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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
SUPPOSED SUICIDE is
SEEN IN PACIFIC GROVE
Market EmpIoye Threatened to
End Life in Bay
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
BURLINGAME, Aug. Through
the H. G. Bodwells of this city a re-
port has reached the county police
that Theodore Birtch, the Peninsular
market employe. supposed to have COM
mitted suicide, is in Pacific Grove
Birtch, who was about 500 short in
his accounts with the market, was
seen there by the Bodwells. At the
time of his disappearance Birtch left
note on the market door stating that
his body would be found in the bay
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
HONOR JOSEPH SCOTT
Wife of Deputy Grand Knight
Given Gold Watch
TSoec;ol D;seotcb n Tb. C,U1

lSPectdt DIspdfch 10 ne CdH
SEATTLE, Aug. lin behalf of Sc
attic and Prefontaine councils, knights
of Columbus, Deputy Grand Knight
John F. Murphy last night presented a
gold watch to Mrs. Joseph Scott OF
Los Angeles, wife of Joseph Scott, past
state deputy OF the Knights of Colum-
bus of California.
Murphy stated that the presentation
was made in appreciation OF services
rendered the local councils by Scott last
week.
Scott delivered the grafton Sunday
and exemplified the third degree in the
presence of 700 members and 10 initi-
ates. He has been one of the leading
figures in the deliberations of the or
der during its celebration in connection
with the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposi-
tion. Saturday was knights OF Colum-
bus day at the exposition.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
CLUBMAN DIES AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS
Edward Hambiin, Well Known
Elk, Dead at Berkeley Home

BERKELEY. Aug. 1.-THE funeral of
Edward Hamblin. prominent clubman
OF this city, who died yesterday after
lingering illness, VIII be held Thurs
day under the auspices Of the Elks'
lodge Of this city. Hamblin was born
IN Portland, Me. he was a resident
of this city for the last three years.
He is survived by a wife. Irene T.
Hamblin, and two daughters, Irene 4.
and Ruth Hamblin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
OAKLAND BUTCHERS
WANT MEAT INSPECTOR
City Council Asked to Appoint
New Official

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-THE Butchers
exchange OF Oakland mas requested the
city council to create the Office of meat
inspector for the city. Z. J. Brieling
IS named by the butchers as their
choice for the position. The request
was referred to the ordinance and
judiciary committee or the city coun-
ell, as was a request from the Califor-
MIA rivers and harbors league. asking
for the appointment Of a commission
OF engineers for harbor Improvement
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
PROTEST AGAINST THE
OPENING OF STREET
Objection to Proposed Improve
ment in Berkeley

BERKELEY, Aug. Protests
against the proposed opening of OK
ford street north from Bergman TO
Eunice through the grounds of MRS
Elizabeth Welcher were heard bv the
council Of this city this morning. At
torneys Wright and Bell appeared for
the protestants and L. ]. Sitting and
others favored the opening of tbe
street. The council POSTPONED action
for two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
LACK OF STEEL RAILS
DELAYS WESTERN PACIFIC
Through Trains to Salt Lake
Not Expected This Month

OAKLAND. Aug. lit is UNDER
stood in railroad circles that the West
ern Pacific viii not have the line be-
tween here and Salt Lake City in shape
to run the through trains this month
as was announced. The company has
not been able to secure the steel rails
in Acme. The road viii be in operation
probably by the middle Of October.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
LIGHT AND POWER co.
SECURES BOND ISSUE
Trust Mortgage of $SO0,0O0 Re-
corded in Oakland

OAKLAND, Aug. IA deed of trust
of all it's Oakland property was re-
corded today by the Central Oakland
light and power company The deed
was given to the First federal trust
company of San Francisco to secure
the power conpany's bond issue of
$500, 900. The bonds are to run 80
years. at per cent. The Central Oak
land light and power company has a
franchise pending before the Oakland
city council.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18

SEEKS GOAT FEVER GERM-Salt rs..
Aug. 17.-Dr- John SundwalI, bacterioIoeiSf ~
the University OF Utah. is in pursuit Of an ,,n
known germ to which Is attributed 40 cases -
illness and numerous deaths In Kane eonntv
Utah. Because OF its prevalence among nerso5s
who herd and handle goats the disease h - - s .ls
given the name OF goat fever 'eeu
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
CASE AGAINST TWO
SALO0NMEN DISMISSED
Roadhouse Proprietors Accused
of Selling Liquor to Girls
! Special Dispatch 10 The Call

] Special DspdIch 10 he Gail
SACRAMENTO. Aug. 17.-Justice r.
M. Clarken today dismissed the cases
of Samuel Thrift and John A. Sinclair.
proprietors of roadhouses on the Riv-
erside road, who were charged with
selling liquor to minor girls.
The men were arrested on an infor-
nation and belief complaint sworn to
by Sheriff Reese.
The justice holds this is not suffi
cient. The district attorney will appeal
the cases.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18

Beautiful apartment house, SO rooms.
Just completed. corner Twelfth street
and First avenue, Oakland. TO lease.
Address p. O. box 228, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18
RUNAWAY GIRLS ARE
CAUGHT IN STOCKTON
Fair Fugitives to Be Returned
to Detention Home
fSpseiaI DispaIeh 3 Ths CaIIl

STOCKTON, Aug. 1T guess we're
stung. Ida"
SO said pretty Is year old Marie
Lyons to her girl chum. as they ran
into the arms of Policeman Smith. who
was waiting for them at the foot or
the gangplank OF the old line steamer
this morning.
The other girl is Ida Crawford. aged
10 years, who with Leota Fox and Luck
King, escaped from the Alameda county
detention home night before last. The
girls escaped from the second story
of the home by sliding down a rope.
Word was sent to the city and smith
was on the lookout for them when the
steamer arrived this morning. The
two ralr fugitives were turned over to
Probation officer Taylor pending the
arrival of an of1cer from Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-18

COSTLY FIRE IN sCoTLAND-elasrow.
Aug lI-Fire broke out at an early hour this
morning IN q retail business section and several
Is estimated at 81. 2J0.00O.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-16

We are especially proud Of
our book line this year, and
it includes about everything
young or old may desire.
Our Children's lines are
we'll selected and include
nothing but the best reading.
Chocolate Sets, Tobacco
Jars. Wine Sets, Ash Trays,
Berry Sets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
DISCOUNT RATE UP
DUE TO DEPLETION
Raise Authorized to Combat In-
creasing Encroachment of
American Paper

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE depletion of
the reserve, the continued gold re-
ouirements and the gradual hardening
of private discount rates had the an
ticipated effect on the Bank of Eng
land discount rate, which today was
put up to per cent.
The amount of reserve is nearly
s.. 900, 900 below last week, while the
demands for the metal from abroad.
and especially from Egypt and Argen-
tina. shows no signs of abatement The
high rate, however. IS also directed
against America and Germany.
A large amount OF American finance
paper already has been placed here
and it is anticipated that the United
States shortly will be in a position to
withdraw gold to the further disturb
ance of the London money market
In Germany speculation has made
money extremely tight and an expan-
sion of German demands for gold is
looked for.
the per cent rate will attract suf-
f1cient gold to build up the reserve a
well as to meet future demands from
America and Europe. so the market
will no doubt not be surprised IL
higher rate is imposed.
Today's advance was so consistently
anticipated that it had little effect on
the stock exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
WESTERN PACIFIC
PICKING ITS MEN
Vice President of Denver and
Rio Grande Slated to Come
to San Francisco
Tsocc;ol Di,ootch 10 The Cain

Especial Dispatch to The Call
DENVER, Oct. IA complete reor-
ganization of the operating and execu-
tive departments of the Denver and
Rio Grande railroad is scheduled TO
take place at q meeting of the board
of directors following the annual
meeting of. stock holders in this city
next Tuesday.
c. II. Schlacks will tender his reslg-
nation as vice president and will be
succeeded by Horace ". Clarke, who
came TO Denver as general manager
of the road.
Schlacks is slated for the position Oh
vice president of the Western Pacinc,
with headquarters at San Francisco.
James c. Jeffery. interstate com
nerce attorney for the Missouri Pa
cifc and son of f. T. Jeffery. president
of the Denver and Rio Grande, has
been in the city comforting with Vice
President Schlacks regarding these
changes. and as a result Of the reor-
ganization ii is stated that Sehlacks
will take with him TO San Francisco a
number of other Rio Grande officials
and employees, including Assistant Cen
eral Passenger Agent F. A. Wadleigh.
SchIacks went east tonight to con-
suit President Jeffery on the organi-
cation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
HAWLEY GETS CONTROL
OF M, K. AND T. ROAD
Important Territory Added to
Rock Island System

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Edwin Hawley
gave out The following statement today
regarding the acquisition OF the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas railway by
him and his associates of the Rock
Island system:
"A large interest in the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway has been
purchased by Edwin Hawley and Ben
jamin r. Yoakum, which. in connection
with that of Speyer & Co., gives them q
predominating strength in the prop
erty.
This adds another important terri
tory friendly to the system which Mr..
Hawley has, through the purchase of
Chesapeake and Alton properties, Gre
ated within the last few years. and is
an important factor In the strengthen
ing OF ALL"
Hawley declined to make public the
extent of the interest in Missouri Kan
sas and Texas common and preferred
stock acquired by himself and asso-
ciates, or the prices paid
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
CLEARS The COMPLEXION
OVERNIGHT
Pimples, Rash, EruDtiOns, Etc., Quickly
Erpdieated by New Skin Remedy

Pimples, Rash, EruptiOns, ETC., Quickly
ErRdieated by New skin Remedy
Ever since its discovery. poslam, the
new skin remedy. has in it's extraordi-
nary accomplishments exceeded the
most sanguine expectations OF the emil
nent specialist who gave it to the world.
1t has cured thousands OF cases OF ec-
zema and eradicated facial and other
dishgurements OF years standing The
terrible itching attending eczema is
stopped with the first application, Civ
ing proof of its curative properties at
the very outset
In less serious skin affections. such
as pimples. rash. herpes, blackheads.
acne, BARRIERS itch. etc, results show
after an overnight application. only
small quantity being required TO effect
a cure Those who use pOsIam for these
minor skin troubles should Immediately
secure one OF the special so cent pack
ages recently adopted TO meet such
needs Both the so cent package and
the regular So Jar may be obtained in
San Francisco at the owl Drug Co and
other leading drug stores.
Samples for experimental purposes
may be had free OF charge by writing
direct 10 the Emergency Laboratories.
80 West Twenty fifth Street. New York
City.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
rnnTInlI America Has Grip the English Gold Reserve
fIIkfI7W Nicaragua Troops Defeated by Rebel Leader
UllLIuv Haitian Disturbance Becoming More Serious
TROOPS LAND FOR
ATTACK ON REBELS
Dominican Cutter Arrives al
Cape Haitien to Obtain Fed
eral Instructions

CAPE HAITIEN. Oct. 14.-According
to advices received here from santo
Domingo the political disturbance near
the Haitien frontier is growing more
serious.
The Dominican cutter has arrived
here to obtain instructions from the
San Dominican government. communi-
cation with Monte Christi being inter-
rupted. The crew reported that at the
time of their departure from Monte
Christi a cruiser had arrived there
from Punta Plata with troops which
were to be landed on the Haitien coast
at Port Liberte.
The troops were under orders to at
tack the revolutionary forces under
General Andrew Navarro, now centered
on the Haitien frontier at Dajabon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
PRESIDENT TAFT
STANDS BY KNOX
Resignation of Minister Desig-
nate Crane Is Accepted by
Chief Executive
Friends of Deposed Diplomat to
Protest Against Manner
of Dismissal

WASHINGTON. Oct. 14.--All doubt as
to what action the president would take
with respect to the resignation of
Charles r. Crane. minister designate to
China, was dispelled by the receipt this
morning of dispatch from Presi-
dent Taft addressed to his secretary,
Carpenter, directing him to convey to
Crane announcement of the fact that
the resignation had been accepted.
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION
The telegram was dated Prescott,
October 13, and reads as follows:
Convey to Mr.. Crane following COM
munication
=" L concur in the letter under date of
October 12..whfch the secretary of state
has addressed to you, and l greatly re-
gret that the circumstances found to
exist by him make 1T necessary for me
to accept your resignation TAFT"
Following the receipt of the presi-
dents message Crane made the follow
ing statement:
II am greatly relieved by the presi-
dents decision. There has been no
minute since l heard the attitude of
the department OF state when l have
not contemplated the possibility OF a
continuance of my official relations with
the deepest repugnance.
legation to the preident was to permit
him to decide the issue. I have appre-
ciated fully what would be involved in
decision by him that / should con-
tinue. l have realized also the impos-
sibility of his securing complete in
formation at this time. He has chosen
TO base his decision upon the circum-
stances found by the secretary of state.
Il accepted the Chinese mission at
his request and solely because of assur-
ances that | could be and would be per-
mitted to be of service to the country
In constructive work of the greatest
Importance to 1t and of the greatest in
terest to me.
Personal HUMILIATION
1T has been made perfectly clear
that conditions here were not and are
not such as to make this possible. To
demonstrate this has involved a per-
sonal humiliation such as no self-re-
specting man who is drafted into the
public service should be called upon to
endure, but l am grateful indeed that
/ have had the test of official choice
and support here rather than in China,
and now, rather than at some crisis
involving the honor or the interest Of
the nation
Crane will leave here this afternoon
for New York
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
German. Cruiser May
Reach Port Tomorrow

No more foreign cruisers arrived
Yesterday 3nd Mayor Taylor and the
Portola reception committee spent the
day ashore The Japanese cruiser ID
zumo returned from California City
with its bunkers filed with coal and
anchored in man of war row beside
the Noordbra abant and the Calabrla.
The torpedo boat destroyers Law
renee. Preble. Goldsborough and Davis
arrived yesterday from San Pedro and
proceeded to Mare island. After coal
ing the Lawrence and Goldsborough
came down and anchored off Vallejo
street beside the destroyers Whipple,
Truxton, Hull and Perry, which had
anchored near the St. Louis earlier in
the afternoon.
The Preble will come down from the
navy yard today and join the mosquito
feet. which will remain in the bay un-
til after the Portola festival. The
Hopkins and Paul Jones are on Puget
sound, but the Hopkins is expected TO
arrive here Monday and will join the
feet of sea scorpions. After the festi-
vak the three fiotitlas Will proceed to
Magdalena bay for target practice
The foreign ships in the harbor are
open TO visitors every afternoon and
Yesterday many took advantage of this
fact to see something of the life on
board warships of other nations.
Launches to the ships are running at
frequent intervals from the Folsom.
Howard and Mission street landings
and from the ferry to the transport
wharf the way OF the pedestrian is
barred every few yards by insistent So
licitcrs for the different launch COM
panies.
The British cruiser Bedford an
nounced by wireless that it would not
arrive until Sunday morning. The
herman cruiser Arcona,s which left
Honolulu DAY ahead of the Britisher.
may be in tomorrow The British
sloops of war Shearwater and Algerine.
which left Victoria October u, should
be here today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
BLIZZARD is RAGING
IN WESTERN CANADA
Mercury Registers Six Above
Zero at Many Points

WINNIPEG, Oct. IL Snowplows
were necessary to clear the tracks for
the operation of trains on the railroads
east of Winnipeg today.
Snow to the depth of 16 inches has
fallen and a blizzard is raging.
The mercury registered above zero
at some points in western Canada dur
ing the night.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
FINNISH TREASURY is
DEPLETED BY CARBON
Order for S4,IO0,OOO Backed by
ReinfOrcementS

HELSINGFORS, Oct. 14.-An imperial
that the military contribution of s4,-
100000 shall be taken from the Finnish
treasury and turned over to Russia.
The Firms have not decided upon any
definite line of resistance and disorders
are improbable.
Russian reinforcements are expected
to arrive here soon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
VICTORIOUS ATTACK
LED BY ChAMORRO
Insurrectionist Troops March
Upon Greytown and Sol
diers Are Killed

COLON, Oct. IA dispatch received
by wireless from Bluefield, Nicaragua.
says General Chamorro. rebel leader,
marched on Greytown and. attacked and
defeated the government troops.
Nineteen soldiers were killed
General Estrada is reported to be
marching on Cape Gracias, where 1000
government troops have been concen-
trated TO oppose him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
BRITISH SCHOONER SINKS,
BUT SAILORS ARE SAVED
Wrecked Mariners Are Rescued
off Havana, Cuba

KEY WEST, Fla, Oct. IA thrill
ing story of the escape of the captain
and crew of the British schooner Flor
ence NJ. Hewson, which lies at the bot
tom of the Atlantic. 20 miles north
west of Havana, Cuba, where 1t was
wrecked in Mondays hurricane, reached
here this afternoon, when the rescued
men were brought into Key West on
tho schooner Pleroma, which was badly
haftered
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
STEAMER ATHABASCA
AGROUND ON ROCKS

WINNIPEG, Oct. 1.-THE Canadian
Pacific steamer Athabasca is reported
on the rocks on Lower Pot Island,
Georgian bay. She was en- route to
Fort William. There are passengers
on board.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
NEW YORK VISITED BY
SEASONS FIRST SNOW

NEW YORK. Oct 1.-THE first show
81 the season reached New York early
today.
II was only a brief furry, and the
sakes melted as soon as they landed
r The temperature today was only a
tew degrees above freezia~
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
CIGARETTE CONCERN
is DECLARED BANKRUPT
Corporation Was Plaintiff in
Suit for $I,OOO,OOO

NORFOLK, Va. Oct 1.-THE Ware
Kramer tobacco company. an indepen-
dent cigarette manufacturing concern.
which recently sued the American to-
bacco company and the Wells White
head tobacco company at Raleigh, N.
c., claiming s1.00O.000 punitive dam
ages for alleged injury in violation of
the federal antitrust laws, was today
placed in involuntary bankruptcy.
RUNAWAY BOY FoUND-Muskogee. Okla
Oct. l4.-Onis Evans, the IL year old youth
heir to fortune. who was supposed to have
been kidnapped here last Saturday was found
today. He had run away from home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
TWELVE DIE IN SINKING
NORWEGIAN STEAMER

BERGEN, Norway, Oct. 1.-THE Nor
wegian steamer Sterk. a small freighter,
foundered today off Molde and her
crew of 12 was lost
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
Cranes Friends Incensed
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-Charles Cranes
friends in the financial and CONNER
cial circles of Chicago are to place
themselves before the nation as un-
moved as to his integrity and good
citizenship by recent developments in
his career which resulted in his recall
from San Francisco while he was en-
route to China as United States min
ister-
Believing there was greater sin in
the manner OF dismissal than in the
dismissal itself. and asserting that an
attempt has been made to humiliate
Crane before the world, these friends
and others who resent such treatment
of a Chicasoan plan some public tes-
timony to their continued allegiance
to Cranes cause.
What form this declaration will take
has not been decided. 1t may be q
public meeting, il may be a dinner, but
thhe sentiment of Chicago's commercial
life will be expressed. and 1t will be
wholly complimentary to Crane.
Il do not care to discuss the subject
further" said President David r. For
gan of the National City bank, for 1
might be anticipating the action OF Mr..
Cranes friends"
The needless butchery of friend
is too sore topic for temperate dis
cussion," said William Kent Mr..
Cranes Chicago friends will get to-
gether to discuss the affair and take
concerted action"
The protest is likely to be in the
shape of censure for the state depart
ment for its methods and commenda
tion of Cranes attitude in this par
ticular instance and of his actions in
public affairs generally.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15

economical, powerful and efficient construction In
smooth running perfect control easy riding and gen
eral comfort it is the next thing to the White Steamer
which is conceded to excel in these qualities.
The White Gasoline car is built strictly ON quality
and not on price
Do not fail to distinguish it from that class of cars
whose makers striving to which can build the
cheapest automobile The White sincere effort to
build the best gasoline in the world regardless OF
cost.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
STRICKEN KEY WEST
APPEALS FOR SUCCOR
Hundreds in Peril of Starvation
Following Hurricane

KEY WEST, Fla, Oct. 14.-Immediate
assistance of the outside world is nee
essary to carry on the work of clean
ing up the city and caring for the vic
tins of the hurricane of last Monday
Mayor Fogarty today announced that
the city was forced to suspend work
because of lack of funds
Great suffering already is reported
among the employees of the large to-
bacco factories which suffered heavily
by the storm. Hundreds are in peril OF
starvation, it is declared.
Sewers are broken and clogged
throughout the town, and an epidemic
of sickness is feared
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15

GAYNoR RESIGNS FROM BENcH-AIbanv
Oct. l4.-Justice William ]. Gaypor demo
cratic candidate for mayor OF New York city.
today filed his resignation as a member of the
appellate division of the supreme court enfec-
tive immediately
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
Japan Informs China

gation today laid before the Chinese
government and also gave to. the ma
tive and foreign press the explanation
OF Secretary of State Knox for the
recall of Charles r. Crane, United
States minister designate to China.
The incident impresses the government
as unfortunate and has aroused the
feeling among Chinese officials that the
only hope of national security rests In
the cooperation of the powers
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-15
Cook Denies Charge
Gotham Honors Cook

NEW YORK. oct. I4.-An illuminated
address conferring upon DR.. Frederick
A. Cook the freedom of New York citv
was signed today by Mayor Mcclellan
and President Patrick F. MCGOWAN OF
the board of aldermen This honor
which is seldom accorded. will be
formally conferred upon the BROOKLYN
explorer tomorrow at a reception at the
city han heretofore arranged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-06-18
CONCORD

The Modern Woodmen Camp and
Concord Grange had ball game on the
old fair grounds Saturday.
The June committee of the Universal.
list society gave cake aud ice cream
supper at the church vestry Friday even
ing which was we'll attended.
Mrs. Olive Lawrence is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Dyer Morton.
Mrs. Orpha Farmer of Lyndon has
been visiting friends IN town.
Mrs. II. A. Brlknap had a sale OF hats
three days last week, and the store is
now closed for the summer.
There was quiet wedding ut the
home of Mr.. George Chapman Wednes'
day, June 0, when his daughter Amy
was united in marriage to Harley Nor
ton. Congratulations.
The Grange aud Woodmeu united IN
giving social dance and ice cream sup
per Saturday evening which WAS largely
attended.