to $500 per year,
Should saloons be prohibited in San
Mateo7
Should saloons be closed Sunday in
San Mateo2
Rev. Samuel Quickmire Of the Meth
odist church has fathered the present
movement
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
TANNERY INCORPORATES

NAPA, March 4.-The Napa leather
company's articles OF Incorporation
were fled in the county clerks office
today. The new company will con-
struct and operate tannery in East
Napa Machinery has been ordered
from the east. The capital stock is
s75.0Ov and the directors are: E. w
Churchill, DR.. z. 2. Hennessey, H Short,
Joseph Levinson and Samuel Zacharon-
sky Heavy and light leather viii be
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
TO URGE INVESTIGATION
OF CAMPAIGN DONATION
Representative LiIIey Delighted
by Suit for $4,000 Libel
Filed Against Him

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Represen-
Eative Liiley returned 10 Washington
Eocay from his four days trip 10 Con-
determined than ever to press his reso-
31tion calling Tor an investigation OF
tie charge ,hat The Electric Doat com
psny OF New Jersey proprietors OF a
submarine boat. had contributed to the
Congressional committees campaign
fund
About the 1rst piece Of news with
which he was greeted was that Frank
=. Lord. the newspaperman against
whom he made charges Of serving the
slectric boat company had sued him
for $4,000 for libel
Delighted" exclaimed Lilley Il
would not be surprised to see my reso-
luton reported out tomorrow by the
committee on rules
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
To BUY sTATUE pEsIGNs

WASHINGTON. March 4.-Represen-
Sative Needham secured the adoption OF
= resolution today authorizing the
secretary OF war TO expend $1,000 OF
1he SO 900 appropriated last year for
Ehe erection Of a monument at Mon
ferey to Commodore Sloat 10 purchase
designs OF the statue.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
sErs DATE ZOE FREIGHr noAr

SAUSALITO. March I'm an open
letter addressed to various Marin
county newspapers. E B. Webster of
Oakland. who has been promoting a
new ferry service between this point
and that city, stated today the service
probably win be inaugurated on or
about March 3. The boat will at first
carry no passengers, but il is the pro-
moter's intention TO provide passenger
service within so or 80 days
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
CALIFORNIA PIONEER DIES

SAN RAFAEL. March 4-Henry
Brown, one of the oldest of the Cali
fornia pioneers, died at the county
poor farm here today. aged 81 years.
Brown at one time was a wealthy man
and well known throughout the state
The body will be buried tomorrow at
Bolinas
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
QUARRELS WITH WIFE
AND COMMITS SUICIDE
jealousy Causes q. w. Plum
mer, Former San Franciscan,
to Shoot Himself
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

PORTLAND, Ore. March &C. w
Plummer shot and killed himself here
last night. following a jealous quarrel
with his wife He left a note to her in
which he bade her farewell in terms OF
tenderness and forgiveness. His home
was formerly In San Francisco, where
his mother lives at 1910 Fillmore street
He has other relatives in San Francisco
Besides the note to his wife. Plummer
left the following note to his mother:
Dearest Mother: Good by to you all
Your loving son, WILL"
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
TO ABANDON STEEP moan

SAN RAFAEL, March 4.-Bv the
action Of the county board of super
visors. in session here yesterday. il is
practically certain that the famous old
Fairfax summit road will be abandoned.
owing to the tremendous cost of re-
ducing the present grade 1t is prob
able that the Coast road via willow
Camp viii be placed in serviceable con-
dition and utilized instead.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
GAMBLING CASES DISMISSED

The case OF William GleenS. one or
the men arrested IN Wolfe Brothers
rooms at Eddy and Fillmore streets
the night of February s on a charge OF
playing a percentage game Of poker.
was tried before Police Judge ShOrtaIl
yesterday morning and dismissed The
cases against the four other defendants
were dismissed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
FAVOR sEALERs. BILL

WASHINGTON. March 4--The house
rommittee on claims has agreed to re-
port favorbaly upon the Kahn bill per
Knitting the sealers whose vessels were
seized by the government in the Ber-
sng sea some time ago 10 appear be-
gore the district court OF California 10
prove their claims.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
CALIFORNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March THE follow
ing Californians are registered at New
York hotels:
San Francisco-S l. Lessyusky, Cum
berland: H. c. Norton, Albemarle; C. D,
Taylor, Holland.
Los Angeles-Mrs. Barnett. Martha
Washington.
Oakland-T. Each, Hotel Albany;
D. Van BuskirH, Grand Union.
Santa Barbara-Mrs. L. Jones. AIgon-
Quin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
SENATOR PROCTOR DIES

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Senator
Proctor of Vermont died at his apart
ments at the Champlain here this after
noon after a short illness, following an
attack of the grip. The senator's son,
Governor Fletcher Proctor of Vermont.
who was summoned to the city, was at
the bedside when the senator passed
away Senator Proctor was II years
old.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05

SAN DIEGO. March Regarding
the notice which he has had published
in New York. Z. S Grant Jr. declined
TO talk this evening on the ground that
II was personal business which he did
not desire TO discuss IN s public way
The notes or obligations referred to
were not intended for public use They
had been lost or mislaid, and though
none, so far as he knew, had appeared.
he did not want them 10 be picked up
BY some unscrupulous person and nego-
tiated he therefore had directed the
notice OF warning printed in New York,
san Francisco and Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
PLAcARDs THREATEN ALFoNso

BARCELONA. March 4. - PIacards
posted throughout Barcelona announce
Ing that an attempt would be made
upon the life OF King Alfonso on his
visit 10 this city. March IL, were torn
down today BY the police
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
WANT 100 ADDITIONAL
POLICEMEN APPOINTED
Supervisors Asked to Appro-
pirate Money for Salaries
for This Number

Under instructions of President Cut
Ter of the board of police commission
ers, Secretary Skelly sent communica-
tion to the finance committee of the
board of supervisors yesterday re-
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
u. s. GRANT JR. WARNS
AGAINST SECURITIES
Advises Investors Not to Buy
Notes and Negotiable Paper
Bearing Name

NEW YORK, March The wall
Street Journal prints the following to-
night: Notice is hereby given that
there are no notes or personal obliga-
tions bearing my signature upon the
market for sale or discount, and all
persons are warned If any such are
offered that they are fraudulent and
void. L. s. Grant Jr"
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
NAMEs LEsTER MAYNARn

WASHINGTON. March s-The nomi-
patton Of Lester Maynard Of California
70 be consul AT VIadivostok, Siberia
was sent to the senate today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
LIFE SAVERS FOR FARALLoNEs

WASHINGTON, March Through
The efforts Of Representatives Kahn and
Enowland the life saving bureau has
decided 10 establish and Immediately
equip a i've saving station on the
Farall0n islands
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05

FALSE OATH CHARGED-Asron Nelson. =
San Francisco tailor. was arrested yesterday
BY B. F. TowIs. United States deputT marshal
on a warrant charging him with making =
false oath when he hled declaration papers.
His bond was fixed at $500
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
GrLLETTs CALL on PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. March 4.-Governor
and Mrs. Gillett called upon President
Roosevelt this morning to pay their re-
spects. after which they left for New
York, en- route home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
TOURIST
Townsend's California GIace
Fruits

Tweuty-seven years in Palace hotel.
VIII have stock Of fruit on sale this
afternoon at corner Of Geary md Grant
inE Tor 10 years; also branch at 1I44
fan Ness Ship 10 all parts Of the
R0rl0
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05

cATTLEMAN PLEADS GUILTY-Bernardo
Yturriarte. the Southern California cattleman
who was indicted for fencing government land.
pleaded guilty TO the charge yesterday in the
United States district court.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05

DR.. A. r. Wright has resumed practice or
fees 1903 Chronicle bldg. Hours 10 to 4
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
Lenfen Groceries

Sugar-Dry granulated
pure cane; today. 20 lbs
81.
Sardines= 8 o ne . 5 5
large tins, imported: Boat
Race brand, tin. 21c.
Mackerel- Gre G 2 n
brand. soused. mustard or
tomato sauce; 3 tins. Soc.
Klppered H. HerrfnG-
Marshalls; 3 tins. soc.
Sardincs"In oil. i'm
ported; Thursday, 8 tins,
25c.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-28
TRIPLE BAPTISMAL SERVICE.
City Pastor 0ffciates at the Ceremony
CT Three &C His Grandchildren
Yesterday.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
C. Sargent yesterday afternoon oc-
Cured a very pleasant religious serv-
ice, at which three of the grandchild-
rem of the officiating clergyman. Rev.
c. McDermoth We're baptised into the
church and received their Christian
names.
The little ones were Elizabeth
Victoria McDermOth Jr., Charles Nc
Dermoth Sargent and Elizabeth Full
Ter. The parents and grandparents of
the children We're present as well as
a number of invited guests, and the
function was made the occasion of a
special gathering of families. The
Oldest of the children. Elizabeth Vic
tOria. was born in HOngkOng, China.
the other are Aberdeen products, and
all are expected to become part of
the future glory of this city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-28
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RICHARDS AND pH!NG LIE.
The Famous FtinStreIS at the Grand
Theater Next Sunday Night.

There is no greater par acea fol-" that
tired fecling' than visit to the min
strels. After day fraught with toll
at the desk, the counter, the work
bench or the factory, two and one-half
hours in a comfortable opera chair,
listening to the wisdom of the foolish
and the folly of the wise, offers
greater relaxation and mental rest
than anything else on earth. A little
nonsense now and then IS relished by
the best of men, and the MINISTRIES are
Just trimming over with mirth, music,
singing, dancing and nonsense. But
be sure you elect to attend the right
one, for there is vast difference in
minstrel companies.
Richards q Pringle's celebrated
band of merrymakers which come to
the Grand th9ater, Oct. 4th are the
oldest minstrel company in existence,
this being their thirtieth ysar before
the pubic. The oldest and the best is
the title bestowed upon them by an
appreciative public, and the excellent
show they are Offering this season
we'll sustains their claim to the title.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-28

K. Miller left for Re hester, N. Y,
this morning.
The barkentine Kohala, which has
been undergoing a general overhaul
ing on the marine ways at the Lind
strom Co yard, will be launched this
evening, and the schooner Carrier
Dove will be hauled out, tomorrow to
be cleaned and painted.
The Black Cats lost again to Seat
tie yesterday, | to 0, and will COM
mence the last series of the season
tomorrCw with Tacoma. Tacoma is
IA points ahead of Aberdeen for sec
Ond place, and the Cats will have to
scratch to beat the Tigers.
The appraisers of the John Lind
strom estate have listed his property
which include his half interest in the
Shipyard company, at $75,-
600. This does not include his life
insurance of $4,000 nor the interest
he had in the yards in Eureka.
Louis II. Burnett entertained =
party of gentlemen friends at lunch
con, at Hotel Washington, Saturday
afternoon, before leaving on a trip
to the Sound cities with the finance
committee of the A. Y. p. Exposition
commission, of which he is a member.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-28
DWELLING BURNED.

The residence of Chas. w. Min
Mich, 606 West Hume street, was COM
pletely Quilted by fire Saturday even
ing. No one was in the house when
the fire was discovered. Mr.. Minnich
being down town, while his wife
is visiting out of the city. The fire
men were quickly at the burning
building and eXtinguished the blaze,
but not until the interior was gut
ted.
Mr.. Minnich had an insurance of
$1,000 on the house. but nothing on
the contents, all of the latter being
totally destroyed The fire. which is
thought to have originated from a
defective flue. will cause a loss to
Mr.. Minnich of about 81 900 above
his insurance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-09-28

Mrs. Fred Browning has returned
fom visit in Seattle
Miss Nellie Leybold visited her
mother at Elma last week.
The Degree of Homer initiated a
class of new members Friday eve
ming.
James Gillie went to Seattle Fri
day, to visit his sister, Mrs. A.
Spence.
Miss Hilda Foshaug left Friday for
Nalla Walla. to resume her studies in
Whitman college.
DR.. Edward Lycan. of the Moclips
Beach hotel, was doing business in
the city Saturday.
\. f. Coats returned to Seattle Fri
day evening, after a visit of several
days in the city.
Attorney T. II, Mckay was admit
ted to practice in the federal courts
last week at Tacoma.
The bakers of GrayS Harbor organ
lied a union Saturday evening, with
a membership of about forty.
\. c. Wheeler and a party of
friends enjoyed a fishing excursion on
the Humptulips river last week.
The Hebrew merchants of Aber-
deem observed the Jewish New Year
by keeping their places of business
closed Saturday.
County School superintendent
Wheeler was in the city Saturday. on
his way up the Wishkah valley on
school business.
f. r. Archer and w. w. Anstie are
arranging to establish Offices for the
transaction of General real estate
and brokerage business.
Chas. Johnson and Nels Fosman
each enriched the city treasury in the
sum of SO Saturday, for the privi-
lege of being hilarious.
Mrs Fred Miner, who recently I'M
d"r"cnt an operation at a local hos
?1tal. is improving rapidly, and will
soon he able to return to her home.
Solomon Kasonen has made life
miserable for his neighbors in the
west end of the city, by maintaining
a nuisance, AMI the combined efforts
c. f. White, of the Grays Harbor
Commercial Company, whose home is
now in Seattle, spent several days on
the harbor last week in the interest of
his company.
Mr. and Mrs. c. e. Troutman went
to Seattle Friday for a short visit.
The Elks ladies social session Fri
day evening was. as usual. a most
enjoyable function.
The Young Womens Sewing Club
gave Mr.. and Mrs Frank J. Becker
a pleasant surprise party at their
home on Terrace avenue Friday eve
ming on the occasion of the sixth
anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Becker.