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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-08
Aim for Confession

Now the efforts of the police are d.
rected toward breaking down Wilson
and securing a confession from him.
1t is probable that the prisoner will
be taken today out OF the solitary
confinement to which he had been sub
jected at the city prison and brought
before the grand jury The inquest
into Boas' death will not be held until
Thursday, and 50 the police may wait
until then before the grand jury ex-
animation
As important as the Kytka report
was the information received yesterday
from Mary Agnes Wilson. the prisoners
wife. who is living in dire poverty at
121z Chattanooga street. Mrs. Wilson
gave her husband the character OF not
only being grossly undutiful and faith
less. but being murderous- On one
occasion. Mrs. Wilson declared. her
husband drew razor across her throat
and would have killed her. she said.
had not her mother who was in an ad-
joining apartment. rushed to the wifs's
rescue.
A year ago. according TO Mrs. VIII
son and to Miss Nina Miller, Wilson.
drew a revolver on Miss Mfller's broth
er and on William Mccall. a Potrero
saloon keeper. who had discovered that
Wilson was a married man and not the
lusty bachelor he pretended to be-
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GOVERNOR GILLETT is
TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL
After Elks' Banquet in Redding
He Is Removed to
Hospital

REDDING. Dec. 7.-Governor James
E. Gillett. who was taken seriously III
last night after attending a banquet
given by the Elks. is slightly better
tonight. but could not leave for Sac
ramento as he had expected His
temperature tonight is 1912. and it is
believed that he will have to remain
in the local hospital. to which he was
taken. for perhaps week. Although
the governor was reported to be some
what better, no visitors were allowed
TO see him todax,
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UNDERGROUND WIRELESS
INVENTED BY A PRIEST
Father Murgas Says He Can
Link New York and San
Eranr;Sro
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
WILKESBARRE. Pa. Decs Father
Joseph Murgas of this city, who has in
vented an underground wireless tele-
graph system. said today that plans had
been perfected for establishing a serv-
ice between this city and Binghamton.
The underground stations consist Of
two tubes. each 80 feet deep. One is of
aluminium. coated with silver. and this
is incased in tube containing Oil
Father Murgas says he will be able to
send wireless message Underground
from New York to San Francisco with
only three stations
He uses the Morse alphabet. but the
dots and dashes are given by musical
tones through finely adjusted receiving
and sending instruments.
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With the positive and uncompromis-
ing proof. as they believe. that John
Walter Wilson wrote the letter to Hen
~ ]. Boas which inclosed the strych-
nine powders that caused the young
electricians death. Captain OF Detec-
tives James Kelly and the police depart
ment are working with every conf
dence OF bringing the murder OF BOas
to Wilson's door, Theodore Kytka. the
handwriting expert. demonstrated TO
the satisfaction of Kelly yesterday that
Wilson was the author of the poison
letter" In unequivocaI terms Kytka
expressed his conviction that the fatal
note was in Wilson's hand
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Depositors Protected

Especial Dispatch to The Call
HEALDSBURG, Dec. THE directors
of the Healdsburg bank said today that
the depositors would not lose a cent
through the embezzlement, of E. s.
Rowland, cashier of the institution. who
has confessed to a shortage of s120, 900.
One-half of the shortage will be
made up by William Rowland, father
of the cashier The elder Rowland is a
wealthy man and has already pledged
100000 to protect the bank. The rest
of the amount will be made up by the
stock holders.
An arrangement has also been ef-
fected by which the Farmers and Me-
chanics bank will take over the affairs
of the bank of Healdsburg. All de-
posits are now being made in the latter.
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rELEPHoNE KEARNY SO
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1908
CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY Northwest wind; clesri maxi
mum temperature, So; minimum, A.
FORECAST FOR notwithstanding cloudi-
ness and possibly rain by night; fresh southeast
winds Page 15
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senate when it convened for the second
session of the sixtieth congress, which
was due to the absence of the late
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa,
who died last August after a service
of more than 35 years in that body.
The assemblage was brilliant one,
80 of the members being present. while
the galleries were filed with repre-
sentatives of the official and social life
of the capital. Besides the wives and
daughters of senators. who formed
large company in the private gallery
James Brice, the British ambassador to
the United States; Tong Shao Ki, spe-
cial envoy of the Chinese empire;
Prince Tsai Flu and others of his suite
occupied seats in the reservation set
aside for the diplomatic corps.
Opening Is Simple
The procedure in the opening of the
new session was simple and dignified,
following long established precedent
Vice President Fairbanks called the
senate to order, and Rev. Edward Ev-
erett Hale opened the session with
PRAYER. Senators Aldrich, Gallinger and
Teller were appointed, in pursuance of
a resolution offered by Senator Hale, to
wait upon the president and inform him
that congress was ready to receive his
annual message. Senator Dillingham;
presented the credentials of his coll
league. Senator-elect Carroll S. Page of
Vermont. and the oath of office was
administered to him by the vice presi-
dent.
Senator Dolliver announced the death
of senator Allison of Iowa, and resolu-
tions expressing the profound sorrow
Of the senate over this bereavement
were adopted AS a further mark of
respect TO his memory the senate, after
a session lasting only 15 minutes. ad-
journed for the day.
Senator-elect Cummins of Iowa will
take the oath of Office tomorrow
After being in session an hour, half
of the time being consumed by roll.
call, the house of representatives.
Continued on PAGE 8. Column
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Dolly Evans Victim

Prominent among the many sufferers
in Vallejo are Miss Dolly Evans, who
christened the ship. and Miss Iris
Evans, her sister. daughters of Naval
Constructor H A. Evans. The symp-
toms Of poisoning in their cases devel-
oped early yesterday morning. when
they were taken with violent spells of
nausea. Their condition grew worse
and at last reports the young patients
showed no signs Of immediate recov-
cry.
The sudden outbreak of sickness
called every available physician into
service, and although no fatal results
are anticipated, serious conditions pre-
vail in many homes.
varied menu was served at the
luncheon. Shrimp salad, chicken, beef
tongue. ham and turkey sandwiches
comprised the major portion of the
meal and were eaten without hesitation
By the enthusiastic party. Leon Cohn,
san Francisco caterer. had charge
Of the luncheon. He was assisted by a
corps Of walters. all of whom partook
Of the victuals.
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BANK CASHIER
IS EMbFzz[[R
OF $4,000
E. S. Rowland of HeaIdsburg
Has Confessed DefaIcatiOn
to w. G. Watson
Manipulates Loans and Secure
ties for Five Years With
out Detection
Heavy Speculation in Wildcat
Mines Is Blamed for His
Downfall

E. S. Rowland. cashier of the Bank
of Healdsburg, is an embezzler to the
extent of 100000.
A confession has been wrung from
him by w. C. Watson, bank commits
sioner, who discovered the defalcations.
He admits that he is guilty of embez-
element, and places all the blame upon
wildcat mining shares. in which he
was a heavy speculator
The peculations, which have been
carried on successfully for nearly five
years, were in sums ranging from one
to several thousand dollars at a time
and were carried on in full view of
every officer and employe of the sank.
The mode of operating was not only
unusual but one that should have been
discovered by the officers of the bank
when Rowland first began to appro-
pirate its funds
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Surgeons Examine EdibIes

In order that the cause may be deter
mined, DR.. Frank Anderson, medical
Inspector at Mare island. assisted by
Apr. Hogan Of Vallejo. began a micro
yeopicaI examination and analysis of the
foodstuffs served at the luncheon A
sample Of each edible was turned over
to the physicians.
The sickness broke over the city like
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EDITORIAL

The kept newspaper. Page
new limit on litigation. Page 8
Seen through the fog. Page
prize lighters civic pride Page 6
GRAFT
Ruef case viii go to jury tomorrow. Page 3
Blske's testimony in Murphy trial is mistaken
by severe grflling Of attorneys. Attempt to drag
in marriage reacts on defense. Page 8
Thomas H. Williams willing to assume whole
Of former Mayor schmitz' bail bonds, but law
forbids Page
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Hundreds Who Ate Luncheon at
Mare Island Ship Launching
Victims of PtOmaine
Children of Good TempIar's
Home in Vallejo Get Left Over
Sandwiches and Suffer
Dolly Evans, Who Chris
tened the PrOmetheus, Is
Among Those Affected
San Francisco Caterer, Who
Furnished EdibIes, Denies
Stock Was Not Fresh
Special Dispatch to The CALL

E YALLEJO. Dec. Hundreds Of
persons living in the bay cities
~ who partook Of MONDAY re-
past served at the conclusion
Of the launching ceremonies here last
Saturday when the United States col
lier Prometheus glided from the ways
are suffering from the effects Of pto-
maine poison. resulting. II is believed
by medical authorities, from food eaten
az the luncheon.
In addition to the guests. I22 chill
dren. inmates Of the Good TempIars
home. in Vallejo. are suffering from
similar symptoms. Large quantities
Of sandwiches. which had remained un-
touched. were taken TO the institution
for the children The first signs of
ptomaine poisoning appeared there on
Sunday night and yesterday morning
the number Of sick children had in
creased threefold-
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COAST

Hundreds Of visitors and guests at Mare
island day Of ship launching who partook
Of noon luncheon are laid low by ptomaine
poison. Page
Bandits rob bank in Portland at pistols point
and make way with sic, 500. Page 1
Mrs. Lena Severance, bound in straitjscket.
hangs herself in Nspa asylum. Page
San Jose Elks viii give Christmas empty stock
ing fund show at Victory thestor. Page 16
Former Secretary of Navy Metcalf says aerial
navigation VIII bring about change in methods of
warfare. Page s
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Suspect SaIad or Moi

While many theories as to the pos
sible cause of the wholesale poisoning
have been advanced, the physicians are
inclined TO believe that either the
shrimp salad or meats in the sand
wiches caused the trouble. The fact
that well water was used which had
been drawn from an antiquated well
near the scene Of the launching gave
rise to the theory that it may have
been contaminated. Little credence is
attached to this theory, due TO the fact
that the I22 children IN the Good Tenn
plar home ate of the sandwiches only
and fell i'll
Physicians have been unable in many
cases to diagnose the symptoms. al
though IN a majority Of cases there is
p every appearance OF ptomaine poison
ing. Many Of the sufferers have high
fevers and in the case of the children
in the Templars' home. high tempera-
lures ranging from 100 degrees to the
danger point and above prevail, but
thus far their condition has not been
learned.
Forty-one cases among residents of
this city have been reported up to date.
These cases are under the observation
i. Of DR.. f. Bond. DR.. J. Dempsey. DR..
]. II. Hogan and DR.. Frank Anderson of
Mare island Additional cases have
been reported on the outskirts OF the
city and the physicians anticipate many
more, for almost every person in the
city participated in the luncheon Fif-
ty-six cases. entirely outside of this
city. have been reported, many of them
coming from Mare island and vicinity.
Mrs. J. H Knott, wife Of Vallejo drug
gist, became violently I'll yesterday aft
ernoon, and the symptoms in her case
caused the attending physicians to de-
spair Of her recovery
Surgeons Examine EdibIes
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FOREIGN

General Simon takes possession of nation
palace Of Haiti and win appoint revolutions
leaders in cabinet Page
Hile Page
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SUBURBAN

Note written by Mrs. Isabella Martin is int
cepted and introduced at her trial Page
Failure Of high school fraternity members
surrender charters today may result in e
pulsion- Page
Young carpenter kills himself when wi
leaves. Page
Mayor Mott in special message to city coun'
outlines proposed bond issue. Page
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C0nanuea On Fass 5. oOIuma 2
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Continued on PAGE s. Column .
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-04

1 closed her eyes and composed her
limbs.
she was a rare old bird" said Cor.
son when l had done. but there was
some good in her, after ALL"
she has been a good friend to
me-" l said. and we called a servant
from below and left the grewsome
room to his guardianship.
And now, there's another little job
to be done There's one of my men a
prisoner down on Davis street. must
get him out"
I'm with you, sor," said Corson
heartily. I'm hopin' there's some
heads to be cracked"
had not counted on the police.
mans aid, but l was thankful to accept
the honest offer. In the restaurant
found five of my men, and with this
force l thought that might safely at.
tempt an assault on the Den.
The Den was a low. two.story build.
ing of brick, with a warehouse below,
and the quarters of the enemy, ap-
preached by narrow stairway above.
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put a knife into Barkhouse first, and
then you'll be the fourth belize"
"Barkhouse-do you know where he
Isl"
He's in the Demon Davis street.
you know. / was near forgetting to
tell We. Send your men to get him to-
night, for he's hurt and like to die.
They may have to fight. No-don't
leave me now"
Il wasn't going to leave you"
Mother Borton put ner hand to her
throat as though she choked, and was
silent for q moment. Then she con-
tinued:
I'll be to blame II don't tell you
I must tell you. Are you listening?"
Her voice came thick and strange,
and her eyes wandered anxiously
about, searching the heavy shadows
with a look of growing fear.
Il am listening" l replied.
You must know-you must-know
Il must tell you. The boy-the WON
an is"
On a sudden Mother Borton sat bolt
upright in bed. and shrek. SO long,
SO shrill, SO freighted with terror,
came from her lips that shrank from
her and trembled, faint with the hor-
ror of the place.
They come-there, they GOMEZ"
she cried, and throwing up her arms
she fell back on the bed.
The candle shot up into flame, sput-
tered an instant and was gone. And
/ was alone with the darkness and the
dead.
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death before you DO you hear? Muir
der and death"
She sank back on her pillow and
gazed at me with a wearied light In
her eyes and a sibyl look on her face
Il think 1 understand" said gently
Il have faced them and l ought to
know them"
Then youIl-youll quit your job
you'll be YOURSELF"
Il can not. l must go on
And Why"
My friend-his work-his murder
En-"
Have you got the man who muir
dered Henry Wilton?"
No"
Have you got man who will give
a word against-against-yo know
who?"
Il have not a scrap of evidence
against any one but the testimony OF
my own eyes," l was compelled to
confess.
And you can't use it-you dare not
use it. Now I'll tell you. dearie. !
know the man as killed Henry vii.
ton"
Who was it," cried, startled into
eagerness.
1t was Black Dick-the cursed
scoundrel that's done for me. OH
she groaned in pain.
Maybe Black Dick struck the blow,
but know the man that stood behind
him, and paid him. and protected him,
and I'll see him on the gallows before
l die
Hush" cried Mother Borton trem-
bling. If he should hear you! Your
throat will be cut yet, dearie. and I'm
to blame. Drop it. dearie, drop it.
The boy is nothing to you. Leave him
go. Take your own name and get
away. This is no place for you. When
I'm gone there will be no one to warn
We. You'll be killed. You'll be killed"
Then she moaned, but whether from
pain of body or mind could not guess.
Never you fear. I'll take care of
myself" said cheerily.
She locked at me mournfully. Il am
killed for We, dearie."
1 started, shocked at this news.
There" she continued slowly Sc!
didn't mean to let you knew. But
they thought had told y""
Then hav~ .wo reasons instead of
one for hold:ns to my task" said
so!emnly. Il have two friends to
avenge"
You'll make the third yourself"
groaned Mother Borton, unless they
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BLACK Dick-curse his soul. And he's
roasting in hell for 1t this minute,
cried Mother Borton, savagely.
Hush" I said. You mustn't ex
cite yourself"
There's maybe an hour left in me
We must hurry. Tell me about your
trouble-at Livermore, was it," said
she.
gave her a brief account of the ex
petition and its outcome. Mother Bor
ton listened eagerly, giving an occas
ional grunt of approval.
We'll, honey; 1 was some good to
ye. after ALL" was her comment.
Indeed, yes"
And you had a closer shave fol
your life than you think" she con
tinued. Tom Terrill swore he'd kill
We, and it's one of the miracles, sure
that he didn't"
We'll, Mother Borton, Tom Terril's
laid up in Livermore with a broken
head, and I'm safe here with you
ready to serve you in any way that q
man may"
"Safe-safe?" unused Mother Borton
an absent look coming over her skin
ny features. as though her mind wan
dered. Then she turned to me i'm
pressively. You'll never be safe til
you change your work and your name
You've shut your ears to my words
while I'm alive, but maybe you'll think
of 'em when I'm in my coffin. l tel
you now, boy, there's murder and
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But Perhaps the World Might Not
Agree With Him.

In a certain village of New Hamp-
shire there is quaint old character
known as Boss Mellin. keenly alive to
the truth of the old saying, Silence
is golden" Mellin's gift in this re-
spect approaches genius. though he
was fully aware of what he deemed
his shortcomings therein.
Mell:n used to make mattresses for
a living. One Gay a native CT the
ice entered his shop and asked,
Boss, what's the best kind of a mat
tress?"
'Husks," was the laconic response
of Boss.
Twenty years later, so runs the ira
dition, the same man again entered
the shop, and again asked, what, in
the opinion of Mellin. was the best
kind of a mattress.
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Scarcity of PrineeSses.

By the birth of the little son and
heir to Prince and Princess Alexander
of Teck the number of unmarried Eng
lish princes is now increased to II, and
if to these are added the two sons
of Prince and Princess Louis of Bat
tenberg there may be said to be 13
princes for whom wives will have to
be found at some time. 1t is note
worthy that at the present time Eu-
rope is suffering from a dearth of
young Processes. OF late boy babies
have appeared in all the royal fami-
lies, and. even as matters now stand.
it is difficult to see how these little
princes are to be mated.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-04

Sheer white goods, In fact, any hne
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods Try Defiance Starch anu
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
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A Cure for Poison Ivy.

Before the skin blisters scrub the
affected parts with a brush and soap
and water. Then apply saturated
solution of sugar of lead in so per
cent. of alcohol. The alcohol must
contain some water. Pure alcohol
would not dissolve the sugar Of lead.
This relieves the burning Of the poi
son ivy. and it is supposed that the al
cohol dissolves the poison and the
sugar of lead neutralizes it-Sub-
urban Life
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LOCATED.

a Cure.
The sinner walked along the rocky
road, his bare feet torn and bleeding
from bruises and wounds. He met a
stranger.
Friend" he exclaimed, Il have
sinned and done wrong, l must pa
tiently suffer the most extreme agony
to save myself from eternal damna.
ton. Can you tell me some supreme
test of repentance?"
Certainly" answered the other.
with an air Of experience. Go to a
boarding house and live there for a
year"
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The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch q matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the result Of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.