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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
ELABORATE DISPLAY AT
EXPOSITION is PLANNED
Alameda County Products to
Hold Chief Place in IdOra
Park Carnival

OAKLAND. July 26.-The display OF
Alameda county products, which viii
be the largest single exhibit at the
Alameda county carnival and exposition
TO be held at IdOra park from August
10 to August %, will be the finest
collection of Industrial and agricultural
products ever displayed by any county
in California, according to Professor
Nichols Of the chamber OF commerce.
who Is in charge of the exhibit Reser-
vations for booths and display rooms
at the exposition are in great demand.
and a large number OF manufacturing
and business firms have already chosen
their locations In the hall Of arts and
crafts.
A special round trip rate OF one fare
to Oakland will be made by the rail-
roads from all parts OF the state dur
ing the exposition for parties Of 40
or more, and a one and a third raJe
round trip will be made for parties
OF smaller numbers
The carnival features OF the eXpOsi
tion will be more elaborate than last
year. Carnival costumes will be worn
by all the attendants at the various
side shows and special exhibits. Bril-
liant electrical illuminatiOns will be
held each night during the exposi-
tfOn.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
BERKELEY MARKET BRISK
Dealers Report Large Number
of Sales and Strong Demand

BERKELEY, July 26.-The realty
market in this city has been very brisk
for the last week, a large number of
sales having been re ported by the
dealers. There is a strong demand for
small houses in the northern and south
are normal for this time of tie year:
The 10 building permits issued last
week represent an outlay OF about S32,-
600, exclusive of the permit Tor the
500, 900 mansion now in the process OF
erection in the Claremont district for
Henry ". Taylor. the lumber dealer
and capitalist
The permits for the month thus far
number 62 and represent building. in
this city to the extent Of more than
S3OO, 900. OF this sum, buildings valued
at S150.00 are being erected in north
and central Berkeley. The building
operations of the south and west end
are valued at about $4,000.
The most notable building permit for
the week was that for the erecting OF
the 100000 home of Henry w. Taylor,
in the Claremont hills, overlooking the
bay and Golden gate. The new resi-
dence will be one of the finest In the
erence to its location and scenic envl-
rOnment L. c. Mullgardt is the archi-
tect. Although the main character Of
the ensemble is essentially Californian,
the rural architecture of southern Eu-
rope. The two wings Will form trap
eZlum lnclOSlnS the couFlyaTQ uIlNe.
The Italian gardens face the Berkeley
hills and the morning sun constitute
the east foreground of the mansion.
The main approach consists of a series
of steps through the center of gar
dens The tennis court viii be to the
south Of the edifce, looking from the
conservatory, billiard room and recep-
ton halls On the west side will be the
croquet court and gardens. The build
ing will be elaborately finished inside
and out. Portland cement Stucco being
the exterior material. used with mosaic
rnnf
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
MOTORCYCLIST ARRESTED
FOR RIDING TOO FAST
Dentist Caught Making Fast
Time With Auto Pleads
Illness of Sister

OAKLAND. July &c. l. Ingler, a
contractor and former member of the
city board of education, was arrested
this afternoon in East Twelfth street
for the alleged violation of the speed
limit with kis motorcycle. He deposit
ed $40 as bail.
DIR. j. H. Simpson. a dentist, was
caught while making fast time with
his automobile in the same street and
taken to the police station. He told
Captain Lynch he was IN haste to
reach his sister in San Francisco, who
was i'll, and was given his release on
his own recognizance.
J. G. Smith and +. II. Sterling, two
chauffeurs, gave $25 bail each after be-
ing arrested for speeding.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
Total
OPINIONS OF BR0KERs
Realty brokers report of market con
ditions as follows:

Realty brokers report of market con-
ditions as follows:
d. T. Minney-I note a marked improvement
in business since the first Of the month Condl-
tions to be rapidly adjusting themselves
and there is more money to loan than we nave
applications for. Inquiry for all classes OF
property is on the increase, more especially
good business property and desirable country
properties.
Wickham Havens-There is an extraordinary
amount Of building going on at present. over
30 houses are being built in Piedmont at d
lotal cost of over $150,O00. Ten new houses
are under construction in Oak Park tract and
a large number projected in Piedmont by the
Lake and Fourth avenue terrace sections II Is
safe 10 predict that many years will pass be
fore it VIII be possible to build homes as cheaply
today.
John c. HILL secretary Of the Holeomb realty
company-Although business is improving, less
than the usual number OF people have gone
into the country this year simply because the
business Of the last j. months has eurtalled
their incomes. People far more Inclined TO
saTe their money or to invest In small real
estate holdings than to spend II in luxurious
yacs tions. On the whole, the realty business
is in a stable condition. We are making great
nrepa tiOns to close out our Decoto tracts just
as soon as the Western Pacific runs its trains
through that town into Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
CEMENT WORKERS OF BAY
COUNTIES HOLD SESSION
Convention in Oakland Shows
Representatives Present From
MANY Nearby Cities

OAKLAND, July 26.-The general
convention Of the district council of
cement workers of San Francisco and
vicinity was held this afternoon at the
headquarters of the building trades
council, Twelfth and Webster streets
Officers were chosen and San Francisco
was selected for the next convention
to be held in six months.
Delegates answered to the roll call
from Oakland. San Francisco. San Jose.
San Rafael Redwood City and San
Mateo. Oakland local No. 19 gave the
visitors banquet this evening.
Thomas KeOugh was reelected
president: Thomas Watson. first vice
president: c. Steele, second vice presI-
dent. and Thomas Doyle secretary
treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
YALE PROFESSOR TO LECTURE

BERKELEY, July 26.-ProtessOr
William Lyon Phelps OF Yale univer-
sity, and now connected with the sum
mer session of the University of Cali
fornia, will deliver a lecture tomorrow
night before the congregation of the
Evangelist Baptist church in Hillegass
avenue on the subject OF Russian ma
tfonal character as shown in Russian
literature" Prof. F.. J.. WicksOn will
deliver lecture in Hearst han tOmor-
row night on Luther Burbank and his
work"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
BOY COMPLAINS OF FATHER

BERKELEY, July 26.-Charles Grach,
II years old, complained to the police
today that his father had driven him
from home with a poker and threat
ened to Kill him IL he returned. The
police found upon investigation that
Charles was wayward youth, whose
disobedience had caused his parents
considerable trouble. He will be al
lowed to return to his home at 214l
Oregon street IL he obeys his parents
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
HURLs CUsPIDORs AT People

OAKLAND, July 26.-E K. Cold. a
labOrer who lives in Sacramento. was
arrested on suspicion of insanity at
the sixteenth street station this fore
noon while hurting cuSpidOrS at per-
sons who were awaiting trains He Is
AZ years old and single. An examina-
tion as to his mental condition will be
held Tuesday
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
PIONEERS WIDOW DIES

BERKELEY. July 26.-Mrs Ellen
Conbell, widow of John. ConbeIl, one
of the pioneer residents of this city,
died at her home at Fourth and Holy
oke streets this afternoon, aged rs
years. For the last 81 years Mrs Con-
bell has lived In the house In which
she died today. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from the
Westminster Presbyterian church of
West Berkeley at o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
RETURN SUICIDE VERDICT

BERKELEY, July 26.-A jury in the
case OF n: n. Hinckley: the aged car
penter who was found dead at his
home. 1159 Delaware street, last Friday
rendered a verdict today that death
was caused by swallowing carbolic acid
with suicidal intent The funeral will
be held tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27

new British rapid fire gun described
in Popular Mechanics contains eight
barrels arranged in two tiers of four
and will discharge 46o shots a minute.
It's greatest feature is the patent cool
ing chamber. which allows it to be
fired for an unlimited time without be-
coming oyerheated,
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27

The thousands of sandhill nests OF
the magnetic ant of northern Australia.
lately inspected by the governor gen
eral. measure two to three by ten to
fifteen feet They form a natures
the long axis pointing al
ways porth and south.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27

A party OF musicians sailed from
New York recently as part Of the gov
ernment's plan to furnish wholesome
amusement for the thousands OF men
at work on the Panama canal
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
NEeREss sTARBEp.-oaL

EEGRESS sTABBED.-Oakland. July "a
William Jones. aiais Jackson. mulatto stabbed
Mamie Washington six times in the back last
nirht IN negro resort at t7i5 Pacific streef.
This afternoon the San Francisco police captured
he is he'd in dctinue pending the fling Of a
charge
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
SrunIEs PHYsTcAL

STUDIES PHYSICAL CULTURE-Berkeley.
July 26.-W. L. Seawright instructor in physical
culture at the Young Mems ChrisSisn association
will shortly return from Lake Geneva, Wis
where be has been taktng an advanced course
IN physical culture.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
BOY MANNED BY CAR

OAKLAND. July 26.--Joseph Berg, a
schoo1boy II years of age, living at
1921 Twenty-third avenue. sustained a
broken left leg while trying to board
moving eastbound streetcar in
Twelfth street at Franklin. He leaped
for the car across the tracks OF the
westbound cars, on which was ap-
preaching one on the Hayward run.
The Hayward car struck him and
hurled him to one side, breaking his
leg and knocking him unconscious.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27

1t is estimated by mining experts at
Johannisberg that the amount of gold
still to be mined along the Rand reef
is to be valued at s5, ,0o0. 5000
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-27
PERMITS FOR BUILDING

Following is a summary OF building
permits applied for during the week
as compared by Walter B. Fawcett
secretary OF the board OF public works
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22
.OEPLORARLE CASE IN
The JUVENILE COURT
Judge GOwan'S Patience Is Ex-
hausted and Drastic Steps
Taken.

Judge E. G. Gowans of the juvenile
court Saturday morning gave a forci-
bic and succiuct definition of lice, and
thereby established the status which
this household vermin will hereafter en-
JOY in his court.
When John McNeal and his wife,
who, with their five children, are camp
ing in an old feed yard on Second East
street, between Third and Fourth South
streets, were halei before the court on
the charge Of neglccting their children
it was discovered that they, likewise the
children, were infested with the vermin,
but Chief Probation Officer Guardello
Brown and Probation Officer j. Fred
Anderson alluded to them as vermin
They persisted IN this until the court s.
patience reached the snanping point.
Don't call them vermin,'' ejacu-
lated the learned court. 'FThey are
lice. Besides it is altogether probable
that the defendants don't know what
you are talking about when you call
'em vermin. ~
The family Of McNeals was discov-
cred by tho juvenile court Thursday
The eldest daughter about 90 years old,
accompanied by Mary McNcai, IL years
ing to be trying 10 sell some lace. but
in reality, the juvenile court authorities
say, sending the little sister in to beg.
Both were taken into custody and then
the court officials learned about the
family living IN covered wagon and
tent in the feed yard.
The little girl was sent to the State
street orpbanage Thursday, but Friday
. telephone message came from the or
phanaec TO the juvenile court head
quarters that she was infested with
vermin. "The bed is walking around, -
was the way part Of the uneasy and
startled message was wordcd, and the
juvenile court authorities FASTENED to
remove little Mary from the orphan
age. Now the big question is what to
do with her, along with the rest OF
the children, four of whom are minors.
Judge Gowans has temporarily dis
posed of the matter by ordering the
! father and mother to get home some
where and clean the children up, after
which the ones Of school age must be
/ sent to school, or the father and mother
will be sent somewhere else, the court
! threatens.
The McNeals say they came here from
| Scotland about year ago, stopping at
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22
GEORGE s. WALKER IS
PLEASED WITH ACTION

Secretary C. B. Stewart of the Utah
Wool Growers association received
a letter from George s. Walker. secre-
tary of the National Wool Growers as
sociation. Saturday, in which Mr..
Walker stated that he was pleased to
learn from the press dispatches that
the people Of Utah were taking prompt
action against the proposed reduction
in the tariff on wool from Australia and
South America
Mr.. Walker saws that he thinks the
fight which the wool men can put up
Will be of sufficient strength to in
1uence the ways and means congress
sional committee not to revise the
tariff
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22
MoEAN'S CONTRACT CAMP AT
IN WEBER CANYON.

In addition to the splendid work
which P. j. Moran is doing in the
contracting line in this city, he is now
busily engaged in the construction of
a 1000 horsepower plant for E. Fl. Har
riman, which is to be used as an auxil-
Iary to the Utah Light and Railway
eompany's plant in Ogden canyon.
which supplies this city with light
and power, The new power house is
being built in Weber canyon. In con-
nection with it, Mr. Moran is construct
ing an immense pipe line, together with
a dam and reservoir. 1t is expected
that the whole work, which will cost in
the neighborhood of 100000. will be
completed and ready for use by next
fall
The starting point OF this pipe line
Is fifteen miles southeast Of Ogden, at
a place called Gateway, or Devil S Gate,
on the Union Pacific railroad. The pipe
line will be 1900 feet long and Will be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

two months ago and has been pushed
forward as rapidly as possible. Two
thirds of it is complete and the re-
mainder will have been finished in an
costs about 100000, and it runs be-
tween the river and the tracks of the
Union Pacific railroad, following the
canyon in q northwesterly direction,
An idea Of what this undertaking
really is can be gained from the fact
that most of the pipe has to be laid
through solid rock The pipe itself is
made of wooden slaves, securely bound
with steel hoops. It has the strength
to carry a tremendous pressure. and is
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22
TAFT CONFERENCE
AS TO SPEAkERSH|P
Attitude Of the PreSident-EleCt
Not Easily Determined
at Present.

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Nov. 2l,-Presi-
dent,clect Taft and Representative Bur
ton of Ohio had another extended cou-
ference today, at which the speakcrshlp
question was discussed as well as
"ncarly everything clse.' as Mr., Taft
put it afterward What the present
state Of mind OF Mr.. Taft IS on the
speatcrship question and what viii be
his future attitude. is made apparent
beyond all question in statement made
for publication by Mr.. Burton after the
conference. Mr., Burton first explained
that he was none the less n candidate
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

Paris Modes, the great
est woman'e magazine lnI
the world, Will be sent to|
any address one year for
only Csc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

built of six and one-half foot modern
stave pipe. 1t will end at the power
house, which is, approximately thirteen
and ne-half miles from Ogden At this
point the old wires, now in use for the
purpose of supplying the light and
power to this city, will be connected
with the new, and the additional power
will mean much to Salt Lake City.
Merely reading over figures tells but
little of what a tremendous undertak-
ing Mr.. Moran has on his hands. The
construction of this pipe line and the
power house itself arc only incldentals,
for in connection with all this. in which
200 men and fifty teams are being
employed, is the building. Of reservoir
and dam In itself, this is no small
undertaking. The dam is to be 100 feet
long and twenty feet high and is TO
be built of reinforced concrete. a 1000.
foot concrete aqueduct, eighty.four
inches III diameter. is also a material
part Of the und dertaking.
Work upon the pipe line was begun
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

dent,clcct TO pursue. and ~.
his influence against obstrnss
lit Is to be hoped there
moDy and concert of acf;on
president'eieet and Speak
'hat a contest Will be avoido
Judge Taft has made no
Tor publication on the subi'
VINO have talked with him Z
determination "to prevent ii
IS most vigorous. Mr.. Bn,
TO make no prediction as !,
outcome would be, sayiue
whole situation as he saw
tanned in his statement, Re-
possibility Of his being a cs
speaker, Mr.. Burton Is ansr'
he was Hnone the less a cs
senator because of his visit 4 4
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

Any two S1.5o Maya :
zines In above clubs Will
be sent a full year TO
one or different ad-
dresses for only S1.5o,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

Los Angeles awhile from which place
Bessie and Myrtle Needham, Is and
II years old, were adjudged incorrigi-
BILE and immoral and ordered committed
to the State Industrial school at Ogden.
The girls, it is said, are feeble. minded.
Five truancy cases werc heard. The
offenders, all boys, were reprimandcd
and allowed to go on probation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

Always Order Club by Name.
and Send AL Orders Direct to
eo0-6o6 GOODWIN Inst
To Agents and RcpreseI
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22

for the senate than when he came here
and that on his return to Washington
on Monday he should give more vigor-
Gus attention to the canvass in Ohio.
He then said:
In discussing the question Of the
spcakerShlp | am not assuming TO speak
for Mr.. Taft, but only to express what
seems to me is clearly a correct view
Of the situation. The president. elect
made certain promises during the cam
paigu. Ono was for thorough and
honest revision of the tariff. This does
not necessarily mean that rates 10 all
schedules will be lowered, nor tlla% any
legitimate right or interest of either
capital or labor will be disre0arded- 1t
does mean a careful reconsideration of
tho whole subject. Besides thc tariff
there were other promises contained in
the party platform and reiterated by
The presidcut-elect which must be full
filed No doubt Mr.. Tart would oppose
Mr.. Cannon very reluctantly, but as The
head of his party as we'll as the presi-
dent. elect of the nation he is bound to
meet the expectations of :bc people and
to insist upon the observance Of party
pledges.
Power Of the Speaker.
''Thc speaker has great power in re,
nrossinr loo, p,slation If this reDreSsiVp
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-22
Attention Elksf

ATTENTION Elkst
Members p. P. O. Elks an
TO meet at the lodgeroom 10
funeral Of Bro. r. ". R;cS,
day. November 22nd. nj 4 -
A. ]. DAVIS, Er,
a. w, RAYROULD, Secret
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considered the equal of any pipe made.
Thus far Mr.. Moran has been meet
ing with unusual success in the work,
and at the completion of it will have
ough but one of the best pieces Of work
ever undertaken In this state.
This great piece Of work is under the
direct supervision of Frank B. Gowan,
general superintendent for Mr., Moran,
whose splendid work on the Big Cot
tonwood conduit brought him fame from
all over the world.
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Power Of the Speaker.

''The speaker has great power in re-
pressing legislation II this repressivc
influence should stand in the way there
womb be but enc coursc for the presi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
MEETINGS TOMORROW

Boys club.
 Algonquin club.
 Branch 16S, N. A. l.. c. South End Social club. Melchizedick, No 200, l. o. B. B Sheridan council. No 24, K. of c R. J. Costello lodge, B. of R. R. T No 423.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

You can sec the politicians
 Roaming around the town, Button-holeing the people
 Without any fear or frown. They'll tell you lots of good things
 That they have done for you. But when you ask what they were
 Their countcnances turn quite blue. Those politicians, great and small,
 Need some advice, we see; We recommend to one and all
 A pound of our good Tea. And let me tell you, gentlemen,
 When election day is here, Just drink our famous buttermilk,
 And cut out gin and beer.
 Yes, gentlemen, during election times we shoald always remember we promised when we became voters to vote according to CUT conscience, and we must be careful what we drink else our head will get twisted and possibly lose our brains, but if you drink our tea and coffee you'll have no fear, This week we give a now kind of clothes drying rack with one pound of our warranted good Baking Powder, 45 cents per pound, at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

Would you Dc wlLnocr what you want when . 25c ad might get 1t!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER sl

Mrs George Rankin of Hartford Is visiting at her brother-in-law's James Rankin of Edgewood avenue.
 The women's auxiliary of the Episcopal church will hold it's an- nual meeting In Waterbury On We'd nesday, November 1S.
 At short calendar In the district court to-day judgment for foreclos- ure of tax lien was allowed the city against Hartley Cables. The amour. is $17.O5 and law day is April 6,
 The claim of Alfred Chrlstofferson for injuries recently sustained. was promptly paid yesterday morning by c. Horgan, District Manager Conti- mental Casualty company of Chicago. Ask Mir Christofferson what Con tinental policy done for him?
 The members of St Thomas's Holy Name society are requested to meet in the basement of the church at $50 D. III. tomorrow evening and march in a body to the center in time to board the 6:52 car for Wa terville, to attend the Holy Name rally. Prompt attendance at the hour mentioned, as well as full rep resentation is earnestly requested.
 List of advertised letters: Thomas Burns, Charles R. Cooper, Lizzie Conner, Mrs Nora Dillon. Wilbert Ellison, James Calvin, Mrs John Howard, Mrs Sarah J..Kane, Thomas J. Keogh, Margaret J. Lavery, Mary Ann Murphy, Samuel M. Michael, John M, Quade, Gottfred Nilsson, Christopher Paquette, Andrew J. Pain, Nathalie Scarsdale, Margaret F. Titus, Walter R. Wynn, John Woodin.