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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
OWN-YOUR- HOME
EXCURSION SUNDAY
Own a Home in Sunny East San
MateO-Free Excursion Sunday

Join the own Your-Home'' Excur-
sion Sunday. You can't afford to
miss seeing. 1t will make you money
il you buy.
San Mateo is the City OF Flowers
and Homes" East San Mateo is the
fairest home park in San MateO. The
town is built on two sides of it, some
homes already built in it and many
more are being planned.
NOW is the time to invest The price
you pay Is low, on most easy terms, and
includes all improvements. Better buy
on the ground floor and reap the larg-
est possible percentage of profit.
Get round trip tickets today at EAST
SAN MATEO LAND CO.. 317 Kearny ST.,
or 300S Sixteenth st. near Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
WILL CONTINUE TESTS
LOrin Wright Declares Accident
Will Not Stop Aerial Work

DAYTON, o.. Sept 1T.-When asked
If the accident would deter either Or
from further tests, Lorin Wright re-
piled: ~
Decidedly no. Ny brothers will pur-
as near perfect as it is possible to
make them If they are not killed in the
meantime, and we have never felt
much apprehension, knowing that both
boys are cautious In the extreme"
The aged father of the injured man
is at Greensboro, Ind, and will not be
advised of the accident until morning
Lorin Wright and his sister Gather
inc await with much anxiety the out
come Of their brothers injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
MAKES suCCEssFuL FLIGHT

LEMANS. France. Sept. 17.-Wilbur
Wright, the American aeroplanist t,
spent today in trying out his machine
for the protracted effort he is to make
tomorrow. In one of his short flights
he covered 1900 yards In minutes
43 seconds.
Later he made another fine fight,
remaining in the air 80 minutes and AZ
seconds. He travelled a distance OF
about 20 miles at an average height of
so feet. only descending on account OF
darkness.
PARIS. Sept. 17.-Flying at Issy to-
day Leon de la Grange stayed aloft
in his aeropiane for 80 minutes and 20
seconds. After alighting he expressed
the hope that he would shortly be able
to surpass the records made on both
brothers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
SELFRIDGE WELL KNOWN
Young Officer Killed in Airship
Fall Native of San Francisco

Lieutenant Thomas F.. Selfridge. who
died last evening as the result of in
juries sustained in the collapsing Of
the Wright airship. was a native of
San Francisco, being the son of +. A.
and Mrs. Selfridge of 2615 California
street, and the grandson of the late
Admiral Selfridge. The young army
officer was born in this city February
s, 1882, was graduated from the To-
cal high school and was appointed as
a cadet to West Point in 1899 by Con-
gresham Loud He was graduated
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskev

absolutely dslon of matted
thoroughly matted
of
the effective stmunt and nvgorator
paatabity
Ii keep your
checks health take Dufys
y directions 1t
leading
medicine everywhere
never In
and make
N.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

brothers, however, have even more ad-
vanced ideas in regard to air fights,
and If they continue their work it is
very probable that the effects OF this
one accident will be overcome.
The belief was expressed by a ser
geant of the signal corps that the aero
plans had been tampered with previous
TO Its flight, but this is improbab bic,
because the machine had been closely
guarded while at the fort
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
SENATOR WAS IN BED

CINCINNATI, Sept. 17.-Senator For
akers residence was called on the tele-
phone and the import of the letters
read by Hearst was told to one OF SEN
ator Foraker's family, who was urged
to have the senator make a statement.
The associated press was Informed that
the senator had retired for the night
and could not he disturbed. Another
attempt was made to get Senator For
akers statement and the refusal to dis
turb him was emphatically repeated.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP AT DEL
MONTE
Reduced Rates september I7-t

Southern Pacific offers reduced rates
TO see the finals of the Pacific coast
tennis championship Thursday. Friday
and Saturday. Don't miss this opportu-
nifty to see the east versus the west
Other special attractions. See agents
SS4 Market st. IA Powell ST, Third and
Townsend sts.. and Thirteenth and
Franklin SITS. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
Miss Revision Tells Of
Her Good Fortune

Miss Eva Roylston, prominent lady of Dayton Tenn
Who Was SO Run Down from Indigestion and Stomach
Trouble She Could Not Eat Anything, Feels So Over
joyed She Is Now in Robust Health That She
Wants Tell Everybody About It.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
Dr.W0ngSung

Herb Sanitariun. asa
CLAY ST., Cor. wav-
erly Place.
Diseases cured By
G d i q e 5 c Medicine.
Over 5000 varieties OF
herbs in use. This IA
nous doctor Fas for a
long time one Of the
leading physicians OF
the Government hoSpi-
tai. Canton. China.
Telephone China 220.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
OTHERS MAY BECOME
INVOLVED IN FRAUDS
Believed M. Alberti Will Make
Confession of His
Crinec

COPENHAGEN, Set. 17.-Further de-
velopments in the Alberti frauds are
expected to come to light any day and
it is believed that through them other
prominent persons will be implicated.
The police are keeping these persons
under surveillance. 1t is believed that
NJ Alberti, who formerly was Danish
minister of Justice will soon make a
confession justifying the arrest of the
persons now under suspicion.
1t Is presumed also that Alberti had
accomplices in London and 1T Is be-
lieved that A1berti has a fortune
slowed away in the safe deposit boxes
of various English banks.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
;,'I,i ;,'I,i Heart HEART College

Demonstrates that good teaching counts The
instructors at Sacred Heart C0llege-the Chris
tian Brothers-are specialists In the domain OF
education. 1t is their life work.
LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC and COMMERCIAL
courses. Special training In voice culture and
dramatic art. Course OF study forwarded on sp-
plication. BROTHER LEWIS, T. s g..
President
Glasses reopen Tuesday. September 1.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

KILLED IN CoLLIsIoN-Beu Vernon, Pa.
injured. two of them fatally in a collision to-
day between a yard engine and work train
on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie at Gibson. near
here.
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Continued From Page 1. Column 4
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
No MANS LIFE SAFE

No mans life. liberty or property
IS safe in this country il jurors or
courts can be bribed by either money
or influence 10 render verdicts or de-
eisions contrary 10 the facts or the law.
Long before the supervisors con-
fessed the prosecution was morally GER
tain that they had been accepting
bribes. and long before this exposure
we were equally certain that Murphy
and others were fixing jurors
THE judicial system of this state is
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

Nearly every clothes shop has feature.
Some feature clothes at ten dollars a suit.
Some again feature twelve-hfty clothes.
Here we feature quality, make and ht.
our strength is in the higher grade clothes.
II you want the best clothes that are made.
why, then go to the shop where they're to be hail
Here YOU get the goods. the patterns and service.
You wouldn't 20 10 a nfty-cent restaurant
n you wanted two-dollsr meal. would you;
King SoIomon's Hall
Fillmore St. near Sutter
s a n Fra n c S c O
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

IOkHO, Sept. l6--Baron Chlnda. eX-
vice minister of foreign affairs and re-
Gently appointed ambassador to Ger
many. left this morning for Berlin via
the Siberian railroad. Baron Chinda
succeeds X. Inouye, foster son of Mar
quis Inouye, who returned to Tokyo
some time ago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-06

abouts,- when the door OF the deans study
was burst open, and Jedet'I.h Chtterdlnk, pale
and disheveled, was projected into the room.
There S pipe smoking itself IN my room
he began with chattering teeth, when Null
rooney seized him by the ruddy hair
Hold still, you!" he said, and to give en-
phasis and illustration to his admonition he
shook Jedediah until his teeth chartered again.
Now, what's this about a plpe.'
There's a pipe smoking itself about two
feet above the seat of my chair! stammered
Ctterdink.
Selling the palpitating form of Madam
Claire by the left wrist, and Jedediah by the
mediately behind him followed the dean and
Professor Fosterberg. Across the quadrangle
the procession poured, and up the two fights
with her feet dragging aimlessly. 1t then
tered the room of Jedediah Citterdink.
The procession ceased abruptly; for in the
wooden chair by the table a briar pipe was
poised just two feet above the cane bottom.
1t glowed for moment, then died down and
cloud of smoke swept from a point in the
atmosphere in steady, rolling column. The
pipe sank eighteen inches, and was then ele-
waited again. Once more the smoke poured
forth. The dean staggered up against the wall,
where he clutched Professor Fosterberg fever
ishly about the neck. Jedediah Cltterdnk
gasped weakly and sat the floor, where
Madam Claire reposed on her ample stomach.
trying to regain her breath. Mulrooney gazed
long at the phenomenon, and said slowly:
Well I'll be"
To be concluded next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-06

Your Hazel!'
"What" calculated the dean.
The wreck on the other side of the room
spoke from behind the ramparts of the butler
outstretched arms. Il am Professor Hazel
tines sister" she said from between her
swollen lips, and | shall certainly obtain
warrant for some ones arrest for this outrage
You are" began. the dean helplesslv.
:" | am Miss Claribel HaZeltine. have come
here from Chicago, at some expense of time
and trouble, to investigate my brothers silence
during two weeks.
Mrs Whipple promptly tainted. and in doing
tese cat that entered the room at that moment.
Madam" said the dean, with all the Dig
nifty his fast discoloring optic would permit,
at this moment; neither, | judge, are you in
the humor to hear it; but you may rest as
sured that proper reparatlon will be made.
Will you do us the honor of remaining as a
guest until this most unfortunate misapprehen-
sion is cleared up?'
DETECTIVE MULROONEY arrived at
eight o'clock with fat woman who pos
sessed three ample chins and yellow paper
suit case. She was Madam Claire, who
known to her clients ana the police as the me-
dunn for the famous Indian spirit maiden
Bright Eyes. Also she bore with her an odor
of garlic, to which, Mulrooney Observed the
spirits had no objection. She had been pre-
sented to the dean and Professor Fosterberg
and the four were deep in the consideration of
the matter Of Professor Hazeltines where
, 1908-08-31
car,yl. wa. /. Terror.

The domestic infelicity Of the Car
lyles II common knowledge, but 1t Is
not inappropriate to give Mrs. Carlyle'a
view Of her husband. III he would
only he satisfed!" she used to some-
times complain Of Carlyle. But !
have had to learn that when he does
not and fault be is pleased, and that
has to content me-"
On one occasion when Carlyle was
away from home Mrs. Carlyle busted
herself to get all In perfect order for
her husband's arrival, and when all
was complete-his dinner ready. his
armchair In its usual position, his pipe
and tobacco prepared, all looking as
comfortable as possible-Mrs. G. sat
down at last to rest and to expect him
with a quiet mind. He arrived, and
after he had greeted me. what do you
think he did? He walked to the win
dow and shook 1t and asked. Where's
the wedge of the Window And until
we had found that blessed wedge moth.
ing would content him. He said the
window would rattle and spoil ALL"
, 1908-08-31

"Years ago. said an Auburn woman
eighty years young. III was count.
ed a sin among the good wives Of the
little Maine town where l WIS born to
waste a single moment Of time. I
have heard my grandmother tell the
story OF one dame who much scandal
lied the church people on n never to
be forgotten occasion. People who
went early to church were surprised
one Sabbath morning to zee Aunt Bet
~ sitting away up in front. gray yarn
stockings in her hands and her knit
ting needles clicking merrtly away a.
she worked The minister stopped in
surprise = he passed bar on his way
to the pulpit bat the old lady was not
one whit disturbed by his diaapproy-
ing air. Smiling serenely, she said
compaacently: Thought I'd knit .
stitch while the people are gathering,
never was one to waste a minute,
elder, And the good dame continued
to click her needles, while the Mortified
minister hastened to his desk. Not
till he began his sermon did Aunt Bet
sy lay aside her Sunday knitting
work."-Kennebec Journal.
, 1908-08-31

When strangers visit Laramie and
the Carnegie library. their attention
should be directed to the beautiful
plants which adorn the reception halls
and readfng rooms Of the building. The
sweetscented geraniums near the en-.
trance are remarkable, but the fern in
the west reading room Is magnificent
In its size Snd luxuriance. The sultans
which ordinarily adorns Librarian Ing.
hama desk Is the delight OF all who
frequent the building and the thrifty
blooming geraniums and other giants
In the windows are enjoyed by citi'
gems both within and without the
structure. The plants are. certainly a
great addition to the building and the
city and the librarian is to be highly
praised for his success in their cul
ture. Mrs.. Rross presented the fern
and the large geraniums were the gift
Of Mr.. Reltx. 1t should be the aim OF
all interested to, add choice plants ia
the ootasction Whenever 1t ID possible
to do 30.
, 1908-08-31


What" asked the teacher, docs an
thracite meAnT
That's . kind Of COAL said littl.
Willie .
Yes. Anthracite coal is what we cal
hard coal. 90 anthracite must meal
hard how. can you tell me wha'
'bituminous' meansY
'1Thatsa. coal, too." Willie replied.
"But It isn't the same kind of Goa
that anthracite is. Is lit Bituminoul
coal Il what we commonly refer to a
soft coal Now. Willie. let us zee, i
you can form a sentence containing
the words anthracite and hituminous.
Willie thought the matter over for
minute and then said:
Here's one: This morning befor,
pa started downtown ma wanted IS TO
groceries and things, and she tried u
get 1t by saying bituminous words. bu
pa gave her an anthracite look, ant
when he disappeared around the corne
she was weeping bituminously.'"-
, 1908-08-31


What Eiste's sister wanted to know
was whsrsi Elsie got that beautiful
silver mounted walking stick. Blu,
Elsie didn't want Elsie's sister to
know, 80 Elsie's sister got Elsie's IA
Their to ask Elsie.
II found it." Elsie poutingly inform
ed her father. floating like q schooner
on the waves one day when l was
bathing"
But two days later Elsie's sister
said to Elsie:
'Come-tell me! What is his Manner
Enamel" repeated Elsie blankly.
"What do you meanr'
II mean, dear" said Elsie's sister,
that last night ! tried to make that
stick Of yours float in the bath. and
well, darling. 1t sank" = Pearson'f
Weekly.
, 1908-08-31
A M.t.sher win . History.

To know a hawk from a hernshaw'
Is a metaphor with a curious history
1t is a comparison drawn from fal
conry. "Hernshaw" Is a corruption
Of "heronshaw." or young heron, a bird
which was a common prey Of the fal
ons To know a hawk from a bern
shaw is therefore to be able to dis
tinguish the falcon. from Its prey. A
further ~colloquiai corruption crept into
the phrase-"to know a hawk from
handsaw." a form used by Hamlet III
one place. Possibly the distinction be
tween a hawk and a hernshaw was
found not to be strong enough for the
purposes Of the Observation-Disclosures
Guardian.
, 1908-08-31
Fairbanks to. sneak.

Indianapolis, Aug. 31.-Vfce Presi-
dent Fairbanks has placed his services
at the disposal Of the republican state
committee to speak wherever sent.
VIII Hays. chairman of the speakers
bureau. and Charles Sefrit of state
headquarters called on the Vice .presi-
dent and his part in the state campaign
was talked over Mr.. Fairbanks e1-
pressed himself az anxious that the
state should be carried for the repub-
loan ticket.
, 1908-08-31
WHY THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
SHOULD Be SUCCESSFUL
NEXT NOVEMBER.

The republican congressional COM
mittee, william B. Mckinley, chairman,
offered last June an award OF $3.50 for
the best article on why the Repub
lican Party Should Be Successful
Next November" The contest was a
Q In every particular ard several
thousand manuscripts were entered in
competition. By a process OF elimina
ton % were finally chosen for sub
mission TO the Judges, this committee
OF award consisting of Hon. Ellis H.
Roberts. ~ex-treasurer Of the United
States; John A. Sleicher, Esq, editor
OF Leaflets Weekly; n Henry L. Stod.
dard. Esq. editor OF the New York
Evening Mail. This committee made
a unanimous decision awarding the
prize to Frank Hendrick of New York
City. The prize essay Is reproduced
in full as follows:
The republican pafty was founded
upon the principle that this govern
ment was established to protect for
all times the rights and opportunities
Of every Individual from abridgment.
That principle 1t has successfully
maintained. Through the civil war 1t
~conseCrated II reunited country to free
and equal American citizenship. 1t
has kept the channels Of interstate
commerce open for all and, through
the national banking system. the re-
funding Of the national debt, resump-
ton Of specie payments, the gold
standard and the emergency currency
Law. has sustained the life current of
national integrity.
As trustee of the national wealth.
it has investigated mineral regions.
surveyed soils. developed waterways,
including the Panama canal. irrigated
deserts, conserved watersheds, and
hWbended the public lands, Protect
Ing American labor by regulating i'm
migration and by taking at the GUS
tom house. to pay American taxes. for.
wages. it has preserved to American
industries the home market of eighty
millions sof the worlds greatest CON
sumess and SO laid the surest basis for
American competition in foreign mar
kets. Uniting capital and labor. thus,
in a common prosperity and common
source of,inereAsed reward. it has ere
atsd opportunities. improved conditions
Of employmsnt, brought about = higher
standard of living. and more wide
spread distribution of wealth and we'll
beinS..and made erpansion moral as
Nc material
~Intruseed With insulArv possessions.
it hAs drought them peace and pro
gress. and provided for tina Textengian
and protection Of American trade, for
the national defense; and, for the hon
orable discharge OF the responsible.
ties of world greatness. Maintaining
peace It home. with foreign nations
and among them. 1t has given Ameri-
IAN rights and American ~opportuni-
ties new meaning throughout the ma
tion and throughout the world.
Promtsing .progess ard prosperity, It
has been politically sincere. II has
never had . candidate Of Z section,
prejudice, or class. nor a platform Of
nagAtion. scheme n. repndiatipp. pro
upm,o ~ scuttle. OK doctrine q Despair.
It - Ieat itsslf t. . usasaA
, 1908-08-31
IS FLAYED
BY An IOWA Man
LESLIE SHAW PAYS RESPECTS TO
MAN WHO INSULTS INTELLI-
ENcE OF THE PEOPLE.
"ehaii the People Ruler" From Bryan
Like "etop Thief" from Rascal
People Have Ruled, Having Some
thing To Say on Two Former oc-
easlons and VIII say Again.

Burlington. VT, Aug. 31.-Leslie M,
Shaw, former secretary OF the trea-
sury, and Judge Ide, former governor
general Of the Philippines. we're the
principal speakers at . republican
rally held in the Strang thealer In tins
city. Mr.. Shaw said:
Cry Of Stop Thief.
Il submit that 1t Ill become a mar
who brooks no opposition In his domi
nation Of a political party to ask the
question, Shall the people rule? 1t
Is another example OF Stop thief II
the matchless orator and ambitious
leader Of the opposition party were
once seated in the White house there
would be no further use of congress
or court, governor or Justice OF the
peace.
Have Ruled and Will Rule.
Should the people rule? Verify,
they shall. They had something to
say in November, 1896. They were
emphatic in November, 1900, and they
will be vocal in November. 1908. The
i~nterrogatory raises no issue, unless
our opponents intend TO change the
method by which the people shall
rule"
, 1908-08-31

The Shakespeare club OF Rawlins,
one of the federated clubs of the state,
has just presented its home city with
a beautiful drinking fountain. The
fountain stands twelve feet high and
is sasmourted by an electric light 1t
is equipped with two basins for people.
two for horses m two for dogs and
will cost about $500. The club has
certainly reared a beautiful and en-
during monument to the public spirit
of its organization.
, 1908-08-31
PROMINENT As ADVERTISER.
George p. Roweil suocumbs Aftsr /
Long Illness.

Poland Springs. Me-, Aug. 81
George P. Rowell of New York. promi
nent for many years, died Friday a
the Poland Springs hotel. following IN
illness OF more than = month. Mn,
Rowell and . number Of friends we're
with him at the last hour. The boiy
was taken to Lancaster. N. H, his boy
hood home. for tnterment.
, 1908-08-31
GOOD ENOUGH REASON
FOR TAKING REMEDY.

FOR TAKING EME
Hon and Mrs. M c. Barrow Of Doug.
las are in the city, the guests of the
family Of their daughter. Mrs. Fred N,
Brees. Mr.. Barrow attended the Den.
vel meeting Of the American Press
Humorists and had a delightful time,
He says a substantial sum was added
to the fund for the erection OF . mon
ument to Bill Nye in this city. MI
Barrow 1t was who told the story Of
the capture of a twenty-three-pound
trout near Douglas and he says the
story is absolutely correct, as 500 peo
pie saw the fish. Speaking Of the Hen
ry Schroeder fish and snake story In
Saturdays Republican, he declared nc
one a now doubt the advisability Of
being provided. with a full supply OF
snake poison.
, 1908-08-31
TRIP OF INSPECTION
OVER NATIONAL FOREST

J.. w, Nelson and F. B. Agee left
here Saturday for a trip Of inspection
over the Cheyenne national forest,
says the Saratoga Sun. They went
around by the -Quealey ranch, and
from there willgo to Centennial, Key
stone and Holmes and back via Doug
las creek. They are making the trip
on horseback.
, 1908-08-31

During a lecture al one of the schools
on the subject Of "ventiiation and Ar
ch~itecture." the temperature Of the
room rose to q very high pitch.
And now we will turn to Greece,''
said the lecturer.
$50 we will" said one of the audi
encc, wiping his brow. unless you
open some of the windows."-Path.
finder. 4
, 1908-08-31
eIQ ODDS AqaInst Bryan.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Aug. 31.-A bet OF
20 to / against Bryan was made in
Cheyenne yesterday. That is by far
the biggest odds yet given against the
Nebraskan. Ten to one is not uncom.
mon in New York.
, 1908-08-31

Gyer-Isn't it queer that the bumE
Of benevolence u located exactly a,
the top Of a mans head7 Myer-
What's queer about it, Gyer-Why
it's as far from the pocketbook u
possfbse-Chacaeo News.
, 1908-08-31
outM Il,

Eyes, he makes a big hit with her.
He has a green automobile. and 1t
matches her dress" i
well, why don't you take her driv-
fng?"
II amt got no green horse."-st.
Louis Republic.
, 1908-08-31
Have Ruled and win Rule.


New York, Aug. 31.-Plans for gath.
ering the necessary funds to defray the
expenses of the national republican
campaign are just now occupying the
attention of Frank H. Hitchcock
chairman of the republican national
committee. ~
state Members Named.
Seth M. Carter Of Lewiston, Me-;
Representative John M. Meeks Of New
ton, Mass, and Col. Henry F. Lippert
of Providence, R. L., will have charge
Of the financial operations in their re
spective states, and they are empower
ed to name as assistants such men as
they desire. Within the next ten days
1t Is expected the entire country will
be organized in the. same way.
Work With National Committee.
The state finance committees will
work hand in hand with the national
advisory committee, which was ap
pointed recently to lend aid to George
R. Sheldon OF New York, the national
treasurer, and Fred C. Upham of chi
cago. the assistant treasurer Of the ma
tional committee.