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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
A Discovery Constantly Used by
Physicians and Surgeons

There are many treatments advertised
in the newspapers for the removal OF
superf1uous hair, but there is little Of
fered by the manufacturers OF these
preparations in the way of substantial
evidence of their worth. This is not
the case with the well known method.
De Miracle.
study OF superhuous hair growths.
speaking Of a case in which he used
De Miracle, says: Il applied De Mira
Gle and in a few minutes / had her
lip devoid of hair without any pain
whatever. I instructed her to call again
in two weeks, which she did. found
about one-fOurth OF the hair roots were
not killed by the first application, so
I made a second application 1 saw her
again in about month. and found her
lip as clear of hair as an Infants.
can heartily recommend De Miracle for
all the uses for which the manufactur-
erS recommend IL.
II De Miracle were not the only non
poisonous and the best preparation in
the world for the removal of superf1uous
hair, We could not get the Endorsement
of so many prominent physicians. sur
geons, dermatOlogists, medical journals
Better take a doctors advice don't
be deceived by startling statements
made by the fake free advertisers Re
member. after you have used worthless
connections il will be harder to remove
the hair. Therefore, isn't IL better to
first investigate all hair removers be-
fore you try any of them2
We will send you absolutely free in
plain sealed envelope "a page booklet.
containing full information concerning
this remarkable treatment as well as
testimonials OF prominent physicians,
surgeons. dernatOlogists medical jour
nails and the principal magazines. You
should read this booklet before you
try anything. 1t treats the subject ex--
Write to the DE MIRACLE
CHEMICAL CO, Desk F.99 1905 Park
avenue, New York. simply saving you
want this booklet. and it will be mailed
SaaIad at
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
GOOD TEMPLARS PLAN
TAG DAY FOR ORPHANS
Proceeds to Be Used for Benev-
olent Home in Vallejo
Especial Dispoteh 70 The Call

PALQ ALTO. May 4.-Under the d.
rection OF the Good Templars' lodge a
tag day VIII be held here May for
the benefit Jf the Good Templars' home
for orphans at Vallejo. As an induce
ment for the workers to dispose of a
large quantity of badges a number of
prizes have been offered by the gem
eraI committee. To the Individual SELL
ing the largest number of tags $40
will be given for the second largest
So. A handsome silk banner will be
awarded to the fraternal organiza tion
that makes the best showing for the
benefit of the orphans.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
WIVES WHO HAVE FOUND
FAILURE IN MATRIMONYI
Court Sewers the Bonds That
Have Become Irksome

OAKLAND, May Mrs. Eta Haw-
ley secured final decree of divorce
today from Eugene W. Hawley, clerk
in the tax collectors office at san
Francisco. She complained that he had
deserted her and had failed to provide
the necessities of life though owner
Of property valued at $4,000 in his
own right. Prior to the separation
Mrs. Hawley alleged that their reIa-
tions had been painful to her for many
years. They had one son, aged 20 years,
who testified in his mothers behalf
Ida Wickham asked for a divorce
from Thomas Wickham today on the
ground of cruelty. She said he had
called her fool and numerous hard
names.
Rebecca Susman asked divorce
from Philip Susman for desertion
Marie Krupica secured an interlocu-
tory decree from Joseph krupica
Cruelty was the ground.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
Identified as Ex-Convict

Detective Thomas f. Reagan of the
Identification bureau went to Martinez
yesterday and identified one of the
burglars who broke into a warehouse at
Winehaven on Sunday as a former con-
vict known as John Kelly. alias Joseph
Kelly, alias John Mcdonald. January
%. 1897, he was sent to San Quentin for
eight months for attempted burglary
September 13. 1897 he was sent to the
county Jail for six months for petty lar
ceny, reduced from burglary, and Sep
tember IS, 1898, he was sent to San
Quentin for five years for burglary in
the second degree.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
FUTILE PURSUIT
OF BAY PIRATE
San Francisco Patrol Launch
Fails to Overhaul Buc=
cancers

BERKELEY, May 4.-News that the
warehouse north of Richmond last sun
day afternoon and engaged in des-
perate duel in which Fire Chief Charles
Mahnkee was seriously wounded, were
on the Berkeley water front this morn
ing caused a furry in police circles of
the bay cities. Headed by the police
boat Patrol of San Francisco, the chase
began and the pirates were driven from
West Berkeley waters.
The first intimation that the police
had of the visit of the pirates was when
a man giving the name of Caboza and
driving a launch, with a rowboat as a
trailer, landed at the municipal wharf
at the end of University avenue. He
hurriedly asked for water for his en-
gine. He was nervous and frequently
cast his eyes at the rowboat. the con-
tents of which were concealed by
piece of canvas.
AS quickly as he came, he jumped
into the launch and pointing the Prov
toward Richmond steamed ahead full
speed. He had no sooner disappeared
in the mist than the police boat Patrol
from San Francisco came in sight and
asked Town Wharhnger Phil Sheridan
which way the launch had gone. With
out slowing down the engine the boat
headed for Richmond in full pursuit.
Marshal Volimer, learning of the
chase, detailed Sergeant of Detectives
Henry Jamison. Sergeant Thomas
Wooley. Special Officer Clarence Morrill,
and Policemen Richardson and Wickof
to the scene. All day the men patrolled
the water front without catching sight
of the pirates, and gave up the chase
tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
POLITICS FACTOR IN
DAMAGE SUIT TRIAL
Corporation Owned by Senator
and Congressman Defendant

OAKLAND, May 4.-The McKinlay-
Perkins paint company. owned by Dun
can McKinlay. member of congress.
and United States Senator George
Perkins, was defendant today in an ac-
Jurymen were carefully quizzed re-
garding their political inclinations and
preferences before being admitted to
serve.
&C. F. Mullen, an electrical workers
apprentice, was plaintiff. He said he
had been at work installing fixtures
for the defendant company when a.
barrel of explosive mixture blew up
directly beneath the scaffolding on
which he stood.
Hurled into the air several feet
Mullen alleged that he was burned by
flames and badly Jared by the fall
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
MILLS COLLEGE STUDENTS
OBSERVE FOUNDERS DAY
Annual Ceremony Conducted at
Well Known Institution

OAKLAND, May mills college
observed founders day today. The
exercises, which began at 2:30 p. M,
were held in Lisser hall feature
of the celebration was the pilgrimage
to the tomb of Rev. Cyrus r. Mills
founder of the educational institution,
the tomb being located on the beauti-
full grounds of the college.
The address of the day was delivered
by Rev. George G. Eldredge. Follow
ing the organ prelude was the process
sional Sing TO the Lord a Joyful
Song" and scriptural reading. Miss
Marjorie Morse was heard in a vocal
solo, and the college choir rendered
Peace l Leave With Thee"
The concluding part of the musical
program included, How Firm a Foun-
dation"; the recessional, For All the
Saints" and the organ postlude. Mills
college was founded in 1871. Mrs. Su-
san Mills. widow of the founder, is the
head of the institution.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
SCHOOL BOARD AGAIN
GIVES NOTICE TO FRATS
Suspension Will Follow Any
Violation of the Law

ALAMEDA. May 4-The board of
education organized tonight by re-elect-
ing D. L. Randolph as president.
Alpha Ruddell, student in the high
school VINO had joined the Phi Sigma
fraternity since the new law was
passed, announced his withdrawal to
DR.. @. L. Thompson, principal of the
school. The board considered this suf-
ficient and dropped Ruddell's case.
Formal notice was given by the board
that any violation of the anti-fraternitv
law would be met by the offending pu-
pills suspension from all school activi-
ties
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
FIREMEN HURT WHEN
OLD LANDMARK BURNS
Overland House, Oakland, De-
stroyed, Loss Being $4,000

OAKLAND, May George Sturm. a
fireman with engine company ], and ].
J. o'Brien OF truck company ] were
injured at a fire at First street and
Broadway al an early hour this morn
ing, when a cornice. loosened by the
flames, fell upon their heads
The fire at which the double accf-
dent occurred broke out IN the old
Overland house. which was DESTROYED
II was owned by Louis Warnicke who
estimates his loss at $4,000. of which
$4,000 Is covered by insurance.
The flames drove 40 inmates in con-
fusion into the streets. The old house
was one of the landmarks Of the city
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
ALAMEDA SECURES LAND
FOR NEW PLAYGROUND
Old Waymire Property to Be
Used by Municipality

ALAMEDA, May 4.-The city now
owns the old ]. A waynire place in
Walnut street between Clement avenue
and Buena Vista avenue. the deeds
from the Hibernia bank, which owned
the property, to the municipality be-
ing recorded today The city paid $24,-
900 for the place. which is to be con-
verted into pask and playground.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
Army Orders

>. WASHINGTON. May 4-Captain V. Ham.
,i uWeiith infantry, acting quartermaster. is re-
Eeyed from duty as quartermaster of the Pre-.
sidio at san Francisco and viii proceed to Fort
McDoweli, 10 report to the comm anding officer
lor uuty as quartermaster. relieving the present
guartermaster of Fort Mcdowell
r Leave OF absence is granted Major Henry
Lg age OF the medical corps from June 10 until II
trsncisco .I, sec in compliance with the orders Of
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
REPORTER SHOT BY
THUG IN DARKNESS
Charles Clements Held Up in
Early Morning and Wounded
After a Struggle

OAKLAND. May 4.-Bravely crap
Ming with a highwaymsn, who leaped
anon him at the corner Of Tenth and
Linden streets shortly after , o'clock
this morning, Charles Clements
widely known newspaperman Of TINS
CITY. was shot through the chest and
seriously wounded while attempting to
overpower the thug. Clements fell to
The sidewalk. but managed to draw
his own revolver in time TO empty 1t
ST his fleeing assailant- All OF the
bullets apparently went wide, how
ever. as the footpad disappeared In
the darkness.
The noise Of the shooting aroused
residents Of the neighborhood, and the
police removed the wounded reporter
10 the receiving hospital. where DR..
W. H. Irwin found that the bullet had
penetrated the left breast and had
ranged downward through the body
lodging in the muscles Of the back
BULLET MISSES HEART
In its course through the body the
bullet lust missed the top Of the left
lung and the main arteries Of the
heart. DR.. Irwin removed the ball
and pronounced the wound one Of the
most remarkable he had ever seen. on
account Of the fact that apparently it
had touched no vital spot
Clements was taken TO the Oakland
central hospital this afternoon, ana
late this evening he was resting easily
II the wound does not become in
fected his physicians say that he has
q fair chance of recovery.
Clements. who is Kentuckian, was
on his way TO his home, $50 Chestnut
street when. al the corner OF Tenth
and Linden streets. the foOtpad
stepped from behind q tree and. level
ing a revolver at Clements head,
commanded him 10 throw up his
hands
STRUGGLE IN DARKNESS
With contemptuous disregard for
danger. Clements sprang AT the thug
and had succeeded in grasping him
by the shoulders when the desperate
pressed the revolver against his chest
and fired. Clements staggered back.
and the fellow broke from his grasp
and took 10 his heels.
The darkness was so intense where
the hoIdup occurred that Clements was
unable TO give any description Of the
thug. Clements is a veteran of the
Spanish war. having served in the ia
nous Rough Rider troop, enlisting in
Texas. He has written a number Of
clever vaudeville sketches, and lately
has been engaged in composing the
libretto for a comic opera In news
paper circles he is known as con-
-Ecientious. able reporter. His relatives
live in Kentucky.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
REFUSES TO PROHIBIT
SUNDAY CELEBRATION
City Council Declines to Pre-
vent July Fourth Program
Especial Dispatch 70 The Cain

.oRovILLE May 4.-The city coun-
ell has turned down the petition of
several churches asking that there be
no fourth of July celebration held
here Sunday, July L. The council uu-
holds the committee in charge of the
ceiepration, but it is declared the only
things scheduled for Sunday are a
sacred concert and the fireworks dis
play at night
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05

NEW DRAwBRIDGE wANTED-San Rafael.
May 4.-Residents of Tiburon and Belvedere
have sent petition TO the board of supervisors
asking that the drawbrdge connecting the two
towns be replaced by new structure. They
also asked that bridge tender be appointed to
raise the draw. c. Durham has been attending
to the draw and he put in bill for S44 o5 to
the county. which turned down.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. May 4-The following marriage
licenses issued today:
William Mex sherrad. %, and Sophia Van
Sicklen %, both Of Alameda.
James d. tombstone. "a. and Elizabeth John
son. 3S both of Elmhurst
Thomas ]. Scott, 80, and Maud Lamb, S5,
both of Sacramento.
Edward E. Arrivey, % and ouida 1. Clair,
II both of Oakland.
Noah c. Cause 81, San Francisco. and EIoise
G. Ulrich. 20. Oakland.
Oscar ]. Carlson. 25 and Helda Quarnstrom.
H. both Of Oakland.
John L. Lambert 81. and Sadie Ritchie. 80.
both of Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05
Rent Your Rooms

BY inserting an ad. in The Cali under
Rooms 70 Let"
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-05

Don't fail to attend the free excur-
sion and auction sale of 200 campin z
lots, Sunday, May 9. Geo. L. Dealey &
Co. auctioneers 129 Suffer street
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
SHIPPERS OBJECT
To- LOADING TAX
Assert Charges of Southern Pa
cific for Handling Goods Are
Unjust and Discriminatory

The shippers of San FRANCISCO have
a new grievance against the Southern
Pacific. They object to the payment
of the loading and unloading charges
which the company has imposed during
the last two years. claiming that it is
unjust and discriminatory. The charge,
it is said. amounts to more than $780,
600 a year.
The fee of 90 cents ton is said by
the local shippers to be as unjust as
the switching charge. protest has
been made before the interstate COM
merce commission against the switch
ing charge, and. as soon as decision
has been rendered a complaint will be
fled against the loading tax.
The matter has been before both the
Pacific coast jopbers' and manufacture
ers' association and the traffic associa-
tion. Both felt that the charge was
unfair.
DESCRIPTION OF. CHARGES
The Southern Pacific tariff sheet de-
scribes the charge as follows
Loading and unloading = carload
pany's tariffs, or tariffs to which this
company is a party, co~not include the
expense of loading or unloading car
load freight. This company. under all
of its tariffs or tariffs to which it is a
party. reserves the right to load and
unload carload freight at charge of
20 cents a. ton of 1000 pounds Except
grain at Port Costa0 in addition to the
charges for transportation, which
charge includes tire expense of dun
mage when loading is performed by
this company. When such service is
rendered by this company the above
Will be the basis of charge, subject,
however. to published storage and de-
murrage rules in force at point of re-
ceipt or delivery.
DOUBTS RIGHT OF CHARGES
G. ]. Bradley, former manager of the
California traffic association, made an
investigation Of the subject and ex-
pressed the belief that the company had
no right to make the charg ge. He said:
This charge was never made before
the fire of 1906. and = do not believe it
is just or would stand a test. In the
case of the wholesale fruit and prod
uce association of Chicago VS.. the
Santa Fe, involving practically the
same charge. the commission ruled that
where carload. shipments are to a con-
signee who is the owner of the entire
contents of the car, and where there
fore, delivery is made upon the team
tracks of the railroad, the company
should furnish in the future, as in the
past, the necessary 11elp to bring the
packages to the car door and there
make. delivery to the consignee The
commission ruled that the present rule.
of railroads which requires consignees
to take packages inside the car is un-
reasonable.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
J Personal Brevities

F. H. Harris of Goldfeld is at the
Dorchester.
Arthur F. Tero of Toronto is a guest
at the Stewart.
F. t. Grove of Seattle is registered
at the Fairmont-
H. W. Sabin of Los Angeles is reg
istered at the Manx.
w p. Feafold and S. n. Tierney OF
New York are at the Baltimore.
w. M. Randall of Colorado Springs is
registered at the st. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben F. Wright of Mon
terey are staying at the Union Square.
Captain Thomas G.. Hanson of the
U. S. transport Logan is at the Stewart.
Ernest Schmidt. a businessman of
Chicago, is guest at the ST. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Laton of Del
Monte have apartments at the Fair
mont.
Judge Frank H. Short of Fresno is at
the Fairmont, accompanied by Mrs.
Short.
Nelson z. Graves. manufacturer of
oils and paints of Florida, is at the ST.
Francis.
J. Parker Ford. manufacturing jew
eler of New York, is a guest at the St.
Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. whitney Of wor-
cester, Mass, are staying at the ST.
Francis.
r G. Cook of HealdSburg and W $.
Baker of Gallatin. Tenn, are at the
Holland
Lieutenant A B. Reid, United States
navy, and F. o. Mason of Victoria,
B. c., are at the Savoy.
A. E. Hawley. mother and sister OF
Santa Barbara and W. Ii; Afford OF
Chicago are at the Granada.
w. W. StelIow and wife of Los An
geles and r. L. Greenleaf and wife of
Syracuse, n. Y, are at the Imperial
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
FINANCES SADLY MUDDLED


But there are 10 funds in the trea @
ury for Keeping the road in repeir
One more rainy season and it will he
impossible in many places for carts.
sIhe revenue of 100000 a year from
the New Orleans lottery, which migrat-
ed to Honduras after its expulsion from
Louisiana, no longer patches the hole
In the national budget Extradition
has stopped the coming of defaulters
from the states, who had money to
spend The Low state of Industry les
sens all the taxes. Every officials and
clerk's and soldiers pay is far in ar
end.
Most Of the Americans in Honduras
are on the west coast, where they own
so per cent of the banana plantations:
but later we Shall have. a special ar
ticle on this wonderful banana busi-
ness, which is the mainstay Of Central
American progress on the Atlantic side.
In Tegucigaipa the most enterprising
and active resident Is an American. ON e
DR.. Gustavus Adolpho Walther, an eye
and ear specialist, who fled Chicago
because of charges for which he did not
stand trial.
When he was put in, charge Of the
city hospital he threw cut all the pa :
stents, consisting of politicians, who
had their. wines charged as medicines.
and admitted sick people instead. He
has the largest medical practice in
Honduras. and is buildingoa sanftariuln
in the form OF a fortress on the hiIls
above the town, which will be of great
service to any revolutionary army. He
has many differences with Salamanca,
the chief of police, who was long in
jail on 50 charges of arson, murder
and rape
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
CLERK OF JUSTICES. COURT
ASKS FOR MORE AID
Declares Official Records May
Be Lost Through Lack of Help

An unsafe condition OF affairs exists
according to an AFFIDAVIT made by the
clerk of the court, George S. McComb,
and read to Superior. Judge Sturte-
want by Attorney Otto tum Suden.
There are p.innumerable chances for
papers being lost, McComb states.
He lays the blame on the supervisors
alleging that the board has refused
to furnish him with enough clerica1cas-
sistance or with proper facilities for
transacting the business OF his Office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
CRIPPLED ON FORTUNE QUEST
CHINESE CHAMBER TO
M DEDICATE IT'S HOME
Function at New Quarters to Be
All Day Affair

The Chinese chamber of commerce.
the controlling factor in the local Chi
nese commercial world will dedicate
its new quarters in Sacramento street
above. Dupont next Tuesday morning
and elaborate preparations are being
made to have the affair resemble as
much as possible an American dedica-
ton.
The new quarters for the organiza-
tion have been completed only a short
time. This chamber is the central com
mercial body of Chinese, merchants in
the United States. Practically every
Chinese merchant IN San Francisco is
associated with the organization.
The dedicatory exercises will begin
Tuesday morning Look Tin Eli. man
ager .of-the Sing Chong bazaar. will pre-
side, assisted by Wong Sun, president
of the chamber. The exercises will con-
tinue through the afternoon, and at
night a banquet on the Chinese order
will be served in an oriental restaurant
in Dupont street Invitations to this
banquet have been extended to Fred S.
Stratton. collector of the port. Assistant
Collector of Port Hamilton and 25 other
Americans and a number of importers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
RESORTS
New Zealand andAustraIia
Via Tahiti
ReEuIar Through serrle-

The Wonderland OF the Pacific See Milford
Sound. the Wanganui River and the Hot Lak--
ana GeySers-surpassing the Yellowstone New
Zealand is now at its best The s. s. MariDosa
sails March TO- Only S260 round trip 10 Wei
class. SS6.25.
LINE TO HoNoLULU-Special round tr,o
rate, $110 s. s. Alameda. sailing March n
April g. etc. Send for itinerary o. s. 8 CO..
era Market ST. Teephone Kearny 1881.