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The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
CITY TELLS u. r. r. DELAYS
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
Public Utilities Committee De-
mands Attendance

The supervisors public utilities COM
mittee met to consider street railway
matters yesterday, but due to the alb
sence of General Manager Black of the
United Railroads and other representa-
tives, all matters went over to next
week.
The companies were notified that
continual postponements would not be
tolerated and that If they desired ac-
ton or hearing to be present next
Wednesday,.
The city attorneys opinion was re-
ceived that the United Railroads had
no legal right to construct the track
connecting the Post and Market street
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
HEALTH BOARD TO TEST
GREEN STREET SPRING
Will AnaIyze Water to Prove IL
Ii Is Good or Bad

Some question having arisen as TO
the heaIthfuI character of the water
flowing from FL POlin. the ancient
spring in Green street near Lyon. the
supervisors health committee request.
ed the board OF health yesterday to
make a baeteriolOgical examination OF
the flow. A suspicion has arisen that
the bacillus coli was present due 70
surface drainage into the spring. and
the test viii serve to- establish or dis
sipate this objection TO it's use
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
MRS. SHELBY WILL
NOT BE PROSECUTED
Charge of Grand Larceny for
Stealing JeWeIry Dismissed

The charge of grand larceny against
Mrs. Rita Shelby for stealing jewelry
valued at 81 900 from Mrs. G. Hyman
of the Irving apartments. 1922 Pine
street, was dismissed by Police Judge
Deasy yesterday as no complaint was
on file Mrs. Hyman having refused to
prosecute the case.
When the case was called Mrs. Hy-
man was called to the stand and told
the judge that she did not care to
prosecute. but when the judge in
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CENTENARIAN is DEAD
Eldest Son, Aged 80, Two Others
and Daughter Survive
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

= '1- ~o'lI
STOCKTON, June flames Webb,
San Joaquin county's Oldest pioneer
citizen died at his home in this city
this afternoon at 8 o'clock, at the age
of 102 years. 10 months and days.
Until a few days ago the aged pion-
eer was in the best of health and at
no time has been helpless His gen
eral condition has been by far much
more robust than many of his friends
a quarter Of a century his Junior.
Four sons and a daughter survive
him. The oldest son. Thomas Webb.
a local grocer, is so years of age. and
as agile as a man OF so years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
CHINESE VICE CONSUL
ON VISIT TO STOCKTON
Accompanied by Ng Poon Chew
and DIR. Douglas Long
Especial Dstateh 10 The Call

STOCKTON. June 2-China's vice
consul @. Wyoung. stationed at San
Francisco; Ng Poon Chew, editor of the
Chung Sal Vat Po of San Francisco,
and one of the noted lecturers of the
west, and DIR. Douglas Long of Los An
geles a capitalist with rich mineral
properties in Nevada, were guests to-
day of Charles ID. Pierce of this city,
formerly mayor of Oakland.
The visit to this section IS a part of
an itinerary during which pbints in the
Sacramento and the San Joaquin val
leys will be visited.
Special attention is being given by
the visitors to the delta regions and
while in this section they will visit the
Riverside farm, which is the property
of Pierce.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
INSANE WOMAN CAPTURED
AFTER HAVING ESCAPED
Found by Posse Asleep in Abso-
IuteIy Nude Condition
Special Diseotch 10 TIE Call

ISpecidl Dspotch 10 TIE Call
MARTINEZ. June 2.-The insane
Mexican woman captured at Concord
last week and who escaped from the
constable was recaptured today at
Pleasant Hill. The woman had been
wandering around the hills since her
escape, living on wild onions. other
herbs and fruit stolen at night out of
the neighboring orchards
When the officers found her, she was
asleep under small tree stark naked.
On their approach she started up and
sprang away through a grain field,
but after a short chase was caught
After a severe struggle she was
dressed and securely strapped and taken
to the county hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
DR.. PLINY r. WATTS DIES
IN HOSPITAL HE FOUNDED
Victim of Appendicitis, Expires
in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO. June 2-Dr. Pliny
r. Watts. one OF the foremost physi-
clans in the city of Sacramento and
well known throughout the state. died
at Sutter Heights hospital yesterday,
following an operation for Appendix
citis. DR. Watts was native of New
Hampshire He was one of the found
ers of the hospital in which he died
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03

formed her that he required to hear
some testimony before he could dis
miss the case Mrs. Hyman said that
she had suspected Mrs. Shelby of tax
ing the jewelry and gave her every
chance to confess. but she did not
do so.
Il believe. Judge" said Mrs. Hyman.
that the woman Is mentally unsoUnd.
1t is a very sad case, and I am sure
she is not a thief and had not taken
the jeweIry with the idea of theft in
her mind. l believe her husband has
arranged for her mother to come here
and take her back to her home in
Canada.
Mrs. Shelby left the courtroom with
Mrs. Hyman. but they separated after
reaching the corridor.
SUICIDE OF MANUFAcTURER-Jan
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
HOTEL MOSCONI HALFSoOS s.y

ocean shore r. r. direct ] hour Hesdquar-
ters autoists. fishermen and hunters. Fine Itsl-
an dinners short notice. Free bus connects
with all trains.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
NEWS OF THE OCEAN
rhe Lnmher Eixtnres

The British bark Lord Templetown is under
charter for lumber from Eureka to Sydney at
30s and the German ship Schwarzenbek, at
Portland, is engaged for the same business
chartered prior to arrival
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

Who desire The Call mailed
TO them at summer resorts
or other out of town places
will please notify office,
giving present address and
length of time desired sent
to new address. On return
ing please notify office, in
order that service by carrier
may be promptly resumed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
- NEw ENaI.ANn Honr - 49,.

THE NEW ENGLAND HOME, Camp Meeker
Rebuilt and refurnished with the chief idea
Tor comfort; located IN n beautiful grove near
the lake-beautiful walks, grand scenery. Gro
Quet boating bathing. fishing. hunting bowl
ing and dancing. Table supplied with fresh
fruits and vegetables from ranch daily
Rates $3.50 10 81 per week: special rates 10
families and parties Address GEORGE BAR
BISON Camp Meeker Sonoma COUNTY. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
CAMP TAYLOR RESORT

First-class hotel. tents cottages and family
grounds; boating. fishing and swimming; family
rates. For particulars A. BENENATo. Proprietor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
CAMPING

GUERNEWOOD PARK. on Russian river; fish
ing boating and hs sthlng: tents and cots rented
lofs for sale. Write for circular, GUEBNE s.
McI-ANE. Gucrneville
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
BERTRAND

First class accommodations. Ideal spot FOR
cation. Fishing. hunting. ating and swim
ming. Beautiful drive 10 Bear valley. Special
-stes 70 families Apply JOSEPH F. BER-
TRAED. Tocaloma. Marin County. California
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
SAN GREGORIO STORE

All kinds general merchandise. Fishermen
huuters. campers and auto parties supplied at
ry prices. E. MONrEVALDO, San Gregorio
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
HoTEI RusTICANo

Situated in the beautiful mountains OF Sonona
Co Dancing. boating. bathing. Boats free TO
guests Rates 50 10 Sl2 per week. Open yesr
round Address l. B. SELENGER, CAMP
MEEKER, CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
YARRRoUGH EARN

Open to guests after May I. Rates adults
s. 10 s. per week. AD unlimited supply Of
fresh milk. butter, fruit, vegetables and berries
grown on place VIII meet guests at train.
y. L. YARBROTGH. Guernevilie, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03

SAN LUIS HOT sPRINes-Under new man
agement. sheltered spot; y mile from ocean:
boa ting: fishing. excellent table; all berries
vegetableE grown at the springs; water 10 de-
erees Fahrenheit. conveyance meets s. p. trains
Address l.. r. MITTBNDORF San Luis Hot
sulphur Springs san Luis Obspo
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
HAYWARD SANITARIUM

good for bronchitis and asthma. Fruits and vege-
tables raised the grounds. Rates reasonable.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
ALTAMONT. OCCIDENTAL

An ideal modern summer hotel, 3 hours from
S. T.; dne carbonate iron spring. etc. OF proven
medicinal value; bs thing fishing, hunting; Is
acres virgin forest recreation ground: 8 pure
living springs; 81 a day, 50 a week Free camp
Ing. J. d. CONNOLLY. Occidental, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03

SUICIDE OF MANUFACTURER-Jan
Wis, June Colin C. Mclean. a prominent
manufacturer committed suicide here last night
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Senate Puzzled Over Roosevelt Busts

While Senator Wetmore, chairman
of the library committee. has not COM
mitted himself in favor of either one,
it is rumored that he and the other
members of the committee. are dis
posed to award the palm to strenu.
osity.
'Tis said they think the senate will
feel more at home with that one look
ing down on its deliberations. But
the rub comes on account of the fact
that Col. Roosevelt has himself ex.
pressed preference for his reposeful
self.
Before he left the White House he
was shown the work of "a Frazier
and did not hesitate moment in
mank his choice.
OF course, the committee recognizes
that Col. Roosevelt ought to. have
something to say about his own bust,
but the question it is trying to decide
is how much. The committee is in.
clined to think that the senate ought
to have something to say about the
matter, too.
1t is truly knotty problem, and one
that is likely to cause the library
committee much worry. '
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
School of instruction for Diplomats

for successful candidates for diplo.
matte positions by statute, which they
have usually spent in receiving formal
instruction from the department and
Willing away time
The new school of instruction will
be under the direction of Mr.. John II.
Gregory. Jr.. United States minister
to Nicaragua, who is now in Washing
ton giving the matter careful atten-
ton. Mr.. Wilson and other officials of
the state department and of the other
departments will give lectures on ap.
propriate subjects.
The course will last 30 days, begin
ming at the time Of taking the oath of
office, and the men who have passed
their examinations will have a little
extra start, inasmuch as no one has
yet been appointed. Before the men
are appointed the course Of instruc.
tion will be confined to generalities,
but after the appointments are made
each appointee will be taken into the
confidence Of the department and n.
astructed along certAlA AAaA
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Negligee Costumes Becoming Popular

us collar or "choker," la Elkins, or
Clay or Charles Sumner tripping
about the senate chamber in tan
shoes, la Lorimer of Illinois
A blase observer, looking over the
variegated display of unconventional
dress on the floor of the senate not
long ago rendered the opinion that II
haberdashery had been as far ad-
vanced then as now the statesmen of
that glorified period would have ta-
ken advantage of It. But it does knock
school book ideals to flinders, never
day. Convention as to attire is losing
ground even faster than the traditions
that are falling under the force of rad
ical senators who recently have en-
tered the senate. Since Vice -Presi-
dent Sherman appeared one day in a
suit of blue Georgia cotton, the SEN
ators have been blossoming out In
the merriest and most striking modes
that spell for comfort and hot wealth
er ease.
The southern senators are more prone
to cling to the boiled shirt" Collec.
lively the senate resembles an aggre-
cation of bank clerks as 1t pursues
its work. Dignity is very. very negli.
gee. AS yet. however. no statesman
has removed his shoes, as southern
senator did his boots one sultry day a
few years ago.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
TOLD TO USE cUTIcURA.
After Specialist Failed to Cure Her In.
tense Itching Eczema-Had Been
Tortured and Disfgured But
Was Soon Cured of Dread Humor.

'I contracted eczema and suffered
intensely for about ten months. At
times l thought 1 would scratch my
self to pieces. My face and arms were
covered with large red patches, SO
that 1 was ashamed to go out. 1 was
advised to go to a doctor who was
a specialist in skin diseases, but I
received very little relief. 1 tried
every known remedy, with the same
results. thought would never get bet
ter until friend Of mine told me to try
the Cuticura Remedies. So tried them,
and after four or five applications Of
Cuticura Ointment l was relieved Of
my unbearable itching. I used two
sets of the Cuticura Remedies. and
am completely cured. Miss Barbara
Kral, Highlandtown, Md, Jan. 9, '0S."
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Oddly Decorated conch Shell.

father" and amen" being nearly
three-quarters of an inch high.
Unfortunately, Mr.. Wyman does not
know the circumstances under which
the shell was decorated, nor even the
name Of the decorator, the only clew
to the identity of the artificer being
the initials "T. b." which appear at
the end of the prayer.
Seamen off on long voyage often
spend their idle moments in making
delicate carvings and objects of virtu,
and perhaps this shell is the result Of
the labors of some sailors spare time;
or, perhaps, one of the inmates of
some penal institution found enjoy.
ment in making this strange piece of
work as a present for some friend or
relative.
The shell is of pink color with a
purple tinge, while the letters are
white
"The most puzzling thing about the
SHE'LL" says Mr.. Wyman, ''is how it
was decorated. The letters are not
dug out. nor scratched on the shell,
but are raised as though embossed. 1t
could not have been treated with acid
without showing some traces of the
process, and if it was engraved it
must have taken considerable time
and an infinite amount of patience.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

live in the villa recently purchased by
him there at cost of 100000. Twelve
years ago he was poor man. He re-
tires with large private fortune and
the rank of count and prince. On the
day His Majesty gave him the latter
title. Won Buelow was notified that
his share of the estate Of Herr Cod
frey, the wealthy sugar MERCHANT of
Hamburg. amounted to s1.375,O00.
Herr Godfrey has never met Prince
Won Buelow, but had become interest
ed in his public career and left him
this fortune.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

VIEWED sartorially as well as with
v respect to other attributes of
craftsmanship less perceptible to the
eye, one is led to speculate as to what
Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John c.
Calhoun and the other dead and gone
heroes of the heavy oratorical period
in American history would think If
they could come back and take a look
at the United States senate In these
summer days. Time. the tailor and
the modern haberdasher certainly
have combined with the seasons to
work a marked change from the con-
ventionalities.
In summer as well as winter the as
piring youth of the land have been
wont to picture the dignified' senator
as a frock-coated, starch-bosomed be-
ing. Can you conjure up Webster
laundering undying speeches in a neg
ligee shirt a la Leader Aldrich, Orator
Beveridge and whole galaxy of pres
ent-day luminaries. Calhoun defend
ing the ordinance of notification min
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Congressman Victims of Bunco Game

last month, and he's Just died. am
removing the body to Kansas, and
find lack just $3.50 of the amount
necessary for the trip. am appealing
to you as my congressman to accom-
modate me with this small sun until
I reach home. Then I will pay you
back, and If you don't help me I'll
have to leave the body here on your
hands" ...
You're trying to bunco me-" said
the suspicious Murdock. But he was
ashamed of himself the next minute
when he saw the look of pain come
over the open countenance Of the visi-
tor, and reached for his checkbook.
Make it an even $40, Mr.. Murdock.
and the Lord bless you." the bishop
ventured.
That was the last Murdock thought
Of the matter until he was lunching
in the house restaurant the other day.
Then he caught a snatch Of converse
tion from an adjoining table.
Needed just $14 to get his sons
body home" Mr.. Gardner of New Jer-
sey was saying. 81 thought it was a
bunco game, but l didn't want to take
chances on having a body consigned
to my hotel, 80 I let him have the
money and"
Murdock grew red about the ears.
Then he picked up his hat and started
out. In the corridor he met Mr.. Cur
rier of New Hampshire.
"Currier," he said, did you ever
hapDen to hear of a negro bishOD who
needed money to get his sons body"
Ssh" Currier interrupted. Don't
say a word. He got me for fifty"
And I'll bet most of the congress
men in town." Murdock said, have
been contributing to that mortuary
fund"
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

w WASHINGTON.-A novel and grue-
w some scheme for forcing states
men to part with their money has just
been discovered in Washington, with
the result that congressman are laugh
ing heartily at the recent experience
of Representatives Murdock of Kan
sas, Gardner of New Jersey and Cur
rier of New Hampshire. Mr.. Murdock,
who was prominent in the house insur-
rection against the Cannon rules, tells
the story on himself to show, he says,
that, though the insurrection isn't
dead yet. the hand of death occasion
ally weighs upon him.
The Kansan. according to his story,
was sitting not long ago in his Office
meditating revenge on the Cannonites,
when an impressive-looking negro en-
tered and inquired IL he were Mr.. Muir
dock. Mr.. Murdock assured him that
he was correct.
Don't you remember meeting me,
Mr.. Murdock?" the visitor went on.
'I'm Bishop De Graffenried-Forest of
your district. I've met you many
times. I'm sure you will remember
me-"
'No, I don't. And you didn't know
me when you came in. But never
mind, what is it?"
I'm in a powerful lot of trouble. My
dear son, who has been to school in
Virginia. was injured in ball game
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Uniform Times,

The movement in Great Britain to
secure a daylight saving" law ap.
pears to be making headway. though
It may still be far from enactment.
The question of a uniform time stand.
ard is worth considering in connec.
ton with the efforts to conserve the
natural resources Of the United States
and to improve its industrial affairs
A great advance was made when
standard time was changed at the
ninetieth. one hundred and fifth and
one hundred and twentieth meridians
by exactly one hour when going from
New York to San Francisco. This
was done to benefit railroads and has
proved to be a great blessing. But If
present eastern time (that of the sew.
enty-flfth meridian) were adopted as
uniform standard for the whole
country uniformity in regard to the
clock time would prevail in every
part of the United States.-Commo.
dore Bechler in Century.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

A MARBLE bust of Theodore Roose-
"A welt is soon to be placed in niche
in the senate chamber in Washington
alongside all the other vice-presidents
OF the United States since John
Adams. The sculptor. James l..
Frazier of New York city, has finished
his work. He has modelled two busts
and 1t only remains for the committee
of the library to choose. That is what
1t is trying to do now.
The trouble is the two busts are SO
different. One shows the calm and
thoughtful Roosevelt. and 1t is said to
be perfect in its way.
The other portrays his as vice-presi-
dent as the senate knew him best,
with fiery eye, protruding jaw and
tense facial muscles-in short. the
real strenuous Roosevelt. E
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

TN ORDER to prepare new appoin-
i tees to the United States diplo-
matte service more thoroughly for
their duties the state department has
established q school In Washington
for the instruction of men who have
successfully passed examinations.
Mr.. Huntington Wilson, assistant
secretary Of state. has given partic.
ular attention to the selection Of new
members for the service, and aside
from O more careful and painstaking
examination than heretofore this
practical training has been decided
upon. ~, ttf4LE4tEF tl,.
; Heretofore there has been a So
called obstruction period" oe 90 days
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
MoxIna Brick Buildings.

Denver-The brick two-story store
of Tom ]. Kerrigan at 296 Huron
street, has just been moved twenty
five feet onto new foundations, on ac-
count Of the widening Of Huron street,
without causing the cessation OF busi-
ness for a minute. The one-story
brick house at 32O9 Navajo street, oc-
cupied by Thomas Williams, was
moved to s216 Mariposa street this
week, the family remaining in the
house the entire four days required to
complete the change. The work ID
done BY . company which employs
AsW steel process.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

given me, and I am recommending it
to all my friends. Mrs. w. S. FORD,
1888 Lansdowne St., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country. for the cure of all forms Of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands of women who have been
troubled with displacements, inham-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir.
regularities, periodic pains, backache.
that bearing-down feeling, flatulency,
indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
II you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkhams Lynn
Mass, for It. She has guided
thousands to health. FREQ O.
UkANAk8
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
LORDS PRAYER ON A SHELL.
Can Easily Be Read Without Aid Of q
Magnlfying GIass-Boston Man
Owns Odd Piece of Work.

Boston.-To get the Lords prayer
into a space four inches square and
still have the letters large enough to
be easily read without the aid of q
magnifying glass, is a task not easy
OF accomplishment under any circum-
stances, but when this small space is
the surface of brittle shell it seems
well-nigh impossible. That it is pos
sible, however, is proved by small
conch shell In the possession of L. J..
Wyman of this city.
On this shell, in letters of legible
size, are the words of the prayer, Our
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Laymen Combat White Plaque.

According to recent figures pub
lished by the National Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tu
berculosis, nearly so per cent. of
those enlisted in the active campaign
against consumption are laymen, and
the percentage of laymen has tripled
in the last four years.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
GERMAN CHANCELLOR TO QUIT
Prince Won BueIow Announced Inten-
tion Of Retiring from Office in
Near Future.

Berlin.-Prince Won Buelow has
authorized the announcement that he
intends to retire from chancellorship
of the empire in any event so soon as
the pending finance reform measure
is disposed of one way or the other.
Prince Won Buelow, who came from
the German embassy at Rome 12
years ago. without title, to be foreign
minister. will go back to Rome and
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Serial No. 701.

When Uncle Sam went out after fake drugs
and patent medicines, DR.. MitchelPs Eye
Salve with never a change in formula or
label at once registered and received Sc
rial No. 7Ol. The influence. of DIR. Mitch
ellis Eye Salve has ever spread through
honest merit. Unfailing cure for sore,
weak and infamed eyes. Price 25 cents
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22
Spectacular Oil Fire.

The most spectacular fire ever wit
messed in the oil industry was at one
of the Des Bocas wells in Mexico.
About 10000 barrels of oil were
burned up daily for nearly two
months The flames rose to heights
of 500 to 1,4O0 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1909-07-22

from 1rregular1-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. I had
given up hope Of
ever being well
when l began to
take Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
I felt as though
nav lifa had haau