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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
INVESTIGATE SANITARY
CONDITIONS ON FARMS
President Roosevelt Appoints q
Committee of Four Experts
for the Work

OYSTER BAY. Aug. 1o.-With view
to bringing about better social. sanitary
and economic conditions on American
farms. President Roosevelt has request
ed four experts on country life to make
an investigation into the whole matter
and TO report to him with recommenda-
tfons for improvements. The report
and recommendations with any addi-
tional recommendations which the
President himself may desire to make
will be Incorporated in message
which the president will send to con-
gress probably early next year.
The men President Roosevelt has
asked to act as an investigating COM
mittee are Prof. A. l. Bailey of the
New York college of agriculture. Henry
wallace of Wailace's Farmer Des
Moines. Ia: President Kenyon L. But
terfield. Massachusetts agricultural col
lege: Clifford Pinchot of the United
States forestry service and Walter II.
York
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
PLAN STATE CONVENTION
Arrangements for New York
Session Are Announced

NEW YORK. Aug. 10.-Arrangements
for the republican state convention
were announced today by State Chair
man Timothy L. Woodruff upon his
return from Camp Kill Kare in the
Adirondacks. While the selection of
the definite date of the convention is
left to the state committee. which will
meet in this city on Wednesday, Chair
man Woodruff said that the convention
would undoubtedly be held September
Il at Saratoga
Positive announcement of the chief
officers OF the convention was made
chairman. he said, will be Joseph B.
choate. former ambassador at London,
and Secretary of State Elihu Root viii
be the permanent chairman.
Woodruff said that Choate and Root
were slated because the republican or
ganization wants the party's two abIest
men in active political work, both OF
whom are New Workers and eligible
for the honor to preside over the con-
vention.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
California Promotion Committee
lORGANIZED l902.


'.PROMOTTON-The act OF promoting. advance
ment. encouragement t-"-Century Dictionary
1t has nothing TO sell Its energies devoted
to fostering all things that have the ADVANCE
MENT OF California as their object II gives
reliable information every subject connected
with the industries OF California II gives EN-
COURAGENENT to the establishments OF new
industries and invites desirable immigration Il
is not an Employment Agency. although It gives
information regarding labor conditions II pre-
sents the opportunities and needs in all fields Of
business and professional activity This commit
tee is supported BY popular subscription and
makes no charge for any service rendered Afdli-
ated with the committee are 100 commercial or
ganizatiOns OF the state with a membership of
over SO. 900. Meetings are held semiannually IN
different parts OF California. where matters OF
state interest discussed Headquarters Of
the committee are maintained In san Francisco
in California building. Unfnn square, C0RRE-
SPONDENCE INVITED
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
HOLDS CONVENTION
Delegates Commend Work OF
the Eight Hour Conn
mitfee

BOSTON, Aug. 10.-State and city
united today in a welcome to the dele
gates attending the hfty-fourth annual
convention of the international typo
graphical union, the seventh annual
convention of the international stereo-
typers' and electrotypers' union, the
mailers' trade district union, a subor-
dinate organization, and the women s
auxiliary of the International typo
graphical union
The work of the eight hour commit
tee was commended and the reports on
that subject were the principal mat
tiers of business conducted today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
ILUTHERANS BEGIN EIGHTH
BIENNIAL CONVENTION
Senator Nelson of Minnesota
Will Address Big Gath
erinp

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-The Luther
league of America with a membership
of 10000 and representing 100000
members of the Lutheran church in the
United States. began it's eighth bfen-
NAL convention at Handel hall here
today with 1900 delegates present. The
convention. which will continue until
Saturday. was called to order by Presf-
dent William G. Steever of Phfladel-
phia. AS the league includes German
Swedish. Norwegian. Danish and other
nations all addresses will be delivered
in English.
The principal feature of the meeting
will he a rally at the Auditorium the
afer Thursday night at which the adj
dress OF the evening will be made hv
senator Nelson of Minnesota A cho-
rus of 500 voices will sing the oratorio
Ruth
IT is expected that the majority. II
not all, of the present officers viii be
reelected
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
REPUBLICANS VICTORIOUS
Ward Meetings Indicate Defeat
of LincoIn-RooseveIt League

STOCKTON, Aug 10.-The republic
ans Of Stockton tonight held ward
meetings TO nominate tickets to be
voted at the primary election tomorrow
and the organization tickets were vic
torious over the Lincoln Roosevelt
league in each of the four wards. Only
one ward had a close fight. in the
third, where the organization forces
had a lead of six votes. In the first
ward there was no opposition to the
regular ticket. In the second ward the
organization Won two to one and won
in the fourth ward by 73 votes. The
result will be unchanged at the primary
tomorrow, the organization leaders say
The Lincoln Roosevelt league made no
nominations for state or congressional
delegates. only lighting for the local
delegates to congressional conventions,
and lost.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
PICKPOCKET GETS SIS
CHECK AND $5 IN COIN
Japanese Tailor Shop Entered
by Burglars and Clothing
~ Is Taken

OAKLAND. Aug. 10.-R L. Bennett.
q recent arrival in this city. was robbed
hv 4 pfckpocket OF q check for SIS on
tie bank OF Suisun and a IS gold piece
last night. He had the money wrapped
in a handkerchief
r Sllvemaga. a japanese tailor at
176 sixth street. reported that burglars
broke into his shop last night and stole
ii rafrs OF pants. 4 coats and vests.
tie property Of his patrons.
Miss Minnie Sager. living at 1902
T9rr,sb street. reported to the police that
hes gold watch and locket were stolen
ear-rIar
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
pIREcToRY OF TEACHERs

OAKLAND, Aug. 10.-A directory OF
the school teachers of the county IS
being prepared by County Superin-
tendent of Schools George Frick. Frick
believes that the directory will be
unique and that the information which
it contains will be of great value to
all who are interested in education.
1t will contain the names, residences
and assignments of every public in
structor in city and county schools and
will also have accurate fnformationo on
the schools and equipment as we'll as
the subjects taught. There are 900
teachers in Alameda county.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
BOILER EXPLODES AND
KILLS EIGHT MEN
Accident Occurred in the York
Rolling Mill and Does
Great Damage

YORK, Pa, Aug 1o-Eight men were
killed. nearly a score of others more or
less seriously injured and thousands OF
dollars worth of property damaged by
the explosion of boiler in the York
rolling mill late this afternoon.
A rescue party was quickly organized
and search for bodies was instituted
The mill had been closed down for
about week. The shock was so ter
rife that it demolished a large part of
the mill.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
Army Orders

WASHINGTON, Aug 10.-Army or
ders-Captain William r. Davis, medi-
cal corps. in addition to present duties,
is assigned TO temporary dutyin charge
Of the medical supply depot at San
Francisco. during the absence of Lieu
tenant Colonel Daniel M. Apple.
Captain z. r. Whftmore of the med
ical corps is detailed on temporary duty
in the bureau of science department of
the interior Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
prcoR0 POSTAL GAIN

WASHINGTON. Aug. i0.-Postal re-
ealn+s al san Francisco last month were
sfTo.510. against sI4o.1S3 in july. 1907,
= gain OF s30,327. This is one Of the
LARGEST percentages of gain Of any
rosfoffice in the country Los Angeles
racefpts last month were 1885,
arairsf sS1 431 for July Of last year. q
sain Of s2,465.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
Beald.burr water Carnival

Russian river damned at Healdsburg
forms Lake Sotoyome- Many Interesting g
,.arnfval features. Rate from San Fran
cisco. saturday. August Is. good going
and return same DAY. $3.50. From Sat
1Irdav 10 Monday fate. $3.50 round trip.
Leaving time. .35 A. n. and 80 D. m.
Tfckets on sale II Tiburon ferry.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11

College of Physicians and Surgeons
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
AGED MAN SHOOTS sErr

AGED MAN SHOOTS sELF-santa Ana. Aug.
10-James Belt. 6S years of age and pioneer
OF this county. committed suicide at his home
this afternoon by shooting. He had broode1
great yoyer the death Of his son six weeks ago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
EA

Think of us once a day
at least. IF you don't like
it, take-back your money.
Your grocer returns your money II you
don't like SehillIngs Best; we pay him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
WITHDRAWALS FROM TICkET

Julius G. Lutgen. whose name was placed
on the machine ticket TO the county convention
at time when he believed Woolsey was run-
ming for supervisor on the league ticket and
not on the machine ticket, has withdrawn his
name from the Woolsey ticket. Mr. Lutgen
believes in the principles of the Lincoln Roose-
velt republican league, and does not wish to be
put in the position of being forced 10 vote for
machine candidates
L. H. Lewars and John X. Orr whose names
were placed the county ring tickets for
state and congressional conventions in thar
absence and without their consent have de-
manded that their names be removed from these
coin Roosevelt republican Ieaeue and are acainst
the state and county machines
THE LINCOLN-ROOSEVEL REPUB-
LICAA TICKET
The Lincoln Roosevelt republican delegates
have taken only one pledge-to smash the state
and county machines. These delegates favor
the denomination OF Superior Judge William H.
Waste, but they have not bound themselves
By prediction pledges They are absolutely
unpledged as to candidates. save TO vote for
the best men and for an honest decent and
representative government for the people Of
this county.
Max Thelen. secretary of the Berke-
1ye Lincoln Roosevelt league, has given
out the following statement in regard
to the overwhelming landslide which
will be evident tomorrow in favor of
clean government
the hfty-second district ] predict the over
whelming defeat Of the machine by the largest
vote ever cast at primary election The peo-
pie are thoroughly aroused and viii give the
league such large majority that the league
will carry all Of the Il delegates TO be elected
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-11
WHO NAY VOTE

The WooIsey ticket Is backed by the count
ring. The delegates on that ticket are pledge
to vote for machine assemblyman and
machine senator and county central committe
which two years hence will again shameIessl
cut up this assembly district in order to d,
feat the will of the people
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
The Victim Of Drink
Needs orrine Treatment.

Drink first destroys ambition; breaks
up ties of friendship; IL kills and buries
love and eventually destroys the fam
ily life.
Some of the best men in the world
have been victims Of drink and II there
is not some member in your family
that is afflicted with this diseases, you
are indeed fortunate.
Drink cunningly destroys the will
power, and while the drunkard wants
to do what you tell him. he wants a
thousand times more the drink that he
Graves Medical treatment Is neces-
sary TO destroy the craving, and this
Orrine will do.
II destroys the desire for liquor. so
that the drink will not be missed. also
cures the deranged digestion. weaken
ed nerves and other IN effects of ex-
cessive drinking, restoring the patient
to perfect health
The remedy is absolutely harmless,
is thoroughly scientific and Is so uni
formly successful that II is sold with
a registered guarantee emitting you to
a refund Of your money if Orrine fails
10 effect a cure. Treatise on "How to
Cure DRUNKENNESS" free on request. in
plain sealed wrapper. The Orrine Co,
washington, ID. c.
Orrine is in two forms. No. 1 which
can be given secretly without the pa
tients knowledge, No. 2 in pill form Tor
those who wish to be cured. The
price OF either IS 81 mailed. on receipt
of price in plain sealed package, and
both are sold under the guarantee.
Orrine is sold by n. B. Danforth 8
Company, Second and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
SOCIETY FOLKS
POSE IN TABLEAUX

Noteworthy success attended the
evening Of dances and tableaux in the
New Century Club Saturday night
under the auspices Of the managers
of the Home Of Merciful Rest for the
benefit Of that institution. The club
auditorium and balconies were hlled
10 standing room anu fitting acknowl-
edgement was 8 ven Of the quality Of
the entertainment as well as OF It's
worthy cause. Twenty three. num-
bers were on the program and more
than fifty persons took part.
Music was provided by the Phil
harmonic Orchestra Three special
ties were Mexico" from "Humpty
Dumpty." Experience" from the Lit
tie Cherub," and "A Touch of the
Orient" an animated tableau.
The first tableau followed a selec-
tion by the orchestra. Listening to
the Fairies" was It's title and Mrs. AL
fred d. Warner, Jr., posed, winning
continuous applause. The second num-
her was a Dance Of Flowers" by Miss
McClafferty's class composed Of Mrs
Brett, Misses Edna Martenls. Ethel
Pyle, Louise Rowland. Christine Fritz
and Margaret Barnard. Then follow
ed a second picture OF Oriental flavor
"A Halt in the Desert" a striking
tableau Miss Ethel NJ Lea and Paul
Wilson posed.
Experience" was given by Miss
Isabelle Belin Wales and her charming
marketing girls, handsomely costumed
They were Misses Ethel Tallman,
Phoebe Pvle. Margaret Barnard, Ethel
Martenis, Claire Ellegood and Mrs
James II. Nields
The third picture was AT the Foun-
tain" posed by Miss Leech and her
chorus of Mexicans. comprising Mrs
w. p. Johnston. Mrs. Frank Garrett
Mrs Reuben Satterthwaite. Jr., Misses
Mildred Taylor, Mary Dure, Josie
Bush, Nancy Moore, Ethel Lea, w. ]
Tatnall. Jr.. Paul Wilson. W. NJ. Moore,
A. d. Warner, Jr., w. p. Johnston, w.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02

S. Tallman. Ralph Assheton and r. W
BroSaw.
The fourth tableau. The White
Queen of Prussia" was posed by Mrs
I.eclard f. Wales. Those who took
part in "A Touch Of the Orient we're
Miss Ethel NJ, lea, Miss Alice Belts,
Ralph Assheton. Arthur Robbins and
Miss Adallno pr3tl
Other numbers were "Nydia." NTH
picture. posed by Mrs William Poyn-
tell Johnston. Dance OF Spring by
Miss Margaret Barnard, and her Leaoh-
blossoms. comprising Mrs Warner,
Mrs Nlelds and the Misses Ethel Poole,
Fritz. Barnard, Martenis. Catherine
Tallman. Pyle and Elegood "Flshins," I"
sixth picture by Miss Edna Martens
and Miss Nancy Moore; seventh pic
ture, TN Days Of Old" Mrs. Leonard
u. Wales and George W. Sparks;
Dance OF the Butterfly and the Slow
ers.' Mrs Nields and her garden Of
girls; eighth picture. tulips" Miss
Ethel Lea. Mrs. William Nollo, Mrs.
Satterthwaite. Mrs. Johnston, Misses
TAYLOR, Bush, Mary Dure and Pratt;
ninth picture. Flaming Autumn" Mrs.
James Salisbury. tenth picture. "The
Scdiptor's Ideal" Miss Ellegood;
Dance OF Winter" Mrs. William Poyn-
tell Johnston and her "Snowbrds,"
Mrs w. c. Spruance, Jr.. Mrs. VIII
liam Nolle. Mrs srank Garrett Mrs.
A. d. Warner. Jr., Mrs. Satterthwaite,
Misses Elsie Patterson and Ethel Lea,
The last picture was "The First queen
by Mrs. S. D. Townsend.
The committee OF arrangements cum-
rrised Miss Ethel Lea, MIS- Reuben
Satterthwaite. Jr.. and Miss Margaret
Barnard.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
SEA KING ENGINES
WERE AT BIG FAIR

Thomas McCosker q Sons Baltimore.
have completed the powerful soa-goins
tug Sea King. owned by Philip Weaver
& Sons and the tug has begun her work
The Sea King is the second vessel Of
that name built by Philip Weaver a Sons.
the FIRST having been recently sold. The
hull of the new vessel was built by
Thomas McCosker a Sons. aud the boior
and machinery were bu Il and g. tailed ~
the Harlan & Holllngsworth Co The ves-
sci is iis feet over all, q feet beam ana
u feet deep, and is thoroughly up-to-
date.
It is stated that the engine IN the Sea
King was placed on exhibition at the ST.
Louis Exposition by the Harlan & Hol.
lingsworth Co ana was highly commend
ed.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02

A good many people get mad when you
tell them they've got dyspepsia, but way
down deep in their stomachs they know
they've got It,
I'D love to eat IT, but can't" is one
kind OF dyspepsia
Il hate to think Of IT," is another kind
There are thousands of people to-day WHO
hate their meals, and love them at the
same time They haven't that fine emp
ty-hungry eat-everything-in-sieh kind
OF feeling which goes with every good
strong healthy stomach. That's because
they have dyspepsia And then there are
others whose mouths don't water at
meal time or at any other time. They
sit at the table and go through the mo-
tions, only because it's time to eat These
people, too. are dyspeptics
Every possible kind Of stomach trouble
can be cured by taking something which
will just take right hold Of all the food
in your stomach and digest it alone With
out the help Of the stomach, and let the
stomach take rest.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do this very
thing. They are composed of the best
digestive known to science. and are abso-
lutely safe. One ingredient alone Of one
Of these tablets will digest 5000 grains
Of foods These tablets do exactly the
work that good strong healthy stomach
does.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure all
cases Of dyspepsia. indigestion, burning
or irritation. loss Of Appetite bloat, brasn,
belching, aversion TO food, fermentation
and gas on the stomach.
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets viii maze
you feel good" before and after each
meal, and make your stomach strong and
healthy again. They viii make you hap
py.
Send us your name and address to-day
and we viii at once send you by mall q
sample package. free. Address F A,
Stuart Co.. $50 Stuart Bldg. Marshall
Mich
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are sold al
every drug store for soc box.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Thn Pomnr of HahIt.

The power Of habit is never realized
until a man tries to stop using some
particular thing. Especially true is this
with the consumers OF James M.
Bryan's Wood Stain. II Is a difficult
matter TO get the average man, or
woman 10 try any material they are
not accustomed TO using. but when
they do, and Il sticks. which is a good
thing for Bryan, who supplies the right
article. The steady increase In sales
of Bryan's stains and paints proves
concluslvely that the habit OF using
IL has Stuck
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Fig PrImaries Tor Aprll q.

At the meeting Of the New Castle
County Republican Committee on SAT-
urday afternoon ARRANGEMENTS were
made for holding primaries on April 4
for the election Of delegates to the
state Convention at Dover. April z,
which VIII name six delegates and as
many alternates TO the Republican con-
vention.
Arrangements were also made for the
election of a new County Committee al
the forthcoming State convention. a
new State committee win be chosen al
the same time The committee ad-
iourned to meet the last Saturday IN
March.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Experienee.


Experiencing store there ~
That Keeps Il on the shelf
A man must knock about the world
And get Il for himself.
He cannot. where he gets his shoes,
Procure a large supply.
For he must snatch Il here and there.
And Oft the price is high.
Another man may go the pace
And, having gone the same,
May tell the raw and younger one
II isn't worth the game.
That doesn't get him anywhere
Nor prove the case. for he,
II Il is Oft discovered land,
Must go himself and see.
The warning OF the ancient one
Falls needless on the lad,
For he must tread the mill himself
And sift the good from bad.
He cannot use anothers eyes
Nor yet another's mind
But he must Jog around himself
And all the wonders find.
Experience to order made,
A sort OF hand me down,
Won't do a boy with human blood.
He has to see the town.
1t may be, as the others say,
A poor and worthless show,
But he must see Il for himself
Then only win he know.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
DAGWORTHY MONUMENT
Hoped to Dedicate the Memorial Of
Decoration Day.

It is now hoped to dedicate on Deco
ration Day the General John Dag
worthy monument, which is to be
erected over the grave Of the distin-
guished Delawarean in Prince George g
Cemetery, Dagsboro. Patriotic socie-
ties of the State and the G. A. r. will
be invited 10 take part in the exercises.
The monument is being made by will
liam Davidson, Of this city 1t is Of
Brandywine granite. and consists Of
two pieces. The top piece will be four
feet wide. two feet thick and five feet
high. The face viii be polished and in
scribed with General Dagworthy's
war record, with the dates Of his birth
and death.
The bottom piece will be five feet
wide, two feet six inches high and
three feet thick.
Data Tor the inscription Is now being
considered by a committee comprisi
Chief Justice Lore, Dr. George ".
Marshall. Henry c. Conrad and
Charles L. Moore.
The monument committee comprises
Henry 2. Conrad, DR.. John w. Mes
sick, and DR.. George W. Marshall. The
following is the unveiling committee.
Derrick B. Hazard, DR.. John w. Mes
sick Rev. G. w. Wells, r. d. Lingo.
Jr., and Daniel Burton.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Relieving Distress.

''Is there no place at all in this town
where a man can get a drink" asked
the drummer in a low confidential
whisper as he leaned over the counter
and addressed a heart to heart query
to the hardware clerk.
"Sh" said the other in a mysterious
whisper. "Follow me-"
pretty fierce this prohibition game
said the drummer as he walked along.
"Shl" responded the hardware clerk.
They walked in silence down the
street, turned into an alley and, after
looking back to see that no one was
looking, scooted through a gate.
There" said the hardware clerk,
pointing pleasantly to an iron pump;
help yourself"
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
POWDER EXPLODES;
MEN ESCAPE

Thirty thousand pounds Of smoke
less powder were destroyed by the ex-
plosion at the Carney's Point, N. J.,
plant of the DUPONT Powder Company,
on Saturday afternoon. The loss will
reach S35,000. Frank Burr, Edward
Yorke and Mr.. Holiday, OF Penns-
grove, who were handling the powder
at the time It was set off, escaped
injury. The cause Of the explosion is
unknown.
The nl-fated building was situated
four hundred feet from any other
structure at the plant, and was the
only portion Of the works damaged.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Humor @o Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t appears not to be considered wrong
In the accepted order OF things to do
others as they have done you.
Nothing sets us so stoutly protesting
as an accusation that is In part true.
When confronted by choice OF two
evils, try pooling the issues.
II teachers would learn how to shoot
some Of the young ideas, perhaps It
would be more to the purpose.
Some people are so verdant that they
make a fresh green June landscape
look musty and faded.
When in the course OF your life old
Father Time seems to be failing to as
sert himself, then is about the time he
is getting In his best licks on you.
Occasionally a man appears to stand
FIRE bravely because he is so badly
scared that he can't move a finger to
tell how terrified he Is.
A man who has seemed to be the
whole thing win wake up some morn
ing to find there is nothing to 1t.
It requires a cheerful mind to dag
nose the difference between piety and
indigestion.
People who talk in their sleep should
not attend church lest they ind them
selves being impolite.
Evening journal., 1908-03-02
Mrs. Marshall EntsrtaIns.

MILFORD. March Mrs. George
W. Marshall gave a house party al her
home on North Front street Saturday
afternoon in honor Of Mrs, James PEN
newell, Mrs. Walter Morris, OF Dover
and Mrs. Thomas Cahall, of Frederick.
A progressive euchre was held In the
and a whist party given In
the evening.