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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
FLEETS TOUR MAKES
TARS BETTER SHOTS
Gain in Workmanship of 100
Per Cent Is Shown

WASHINGTON, Feb. Am increase
in battle efficiency. the greatest yet
made during any one year. is the story
told by the scores of battleship feet
practice in Manila bay This, too, al
though conditions of practice last fall
We're more difficult than heretofore.
The Improvement with heavy guns was
over 100 per cent greater than that OF
last year. These facts are shown by
the records of battle practice in Ma
Mia bay received by Commander
Simms. the inspector of target practice.
by whom they have been carefully
tabulated.
The average percentage of hits made
by the guns was over 80 per cent of
the shots fired. Some ships made from
75 TO so per cent. and the increase in
rapidity of hitting was considerably
over loo per cont.
The ranges at which the battle
ships fired were from 5000 to 5000
yards. according to the power of their
guns. These ranges were unmarked
and the ships steamed on a course, and
at a speed of which they We're not
Informed until they opened a sealed
envelope just before going on the
range. The department also made pub
lie information relative to the compare :
tive battle efficiency of battleships,
cruisers and gunboats at the autumn
target practice of 1908.
Following are the marks of the first
five vessels competing for the battle
ship trophy: Vermont, pennant win
ner, 5S,2T1; Minnesota, 4S,353; Pennsyi-
yania, 4S.01S; Colorado. 3s.917; New
Jersey, 37,S41
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
STUDENT OF OCCULT
BUNK0ES A WOMAN
EngIishman Gets Checks Cashed
and at Once Disappears

BERKELEY. Feb. "A distinguished
looking Englishman fieeeed Mrs. Agnes
Gardner of 221s Bancroft way of $50.
according to her complaint to Marshal
vollmer this. afternoon.
Dr. c. Hartman. as he styled him
self, declared he was student of the
osophy, delving into phiIosophic lore
of all kinds. and that the vegetarian
life was the ideal one. His views on
politics were also expressed with the
sincerity of a mind keen from study.
Mrs Gardner was charmed and read
lily agreed TO cash check for him.
drawn on the James River national
bank. as he was in need of money to
get his trunks containing his check
book The doctor. however, made his
departure and has not been seen since.
The cheek came back from the bank
today marked NO funds. and the po-
lice are now searching for the polite
conversationist.
He is described as being about IS
years old. about $50 pounds in weight
and feet Il inches in height. He
wore light suit of tweed material and
mad the appearance of well TO do
man.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
HEMPl'S CRITIC is
FLAY[D BY SAVANT
Stanford Professor Scores State
University Educator for
Etruscan Comments

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Feb. A.
When DR. w A. Merrill of the Uniyer-
sity of California said he believed Prof.
George Hempl of this university was
on the wrong track in his Etruscan
research and discoveries, he stirred up
a hornets nest in the local faculty
which has found expression in a torrid
communication written by DR.. Ewald
Fluegel, brother member of the phil
ology department at Stanford univer-
sity DIR. Fluegel says in part:
had the honor of being present
IN consequence have the authority to
state that | did not take DIR. Merrill s
paper seriously. This paper dealt, as
Tar as my impression goes. lightly and
humorously with the past history of
Etruscan studies 1t did not include
10 any extent the present status of the
question. l suppose on account of
lack of time DR.. Merrill was silent as
TO the actual conditions created as a
historic fact by DR.. Hempl, and so DIR.
Merrilfs criticism was applicable only
TO the past.
If Dr. Merrill. who claimed posses
sion only of a three weeks knowl-
edge of the subject. did not choose to
lmpart certain data TO his hearers
OF light on the question, there We're
some scholars present who deeply Ia
mented the fact. The main point of
these data would have been that a
new era has indeed been inaugurated.
not by any magic key, by any in
genious deciphering and the like, but
oN DR.. Hempfs discovery of what
scholars call certain morphologic con-
ditons. grammatical facts. To deny
these after knowing them would rank
the critic" on the same bench with
some one who would deny the fact, let
me say, that the present conjugation
of 'amo" is "amas. amat," etc.
II was a decided pity that DR. Mer-
rill did not dwell on these facts, or that
these facts did not make deeper
impression on him, who owned, TO be
sure. with a rare candor that he was
so little Interested in Etruscan that
he hoped never To think of Etrusean
again after his three weeks study
OF the history of Etruscology.
DR.; Hemplts work should not be sup
posed by outsiders as brilliant reve-
lation due to supernatural influences.
like the gift of tongues and the like.
1t is the logical result of all his bril-
liant preparatory work, which has won
him the esteem and confidence of the
world of scholars far away from Cali
fornia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
OAKLAND CHAPTER WINS
THE ADDING CONTEST
Gains World Championship in
Great Match of Skill

OAKLAND. Feb. Oakland chapter.
American Institute of Banking. has
won the championship OF the world in
competitive adding machine contests.
Word was received from the Compel
ing team al Richmond. Va which held
its postponed contest with Oakland
chapter tonight. ". A. Stuart Of Oak
land chapter. with $50 items done in
? minutes Ia seconds. defeated q H
Rates Of Richmond. whose time was .
minutes 81 seconds.
In the team competition only four
Of Richmond's quintet qualified. giving
ozklan6S five the victory correctness
being the essential element Stuart's
victory was highly appreciated by the
chapter here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
HEARTACHES CAUSED BY
ARREST OF SHOEMAKER
Dan Fenton's Father in Law Is
iii and Wife Frustrated

san RAFAEL. Feb. As a result
Of the arrest Of Dan Fenton, Mill
Valley shoemaker. on the charge OF
receiving stolen goods from Mrs. J. A.
Wilson yesterday. John Adams his
father in law is sick IA bed Fenton's
wife is Frustrated. and Eenton himself
IS so i'll from worry that the police
took him from bed this morning TO
bring him 10 san Rafael for arraign-
menr He appeared before Justice Of
the Peace Magee. who placed his bonds
Fenton is the sole support OF eight
children. his aged father in law and
wife. He has resided in Mill Valley
for "a years and his reputation has
been good Before the justice Fenton
broke down and Wepr. he said that
be did not know the clothing which
he purchased was stolen. and the court
Is inclined 10 believe that the man Is
telling the truth.
During FenrOn's arraignment il also
came 10 light that the vests OF the
same suit had been sold TO two japan
csc When caught they pleaded guilty
before Town Recorder Fotren. who
fined them s. on a Inisdemeanor charge
at Mill Valley. Unless the district at
tOrney iutervenes Fenton viii have TO
stand trial for a felony The butcher
al Mil Valley who paid $3.50 for the
see pin has returned the property 10
its rightful owner
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
THAT WIFE FIRED
SHOT is PROVED
Detective HOdgkins Accidentally
Wounded While Graphing
With Ex=C0nvict

OAKLAND. Feb. Police investi-
CATION into the circumstances Of the
shooting of Detective St Clair Hodg-
kins confirmed today the announce
,nent that the brave policeman was &C
cidentauy the victim OF his Swn
weapon. which was in the hands OF his
wife while IIodgkins grappled win :.
3. Clifton. fugitive highwaymah ana
ex-couvict.
CAPTAIN Of Detectives Petersen con-
Quoted the inquiry. the purpose OF
which was 10 settle the official IacJS
concerning the encounter Petersen to-
dav obtained a cartridge from Chr
tons revolver and BAH from the
same weapon. which had lodged IN the
vainscoting Of the drug store AT teie-
sranh avenue and Twenty-fourth
street when Clifton in fleeing nred
twice at the clerk. l. n. Parry. Both
these slags were of - caliber They
were compared with the leaden pellet
removed from Hodgkins head, and the
police discerned at once that Hodgklns
sustained his wound from his own pis-
rol. which his wife held when he and
Clifton Were locked in 'their struggle
E4odgkins pistol a police regulation
revolver. carried a IS caliber ball
IN investigating the case had sus-
pfcions that Hodgkins was shot acct
dentauy by his wife. who sought TO
save him from Clifton" said Captain
Petersen.
The two - caliber balls viii be
weighed 10 determine how much lead
was LOST from the one which lodged in
the woodwork Of the drug store Cliff
ton endeavored 10 hold up such
bullet when new weighs about 500
grains and IL is evident that the dis
charged ball decreased but little IN
weight. The IS caliber bali which WAS
taken from Detective Hodgkins' wound
weighed when new about 25f grains,
part of which was lost through frie-
tion with tissue and bone
While HO6gkins lies convalescent at
Providence hospital the police are con-
tinuing their investigation Of Chfton's
criminal activity since his release from
san Quentin.
Today a Schultz, q waiter in
downtown cafe. identified the prisoner
as the man who robbed him at /
o'clock last Saturday morning in front
OF his home. 1912 Webster. he recog-
nized Clifton's revolver at once as the
weapon which was pointed AZ his face
while his pockets were searched
This revolver was the principal
means Of Rudolph Priemer's Identify
ing Clifton as the highwayman who
robbed him in Hennings brothers sa-
loon. Sixth and Alice streets. while
Priemer was preparing TO clsse the
place. The pistol was not found on
Clifton when he was captured. but was
found by Charles Gonsalves yesterday
sticking in the mud near a high fence
in the same block as the HOdgkins
home.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
CALIFORNIA is ASSURED
MONEY FOR RIVER WORK
Oakland Harbor Survey Appro-
priation Under Consideration
TShcc.nI D;snnicL u IL CaI[l

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Although
the river and harbor appropriation will
not be reported for a. few days yet
it can be stated on authority that
it will include the following Califor-
MIA projects:
Monterey bay survey Wilmington
harbor survey to determine extension
of channels. etc, Sacramento river sur
vey from the mouth of Feather river
10 Red Bluff. Feather river survey
from mouth to Marysville, Redwood
creek survey. Humboldt bay survey to
secure channel between Eureka and
Arcata-
The bill to be reported will contain
no appropria tions for New York. being
confined chiefly to surveys prepare
tory 10 extensive appropriations next
year. Besides the projects given
above. which have been decided upon.
the committee also has before 1t the
matter of further survey of Oakland
harbor looking toward greater depth.
but has not yet decided to include this
in the BILL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
TRANSPORT SAILS
TODAY FOR MANILA
Sheridan to Leave With Good
Cargo and Cabins Filled

The transport Sheridan will sail at
noon today for the Philippines with
large passenger list.
Prominent among those on board
are General Brush. late commander
of the department of the Columbia
Colonel c. C. Woodward. inspector gem
eral of this department, and Colonel
W. L. Finley chief of staff of this de-
partment.
Colonel Woodward and Colonel Fin
lev will only go as far. as Honolulu
Following is the list of cabin pas
sengers:
Brlgadier General Brush aud wife. Colonel
I. w Rivers. Colonel William B. Davis and
wife. Lieutenant Colonel Charles G. Woodward
inspector general9 and wife. LIEUTENANT Colonel
Walter 1. Finley chief OF staf; Lieutenant
Colonel ". A. Skunk and wife, Major Joseph r.
Dickman. wife and daughter; Major III. s
Rowland, Major George II. AIeAiasters, Captain
E. s. Wright: CAPTAIN A r. Alarix wife and
W. Exton. Captain c. W. otwell. Harry A. May
Captain A. NJ. Shipp. Captain T. L. Rhoads
- I,HsisA AflnuE y stott and Wile Lieutenant u
II Cunningham and wife. Lieutenant John X.
Hume. Lieutenant +. ]. Farrow. Lieutenant d.
L Bescoe. DIR; G. H: Casaday. Lieutenant D. L.
Fulton. Mrs n {. Rukke. Mrs. Peter E Brad
shaw Mrs. ]. r. Bernheim Miss Jane B. Oliver
c. E. Southwerth. Mrs. T. Adams. Mrs A. NJ
Brition. Elmer l.. Gay. Mrs. Chambers Mrs
Aauh ieAuthel MIS- u fielIIehS. j. >. Smith
and wife, Captain :. D. McAlister Lieutenant
Jesse d. Ward. Captain Lewis Tatstone E. NJ.
Cooke, j. =. Hahey. Arthur Rager. Vernon L.
Holland, Arthur ". Sykes. r. NJ Wardeld J. E.
Moody. Mrs c. r. Day. Mrs Caroline GunneH
Mrs Frank b. Freyer, Mrs A. H. Schroeder
Mrs. George i. Tribe. Mrs. ". G.. CLARK.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan. D. u. Douglas and wife
Mrs J. 5. Lobingier. Mrs. l.. II. Dingman Mrs
Edith c. Howser. Miss Emma Dahl. W. +.
Howe. Mrs NJ. B. Meigs Mrs c. C. Mitchell
D. c. Fox. W. W Waugh. Mrs L. " South
worth. Mrs. Grace l. Zsclokke. George L. Rus
sell. Mrs l. W Morgan. Mrs. E. t. Moves
T. l. Steere, George Bennett C. E. Kirkpatriek
Mrs. G. B. Robertson. George H. Rice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
HOME MADE KIDNEY MEDICINE IS
ALSO SPLENDID FOR RHEUMATISM

There are more cases OF kidney trou-
bic here now than ever before, while
recent reports show gthat more peo-
pie succumb each year TO some form
Of kidney disease than any other
cause.
When there Is sickness. examine the
urine. Rheumatism is only 8 symp-
tom Of kidney trouble. II Is nothing
more or less than excessive uric Scid
in the blood which the sluggish. in
active kidneys have failed 10 Sift out.
leaving it to decompose and settle
about the joints and muscles. causing
intense suffering; frequently resulting
in deformity; often reaching the heart.
when death ensueS-
Pains across the back. frequent
painful and suppressed urination and
other symptoms OF weak bladder are
not the only signs OF kidney trouble:
many cases of stomach disease. head
sche. pain in the heart. inactive liver.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
Legislature Votes Confidence
Arcadia Gossip

Especial Disp0ich to The Call
Los ANGELES. Feb. A-Old Mexico and Mr..
Dunphy. the good rear olds that DIR. Roweu
shipped here from Oakland. contracted pneumonia
covered since srrivins here. bat R0veH fears
that the sickness viii prove fatal TO slr Dsr,i-
afternoon and gave the Williams horse work
out for the Holland cup between races RoWeII
IS well pleased with the horses condition aud
may start him in the big race instead OF Biz
Chief.
Andy Blskeley has wired from Emeryvilie for
stalls. aud has signthed his intention of shipping
his stable here Sunday. Arasee viii be among
the lot
J. j. Flanagan arrived today in charge OF the
APplegate string Of eight horses flanagan
brought Captain Kennedy along with the Apple
gate lot
Jockey Aubuehon had ais first mount Of the
season on Chippewa in the second He ss=-
naIized his return 70 the saddle b getting prac-
tieally left at the post Aubgehon was permitted
10 ride by the judges after word had been re-
eeived from the Pacific joekey club that he had
been granted a license. Aubuchon viii do the
bulk Of the riding for 3 a. oIopton's stable.
In order TO afford some OF the poorer owners
chance 10 make expenses, il has been decided to
season
As a result OF the selling race war INDUCED in
by Matt Reiss and his trainer ON the one hand
and r L Thomas ard Frisco Gardner the
other and the alteration between Gardner and
Joe Tigue. the latter who trains for Reiss was
today hned $500. $500 Of this amount being
sessed for intimidaring a bidder in selling
race and the S1e0 for diSOrderlv conduct. The
onense which brought forth the fne was commit
ted after yesterdays closing race and after Card
ner had boosted the selling price OF Matt REFS
Reformation. Iigue took 0aenSe ar Gardner's
action IN bidding up A horse belonging % his
employer and INDUCED in strong language Wien
the men met later in the secretarF's 6fhce q
was charged that Tigue attacked Gardner. The
fine viii. it is expected. put an end 70 the sell
Ing race war that threatened 10 become serious.
Jockeys SIeGee and Dugan each rode two win
ners today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05

etc. are bur symptoms the cause OF
which can be traced 20 feeble. clOgged
kidneys.
A simple test OF the urine IS 20 void
a small quantity in a bottle or glass
and let il stand over night. next morn
ing IL there IS a reddish brick-dust
sediment. or white neecy substances
present. either consult some reputable
physician or take a good vegetables
treatment The following prescription
Is recommended highly in these cases.
ard the sufferer can mix il at home
Compound KarSon. one ounce. Fluid
Extract DanGeliOn. One-half ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsa parflIa- three
ounces Shake well and use IN teas
bedtime.
Where any OF the symptoms emu
merated above are present. good re-
suits are sure TO follow Immediately
the use OF this simple prescription
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
AMERICAN ARRESTED AS
RUSSIAN REVOLUTIONIST
Richard T. Stevens Gives His
Address as Washington, ID. c.

MOSCOW. Feb THE police have
arrested a man with an American pass
port bearing the name of Richard T.
Stevens of Washington. D. c.. on the
charge that he has associated with rev
olutionists.
Stevens had been under surveillance
for several days
A forged Russian passport bearing
the name Vladimir KniffshOffv was
found IN his pocket He explained that
his passport was obtained through his
father, Theodore Stevens, of Washing
ton Stevens speaks Russian ffuently
WASHINGTON. Feb. THE records
OF the state department show that a
passport was issued last August to
Richard Thomas Stevens and sent TO
him in New York city. He declared he
was a citizen of the United states and
was born in San Francisco February 2S
1873. No such name as Theodore Ste
vens or Richard Thomas Stevens ap-
pears in the Washington directory and
there IS no Broom street in the district
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
MARRIED YOUTH
FINDS AFFINITY
Is Convicted of Stealing Her
Watch, but Love Remains

BERKELEY, Feb. Enlarged with
stealing his sweetheart's gold watch,
Harold o. Warner. a former clerk of
San Francisco. pleaded his love for
Miss Erma Johnson. the II year old
daughter of A P Johnson, retired
merchant of this city. and protested
that If he were jailed for life his love
would remain true as steel. The fact
that Warner who is but p years old,
had q wife and two children, was not
brought out in court, but when con-
fronted with this evidence by the police
he declared that Miss Johnson was his
affinity.
You mean you are sort of love
pirate" remarked Sergeant of Detec-
tives A s. ]. Woods The jury could
see little sentiment in the case, how
ever, and pronounced the young man
guilty.
Miss Johnson remained true to her
lover. On the stand she swore that she
had given the watch to Warner TO have
repaired She knew nothing about the
pawnshop where Warner pawned the
jewelry.
In taking the stand in his own be-
half Warner pleaded his love for the
girl. He had been a true friend of
the Johnson family. he declared, and
meant no harm in pawning the watch
TO tide over his financial affairs until
money reached him from his aunt in
Sacramento. He recited his love tale
in detail and declared ais Intention of
marrying Miss Johnson as soon as pos
sible He avoided mention of his FAM
lily. however
According to Warner he has been en-
ployed by the Wells Fargo company
for several months and quit them about
the middle of last month. He then
sought lodging at the home of his af-
fnity.
He was taken to the county Jail and
VIII be sentenced Saturday morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
.SAUSALITO SELLS
It's WATER BONDS
Issue OF 100000 Worth Makes
Possible Installation OF
Municipal System

SAUSALITo. Feb. 1.-The 100000
defray the cost of installing a munici-
pal water distributing plant was
awarded TO c. G. Blymeyer & Co. Of
San Francisco by the town trustees
Monday evening. Biymeyer paid pre-
MUM of $4,000, which is 9J5 per cent
of the issue. Blymeyer secured the
bonds only after hard fight in which
all the contestants waived the stipula-
tons in the original bids James
Adams company of Los Angeles en-
tered the highest bid of s11e.151 fer the
issue. This was protested on the
ground that it had been submitted
after the specified time limit. and when
the board held the final meeting this
offer was not considered.
When the bids~were first opened it
was found that the Bank of Sausalito
had made the only unconditional bid.
Its offer for the issue was S106,000, and
for awhile it was seriously considered
giving the local institution the prefer
ence However, when Blymeyer waived
the provisions of his first bid the blank
officials did not press their claims and
allowed Blymeyer the bonds
With the bonds sold work win be
started soon in laying the mains for
the new system, which will embrace
every street in the town limits. The
water contract with the Marin water
company has been prepared and will be
signed within short time.
Last summer Sausalito suffered a
water famine in spite of the fact that
Two water companies are operating
and the shortage of water caused the
voters 10 pass the bond issue by an
almost unanimous vote, there being but
81 votes against the bond issue
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-05
LAND FRAUD CASE
WAITS ON HASKELL
Proceedings Under Indictment
Delayed Until Return OF
Governor TO MuskOgee

srr-sKOGEE. Okla. Feb 40
method Of procedure in the town lof
frauds Indictment case will be decided
up0n until after the arrival here OF
Governor Charles y Haskell tomor-
row
a dispatch from A. z. English. who -
very Ill at Los Angeles and slowly re-
covering from the effects OF an opera
ton states that his physicians nave
decided that il wiz be impossible for
him TO come 10 Muslc0gee before April
s. A number of leading citizens or
MuskOgee kave signed his bond ana
it will be sent to him for his sigma
tuFe. Attorneys for the indicted men
have not yet reached a decision as 10
whether they will demUr 10 the indlct-
Hent or not.
HUNDREDS SIGN BOND
Governor Haskell will be represented
by an array Of attorneys when placed
on trial which probably viii not take
place till May or June next Blank
sheets of paper have been attached TO
Haskelrs bonds and hundreds OF citi-
zens signed them today.
Sixty leading businessmen OF Musko-
gee held a meeting at midnight last
night and discussed the indictments
until early this morning. Mayor Mar
tin presided. and confidence in the high
standing. integrity and honor OF the
indicted men was expressed
MANY CHARGES MADE
The first indictment returned. that
against Governor Haskell. Clarence W
Turner and Walter r Allen. alleged Al
overt acts in alleged conspiracy 70 de-
fraud the government
The second Indictment returned was
against William T. Hutchins and Car
ence ". Turner and alleged Is overt
acts in conspiracy TO defraud the gov
eminent
The third indictment was against Al
fred Z. English. Frederick B. Sewers
and Jesse Hill and alleged 90 overt acts
in conspiracy
The indicted men are among the most
prominent citizens in Oklahoma.
Legislature Votes Confidence
GUTHRIE. Okla. Feb THE atti-
tude Of the legislature toward Governor
Haskeu's indictment resolved itself into
strictly party question today. when
the house adopted a resolution express
ing continued confidence" in the chief
executive
The republican minority voted sOlidly
against the resolution
Friends of Governor Haskell denied
today the truth OF rumOrs that the
states chief executive would resign his
Office as a result OF the Indictment re-
turned against him