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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
FASTS FOR 29 DAYS
AND FEELS BETTER

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
FRESNO, July 29.-After In
duIgfng in one continuous fast
for 20 days, II. ID. kineheloe,
resident of this city, aged 81
years. declared today that he felt
better than he ever had before In
all his life. and added that he did
not know when he would break
the fast.
II do not feel any hunger and
will not break my fast until
do, said the old man.
This is kincheIoe's fifth fast
since February 20, 190s. The
other four fasts were of IL days
duration. Kincheloe does not be-
Iieve I'm the use of medicines ana
says that his present fast has
done him more good than any
says that n hat case of rheuma-
tfSm which has been with him
for % years has left. He arises
every morning mt ) o'clock md
works from one TO two hours In
his garden. Long walks are
taken during the day.
Since he began his fast on July
I, KincheIOe has taken nothing
but water or lemonade unsweet-
ened.
He drinks about a pint and n
half of water n day. When he
ate he drank anywhere from n
half to gallon of water a day
during hot weather.
IxincheIOe declares that when
he breaks his fast he will break
1t with raisins.
.a did IT when I broke my last
fast and was much benefited. and
will do so this time
He has lost as pounds since
July 1. On July 20 he gained n
pound instead of losing.
II never felt better in my life,"
he concluded.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
A SMALL RED SPOT
Novel Experiment by which II May Be
Made TO Disappear

A peculiar feature about poslam. the
new skin discovery, Is that no one IS
asked to buy 1t without first sending TO
the Emergency Laboratories. No 81
West Twenty fifth Street. New York
City. for an experimental sample and
applying same to an affected part OF the
skin. about the size OF a silver dollar
1t viii clear the spot so treated in
twenty-four hours-a remarkable Wis
ual demonstration of its powers
While poslam has been mentioned
principally in connection with the cure
OF eczema. the most stubborn OF skin
diseases. it must be remembered that
when used for itch, hives. pimples.
bletches. acne. itching feet. sealy scalp.
chafing OF infants and similar minor
skin troubles its action IS all the more
pronounced. results being seen after an
overnight application. AS only small
quantity of pOslam is necessary TO cure
such cases. special fifty cent package,
usually sufficient. has been placed on
sale al the Owl Drug Co. and other
leading drug stores In San Francisco
and throughout the country.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
SpaniaTds Incur Defeat
In Battle With the Moors
General Pintos Killed in Leading Stormng
Party and Many Officers Fall

walls of the city. where lighting con-
tinued desperately.
The Spanish killed and wounded
number almost 5000, which takes no
account of the men at the advance
posts. who evidently were cut off and
abandoned to their fate.
Melilla is full of wounded. The eX-
tent of the disaster Is plainly apparent
from General Marina's dispatch as
given out at the war office today. He
says:
ON July %, the Moors cut the rail-
road. severing communication with our
outposts. Our batteries shelled the
Meors, but the advance posts were
endangered and they had to be aban-
doned. The situation at Melilla is
grave, despite the desperate bravery
Of the troops. who are now fighting
under the walls of the city.
Our losses in the engagement were
General Pintos, colonel. two lieuten-
ant colonels, five captains and many
officers and subalterns and about 1000
men. The wounded number at least
1,500, including many officers. The
Hippodrome is full of wounded soldiers
Two generals were mortally wounded"
That a great battle had been fought
between the Spanish troops and the
Moors is now officially admitted from
Madrid for the first time. The extent
Of the engagement was at first mini
mized in Spain in an effort to pacify
public opinion. and dispatches concern
ing the battle Were vigorously CEN
sored- Early reports gave the losses
at a few hundred The official admis-
sion today that the killed and wounded
reach 5000 gives the battle the inn
portance of real warfare. the casualties
being far greater than in any engage
ment during the Spanish American
war and exceeding some of the most
stubborn fighting of the Russo-Japa
nese war.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Heavy Fighting Reported

CEBERE, France, July 29-Heavy
fighting is now progressing in Rambla
in San Ann square and the calle del
Epino. The number of dead and
wounded cannot be estimated. Five
converts and several private residences
have been burned at Llanza
Grave events are anticipated at
Figueras. Comparative calm had been
restored when orders were issued to
the recruits to prepare for duty The
entire populace is preparing to resist.
The Port Bou express left Figueras
this morning. but stopped at Llama.
where the track had been blown up by
dynamite.
of Corona, telegraph poles have been
chopped down.
All places where public funds have
been deposited are guarded by the
military Business is at a complete
standstill. The merchants are panic
stricken and are placing their funds
in foreign banks for safe keeping.
Many instances of soldiers refusing
to fire on the mobs are reported. A
lieutenant of infantry threatened to
shoot policeman who was about to
IRE his revolver into the crowds.
Reports from the interior saw that
the situation is constantly growing
more alarming mob. including manv
soldiers. is reported to have made q
manifestation before the royal palace
at Madrid. crying Down with the
war;
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Blood Drenched Streets

BIARRITZ (Near Spanish Frontier).
July 29.-The desperate condition of
affairs in Barcelona is shown in re-
ports received here from the disturbed
city. These show that the revolution
airy element holds the upper hand.
The government troops. finding
themselves insufficient 10 retake the
revolutionary stronghold. have been
forced to abandon several quarters.
leaving the revolutionists in control.
The streets of the city are barri-
eaded with huge piles of stone and
leafths- Furniture and planks are
heaped in these barricades to the
height of the first story.
The arrival of reinforcements so ur-
gently needed by the government is
retarded by the discrimination of rail-
roads and avenues of communication
leading TO the city.
The revolutionists are armed with
muskets, knives and revolvers. They
have an efficient organization. With
the arrival of a regiment which the
government succeeded in getting
through yesterday, the Inhabitants
were notified to keep indoors for the
succeeding IA hours. The peaceably
disposed needed this, while the artil-
lery of the government forces raked
the streets where the barricades have
been erected. causing great havoc and
in some cases demolishing them.
The government is seeking to re-
lieve the city by sea, now that the
land communication for the troops is
interrupted. All available ships are
being hurried to Barcelona.
Whether there is an Interior po-
litical purpose behind the revolutionary
uprising throughout Catalonia is not
yet clear.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
WOMAN TO MANAGE
CHICACO'S SCHOOLS
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young Is Chosen
as Superintendent by the
Board of Education

CHICAGO. July 2s.-The superintend-
ency of Chicagos school system has
fallen into the hands of a woman for
the first time in its history.
Mrs. Ella F'lagg Young. principal of
the Chicago normal school since 1905,
and an educator of national reputation.
was chosen tonight by the board of
education TO act in that capacity.
Mrs. Young's selection followed a
struggle for the office. which has been
going on since the resignation of
Edwin G. Cooley several months ago.
Mrs. Young is So years of age and
has been engaged in teaching since
1852.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Wrights Postpone Trial
BIeriot Will Glide at New York

NEW YORK, July 29.-Louis BIeriot
cabled his American representative
here that he will enter monoplane in
the flights to be held here next fall
for a $4,000 cash prize at the Hudson
Fulton celebration.
He did not think his engagements
would permit him to come in person.
but promised to send an experienced
operator
The machine will be number u.
equipped with a 80 horse power motor,
measuring q feet and capable of sup
porting two passengers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Machine Guns and Grape

PARIS, July 29.-Special dispatches
today say that the fighting yesterday
in Barcelona was more sanguinary
than previously indicated.
Machine guns and grape were used
against the rioters. The sidewalks and
buildings were spattered with blood of
the victims. Everywhere women and
children are wandering in search of
husbands and fathers. Incendiarism is
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Provisional Government

HENDAYE. Franco-Spanish Frontier,
July 29.-6:55 p. m.-Reports just re-
ceived here from Madrid say it is
rumored that a provisional govern
ment has been proclaimed at BARGE
Iona The rumor is discredited at the
capital
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30

Wy Mama says can send you al my
money to help give a party for every
body next October. With love,
GERTRUDE MAY GARRICK.
The above represents one of the sin
cere letters being received at the head
quarters of the Portola festival com
mittee in the Phelan building, and car
ried with it the smallest contribution
sent as yet to assist in making possible
the entertainment of the world at the
October fete. Just % cents was in
closed in the letter
Checks varying i'll amount from 81
to $1,000 have arrived at the secre-
tary's office, and each visit of the
postman gives concrete evidence of the
fact that Californians have not lost
their loveNfor California and still are
deserving of the reputation they bear
over the world for generosity and hos
pitality.
PRIDE OF CITIZENS
The pride of the citizens of the
Golden state in their birthplace as
sures the committee that the Portola
celebration will be the largest and
When the newspapers with the call for
funds reach the most remote points in
California 1t is expected that a further
stream of money will begin pour
ing in.
But the 100000 desired is still far
away. If it can not be raised some of
the unique events planned that will
make the fete thing of wonder will
not be possible. Expositions and fairs
enough the world has seen, with their
conventional buildings and sordid pay
streaks" and white ways" crowded
with the usual concessions, but the
color, the gorgeous trappings and
beauty of Portola, as it is planned to
be, will be something to delight the
eye and soul of the base globe trotter.
The climate of California, her his
tory, traditions and romance, will make
the celebration departure in pleas
ure, something the world will thrill
to witness and be glad to view again.
And the foundation of this bizarre
beauty must be laid in cash-money
that will return in kind a hundredfold.
RESPONSE Is PROMPT
The prompt and hearty response to
the general call for funds has cheered
the committee to new work and. with
the expectation of securing the whole
sum they requested they will labor
with new vigor to make the fete one
of which the whole state will be proud.
Ine committeeman are bent upon max
ing California known throughout this
and other countries as the home of
festival and hospitality.
So send in your contribution, citizen,
whoever you are, Men of all classes
are responding to the call, and you
should not be backward. All classes
are aiding in making Portoia a sue
cess. 1t will be- entertainment by
all the people of San Francisco and the
state. Send in your contribution. Help
raise the 100000 required,
Native Sons to Participate
PALO ALTO, July .9.-The local par
lor of Native Sons has selected the
following committee for the purpose of
taking part in the Portola festival,
consisting of A T. Lund, C. M. Decker.
F.. p. Cashel, S. NJ Cuthbertson and
W. E. Southwood.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30

ASSOCIATED CHARITIEs-The regular
monthly meeting of the Associated charities
will be held this afternoon at 8 O'Clock in the
socfety's rooms at 1900 Jackson street. An
open meeting will follow the business session
The boarded out children viii be present al
the council this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Most Severe Censorship

MADRID. July 29-In view of the
grave situation at Barcelona. which is
steadily growing more serious. the
naval Infantry has been ordered TO that
city.
Senior Eaeierva. the minister of the
interior. now termed the Spanish Ire
poh. today announced that any news
paper printing reports agreeing
with official information would be sup
pressed.
A statement was issued this morning
by the ministry Of finance designed to
stop the fan Of Spanish securities, 1t
says the treasury balance is $4,000, 600,
of which 13,eo0.000 is in gold. No
extra ordinary taxes are contemplated.
Since the declaration Of martial law
throughout Spain yesterday the censor
ship over news has been more severe.
The complete mobilization of the
. Spanish army has been ordered. All
officers on leave have been recalled.
The reserves of all classes have been
summoned TO the colors. The railroad
lines in the north Of Spain are strictly
guarded and no one is allowed to enter
Spain without permission from the
military authorities. The garrisons at
towns are underArms. The censor for
bids telegraphic communication with
Bilbao.
The royal family is hastily returning
10 Madrid from San Sebastian. It is
reported that Premier Maura has ten
dered his resignation, but that King
Alfonso has declined to accept II.
Troops for MeIiIIa
GIBRALTAR. July 2s.-Six battalions
.6f spanish troops from the AIgeciras
aud Reighboring garrisons embarked
on steamers today and departed for
-9ieliIla- The morale Of the troops is
described as being excellent.
MADRID, July 29.-OfficiaI dispa tches
received here today admit that the bat
tie between Moorish tribesmen and the
Spanish forces outside of Melilla July
% was disastrous defeat. The Koors
cut off communications with the Span
lsh outposts, and the main force of the
-SpaBiards was driven back under the
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30

NEW Washington. July %
William Cotter was today appointed postmaster
at Won Trigger. san Bernardino county. vice
l.. f. Bolster. resigned
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
The Lack of Troops

LONDON, July 29.-News reaching
this city by way of Biarritz discloses
the difficulties with which the Spanish
government is confronted in dealing
with the disorders in Catalonia and
the other disturbed provinces while
carrying on a war in Morocco.
Catalonia's garrisons have been
drawn upon for service in Morocco un-
til the total number of troops in this
province. always the hotbed of revo-
lutionary propaganda, is but 5000 men.
divided into small detachments located
far apart.
To prevent reinforcement of the mil
itary. the revolutionists, who have sue
ceeded in effecting cooperation with
the workingmen's organizations. have
torn up miles of railroad tracks be-
tween Madrid and Barcelona. cut
trenches across the railway embank-
ments in the country districts and de-
stroyed many bridges and viaducts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
.BLFRIOT WOULD
ACCEPT A Def
OF THE WRIGHTS
French Aviator Is Willing to
Race at Seattle if He Is
Challenged
Exposition Managers Make the
Formal Offer of a Purse
of $4,000

PARIS, July 29-Louis Bleriot ap-
peared greatly pleased when informed
by the Associated Press today that the
officials of the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition had offered $4,000 for an
aeroplane race between him and the
Wright brothers. He said IF either
of the Wrights challenges me under
the Seattle conditions, 1 shall imme-
diately accept"
Purse of $4,000
SEATTLE, Wash, July 29.-when
shown the Associated Press dispatch
containing the statement from Louis
Bleriot, the French aeroplanist. that
ne would be willing TO enter contest
with the Wright brothers at the ex-
position grounds. Josiah Collins, chair
man of the committee of special events
OF the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposi-
tion, was much pleased.
CABLES TO BLERIoT
Collins tonight sent the following
cablegram to Louis Bleriot at Paris:
"Will you enter contest with Wright
brothers for $4,000 prize at Alaska
Yukon Pacific exposition grounds at
Scatter"
Inc lOlloWlHS lHtssdSe was sent "
the Wright brothers, care of the war
department.
viii you enter series of races on
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition
grounds with Louis Bleriot if the ex-
position management offers prize of
25,000?"
BEST THREE IN FIVE
Asked concerning the conditions that
would be imposed by the exposition
mana cement, Collins said that if the
aviators gave the offer serious consid-
Grafton the exposition officials would
have the conditions for the races drawn
up by experts familiar with aviation.
The management, however, will require
that five races be held, the prize TO go
to the winner of three of them.
Wrights Postpone Trial
WASHINGTON. July ga squalIy
wind caused another postponement of
the ten mile official speed trial of
Orville Wright's aeroplane tonight
Until word came from the Alexandria
end of the course at o'clock that a
strong wind was blowing there, Orville
Wright seemed determined to make
the trial. At that hour the brothers
conferred and decide that the flight
would be attempted tomorrow after
noon.
Fully a hundred automobiles and
many carriages brought to Fort Myer
nearly all of the important off1cials of
the government including the presi-
dent. These were greatly disappointed
that the flight was called off, but
planned to return to the course tomor-
row.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Native Sons to Participate
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
ATTENDS NAIROBI RACES
Kermit Distinguishes Himself
by Riding Five Mounts

NAIROBT. British East Africa. July
29-Theodore Roosevelt today attended
a race meeting of the East African turf
club here. Kermit Roosevelt had a
mount in five of the races.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Six Thousand Moors

ALHUCEMAS, Morocco, July %
(Wednesday).--A army of 5000 Moors
is now attacking this place.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Round Robin for President

round robin was. sent to President
Taft Yesterday by the leading ury
goods and glove merchants OF the city
urging the president to MAINTAIN the
present duties on hosiery and gloves.
The message was not d round robin
in form. but was called SO in that it
represents the united opinion of the
merchants. who had each an equal
hand in it's making. 1t reads:
Respectfully and strongly urge you
to maintain present duties on hosiery
and gloves. Cost OF living and neces-
stiles, in our opinion, are high enough
now"
The reasons for the message are
those generally advanced against a
high protective tariff.
The schedule on womens gloves and
stockings as arranged in the compro-
missed tariff would enable the stocking
and glove trusts to advance their prof
it's at the rate of $10,000,0O0 a year,
while no corresponding benefit would
come to the trusts 10000 employees.
The cost of living is already high,
and the rise in prices due to increased
tariff. while temporarily of benefit to
the merchants, would react ultimately
against the prosperity of the country.
The prices fixed by the glove trust
are always slightly less than the actual
price of the imported goods plus the
duty. Thus the price Oh % cent nose
would be made 40 cents so as to keep
up to the new protective limit, while
all women's gloves would cost 25 cents
more the pair.
All domestic gloves are made by the
half dozen combined factories of GLOW
ersville, N. Y. Stockings are made by
the same number of factories in Phil
adelphia and Fort Wayne. Former
Congressman Littauer of New York is
the head of the glove trust and did
all of its lobbying.
The manager of one of the largest
of the firms signing says that the
real remedy lies not In a higher tariff
hut in the pruning of useless expense.
Under a low tariff returning good
times ought soon to make the revenue
entirely adequate to the needs of the
government
The signers of the petition are the
Emporium, Raphael Veil & Co.. d.
Samuels & CO., ]. Magnin, Roos Bros.
Hale Bros, Lemons glove house. the
City of Paris; O'Connor, Moffat e. Co.
Weinstock Lubin & Co.; Newman &
Levison. RACERS and the George Al.
Moss glove house.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30

Alhucemas is small island fortress
and prison settlement belonging to
Spain. 1t is situated in the Mediter-
ranean seven miles southeast of Cape
Nero.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30

SAN Francisco Business College
Term opens August 2 in new quar-
ters, Market and Eddy streets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Lincoln
Realty
Building

THE seven retail stores and
il bank comprised under the
head of the Lincoln Merchants
make one of the noteworthy blocks
in San Francisco-and for the
matter of that in the world
eight new business homes, dis
tinctive in character and replete
with all the store facilities that
modern ingenuity has devised.
Each one of these s Lincoln
Merchants has worked out his
own establishment as he has
seenfit. Notone ofthese stores
but is a glot0ing example of the
best In this, the new-made won
der city of the world.
1t is one thing to be a part of
the busiest block in this city
another to have the busiest
stores i'm that busiest block.
Such IS the determination of
the Lincoln Merchants-a de-
termination whose fulfillment
is assured, if facts count for
anything.
And the facts are these: RIGHT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LOCA-
TION-RIGHT TREATMENT and
SOUND VALUES.
The location is the central retail
point, the heart of the city. The rep
utation of each and every one of the
eight stores interested is a sufficient
guarantee of right treatment. Sound
business is never built on unSound
values or unsatisfactory merchandise.
The Lincoln Merchants stand for that
which is sound and stake their reputa-
fon-edrned by serpice-on what they
have to offer, how they offer it and
their dollar for dollar values.
The Clarion Clothing and Furnishings for
Men, Youths, Boys and Children-S67-
$50 Market Street.
Chas. Brown & Sons-Hardware, Crock
cry, Glassware, Household Utensils,
Sporting Goods-871- 1873 Market Street.
Mrs. e. Millinery, S75 Market ST.
Schwartz & Goodman Ladies' ,Children's
and Infants Wear-879 Market Street
F. F. Wright s Son-Walk Over Shoes,
885 Market Street.-The longest shoe
store in the world.
Pacific Syndicate Co.-5c, 10c, 15c, 25c
Department Store, 8S9-S91-S93 Market
Street.
Samuels & Shirpser- Graduate Opticians
and Jewellers = Sunset Photo Supply
Co.-895 Market Street
City and County Bank-Corner Market,
and Fifth Streets.
See Sunday Papers for Page c<7nn0nHcsment
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
FUNDS POUR IN FOR
PORTOLA FESTIVAL
Californians Are Responding
Generously to Call of the
Committee for Cash
Entire State Is Aiding in the
Work of Raising the
Necessary 100000

Deer Portola Committee:
My Mama says can send you al my
money TO help give a party for every
body next October. With love,
GERTRITDE MAY GARRICIS
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-30
Spells Complete Disaster

PARIS. July 29.-French army OFF,
ciais; familiar with the topography of
the Riff country consider that the Of
acisl report of the Spanish defeat by
Noofs at Melilla spells complete dis
aster and they would not be surprised
II the next news told of the fall of the
CITY.
& They say that the tribesmen evil
IDENTIFY succeeded in their objects,
which they tried unsUccessfully. of de-
: sdendlng from Mount Gurugu and cut
sting in half the Spanish front, which
was four miles long, extending from
the. land forts AT Melilla TO the extreme
: left at Mount -Atalayou. promontory
5n-the shores Of the Marchica lagoon.
- The Spanish left probably was cut
eff without communication while the
. main body went on lighting the battle
with desperation under the walls of
the city