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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
TIRED OF LIVING,
TURN ON THE GAS
Aged Couple Frequently Quar-
relied Because of Husbands
Love for Liquor


Overwhelmed by the sordidness of their
lives John Blua and his aged consort,
Mary, killed themselves in their lodg-
ing house, 407 Green street. Wednes-
day night. A wide open gas jet did
the work. The police broke in the
door of their room yesterday morning
and found their bodies stiff.
Blua, fomerly concrete worker, was
about As years of age. THE woman
was more than so. She .-had some
money, and with it Blua built tie small,
wooden rooming house where they
lived.
Drunkenness became Blua's constant
vice. The woman refused him money
and he beat her. She saved eagerly
from her earnings in an overalls fac
tory and hid her accumulatfons from
him..
Finally blood poison made BIua q
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
THE PARAGRAPH PULPIT
Unitarian
CONCERNING PROsELYTING

No Unitarian ever tries to make
proselytes. Our task is not to destroy
faith or to swerve any mans belief.
To those who are happy in and made
strong by the orthodox faith, we have
no word to say. But to those whose
faith has gone, whose ideas have
changed, who can no longer accept
the belief of their own churches, who
do not find in the old thought of re-
ligion any satisfying and soul-strength-
ening force, we have definite and
splendid message to give. These para
graphs are designed for the man who
needs this new faith. If you are con-
scientiously. happy and helpful where
you are. they are not for vo.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11

semi-cripple. 1t aggravated his craze
for liquor and only a few days ago
the woman made up her mind to turn
him over to the police, for he had
menaced her and beaten her until she
feared for her life.
Louis Ricando, the one lodger in the
house, smelled gas Wednesday evening
He raped on the door and Mrs. Blua
told him to let them sleep. In the
morning the odor was worse and RI
cando got Patrolmen Meridith and
OConnor, who broke open the door
Blua had one relative, a sister, Mrs. v.
Borla, who lives at 1928 Cortland
avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
CIGAR DEALERS SCALP HURT

IN osear f6ss st Msson s1rmer frc 6,gar dealer sir
street car late yesterday afternoon
while crossing the track at the corner
of Ellis and Powell streets. Wilson
was removed to the Central emergency
hospita1, where he was treated for scalp
lacerations. Later he was taken to
st. Mary's hospital. Tompkin Gault,
the motorman in charge of the car, was
arrested for battery.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
coLUMBTA PARK BOYS, CONCERT

The dramatic and muslcaI entertain
ment to be given under the auspices
of the Hillsidet junior club by the
Columbia Park boys club on Friday
evening. September 25. is attracting
great deal of attention. The Armory
hall in Addison street, just west of
Shattuck avenue. Berkeley has been
secured for the performance. The boys
will stage some dramatic sketches, rem
der few vocal numbers and perform
some acrobatic stunts.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
BUS DRIVER INQUIRED

George w. Cassie, driver of the
Brooklyn hotel bus, was seriously IA
jured last night when a Sacramento
street, car crashed into the vehicle at
and East streets Cassie's leg was bad
ly fractured in the collision He was
conveyed toithe Harbor emergency hos
pital.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11

in hemorrhages in the abdominal cav
ity. There were also some slight abra-
sions about the face.
1T is my opinion from the examin-
alton of the body that Mr.. Lilienthal
was either struck a crashing blow by
the horses hoof. sufficient to cave in
one side of his chest, or else that he
was thrown out of the machine and
his injuries inflicted by a heavy fall
to the ground, where possibly, his body
struck upon a large rock or slight raise
in the road"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11

The impact came over the fifth and
sixth RIBS 10 the left of the heart and
here is a bruise there as big as the
balm of ones hand. In all seven ribs
sere fractured and the ragged ends of
he fifth and sixth ribs punctured the
nng and walls of the heart, resulting
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
n HE loss of a defective bolt
which held the front wheel truck
. or journal in place caused car

1887 of the Masonic avenue line
to leave the track in Market street
near Third last night, frightening three
passengers and blocking traffic for half
an hour
= The prompt action of the motorman,
B. Hammerstrong, in reversing the mo-
tor prevented the car from crashing
into jewelry store. Three passengers
who were bound to the ferry jumped
for their lives. Hammerstrong was
thrown to the floor of the front plat
form. butsregafned his position and ap-
piled the brakes. When the vehicle
was brought to a stop it stood diagon-
ally across Market, street, blocking
traffic on both tracks. Roy Yager, IA
passenger was, slightly injured In
jumping.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11
See East snn, Mateo

The ideal home park. Free excur-
sion Sunday including luncheon. Tick
cts, 317 Kearny street and 300S Six
teenth street, near Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-11

Sam Francisco Veterinary College
Next session begins Sept 15 Catalogue free.
=. j. Greedy. secretary, 1918 Market ST., S. r. .
Williams news., 1908-12-05
Will Locate In Prescott

The Prescott Courier of Wednes- day has the following, which will interest MT. Ashurst's many friends in Williams: "Hon. H. F. Ashurst, district attorney of Coconino county is in Prescott on professional busi- ness. It is his intention to locate in this city and engage in the prac tice of his profession. He will prob ably come here to locate about the first of the year. He was looking for law offices yesterday. and will probab ably take rooms in the Lawler block. MT. Ashurst is a front rank man in his profession, and is an orator of ability. He is full grown democrat-one of the kind who makes no treaties or alliances with political bighbinders, who hatchet- men will always find him facing them and ready to do battle for fairness in politics. He has never been sunshine democrat, but one who has always braved the fersest political storms to champion the cause. His locating in Prescott will give the party a leader of no mean ability; the section a citizen to be proud of, and the city a handy man to say nice things to distin guished visitors"
Williams news., 1908-12-05
A New Counterfeit

A new counterfeit $5 silver cer- 'ihcate has made it's appearance. according to circular letter issued by John E. Wilkie, chief of the secret service division of the treas ury department The new counter felt is an imitation of the Indian Head" series of 1899, check letter D." face number 1164, back plate number 7S2, w. T. Vernon. register of the treasury, Charles H. Treat, treasurer of the United States. The number on the specimen in the treasury department officials is D47963S72 Chief Wilkie says the general appearance of this counter felt is deceptive.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
Buys Another Fast Horse

T. E. Pollock purchased the fast horse Highfier while at Phoenix. Highhier has a record of 2:O44, and is claimed to be one of the fastest pacing horses ever owned in Ari- zona. The horse was brought to Phoenix by T. w. Barstow, the fast horse owner of California, and it is said to be worth close on to 5000. The horse is being trained at Phoenix by Allie Frost of Albu- querque.
 MT. Kelly, who it is claimed can tell the speed of a horse by count ing the number of times it hits the ground in a rod, informs us that Sonoma Girl trotted three heats at the fair that holds the record west of the Mississippi. Citation paced three of the fastest heats ever paced in the world-2:O74, 2:O7 and 2:O6. If there is anything that Mr. Kelly does not know about a horse it is something concealed inside, where he wouldn't think of looking for it.-Flagstaff Sun.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
WHICH IS IT.?

Will Wm. H. Taft be the twenty seventh president of the United States, or the twenty sixth? As a
 matter of fact there have been only twenty five men, including the vice
 presidency, who have held the office of president. Mr. Taft will be the twenty sixth man to enjoy the honor and exercise the power of president of the United States. Why, then, should he rank as the twenty sev- enth president2
 On the Mckinley peristyle on the state capitol grounds at Columbus Ohio, and on the dedicated ohelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, Will jam Mckinley is declared to have been the twenty fifth president of the United States. This agrees with the numbering of the almanac, and if it is true Roosevelt is the twenty sixth and Taft will be the twenty seventh president, although only twenty five men will have preceded him in that office.
 The confusion arises from calling Cleveland the twenty-second and the twenty-fourth president of the United States because his two terms were separated by another incum- bent. If the presidential terms were numbered this would be correct, and not only Cleveland, but every president should be cred ited with two terms. It is an anom- ally to apply the term method of to Cleveland alone. This country has. had twenty-five presidents and it is impossible for Mckinley to be the twenty fifth and Taft the twenty-seventh if in- dividuals are meant. If we count by presidential terms of four years, the country will have completed thirty of these terms on March 4 next, when MT. Taft will enter upon the thirty fifth presidential term and be the twenty sixth president.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following is the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing Nov. 25, 1908:
 Warranty deed, Santa Fe Pacific Railrod Co. to Chester A. Black.
 Water location, Big Harpoo, Cat aract creek, Wm. H. Campbell.
 Warranty deed, Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Go. to Elizabeth L. Ash urst.
 Bill of sale, J. H. Atwood to Maier Brewing Co.
 Warranty deed, Lewis Smith to John McWilliams.
 Bill of sale, John McWilliams to Geo. w. Mccormick.
 Warranty deed, John McWill- jams to Geo. w. Mccormick.
 Realty mortgage, Geo. w. Mo Cormick ct ux to the Citizens bank. Water location, sw. I of nv. l, sec. 6, twp. 23 D, r. 1 e., Sweetwood & James.
 Water location, reservoir, sec. 10, t. 22 a., r. 3 w., Simon Pouquette. Bill of sale, H. H. Smith to John Hance.
 Bill of sale. Canyon Copper Co. to John Hance.
 Warranty deed. Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Go. to Fred Hensing.
 Warranty deed, c. A. Black ct ux to Fred Hensing.
 Water location, reservoir, Tucker draw, John Garrett ct al.
Williams news., 1908-12-05

Secretary Root has approached a little nearer to the senatorial ques- tion in saying that while he is will ing to accept the position, the mere wish of man to fill a given office is not sufficient reason why his wish should not be gratifed. On that ground the Hon. Timothy 0. Woodruff would be left out of the race.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
Sales Agents Wanted.

$36.00 per week or 400 per cent |proft. All samples, stationery, Fand art catalogue free. We want lone permanent agent in this local |ity- for the largest picture and frame house in America. Exper- |ience unnecessary. We instruct |Vou how to sell our goods and fur |nish the capital. If you want a permanent, honorable and profit
 hble position, write us today for
 particulars, catalogue and sam Ples. Frank w. Williams Com- Pany, 1214 w. Taylor St.. Chicago,
 Ell.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
Wood For Sale.

l am now prepared to furnish on short notice wood of any length or size. All orders left at the Smith home or at Sanders store, will be promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
THE LEGISLATURE
The complexion of the next leg islature will be as follows:

COUNCIL.
 Apache-S. E. Day, R. Cochise-Ben Goodrich, D. Coconino-F. s. Breen, R. Graham-J. R. Hampton, D. Gila-G. w. P. Hunt, D. Maricopa-Eugepe B. O'Neill, D. Mohave-Ksan- St. Charles, D. Navajo-Wm. Morgan, D. Pima and Santa Cruz-J. B.. Finley, D.
 Pinal-T. F. Weedin, D. Yavapai--M. G. Burns, D. Yuma-G. w. Norton, D. Apache-J. s. Gibbons, R. Cochise-Fred Sutter, D.; Oscar Roberts, D.; Neil Bailey, D. Coconino-T. J. Coalter, R. Graham-W. w. Pace, D; Phil c. Merrill. D.
 Gila-John Mccormick, D. Maricopa-Sam F. Webb, D.; J. w. Woolf, D.; Frank De Souza, D.; J. c. Reed, R.
 Mohave-S. w. Tobey, D. Navajo-Joseph Peterson, D. Pima - John Doan, R; Kirk Moore, R.; w. J. Hogwood, D. Pinal-C. L. Shaw, R.; J. B. Bourne, D.
 Santa Cruz-F. J. Duffy, D. Yavapai-G. D. Morris. D.; Perry Hall, D.; Gorham A. Bray, R. Yuma-R. A. Hightower, D.
Williams news., 1908-12-05
SOME LOCAL ITEMS
Fresh fruit arrives daily at Hill & Kennedy's.

Eleven big prizes in holiday goods raff1e. At G. c. Drug Co.
 Supervisor Jas. Kennedy was 1T attendance at the meeting of tn, board Tuesday.
 Phoenix is to have two packing houses, work on the second one having been started.
 No trespassing or shooting on the Phelan placs.-S O. Miller.
 Capt. John Hanee was circulating among old friends in the city for several days during the week.
 This years crop of Schotten's coffees to be had only at
 HILL & KENNEDY's
 In Tucson the natives are con- plaining of an abundance of silver half dollars of spurious make.
 Owing to the closing down of the hotel at Grandview, Ariz., the post. office at that place has been dis continued.
 Horse, single carriage, harness and saddle for sale reasonable. e.-J. c. SIMMONS.
 The Roosevelt dam on the Upper Salt river is now reported to be S7 feet high. It will be continued up to 200 feet.
 The machinery for the new $3OO,- GOO brewery at Tucson has arrived and work on the plant is progress ing rapidly.
 Dr.. Wasson, the dentist, has opened his office in the Cottage house and is prepared to do dental work of the highest grade.
 Because of renewed activities of the Western Federation of Miners. rumors of recurrence of Bisbee labor troubles are threatened.
 German colonists are looking over the Salt river valley in the interest of prospective German set tiers. It is proposed to plant sugar beets.
 Any time you want your clothes or shoes fixed in a hurry don't fail to send for Jess Franklin, who will call for and deliver them any day in the week.
 Two queer lunatics have shown up in Phoenix. One thinks he is about to be sent up in balloon; the other imagines that he has a hot stove in his stomach.
 Arizona's national guard has just been allotted $2415 as it's share of the national allowance for ammu- milton. Arizona gets this on a basis of $40 members of the national guard.
 Baumgartner & Satori, at the Pullman, keep on hand San Diego and Joe's beer; also Old Taylor whiskey and all other drinks to be found in first class saloon. Call.
 The Winslow Mail of last week has the following: On Friday after. noon the wife of Engineer Ed Lamb gave birth to bouncing baby boy. Mother and child getting along nicely.
 The Flagstaff correspondent of the Phoenix Republican sent in the item of news, which will prove very interesting reading to MT: Hutchinson's many friends in 'Cards have been re. ,eived in Flagstaff announcing the marriage of Charles c. Hutchinson, ,he of the most prominent wool growers in Arizona, to Mrs. s. St. Claire, at the home of the lady's mother in Idaho, on Thursday, De- ember 8. MT. Hutchinson and drs. St. Claire are both well known n Flagstaff and have many friends lere. Mrs. St. Claire is a sister of
Williams news., 1908-12-05

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New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

family party, which includes Mrs. Ewald F1eitman
Henry Fleitnan. Mr.. and Mrs William Watjen
the Misses Watjen, Master L. Watjen and Mrs H.
G Fie1trnan
Mr.. and Mrs. Gouverneur Smith and their chill
dren. of Oyster Bay. with Mrs. Charles A Smith
Ward Smith and Miss Elise P. Smith. OF New York
form party at the Profile House.
DR. GOrham Bacon and Mrs and Miss Bacon
have arrived from New York to spend the remain
der of the season at the Profile House. Robert
Frey and Mrs. William Everard Strong and her
two grandchildren. Edgar Leaycraft and Miss Lois
Homens of New York. are late arrivals at the
Profile. George Cromwell. of New York. has joined
friends at the Profile House. where Mr.. and Mrs
Irwin H Cornell arrived this week as did Mr. and
Mrs. John V. Irwin. of New York.
The White Mountain hotels give many enter
tainments for charity One was given at the
Maplewood Hotel the benefit Of the Floating
Hospital and another for the aid OF the Maple
wood in the hospital at Littleton this week
The patronesses for the former included Mrs. N.
d. Fink. Mrs Cabot Morse Mrs. Dudley Tenney.
Mrs L. c.. Scott Mrs. II. Knight Mrs Thomas
Newcomb, Mrs. Duncan Pride. Mrs. W. A. Hoe,
Mrs. A. L. Crawford, Mrs. J. Baretto, Miss Eleanor
Fink and Miss Helen Newcomb. of New York.
At the first OF a series of progressive whist tour
naments At Turner's Tavern, Ia Bethlehem, last
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

Mrs ]. e. Brundave and Mrs j. G. Rose OF
New York are registered at the SheIburne Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Nicoay and Miss Nicolay
of New York. at the Hotel Dennis.
John Henry Blake Of New York, is registered at
the ChaIfonte as is H G. Woodruff, Of New York
Miss Margaret G. Barrett. Miss Mary Dorsey,
Miss Winifred VI. Gilbert and the Misses Frances
and Julia Ryan of New York are at the Hotel
Francis.
Mr. and Mrs " H. Petit. Of New York. have
arrived at Haddon Hall for a short visit
H W Briggs, of New York has Joined Mrs
Briggs at the Trayrore
Charles Corey. of New York. is among the recent
arrivals at the Brighton
Arthur Montgomery. of New York. is entertaining
his brother John Montgomery ar the Traymore
Miss A T Stewart of New York has registered
the Westrnont
2. Altman. of New York is at the Pudolf
A. D. Chahin. a banker and broker Of New York
has joined Mrs. Chahin at the Windsor
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

Saturday evening of the prize winners
z. E. Crafts. of Glen Cove. Long Island.
whist party of eight tables given at the
Columbus, in Bethlehem. this week. and some
handsome prizes went to New Workers., Miss
Rhoades and George Daddy
The Crawford House has been gay this week
with the third annual tennis tournament Over
sixty young there including some Of
the crack tennis players, who had come up from
Longwood On Wednesday evening there a
masquerade ball. and Thursday evening a shirt
waist dance. Irving Wright the winner OF the
Crawford House challenge cup. The Crawford
tay-hos, laden with men and women. drove 10
Breton Woods. where the Crawford ball team met
that of Breton Woods the diamond in spir-
tied game. by Breton Woods Saturday
In the evening Clarence Pratt. OF Brooklyn. ar
ranged and led cotillon.
Among the arrivals at the Waumhek during the
week were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F'renxhuysen
and family. Newark. n. J.: Daniel A Davis Leslie
J. Tompkins. Mrs. James S. Suydam. Mr. and Mrs.
F. w. Devoe. Miss Devoe. Miss Hunter. Mrs c.
H. Holden Mr.. and Mrs. John Bogart Miss Nc
Donough MIR. and Mrs G. Maurice Richsher Miss
Helen Judson and Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hamilton
Davis. OF New York City, and Mrs. Thomas wana-
maker and Masters T. B. and RodmAn w2nAr
maker. of Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

Mount I<ook-On House. Sunset Hili House and
Pecketts rival another in activity At the
Mount Look-Off of the jolly events Of the week
was Mother Goose party, at which the prize win
ners were Mrs c. F. Connors and Mrs. j. Buttiing,
of Brooklyn A bowling tournament also occupied
attention on the same day, and on Saturday night
q shirtwaist dance provided romp in Informal
costume.
The Sunset Hill House has jolly crowd OF young
people and the cottages all occupied Among
tn. cetfagers are Mr.. and Mrs. J. W Taylor and
Mrs ] Aspinwau Hodge and Miss Hodge. OF New
York
The jackson Falls House. at Jackson. drew a
large attendance from neighboring hotels and cot
tages on Thursday a concert under the dlrecuoh
of Professor Gustav Oegras. Of New YORK C1ty-
The usual Saturday evening hops at Grays Inn
Casino and at wentworth Hall Casino are as well
attended a usual.
Twin Mountain House patrons are enjoying goIt
coaching and entertainments. The Sinclair House.
in Bethlehem gives a full-dress ball this evening
10 which Invitations have been extended TO ali
guests OF neighboring hotels. The Tuesday Morn
ing and Monday Evening bridge clubs at the Sin
cIair House are popular
Mrs William J. Milne and Miss Ruth Milne. OF
Albany are again at the Profile
The Fleitrnan cottage Is tenanted by merry
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

Finance committee-Miles O'Brten. chairman:
Harry Content, jefferson seligrnan. William c.
Stanley. George II Prentice and William c. Hep
penheinier
Reception eommittee-Murry GasEenheni, ehaiF-
man
Advertising and printing Robert McDsnE ell
chairman; Peter Heuek jt Gustav iefnbeck Louis
Strsus Michael Blake q II Shaaigs; r. Milan
Ross 2. ]. Casey aha Joseph Meyer
Press cefsfhlttee-Thonas Smith. chairman
Costume Committee. b McDonough.
Committee arrangements-Charles Daily Bern
heirer
Committee talent-Schuyler Casey. chairman;
William A. Brady Charles Richman Charles Ross,
Jay O'Brien and William W. Vaughan
Among those taking part In the circus will be
Harold Content, Arthur Lyons, Schuyler Casey,
Norton Walters. Lester Deeves, Charles Lyons,
Frank Dwyer, Joseph ]. O'Donohue Cd. Miles NJ
O'Brien, Thomas O'Brien, Norman Carroll, John