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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
FAST TIME FOR MoNoPLANE.

Paris, June 9.--A dispatch from
Mourmclon Lc-Grdnd, Marne, says
that in continuing his experiments
with the Autoinette No. mono
plane Hubert Latham covered more
than 80 miles in a straight lime in
four minutes thirteen seconds. The
wind was blowing at the rate of /.
miles AN hour. His total performs
sucr occupied eight minutes six sec.
ondS. ON tho outward leg OF his
course he flew at the rate of about
80 miles an hour. Against the wind
Oh his return ne attained a speed o.
about As miles an hour.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
THE THREE BULLETS
DON'T BOTHER HIM
New Yorker Who Was Shot During a
Evn Displays Remarkable .,,-
Vitality.

New York June 9-Thomas smith.
who yesterday had fight on the
roof of his house with five men, one
of whom shot him through the stom-
ach, after which he chased John
McNally to the street beating him
and chasing him back to the roof.
whore he beat him insensible. is
wandering about with three bullets
in his body. After the fight Smith
went to the hospital where the sur
geon told him he must submit to an
operation or die. Smith refused, and
put on his clothes. walked out and
hasn't been seen since.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
CREST OF FLOOD
CAUGHT WAGON PARTY
small Boy Was Drowned and Others
In the Parry Barely Escaped.

Santa Fe y. NJ, June s.-eSalome
Moya, the 6-year-old son of Eugenio
Moya. was drowned in the Chama
river near La Pucrta last Monday
night The boy was one of a party
crossing the river when the crest of
flood caught them and overturned
the wagon
In the party were Aniceto Moya,
ms two daughters in law, and the
boy, his grandson. The adults barely
escaped with their lives when the
wagon overturned but the boy was
washed down stream and drowned
d, fore ne could be rescued. The ac-
,idvnt occurred about four miles east
of Abiquiu, Rio Arriba county, and a
searching party recovered the boys
body late yesterday, five miles down
the river from the scene Of the acci-
dent
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
WAS CURED By FAITH.

New York. June AT a recent
meeting of the County Medical socie-
ty in Philadelphia, says the Medical
Times in its publication today, DR..
Lee Sajous related how man
brought his daughter 70 I'm tor
tieatlnEpt Sire~had eost d 1 ,,ice,
II tried the battery. on h9f, n safst
the Physician, land Tier voicd rcturnr
ed perfectly in a ehort time. The
father was in such glee that he hug
ged me. When they had gone | hap
pened To look at the battery and oh
served that the current had not been
turned on"
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
CASTRO HAD PLANS
TO TAKE VENEZUELA
European Syndicate Backed Former
Venezuelan President in His
Project.

New York, June 9.-The secret
service men operating with repre-
sentatives in the new administration
Of Venezuela are seeking the operat-
ing heads in an extensive filibuster-
ing expedition which proposes to
smuggle 10000 rifles into South
America to further revolution to
place Castro in power again. 1t is
charged that foreign capitalists have
placed a million dollars at the dis
posal of the project. II Is believed
the arms and ammunition have been
found.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09

Jas. \. Monett is the man selected
10 take the place of the late II. II.
Rogers in the gigantic standard OH
machine. lie will be- vice president
of the main company and viii take
over many of the late tinancicr's du-
ties as the right hand OF Ruckcfell r..
MOnett is one of the little known
standard oil milliouair,s. Like near
ly all Of them, he has come up from
the bottom. making his way because
he had the peculiar qualities that
Standard oil wanted. lie has been
president of the standard oil co. Of
Indiana up 10 this time, and may re-
tain this position in addition To- his
new responsibilities
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09

New York June ssmrtng
June
that President
Pacific exposition five automobiles stated
The
highways
the Cross
o lays
by
representative Automobile No maypa
ST Louis
they
will
of
drive which Each repese
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
mrs. RUSSELL SAGE
IS GOOD SPENDER
She l. Giving Away Her Husbands
Money Much Faster Than
Hc Made II

New York, June BIN less than
three years Mrs. Russell Sage has
given away .$25,OOO,OOO for public
purposes and the benefit of mankind.
Recent investigation of the working
mems insurance and employment
agency calls attention to the prolific
bounty.
1t took Russell Sage so years to
get S60,OO0,000. He made his for
tune at the rate of $3.5O0 a day. 1t
is now being given away at the rate
of $25,000 a day. If it continues to
go to charities it Will all he given
away in five years.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
MILITANT WOMAN
NOT FOR THE SOUTH
confederate Veterans Reject Model
for statue Because II Mas
Too Nar-Iikc.

Memphis, Tenn June 9.-Last
night was one Of the hottest in years
and thousands Of visitors to the
United Confederate Veterans reunion
walked the streets in vain seeking
cooling breeze. Many slept in the
parks
The business session today reject
4, d model Tor a statue L. the women
OF the Confederacy because the
sculpture created militant woman,
belted, armed and waving a flag. 1t
was unanimously agreed to that il
did not represent the women Of the
south
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
HOLINESS PREACHER
HELD FOR MURDER
II L. Alleged That SAN Juan Minister
Let His Wife Die Without
Medical Attention.

Tucumcari y. M. June s.-A
mLfGer, the result of wilful neglect,
is the charge brought against Rev.
Jesse Fenton, pastor Of the Holiness
church OF san Juan, \. NJ. lie was
brought here in charge OF Offices and
lodged In jail. 1t is clarg q Fen-
ton refused 10 summon nedis.u aid
for his wife when she was in re-
Gently and allowed her to die. lie
belonged tu the Holiness church.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
DESTROYED BY QUAKE.

Padang. Sumatra. June 9.-The
town of Korinchi. 1S5 miles south of
Padang, was destroyed by an earth
quake on the night of June 3. Three
hundred people were killed and 9TH
"rs injured. The shock was accom-
panied by tidal wave. which swept
away the native huts.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09

Halifax, y :, juno Twenty
men were hurled into burning
building while hghting fire that
threatened TO destroy the plant of the
Nova Scotia Furnishing company to-
day. The roof collapsed and one man
lost his life, while seven others were
hurt.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
STREET, OF VIRGINIA,
HEADS THE SHRIEtRS
lie Was Advanced to the Position To-
day, Succeeding Alderman,
Of Iowa.

Louisville, June g.-G,orge l..
street Of Richmond, Va. was adj
vauced from deputy imperial potyu-
tate 10 imperial potcntutr of the No
hles of the Mystic shrine at tpday's
meeting. He succeeds Edwin L. Al
derman Of Cedar Rapids, Iowa The
Shriners still nave possession of the
city and will close the sessions to-
morrow evening with a grand celc-
Oration.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
FIRST APPLICATION
UNDER CAREY ACT
CUmpany Proposes To Build Eight
Reservoirs and Reclaim 5000
Acres.

Santa Fe. June 9.-The first appli-
cation under the Carey land act was
made today by the Charette Reser-
voir and Ditch company for the
building of hye reservoirs on the
Ocate river To reclaim 5000 acres on
the ColfaX county and Mora county
boundary at a cost of 100000.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
KETCHEL AND o'BIlEN.

Philadelphia, June with both
men in fine condition hot fight is
looked for tonight between Stanley
ketchel and Jack O'Brien. There is
little or no betting and the ticket sale
H. light.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
BLACK HAND SOCIETY
FOUND IN AN OHIO TOWN

Police Believe They Have Discovered
Headquarters of Malta in This COun-
try and Proved That Such an Organ
izdtiOn Does Exist in Spite of the
New York Police Theory That Indi-
VidudlS Have ExtOrted Money in the
Past.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
MANY ITALIANS ARE PLACED UNDER ARREST
AND THREATENING LETTERS FOUND IN A STORE

Federal Authorities Say That the Organization In This
try Is Connected With the One In Sicily and Italy and
That 1t Has Done FlouriShing Business Among Fear.
Stricken Italians. Who Preferred TO Pay Rather Than
Meet Sudden Death Attempt Made to Kill Chicago De-
teCVe dS Result of HIS Activity.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
An IMPORTANT AIresl.

Columbus June 9.-Postal Inspec-
tor Oldheld is positive that ConogerO
Viccarrio, arrested as a suspect at
Bellefontaine today was connected
with the murder OF Joseph Petroslni,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
e New York detective. who was as

the New York detective, who was as
sassinated at Palermo, Italy.
Il base my belief" said ne, "on
the fact that this man left New York
shortly before Petrosini was killed |
believe him one of the ring leaders
of the malta in the United States and
consider his capture one OF the first
importance"
Il. F. DiamiO. of the Italian secret
service. who ranks with Petrosini, as
sisted in the capture of Viccarriol
The Black Hand letter sent John
Amicon is a sample of all those
found in the belongings of Lima ana
his alleged associates. 1t follows:
Already our band has you down
on it's register as dead. Take the
street as your friend Petrosini did.
Ugly wretch that you are, you con-
tent yourself with trying to avoid the
payment of ten thousand dollars but
by the blood of God we are benin
you. No one can belong to our band
who has not killed ten. We've killed
kings and emperors; we consider a
fly like you. We know you are rich
and you must give up some blood,
Tell the police and you are dead"
After Detective.
Chicago, June 9.-An alleged plot
to assassinate Detective Gabriel Lon
gobardi of the Black Hand squad of
the Chicago police force, was reveal
ed by LongObardi today.
Longooardi recently arrested two
Italians, one for murder and another
for an attempted Black Hand plot.
The latter Italian today wrote to the
detective, telling him of jail deliv-
cry plot, together with project to
Kill the detective ana carry out the
sentence of death of the Black Hand
society.
Several weeks ago LOngobardi was
stabbed by lettering Italians near his
home. Longobardi has been success
ful in his search for Italian criminals.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-06-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Denver, COI0., June s--FslT tonight and
Thursday
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30

FIVE acre homes in Alameda county: S5 cash
and So monthly; on ? railroads. RICH VAL
LEY LAND CO.. $50 Sutter St. s. r.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30

FOR FARMS stock ranches and timber lands see
McFAUI4 & EDWARDS. $50 Chronicle bldg.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
FREE LOT
FIVE MINUTES To SANTA ROSA

PACIFIC REALTY INFORMATION BUREAU,
4034-5-6-f Metropolis Bank bldg, San Francisco,
CAL. will put you in touch with the best country
and suburban lands the Pacific coast; accurate
details OF every property: easiest and best way
to get honest information; we can nll your order;
thousands of properties OF every description list
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NO FEE-NOt COMMISSION.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
SMALL TRACTS AT WHOLESA
IRRIGATED LAND. PRIC

IRRIGATED LAND. PRICES.
We are orering in small tracts. by syndieat-
ing In sections OF the choicest land in
California; no under irrigation with all later
ais run, at $50 per acre, that under all sub
divisions sells at 500; this land Is deep.
sandy loan, free from adobe, aIkali and hard
pan; perfectly drained; has been under frrtga-
ton for 8 years and is admirably adapted to
the growing of alfalfa sugar beets, grain hay,
vegetables and deciduous fruits. Station within
miles. A branch road will be put through
this section for the shipment Of sugar beets
Terms, one-quarter cash, balance in l. and
years we snS run e excursion to sse. the Place h
s. sa'u'SHf FEaRES. Rem koB1NsoN COMPANY.
925 First National Bank Bldg, San Francisco.
AN EXCEPTIONAL BARGAIN
1919 acre ranch miles from Santa Cruz. ~
miles from Captola mile from Soquel-
Capitoia is one of the most popular resorts in
from which it can be irrigated If desired.
The Soil is as fine as any in the state and it is
all level; acres in bearing orchard; 6 room
house with fine large fireplace; . barns,
brooder and chicken houses ana runs for 1000
chickens; beautiful. fine fine large shade ssa. trees.
ing and trout fishing right on the place.
Sequel creek is very beautiful at this point
home s''d than this Now, we win sell you this
place for $4,000. 81. 800 down. $1,000 one year,
Ra Dy Tnea yfno ass,s 3 Realty RfE CO.
investor of Capita1
500 San Pablo av.. Oakland. Cal.
4 FINE RANCH AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
154 acres. so miles from S. F. on main line
cf s. p. r. r.: station the ground: all Al
land; 2 story hard finished house of rooms,
very large fine barn. concrete milk house and
all necessary outbuildings; 2 wells and wind
mills; water piped over place; acres of or
chard; fine large shade trees; well fenced and
cross fenced; near school; price $4,000; half
cash.
BIG BARGAIN FOR CASH.
16j acres fine fertile soil / mile from dne
town Of 10000 people; excellent market for all
farm products; can irrigate half the place:
room house, large barn. all outbuildngs, acres
Chickens mower rake and all farm tools; So 900
cash or will trade for Oakland property.
Country Dept. HOLCOMB REALTY CO., INC.
fInvestor of Capital).
SOC Sap Pablo az. Oakland. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
COUNTRY REAL EsrArE-cons,ausa

=, l.
This ideal land is subdivided into small tracts
of 5-l0-20-40 acres; sold easy terms; So
10 1928 an acre. with permanent water rights
ORANGES. OLIVES. FIGS. LEMONS.
PEACHES ana other fruits can be grown with
big profits; two railroads traverse the prop
erty; weekend excursions at reduced rates
we also have a, large list of INCOME
ORCHARDS paying big interest on investment
For full particulars call at our Office litera-
ture mailed on request.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COMPANY.
615 Croker building. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
CITY REAL ESTATE


:. SNAPS. SNAPS, !. SNAPS,
50, ,300-onIy $500 cash. Splendid cottage Of
rooms and 2 unfinished rooms in the attic;
Lobos and Clement: only half = block from rom
the the Clement - st.. car lipe e,s and the new ;
the bay TSs FITS is splendid buy and will
increase in value.
So, 900 Beautiful new cottage of rooms:
beamed ceilings; modern throughout; on
21st av. near II ST.. Sunset dist. within
block Of Golden Gate park. Easy terms.
81. .5oo-only of them left. Choice building lots
21st av. between Fl and I SITS. Street
macadamized; sewer, water and gas. Easy
So, ,250-2 superb building lots in 14th av. near
Clement, facing new park and Presidio pan
LIPMAN & HfRscHfER. :. 25s Montgomery st.
Phone Douglas 1914.
Branch Office corner of Fl ST. and 18th
Open daily. including Sundays
CALIFORNIA HOME BUILDING LOAN COM
PANY. 706.s-1o CLAUS sPRECKELs BLDG.
LOANS MADE TO HOME BUILDERS AND
SAN FRANCISCO: DEFINITE CONTRACT; 5
AND s PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON GER
TIFICATEs OF Deposit. SECURED BY AS
$50 down SIS per month without interest; to-
tai price. including lot 25xl0e $675; new 2
room house; each room 10x16; built you
can add 10 it at any time; bere is an oppor-
tunity to make a start toward home of
your own Take Ocean View cars in Guerrero
st. TO Lakeview ay. RIVERS BROS, 46l
$500 down and SO per month for 2 flats of 4
rooms each; both rented for $2S per month;
live in and rent the other; owner going
east; must be sold at once; only half block
from Mission ST. and Cortland Ap-
ply 2565 Mission ST.. between 2lst and 22d-
FOR sale-Artistic, up TO date residence, rooms
and bath; street bituminized: also fats NV
corner 18th av. and ! St, l block from cars.
Apply on premises. e. b. HALLET.
SPECTATORS. BUILDERS.
So. 500--Californa ST., near 9th ay. bituminized; ;
25x100: ask 81 900 for lot opposite to it,
BIGGS- -THANEL CO., SAG Clement ST.
81. .500-New cottage. rooms. bath. block
Cortland carlne; large hoored attic: $500
cash S25 per month. FYFE & DEPA0LI, 1927
Mission ST. opposite Goth.
BE SECURE-Insure your title with the Stand
ard Title Insurance Company, Mills building.
s250-45th av.. mr.. St; 25x120; perfect title.
BIGGS-TIIANEL CO., SIC Clement st.
HOUSE and lot, 25xI34; rooms. AIS Eureka
ST. 22d: price s.. 100.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30

ORANGE AND FRUIT ENTERPRISE
Tu man with $4,000 cash. with brains and
courage we VIII offer an interest in wood,
orange and fruit tract of large acreage; beau
tiful scenery: splendid climate; abundant wa
ter; near railroad. Price very low. which we
can show immense,xprofts on within years
time security absolute; agents or commits
sions Details 10 principals only at room 81
Bacon bldg. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE
FOR saIe-5 room shingled cottage block
from sta. Inquire I'LL Willow ST.. Alameda.
sIARIN COUNTY HEAI. ESTATE
BEAUTIFUL wooded lots; view Of hay and
mountain: all improvements: close 10 stations;
500 up TO $500. w. L. COURTRlGHT. opp.
union depot. San Rafael.
SANTA CRUZ REAL ESTATE
HOMES, Investments. lots ranches acre proper
|. ties. BROWN < WILSON. Santa Cruz, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

~r~.~c~~sS,s,S-so1 - = = : =
EXCURSION.
EXCURSION TO EscALoN
SUNDAY. OCT. Sd.
Join our Excursion and pick out your future
home.
S1S5 PER ACRE PER MONTH
S1.S5 paid monthly will pay for an acre Of
land at $75 per in our Escalon Colony;
10 and 20 tracts: we'll located % miles
southeast OF Stockton: land perfectly level;
soil rich sandy loan; free from alkali; grow
anything from alfalfa to orange. This is the
opportunity for the wage Garner to make him
self independent. Call or write for circulars.
c. NJ. WOOSTER CO., 702 Market St. $. F.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30

CALIFORNIA land. 81 per acre cash payment
balance purchase 90c per month per acre; close
San Franeiseo; no taxes, no interest: acre
tracts; level. rich clear. ready to plow. irri-
gated: perpetual water right: immediate pos
session; particulars. maps, photographs free
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.
Owner must sell elegant sunny home in Linda
Vista. Oakland's choicest residence section; 4
rooms; all modern improvements; garden and
lawn; price $5. 600: completely furnished, s5.75O
(actual value $1,000; readily rented to net Il
per cent. 81 East Moss av.; phone Piedmont
s2OO down. $50 a month: pretty room modem
cottage: in Foothill park: street work and
sidewalks complete; very cheap at $1,000 Call
or phone NJ o. EVANS JR., 212 Union Saw
ings Bank building; phone Oakland 1911.
EAST OAKLAND bungalow. just being complet-
of terms you want: this Is snap; lot 50x125.
See owner and builder. 40 Bacon bldg.
between I and O'Clock
FOoTHILL PARK-Beautiful suburban tract;
street work done; fine climate; lots s4o0 up;
easy terms; best bargains In Oakland suburbs
value sure to rise rapidly; only few lots left;
2142 shattuck av.. Berkeley. Tel. Berk- All.
LOT in good residence section, near Piedmont
Key Route station; is situated on high ground.
with beautiful view: ! block from Oakland ay.
car line: size S0x140 feet; price 81 $50; easy
terms ELLIS BROS. 46s 18th ST. Oakland.
$3.50 cash and $50 monthly from responsible party
will buy hne new modern room house on ele-
waited corner lot: builtin buffet. den. lounglng
seat plenty roomy closets; big yard and garage.
BELDEN ESTATE CO., 40 Bacon blk. Oakland.
$780, THAT Is ALL S100-
viii buy you cottage, street work
done; sidewalks in:, balance $40 per month;
price 81. 400. Address 1920 Broadway, Oakland.
BARGAIN-Modern room cottage. with base
ment: lot 40x140: u block from public school
and 23d av- car line, local train Inquire
of owner. HOS E. 18th st.
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE
a BEAUTY-New 3 room cottage: all modern
eonveniences: curly redwood. natural finish:
situated very close and convenient to stations
and car lines: one OF the best buys offered this
year: price $1,000; terms S400 cash, balance
S25 monthly; interest only per cent WHAT'S
THE USE OF PAYING RENT when you can
do thisa Haf the rent money comes back "a
yourself
o. A. RUDOLPH.
Cor. 61st and Adeiine. blocks south Of Alcatraz.
Station
OPEN SUNDAYS
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
PAYMENTS LESS THAN RENT.

PAYMENTS LESS THAN RENT
200 acres good sandy loan alfalfa land, under
irrigation system: water 81 acre per year, San
Joaquin valley, Merced county; miles from s..
p. r. r. station, price $50 per acre; terms 81
per cash. subsequent payments 90c month
per acre: no taxes. interest; ideal dairy or
stock ranch: creameries close: sell whole
part HOWARD H HOGAN. 14l4 Market st.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY PROPERTIES.
Special lists OF bargains In this section, in
Guiding lands under government project at Or
land; splendid properties in all parts Of state;
we can put you In touch with best realty prop
ositions In California; information eheerfully
given; no charges; absolutely reliable. Call
or write HOME SEEKERS INFORMATION
BUREAU. s44e46 Monsdnock bldg. s. +.
THE Atwater district in Merced county Is at
tracting world wide attention; the sandy loan,
superb irrigation, fne climate. excellent
schools, fruit, vegetables and poultry raising.
alfalfa and dairying is rapidly settling up this
section with dne class OF people. low prices.
easy terms. 'CROCKER IRRIGATED LANDS,
525 Market St. San Francisco.
AT sacrifce-Choice 100 acres of all rich level
sandy loan soil. Al for alfalfa: plenty Of
water: only 5 miles 10 good towns 60 miles
10 s. f.. only $40 per acre, half cash, balance
TO suit at per cent. For interview address
Owner, box $50. Call office
EUCALYPTUS TIMBER-sman tracts in planta-
tion OF thousands of acres: easy terms; loca-
tion on railroad. in San Joaquin valley. Euca-
lyptus Timber Co.. 420 First Nat Bank. Oak
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-30
INEORMATI0N WANTED

WANTED-To know the whereabouts of W. A.
NEWSOAf. who left< Green CO., Alabama. year
1885, age now about 50 years; also JIMMIE
MADISON, who left Johnson co.. Texas, 1898;
fully received by addressing c. l.. MADISON
22I7 Il Sacramento. Cal.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

New York, Aug. 4-Mrs. Mary Castle, a former actress, now conduct ing studio here, shot and slightly wounded William Craig, prominent lawyer, today as he stepped into the elevator at the Waldorf Astoria.
 Craig had been paying attention to the woman for sometime, but lately his fondness began to cool and he admits being tired of her affections. She grew desperate at his attempts to throw her over and loading her revol- yer she made the attempt upon his life. The preliminary hearing charg- ing her with attempt to murder IS being held today.
 telegram from San Francisco
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

Washington, Aug. 3-The demo- crats in the senate are delaying the passage of the tariff bill. complaining that they have not been fairly used and charge bad faith on the part of republican mem bers.
 Indianapolis, Aug. 3-The Daily News Of this city has changed its edi- torial attitude on the direct primary law and now says that measure is imperfect and inadequate to properly control elections. It claims the law has not proven satisfactory where tried. Formerly the Daily News was a great supporter nf the law.
 Seattle, Aug. 3-For the first time in athletic history, western track and field men will meet the East on a western field in the A. A. T.. games at the stadium of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Expositon Friday and Sasur- day, August l3 and H. The critics freely admit that the western men
  have an excellent chance to win the championship of the country. ;. These athletic events will be a eli max of one of the most eventtul weeks at the fair.