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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Sacramento and San joaquin Valleys
|SISKIYOU COUNTY
GOES PARTLY DRY
Saloons Outside Incorporated
Towns Must Close as Re
splt Of Election
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

YREKA, Nov. 2S.-Sixty saloons in
Siskiyou county will be closed If the
board of supervisors abides by the de-
cision of voters at the special election
held throughout this county yesterday.
The antf-saloon measure won by ma
jority OF 165. The vote does not affect
the Incorporated towns of Yreka, Fort
Jones, Etna, Sission, Dunsmuir, Mon
taglie and Doris, but covers only the
so saloons outside these towns.
The election was held under agree
ment between the antf-saloon league
and the supervisors, the anti-saloon
league paying the expenses OF the cleo
tiOn and the supervisors agreeing to
pass an ordinance abolishing the sa-
looms il the county went dry.
The saloonmen fought against the
election, but the courts on two different
points held that 1t was legal and re-
fused injunctions sought by saloonmen.
With the addition of Siskiyou county
to the dry column the antf-saloon
league has added another victory to its
list in northern California. Plumas.
Sutter and Yolo, with the exception of
Washington and Woodland. have voted
dry recently.
The campaign will be carried into
other counties, according to announce
ment made by the leaders of the move
ment. Already a campaign has been
launched to make Shasta county dry.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
GOOD PROGRAM AT THE
CHUTES DRAWS CROWDS
Novel Log Rolling Act PIeases
ThrOngS

The attendance at the Chutes yester-
day was large. attracted by the pro-
gram that has been prepared for this
week In Ernest and Dugan, the log
rollers, the Chutes has the most novel
and attractive act presented thus far
this season at this popular place Of
amusement. Dugan and Ernest are, in
fact. lumbermen from eastern Canada.
These young men. perform all sorts of
difficult feats upon a log placed on the
lake OF the Chutes. They run on the
log. and fthe test of skill lies in one
trying to throw the other into the
water They make many funny falls
into the lake, and all in all present
the best act CT the season.
"Slivers' oaks and his band of merry
Andrews" are presenting a series of
new and funny comedy acts in various
parts of the grounds and are great
favorites with the youngsters.
The aerial act of the Corning family
is graceful and daring in the extreme.
There are upwards Of 10 free acts on
the bill, and all of them of a meri-
torious character.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
TRIBUTE is PAID TO
LATE JOHN A. JOHNSON
Memorial Meeting in States
mans Honor

NEW YORK. Nov. 2S.-Fribute to the
memory of John A Johnson, late dem
ocratic governor of Minnesota, swas
paid by President Taft. by Governor
Hughes of this state, by Charles A
Towne, former United States senator
from Minnesota. and others at a me-
mortal meeting held today at the
Broadway tabernacle here under aus
pices of the American Scandinavian
society.
President Taft's tribute came in the
form of a letter, regretting his in
ability to attend. The letter saidN in
part:
I knew Governor Johnson valued him
highly as a friend and regarded his
promotion TO the governorship of a
great state and national prominence as
a statesman and citizen as one OF the
best evidences of the equality of op-
portunity that we have in this country
and of the fact that his character, ear
nest endeavor and great ability and
Intelligence will enaple a man to raise
himself from the humblest position in
civil society to leader among US
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
HIGH LICENSE is URGED
FOR ROSEVILLE SALOONS
Ordinance Making Town DRY
Is Also Advocated
TSneciol Diseatch 10 The Call

ROSEvILLE, Nov 2S.-When the
town trustees meet Monday, December
6. to pass on an ordinance providing for
high license for saloons of this town, it
is probable several proposition will be
submitted The Citizens league has an
ordinance which it will ask the trustees
to pass fixing the license at $1,000
year, but it is known that a majority
of the trustees favor a license of $500
and it is considered likely the figure
will be cut.
On the other hand, however, Super
intendent Sheridan of the Southern Pa
cific at whose request the present
movement was started has declared
emphaticaily that he favors a license
of $1,000 or else an ordinance prohibit
ing saloons altogether.
If the trustees fix the license at an
exceedingly high figure or prohibit sa-
looms entirely, he says 1t will be mat
ter of but a few years until RoseviIle
will have a population of 10000 as the
railroad company has many plans in
store for this town.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
LIBRARY EXTENSION
| PLANS FOR COUNTY
Capital City Trustees Arrange
With Supervisors to Estab-
Iish Several Branches
ISpeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 2S.-A library
extension plan has been agreed upon
between trustees of the Sacramento
library and the county supervisors.
whereby residents of the county will
be given the full use of the Sacramento
library.
The plan provides for the establish
ment at central points over the county
of branch libraries books being sent
from one to the other as called for. 1t
provides also for residents of the
county securing books at the main
library under the same conditions as
residents of the city.
The county is to raise library fund
of $4,000 to aid in the movement. The
plan will give students of country
schools full access to reference books
and provide the people of the county
with all the reading they desire.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
BOYS UNDER AGE KILLED
IN ST. PAUL NINE HORROR
Evidence at Inquest of Labor
Law Violations

CHERRY, H., Nov 2s.-The coro-
ners inquest into the st. Paul mine
horror will be resumed tomorrow. The
state factory Inspector will offer evil
dence of the employment in the mine
of boys under age who were killed, and
will ask the coroner to issue subpenas
for witnesses to inquire fully into the
violation of the child labor law.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

ditions. All who delight IN a clear
skin, soft, white hands, clean, whole
some scalp and live, glossy hair, viii find
that Cuticura Soap and Ointment more
than realize every expectation
CompIete External and Internal Treatment for
Hvery Humor Of Infants. Children and Adults con-
lists OF Cusicura SOAP (25c) 70 Cleanse the Skin.
Cuticura Ointment (50c) 70 Heal the Skin and Cut-
eura Resolvcnf (5Oc D. Cor In the form OF Choeoate
Coated Pins Csc per vial OF 6o) Purity ne Blood.
Sold throughout the world Potter Drug Chem
Cprp. Sole Props, Boston. Mass. a3-Mafied Tree.
S2-pags book on treatment and cure Of the skin
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
SHOOTS WIFE AND TURNS
REVOLVER ON HIMSELF
Friends Believe Man Was Men.
tally Unbalanced

BEATRICE, Neb., Nov. 2s.-Fred T.
Robinson came tonight from Lincoln.
Neb., and, going to the home of his
father in law, shot his wife. who was
visiting there, and then shot himself.
They will die. So far as known there
has been no quarrel. Friends of Rob-
inson say that he has shown signs of
being mentally unbalanced.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
TRACTION COMPANIES
TO ERECT UNION DEPOT
Central California and Northern
Electric Will Build
rc n. I'll = LII
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. ga union de-
pot to be occupied by the Central Cali
fornia traction and Northern Electric
companies is to be erected at the corner
of Eighth and l. streets, this city, soon,
the property having been purchased for
that purpose already. 1t is proposed to
erect 10 story building of steel and
concrete with depot and general head
quarters of the roads on the first two
floors and office rooms in the remaining
floors. The Vallejo and Northern road
may combine with the two others in
the construction of the building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
BABY SCRATCHED
FOR THREE YEARS

Until He Would Bleed = Eczema
Covered His Whole Body and Head
Suffered keenly from itching
and Burning Hundredsof Dollars
Spent on FruitIess Treatments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
DR.. BEN FOON co.
2z25 Sufter Street, bet. Devisaders
and Pierce Streets.

l have been In private
practice over twenty years
OF the Chinese herbs busi-
ness which our four hum
dred millions OF people de-
pend on and win positively
icure the various diseases.
No knife. Whether yOur
ailment be OF the heart.
liver, stomach. catarrh.
cancer, rheumatism. kid
neys and female troubles
or any other known com
plant, our wonderful
herbs will not only give
immediate relief. but will
absolutely extirpate every
impurity from your sys-
TEN. Office hours $3.50 a.
= z - - -
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

Ointment, not only
preserves, pur6es
and beauties the
skin, scalp, hair
and hands. but
prevents infam-
nation. irritation
and clogging OF
the pores. the COM
mon cause Of pim-
pies. blackheacls.
redness and rough
ness. and other n-
A@NnnA A~
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
MEMBER OF LIo'

MEMBER OF LIQUOR FIRM MARRIED
win w. Dftfmer, a member of the wholesale
liquor arm Of Ernest. Hunt & Sucker and
Mrs. Ellen ID. Peppefdeen were married
Thanksgiving night at the homo Of the brides :
parents. l647 Grove street. After honey
moon trip through the southern part of the
slate they win reside at 1647 Grove strait
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

To sell anything-to buy anything
to secure employees or to get a position
to rent rooms, flats or houses-to sell
real estate-to borrow money-to loan
money-use Call Want Ads--thev pa
Phone Kearny S6 for an ad man to ca il
and talk 1t over with YOU
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
WOMEN DISCUSS
DANTE AND OPERA
Philomathean Club Hears Read
ing of Papers on para
diso' and "Donizetti'
Especial. Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Nov. 2S.-Mrs B. F.
Goode opened Friday afternoons meet
ing of the Philomathean club with a
paper on Dante's, Paradise Miss
Lucille Budd had paper on The Life
of Donizetti.. and Miss Julia Rossi
described three of his operas. Mrs.
John Muldowney rendered Tostfs
! Good bye"
History day" will be next Friday
and Rome will be the subject with
Mrs. Ansel Williams in charge.
1t is planned to give an Italian fete
December 81. club day There will
be music from the operas, dancing and
other interesting fea atures. The affair
Will probably be held outside the club
rooms so guests can witness it. The
committee in charge of the entertain
ment consists of:
Miss Ruth Williamson Miss Merren ellis
Miss Julia Weber Mrs J; E. Ziegler
Mrs. p B. Fraser Mrs NJ Levy
Miss Nellie Smith Mrs l.. j. Wagner
Mrs. G s. Sargent Mrs George Housken
The Aldine club held its Shakespeare
day last Monday, with Mrs. J. E. Ward
in charge. Mrs. Geneva Allen will
eitei ldiH TIE ciuD next Iholuay at the
home of her brother, f. NJ. Rowe, 1921
North Sutter street
Miss Belle Sanford gave a tea Friday
afternoon in honor of number of
Mills college girls who were here for
the Thanksgiving holidays. Those
present We're:
The Misses Grace and Edna Fowler and their
guests, Miss Alice Coleman of San Francisco.
Miss May Entlar of Chico Miss Mildred Donald
son of Seattle Miss Aleen Lundy and her
guests. Miss shirley Thomas and Miss Myrtle
and her guests. Miss Ethel Roper of Santa
Ana and Miss Sarah Fisher.
A dancing party was given Friday in
Jory's hall by Miss Mirabel Stewart
and Miss Genevieve Wyllie Refresh
ments We're served during the evening.
Eleven young men gave an informal
dance Friday evening at the Smell
bungalow in North California street
Those who participated in the affair
were:
Mrs Lois Newton Lois Newton
Miss Edith ktherton Howard Allen
Miss Aizpah Manuel Maynard Holley
Mss Ethel Roper Cyril Nuuan
Miss Angieiene Homage George Ditz
Miss Helen Atherton lShelden Davis
Miss Salie Fisher Asa Clark
Miss Nadine Burnett Lester Pretheway
Miss Georgia Cats Robert Wright
Miss Aloe Koch Howard Cohdy
Miss Lanett Hough IGlyde Hurrle
Miss Janet Adams
Miss Edith Pinkerton and VIII White
were married Thanksgiving morning
at 9:30 o'clock at the Central NJ. F.
church, the Rev. John Stephens officiat-
ing The brides attendants were the
Misses Lily and Ethel PinkeFtoE. Carol
yf,.1y acf
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
ORDERS SPECIALLY
BUILT WlNTON CAR
Jerome Phillips New Auto to Be
Finished Shade OF Brown
for Road Work
Will Have Full Equipment for
Camping on Trip Across
the Continent
BY R. R. L'HoMMEDIEu

The Winton motor carriage company
reports the delivery of a little six cyl
inder. As horsepower touring car TO
H. c.. Rodgers of Ross. Marin county;
also a similar car to J. II. Mackenzie.
Mackenzie will use the car In Goldfield,
where he has extensive interests. This
is the second Winton he has purchased
Jerome Phillips has ordered spe-
in the light. shades OF brown so as
not to show dust, as the first trip he
will make after getting the car win
be a trip across the continent The
car will be equipped with all the nee
essary appliances for camping on the
way to the Atlantic coast
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Ford Agents
| for CoaIinga

Germ has made a contract for large
humber OF Ford cars. The first ship
ment to the new agents consisted of
four machines, the cars being driven
from this city to Coalinga by the new
representatives of the Ford machines in
that territory. According to Chrisman
Brothers the demand for the light class
of cars. such as the Ford, is going to
be such that they expect TO sell as
many cars as they can secure. Chris
man Brothers will receive several of
these cars each month
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

Miss Edith Pinkerton and viii White
were married Thanksg giving morning
at 9:30 o'clock al the Central NJ. F.
church, the Rev. John Stephens officiat-
ing The brides attendants were the
Misses Lily and Ethel PinkeFtoE. Carol
Kirkman was best man.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
NOTES OF THE AUTO

Mrs. J. L. Smith, mother OF A. J.
Smith, the coast agent of the Elmore,
popular automobile dealer for the win
ter.
Owing to the demands of the automo-
bile builder the visible supply of
trimming materials and stuffing hair
is practically exhausted. Before the
advent of the automobile industry the
meat production of the country pro-
duced enough hair to satisfy all needs.
But animals are killed not for their
hair and hides but for their meat. with
hair and hides as a mere byproduct
which now commands a larger profit
for its sellers than ever.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
CUTICURA
CIeanSes, Purifies and Beauties
Skin, Scalp, Hair and Hands

The constant use Of Cuticura Soap,
assisted when necessary by Cuticura
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

Always noted for their portrayal of
the greatest advance in the art of COM
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
New Catalogue
Work of Art

stands out this year as. specimen OF
distinct step in advance of anything
in this line ever attempted before. II
is 32 pages inNsize and every page is
made Interesting by several illustra-
tions of mechanical features of the
car.
Four full page color designs by one
traitors in America, showing phases OF
motor car use add distinctly artistic
tone to the book. On the corners Rf
the pages containing text matter are
small illustrations Of scenes from the
Glidden and Hover trophy contests
both of which were won by Pierce-Ar-
row cars this year.
The catalogues have been sent TO
Pierce Arrow dealers throughout the
country and will be distributed only
through them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

PRESIDENT of the
company, reported
yesterday the clos
ing of an agency
w / I h Chrisman
Brothers OF Coal
iuUa which cOn-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

HlcTCldl phlHlAAlS ;
the catalogue of
the Pierce Arrow
motor car COM
Dauy of Buffalo
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

W. L. Hughson, pre-
Standard motor car con
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

The Aldine club held its Shakespeare
day last Monday, with Mrs. J. E. Ward
in charge. Mrs. Geneva Allen will
entertain the club next Monday at the
home of her brother, +. NJ. Rowe, 1921
North Sutter street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Army Orders.

Capt. j. II. Bryson. recently promoted.
has been assigned to the 4th Field Ar
tillery, and First Lieut.. J. w. Downer.
recently promoted. has been assigned to
the Sd Field Artillery.
BY direction of the President. and upon
the application of Sergt. Maj. Newton
Kimball, 10Th Cavalry, that soldier will
be placed upon the retired list.
Col. Grin B. Mitcham, ordnance depart
ment, will inspect the following named
militia batteries: Camden, N. J.-Battery
B. Field Artillery, National Guard Of
New Jersey; Phoenixville, Pa.-Battery
c. Field Artillery. National Guard OF
Pennsylvania.
Chaplain Albert j. Bader, 9th Infantry,
will proceed to Hot Springs, Ark. and
report at the Army and Navy General
Hospital for observation and treatment.
First Lieut.. Oscar A. Russell. Coast Ar
tillery Corps, is relieved from further
treatment at the Army and Navy Cen
eral Hospital Hot Springs. Ark, and will
join his proper station.
The War Department Is informed that
the transport Buford has sailed from
Manila for San Francisco with the fol-
lowing military passengers: Maj. John H.
Gardner, LIST Cavalry; Capt. Malin Craig.
LIST Cavalry: Capt. George D. Arrowsmith
9Th Infantry; Capt. Robert F. Mcmillan.
Sd Company, Coast Artillery: Lieut.. Albert
Fl. Barley. 57th Company, Coast Artil-
Scouts; Lieut.. F. A. Prince 4th Field
Artillery. and eighty-one enlisted men of
the 57th Company. Coast Artillery; three
sick. thirty casuals.
The following passengers were bound
for Nagasaki: Lieut.. Col. William A.
Skunk. LIST Cavalry; Maj. Cornelius Dew.
Wilcox, Coast Artillery: Capt. Ernest A.
Greenough. pay department, and Capt
Alfred A. Starbird, 9Th Field Artillery
To Represent the Army.
Lieut.. Col. Jefferson r. Kean, Medical
Corps, on duty at the War Department,
has been detailed to attend the meeting
of the American Public Health Associa-
ton. to be held in Richmond, Va, Oc-
tober 10 to %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
DROPS IN TO MAKE REPORT.
Slumberer in Public Park Claims he
Is Explorer Peary.

Policeman Waters was cruising through
the park at DIST street and Pennsylvania
avenue late last night and espied re-
cumbent figure on bench. On one side
of the figure was suit case, on the other
a whisky bottle. Policeman Waters grip
ped his baton. raped the soles Of the feet
OF the sleeping man and asked him who
he was and what he was doing
I'm Peary. Pm the guy that discov-
cred the north pole remarked the per-
sonage, arising to his full height. II Just
dropped in to make my reports to the
What sort of whisky was it?' inter.
rupted the policeman.
Rock and rye. It's a fine thing north
of the S9th parallel
ThereupOn Policeman Waters arrested
the explorer. This morning he explained
to Judge Kimball that his name was Wal
Ter Perry and admitted that he had had
a drop too much. The Judge sentenced
him to thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
Sydney Prepares Welcome
for Explorer of Far North

SYDNEY, N. s., September 1s.-Patient
| Mrs. Peary has at last received definite
information to when she can expect
her husband for whom she has been
waiting here so long.
A message received from him says that
the Roosevelt would leave Battle Harbor
this morning, and. barring weather.
should reach Sydney Tuesday morning.
This was glad news for Mrs. Peary and
her children, but incidentally it upset all
plans which had been made some days
ago. Accommodations had been reserved
on the express which leaves here at IL
o'clock Tuesday night. The reservations
nave been Cancelled and others made for
the tran which leaves at o'clock
Wednesday morning.
But Mrs. Peary somewhat mourn
fully explained, eff my husband is kept
on the go all day Tuesday. as he prob
dig banquet at night, he will probably
De TOO worn out to get up 30 early
wednesday. 1t is probable that. after
an. we may not leave Sydney until the
The positive news that Commander
Peary is expected Tuesday has caused the
committees In charge of reception affairs
10 resume the plans where they had been
left off. The chief feature will be the
banquet, which is to be given in the din
ing room of Sydney Hotel. at which the
mayor and all the officers will be present
All the preparations for the civic re-
cept1on are complete. Following the wa
ter parade, in which every boat owner on
the harbor has signifed intention of par
ticlpating, Commander Peary will come
ashore at Rhodes, Curry & Co.'S wharf,
where he will be received by the city off,
GERS and later presented with flowers by
beVy OF young ladies. The school chill
dren will have holiday and will take
part In the landing proceedings
IL IS proposed to have the children
drawn up in two lines from the head of
.he wharf to the street, leaving a space
down the center through which Peary and
ms men may enter the city gates. The
water parade will steam up beyond the
CITY to Moxhams. and, making a turn,
drop down the river to the landing wharf
The city is a Kaleidoscope of color. All
the public and private buildings have a
profuse display Of bunting flowing in the
breeze.
The citizens dinner in honor of the re-
turning explorer will be held Tuesday
hlsht at the Sydney Hotel, and will be
preceded by~a reception at the Roval
cape Breton yacht squadron quarters.
me windows of ten stores are filled with
fireworks and Chinese lanterns and flags.
mere is every indication that the little
town or Sydney will do it's best to give
feary and his crew the most spectacular
and expressive welcome of which it ia
capable An army of moving picture men
are mere, as are also many photograp piers
United States Consul John E. Kehl has
received a message from Commander
Peary stating that he expected to leave
Battle Harbor today and arrive in Sydney
Tuesday morning.
Consul Kehl also received the following
telegram from New York:
Leading New York colored citizens ar
ranging banquet to Hensen. Kindly see
commander Peary on arrival and have
Hensen name date for banquet and wire
answer. c. w. ANDERSON
Collector Internal Revenue >"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
Peary Done With Exploring
Is Opinion of Bridgman

NEW YORK, September 1S.-Herbert l..
Bridgman, secretary and treasurer of the
Peary Arctic Club. says that, SO far as he
knows or Is concerned, no arrangements
for formal reception to his home had
been made for Peary. He said it is certain,
however, that very soon arrangements for
a testimonial dinner to Mr.. Peary will be
completed.
II have not talked to Mr. Peary," Mr..
Bridgman said. so 1t is quite impossible
for me to discuss his plans. 1 do not
know Mr.. Peary's intentions. but I feel
certain that he will not actively take part
in another expedition.
HE is interested in the discovery of the
south pole. OF course, but, though he may
assist In arranging an expedition to find
it, have no doubt the leading of the ex-
petition will be done by a person other
than himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
OFFICIALS AS WITNESSES.
Cupid Completes Conquest Today In
Police Court Building.

Miss Florence Mitchell and James Moon.
both of Virginia. picked out the matron. 8
room at the Police Court as a nice place
to be married in this morning, and before
an audience OF detectives, lawyers and
bailiffs were Joined for life by Rev. ]. w.
Howard. There was some hustling about
for minister and the license, but all was
over by 10 O'Clock. Miss Margaret Penn.
the court matron. and John Moss. a law
yer. were the Official witnesses.
The groom was asked whether It was
an elopement. but he replied:
No: We decided to have il done and
came here as the most likely place Her
folks know all about it,"
They left for Sweet Chalybeate Springs,
Va, this afternoon