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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
Automobiles Meet
on Boulevard
Those Who Leave City by
SchDerm Road Run Into
Sand and Face Trouble
BY r. r. I'tfor,rnedieu


A constant string OF motor cars from
early morning tn past noon headed
down the peninsula In the direction OF
San Jose yesterday. Many OF these
continued on and made the Century"
to Oakland. crossing the ferry as ths
sun was sinking, while others re-
turned as they went Once out OF rangs
of the cooling summer northwest coun-
ter trade winds. wraps were discarded
and the lightest apparel appreciated
The contrast from the cool air with
that OF the inland breeze brought with
il tire trouble" Many a blowout waa
recorded when the cars returned, much
to the joy of the tiremen. The wise
ones who were picking out the good
spots Of the road generally took 70 the
boulevards in leaving the city. Nee
the end of this road. where Schwerin is
finishing up his philanthroDic work the
automobilists had to take the overland
route 10 get around the grading. All
went well until the attempt was mads
TO reach the road again To do this
ditch had to be negotiated. Here
trouble was encountered. for the bottom
Of the ditch was filed with soft sand
ana the cars came TO sickening stands
still At ore time six machines wers
stalled at this point.
The Pioneer automobile company 70.
ports the arrival of a carload of four
automobiles. two six cylinder and tws
-FOUR cylinder Thomas cars. within the
next 10 days The six cylinder cars
have been sold to W. #. Harris and J.
e Neumann OF this city. This is the
nrst carload that the company brought
out by express this year. and as the
prospective owners are in a hurry for
their cars. and the time saved is be-
tween 10 days and two weeks. il was
decided to rush the order. E. p. Brine
gar. president OF the company. is ne
gotiating with the express concern, en-
deavoring TO get the rate lowered to a
figure that will make it possible 70
bring all cars by express. In figuring
up freight time from Buffalo to san
Francisco for the season OF 1907 Il was
found the average time was So days
This season the time is about IS davs
This. however. IS too slow for the aut6T
mobile trade and il is believed that il
arrangements can be made for a salts
factory rate it will greatly help the
business on the Pacific coast
One OF the most exciting times auto
mobile row has known was experienced
last Saturday. when the building on the
corner OF Larkin street and Golden Gate
avenue was practically destroyed by
fire. The flames warmed up the houses
opposite to such an extent that it was
feared the FIRE might spread. and as
this Is ths home of the autoro51s
trade. In temporary structgYss thers
was a hustling to get machines to a
place OF safety Those Who felt them
selves outside OF the reach OF hrs
rushed to the assistance of their broth
ers In trade and helped hustle the motor
cars out Of the buildings
A. B. Watson. chairman OF the runs
and tours committee or the Automobils
club OF California. requests that all
members intending to make the run q
Del Monte on Thursday send IN theiil
to represent them Upon the receipt Of
the entries Watson viii send word as "a
the route to be taken and other details
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

that suited their own pleasure
In the meantime the fleet OF the San
Francisco yacht club followed Com
modore F. ID. Phillips, in the sloop Mon
soon over the same course taken by the
Corinthians.
In the fleet of the Corinthians were
the flagship Presto. the sloops Mike.
Yankee. Genesta, Harpoon. F'reda.
Aeolus. Discovery, Vixen and several
others, including the schooner Martha
and the yawls Truant and Seven Bells.
In the feet OF the San Franciscos
We're the flagship Monsoon, the sloops
Annie, Challenger, Curlew, Neva and
White Heather. the schooners Lady
Ada and White Wings and the yawIs
Arcturus and Jester.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

the last. 80 years at Meiggs wharf
swept the feet with his glass when it
squared away at Fort Point and came
down past his post. He declared that
it is the finest squadron cruise that
he has seen since he has been on the
water front.
When men of war row was reached
signals were set for the shippers to
shape their course for Angel island.
Instantly orders were given to tail on
to the mainsheet and sails were fiat
tened for a reach for the governm ent
station. When the latter point had
been passed Commodore Stone hoisted
the blue peter" which was a good
by" and owners were at liberty to
shape a course for the rest of the day
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
70 COFFINS FLOAT IN
WATER-FILLED CELLAR
Bones of Persons Buried a De-
cade Ago Present Grew
some Spectacle

The grewsome spectacle OF more than
20 collins, each containing a human
skeleton, floating around In water that
had collected in an excavation for a
new building at City Hall ovenue and
McAllister street. gave that quiet vi
cinity a ghostiy feeling last night and
frightened superstitious people who
passed that way. Long interment in
the ground had caused the sides Of
most of the collins to decay. and the
bones were In plain sight. workmen
came across them Saturday as they
were digging into the ground for the
foundations of the building
The ground on which the city hall
and hall of records now stand In for
mer days was the site OF the city burv-
ing ground. With the growth OF the
city, the old cemetery was oblfterated
but several times CHASTITY relics of its
former use have been exhumed. The
water in the excavation gathered from
a hidden spring.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
cRowps ATTENp PICNIC

The knights of Tara and the knights
Of the Red Branch held q picnic at
Schuetzen park yesterday, which was
largely attended. From early morn
until late in the evening the park was
crowded with members OF the asso-
Citations. Games and dancing were the
features and these were interspersed
with music songs and speeches.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
pEMoCRArs no MEEr

The thirty-seventh assembly district
democratic club will meet tonight at
o'clock in Franklin hall, Fillmore and
Herman streets Permanent organiza-
tion will be effected and candidates
selected for delegates 10 the democratic
state convention at Eresno
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
DEATH CALLS VETERAN

Alfred Guthrie, veteran of the Mex
lean war and an old time resident of
California. died yesterday, aged 80
years. Guthrie was well known among
pioneer people. He was born in Phila-
delphia-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
ROOM THTEF CAUGHT

Detectives Gallagher and Moltke of
the Mission police station made
clever capture of a room thief at the
White palace hotel yesterday when they
discovered William Lucy ransacking
the room of John Warner. Property
recently stolen from garage was
found in Lucy's possession.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

murderer and had been convicted in the
San Francisco superior court, but got
off on technicality arising during the
earthquake period.
The Chez Kong tong, the Chinese or
der of Freemasons; plentifuily pla-
carded Chinatown yesterday with an
nouncements that they had nothing to
do with the shooting.
Last evening Chief Biggy, Captain of
Detectives Kelly and Detectives Dris-
coll, McQuaide and Mcmahon made a
thorough canvass of Chinatown. Biggy
declared emphatically that henceforth
no agreements would be made with the
Chinese and they would not again be
trusted to keep any promises they
might make. The law is to be en-
forced here" declared Biggy.
During the tour Mcmahon arrested
Ah Wong and All Sing, two Hop Sing
men, in the Hop Sing headquarters.
Both men were armed, All Wong car
rying particularly dangerous Al cal
iber revolver of true highbinder weight.
All Sing had a smaller weapon. He is
cook, employed in the home of the
sister of Franklin X. Lane, the inter-
state commerce commissioner, at 2432
Pacific avenue
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
CoLLEGE BOYS vICroRs

OAKLAND. April 2s.-St. Mary
Independents defeated the Ganther-
Matterns to at baseball today -
the college campus.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

do, and it Is the belief OF tho members
of the tong that the shooting In sac
ramento was done in revenge for their
refusal to contribute to Gin Hee's
funeral expenses.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
SAILOR STABS A COOK
AND LATTER MAY DIE
Charles LaIung FIees After
Welding Knife, but Is
Quickly Captured

Charles Lalung. sailor. was arrested
last night on a charge of assault with
intent to murder, the specific complaint
being that he knitted l.. e. Copillo, a
ships cook. The two had engaged in
an alteration which ended in a fight,
during which Lalung is said to have
knitted his opponent in the breast and
arm. Lalung fled after Copillo fell, but
was arrested half an hour later by De-
tectfves Conlon and Matthews. Copil-
los wounds were found to be serious
and there is little hope for his recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

A B. Watson. chairman OF the runs
and tours committee OF the AutomObils
club OF California. requests that all
members intending to make the run q
Del Monte on Thursday send In theii-
names and the names Of the observer
TO represent them Upon the receipt OF
the entries Watson viii send word as "a
the route to be taken and other details
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

Battling Nelson will leave today for
a horseback trip through the Santa
Clara valley. He will strike into the
foothills from Menlo park and will then
go on TO San Jose. He expects to take
four days for the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

and as many denominations. Mr.. Camp
bell is to sing each evening. and spe-
cial book of revival songs will be used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Paramount Heights Association.

At a meeting of the Paramount Heights
Citizens Association. held last Saturday
evening at the residence OF Mr. Frank
goldman. considerable interest was mani
tested in the school question. While the
committee on schools did not report it's
resolutions on the Dolliver bill. the
opinions expressed were undeniabIy in
favor of maintaining the home rule that
Is still left in the District of Columbia
Mr. c. f. Payne was appointed to repre-
sent the association in a meeting of the
Civic Center.
President w d. Nixon expressed the
inst a llation of the two chemical fire en-
gines at Bennng. but pointed out that
the 800 feet Of private land which blocks
the District boulevard prevents a through
road to this subdivision. and means a
roundabout run of an additional mile In
order to reach this point
The committee on streets reported that
it will try to have Congress pass a bill to
extend the District boulevard from the
Sheriff road to the point where the Balti-
more electric line enters the District.
The question of police protection was
discussed at length. Mention was made
who use the subway on II street north
east under the railway tracks running to
the new Union Station. During cold
weather great icycles weighing many
pounds and often four and five feet long
form and hang twenty feet more above
the heads of those who use the sidewalks
ready at any moment to be shaken doWr
by the vibration of the trains constantly
passing overhead. 1t was also said that
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oLD-TIME RELIGION.
Rhode Island Avenue M. r. Church
Revival

Rev. BENJAMIN r. Campbell, evangelist
made n favorable impression last evening
at the opening meeting of the revival
services at Rhode Island Avenue M. r.
Church. corner OF 1st street. Mr.. Campbell
is credited with success in many other
churches. but spoke of feeling especially
ar home In the Methodist Church. He
said he is of Scotch-Irish ancestry. He
depends. he says. not so much on his own
leadership but in that of the Holy Spirit
and this thought was emphasized in his
sermon last evening on the text wilt
Thou not revive us again that Thy people
may rejoice?" He said:
~ believe in that old-time religion-that
something which comes to mems hearts
and gives them to know that they are
really saved want to say that l shall
emnhasize during my stay here. this
thought. that II is glOriously possible
for every one to have a movable sal
yation. Revivals are never gotten up ::
they always come down. l have always
ma inta aimed that d genuine, thorough. sub
stantial revival that enables men and
women to know where they stand Is al
yays begun by the Holy Spirit in small
way and then the good work of the spirit
enIarses itself until there Is exerted in
the church and in the homes contiguous
taeded by the people, will lead to an old
fashioned revival of pure and undefiled
religion. / believe in sanctified en-
tlnIsiasm and an intelligent .piety.'
He closed by giving concrete examples
of the general truths of which he had
been speaking drawn from his experiences
as an evangelist I'm twenty different states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
The Cat Problem.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The Commissioners proposition regard
ing the disposal of the "cat question has
fallen upon the community with some
surprise, particularly that portion of it
who are striving to decrease the fragrant
cruelty already too deplorably manifest.
and who feel they have right to the
support of the authorities. in view of the
fact that such efforts work for the good
and order of the public at large. If
those i'm responsible positions would stop
to consider that only such laws as are
tempered with mercy ana justice make
for peace they would be less hasty in
scattering broadcast through the press
wild propositions of an opposite nature.
AS a merciful way out of the present
difficulty would ii not be wiser as we'll as
more humane to propose a cat shelter
instead of a cat slaughter (Which an eff
fort to catch these creatures would most
certainly result i'm. thus helping materi-
ally those who are striving to bring about
better conditions through humane meth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
MRS. LANCASTER DEAD.
Venerable Resident Of Charles
County. Nd. Passes Away.

Word has been received here OF the
death yesterday of Mrs Elizabeth Spear
man Lancaster at her old colonial home.
Rock Hall, Charles county, Md.
Mrs. Lancaster. who was the widow of
Ignatius A. Lancaster. was eighty-three
yearsold She was the mother of Charles
c. Lancaster and Mrs. Llewellyn Eliot OF
this city. OF her other children one son
resides in California and one in Alaska,
while a fourth son, 8. Spearman Lam
caster, is state senator from Charles
county, Md.
Mrs Lancasters maiden slame was
Spearman and her home was in Smyrna,
Del She was the niece OF Presley
Spruance former United States senator
from Delaware. She was known as a Wom-
All of fine literary traits and aristocratic
lineage Up to short time before her
death she entertained deliberately at her
home, Rock Hall. She was very much
interested i'm charitable work and spent
a great deal of her time in Washington
where she had large circle of friends.
Mr. c. c. Lancaster and DIR. Eliot Will
leave this evening to attend the funeral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

Mr.. John W. Titcomb. chief of the d.
vision of fish culture. United States
bureau of fisheries, was the speaker
at a meeting of the Mems Club OF
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church last night His subject was
Travels in Argentina" The lecture was
illustrated by stereopticon views taken
during Il trip through Argentina while
inaugurating a system of fish culture.
More than 200 men. members Of the club
and invited guests. heard the lecture.
Music was furnished by Mr.. Melville D.
Hensey. soloist. In the absence OF Mr..
Henry L. West. the president of the club.
who is just out Of the hospital after a
serious operation, Mr. Norton NJ. Little
first vice president. presided.
Following the lecture refreshments were
served in the basement of the church. At
the business meeting of the club several
new members were admitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

apparently the sidewalk has not been
swept since it has been laid. Germs-bear-
ing dust and dirt have accumulated along
the base of the wall over an inch deep.
The sweeping of the roadway and the
constant stirring of dust by the moving
cars deposit layers of dirt on the side
walk. on which the sun never shines, the
wind cannot move. and even the rain
cannot be depended on to wash away. 1t
is desired that the District Commission
ers take up this matter with the railroad
authorities.
Mr.. William Cole was elected to men,
bership A communication from Fire
Chief Belt was read and referred to the
executive committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Wills. Filed for Probate.

BY the terms of the will of Mrs. Bridget
Newyahr. dated July 10. 1905, and offered
for probate. house is left to her daugh-
ter. Mrs Teresa Drew. The remaining
estate goes to a son., Fred Newyahr, and
Mrs. Drew.
The will of Robert s. Lyle. dated De-
cember ;, 1897. has been flied for probate.
One-third Of the personal estate is given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Decree Annulling Marriage.

Chief Justice Clabaugh has signed a de-
cree annulling the marriage of Nellie
Webster Fleck OF this city and Herman
F'leck. In her petition Mrs. Fleck alleged
that Mr.. Fleck had a wife living, from
whom he had never been divorced at the
time of her marriage in May last. Attor-
ney w. w. Bride represented the petit
toner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Discharged From CUSTODY.

Harry Pearson. laborer living at aGth
and X streets. was discharged from Gus
toby yesterday by Judge Kimball of the
Police Court. Pearson was charged with
asst ulting his wife. Fannie Pearson. last
Saturday night. but the latter refused 10
te"tify against him. 1t is stated that
Pearson. while in an intoxicated condi-
tion became involved in an argument with
MS wife and struck her several times in
the face and eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Prohibition Literature Distribution.

The Frances Willard w. c. T. u. met
at the home Of the treasurer, Mrs. z.
Gibson, 1888 Maryland avenue northeast.
recently Much of interest was discussed
and members were designated to dis
tribute literature pertaining to prohibit
ton in the District. There was a good
attendance of members and one new men,
Der was received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

DDS. instead Of encouraging, through H.
cense. the lawless and depraved, already
disturbing the peace and safety of the
community, and presenting to most minds
far more serious problem for consider
alton than the helpless offenders under
discussion? A. CAMERON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

to the wife absolutely with a life interest
in one-third of the real estate The re-
naming property is to be held I'm trust by
the American Security and Trust Com
pany for his son, Robert S. Lyle. during
minority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Belt buckles

BELT BUCKLES. fifty styles to
select from. in gold plate. silver and
OxidiZed finishes. Not buckle in this
lot worth less than SOC. most Of them
S1.OO qualities and up to 500. Or
Tomorrow. choice Of the lot. ..... &ON
BELT PINS. large assortment of
styles. In gold plate and oxidized finish.
Regular price. SOC each. Sale 1OC
ROUND AND OVAL Shaped Gold
Plated Belt Buckles, something very
new. with raised initials or plain for
monographs. Regular price Of A0~
this buckle is 81 90. Sale price. w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Portraits of Chief Justices.

Senator Penrose introduced a bill yes
terday TO appropriate $4,000 to purchase
oil portraits OF all the Chief Justices of
the United States Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Temple Baptist Church Meeting.

The special meetings which were con-
Quoted at the Temple Baptist Church last
week by the Rev. George f. Whtehouse
are being continued this week, each even-
ing excepting Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

PILES CURED IN G TO II nays.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudtna
Piles In 6 to II days or money refunded. soc.
ocl-tuSs-U
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Real Estate

WANTED FOR CITY LOTS IN
northwest: SIPS to $500 each; lots on Boyle
Heights s24o to $500 each lots 1900 feet
north OF Westlake park $500 each; ten dollars
down, ten dollars a month. Acreage at Moor
park. s22 to $50 acre; latter all in Guilt
walton. with house and barn; also one to
five acre pieces at Moorpark, $50 to 500 an
acre. Easy payments.
WICKS REALTY SYNDICATE,
Suite $40, l.. A. Trust Bldg,
Second and Spring streets. SEX
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Miscellaneous

CLOSING OUT SAMPLE LINE LADIES
hand bags in alligator, walrus or seal;
will handle only trunks and suit cases.
Low RENT SAMPLE TRUNK STORE.
Alb West Seventh, e-10-4
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p for You in Your May Ladder of Want Ads
FOR RENT
Flats-Furnished

TO LET NEWLY FURNISHED 4-RooM
flats, with three wall beds; walking distance;
price low. PHONE E3291. 5-l0-x
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Average business 5000 a day, will stand
strictest investigation; grocery, meat and
bakery business in best little town near
Los Angeles; rent $40 a month. Price
5000; center Of all the business II you
mean business see my agents, LEAHY d
SON.
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FOR SALE OR RENT


FOR SALE OR FOR RENT-FIVE-R ROOM
house on corner of Fresno and Emmett
SITS; will sell for $500 on purchasers
terms; rent $40 per month. Address 1914
s. WILSON AVE, Pasadena. 6-1O-3-w
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rRussEs AND SUPPORTERS

LONDON TRUSS co. TRUSS FITTING sPE-
eialists; elastic hosiery, etc. 2os w. FIFTH.
b-10-x
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THEATORIUM
1880 buys finest equipped and best pay
ing o-cent moving picture house on Pacihc
coast, located at its most popular beach,
with 800 seating capacity space modern APP
planes and fireproof environments; good
lease; just on the eve OF the summer rush.
This popular theater is offered at less than
cost; owner Is going abroad. See my agents,
LEAHY & SON.
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Pool room. barber shop and cigar stand.
located on Main street, doing fine business;
has 8 pool tables and s-chsir barber shop;
best buy in city; price only $1,000. See my
agents. LEAHY & SON.
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LUNCH ROOM AND RESTAURANTS

Cigar stand. near Fifth and Spring; price
only $500. This must be seen to be appre-
cIatsd. See my agents. L1AHY a SON.
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Grocery located at one OF the sea pors
towns, doing a ship business OF about tiVo
per day; q rare opportunity and must De
seen to be Appreciated; will require about
$4,000. See owner at IEAHY e. sON'S
office.
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Restaurant in a nearby town with
good big trade and alpo with liquor
license. and is one OF the best buys that
we have ever had. See us at once
LEAHY d SON.
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ti7S will buy one of the best centraiiy
located cigar stands in Los Angeles; rent
sis per month with 2-year lease. IL you
want . big snap in this line investigate nj
once. See my agents. LEAHY d sON.
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Home bakery and restaurant for sale
located in the best neighborhood in Los
Angeiesi the place at present Ia closed.
but the fixtures are worth twice wnet
they ask. You must hurry; price only
tl26. See uS LEAHY e. SON.