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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
KILLS WIfPS FRIEND
IN fight AND FLEES
Steve BOdnar Fires on Soldier
and After Long Struggle
Puts Bullet in Breast
Wounded Man Staggers From
Hallway and Drops Dead
on Curb

Friendship for Mrs. Louise Bodnar,
from whose face the traces of gypsy
beauty have begun TO fade, led to the
death yesterday morning of Martin
Brisztelleza, who was fatally shot by
Steve Bodnar, the woman's husband,
a Mrs. Bodnar's lodgings in the base
ment at 1211B Scott street. Bodnar
fed and has not been located.
Brisztelleza called at the place
about 10 o'clock to get some clothes
which he had left with Mrs Bodnar
when he lodged with her and her hus-'
band at 721 Grove street.
Bodnar had been separated from his
wife for five months and when he
visited her unexpectedly yesterday he
opened fire Immediately. Although the
men fought for ten minutes not a word
was spoken
Brisztelleza and Mrs Bodnar were
bending over chair, wrapping up
bundle when Bodnar appeared and in
the semidarkness two of. the bullets
went wild At the first report Brisz-
telleza turned toward Bodnar. but be-
fore he could reach the craZed hus-
band he was struck in the right breast
near the collarbone with a ball from
the third shot. But he was on Bodnar
before a fourth bullet could be fired.
WOMAN WATCHES STRUGGLE
The agonized wife saw the two men
struggle out of the half light of the
bedroom into the hallway which was
pitch dark She followed the comba
tants and although cruelty wounded.
Brisztelleza was ab1e to wrestle sue
cessfully with his opponent, who was
twenty years his senior. But the pain
from the wound ane the loss of blood
weakened the younger man and Bod
mar was able to free his right hand. in
which he still held his revolver. He
placed the muzzle at Brisztelleza' 5
chest and fired the fourth cartridge.
The bullet tore into the right breast,
and Brisztelleza staggered back, NOR
tally hurt. He MADE his. way out of
the hallway, through the small
kitchen, down a 80 foot entryway
and out to the curb, where he fell
dead The body was taken to the
morgue and Mrs Bodnar was taken to
the city prison.
SLAYER ELUDES POLICE
Bodnar left the place Immediately.
without speaking to his horror stricken
wife. The police followed him to the
socialist headquarters, which he visited
after the killing. but there the trail
was lost.
All three persons concerned in the
killing are Hungarians. The woman
was born in Budapest, where her
father still lives. she is about 35
years of age and has been married II
years. Bodnar is about a and Brisz-
telleza, the dead man, was 81.
BriszteIleza enlisted in the coast ar
tillery recently, his mechanical ability
making him a good type of recruit
He had been stationed in the recruit
camp at Angel island and came over
to the city Saturday on special leave
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
CALEB w. WEST DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Former Territorial Governor
Succumbs to Operation

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-Caleb W. West,
former territorial governor Of Utah
and lately special agent for the treas
ury department at San Francisco, died
shortly before o'clock this evening at
Providence hospital. He had been i'll
for several weeks, and was operated on
for appendicitis not long ago.
West was sc years of age, a native of
kentucky. He enlisted in the Con-
federate army in the civil war and was
in General John Morgan's famous corps
Of raiders. After the war he came
west. and during the two administra-
tiOns Of Grover Cleveland was appoint
Utah He was a democrat in politics
While a resident of this state be be-
came well known. He lived at the
Athenian club.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
The California Promotion Committee

(The State Central Organization Organized IN
1902-An association for the commercial and
industrial development OF California;
PROMOTION. The act OF promotion advance.
ment. encouragement Century Dictionary.
The committee has for its object the Pro-
NOTING OF Calif0rnias interests. IL has nofh-
ing TO sell 1t fosters all things tending to tho
ADVANCEMENT Of California Tt Is author
ity on all matters relating TO California. 1t EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established. 1t invites
desirable immigration 1t presents the OpDor-
tunities and needs OF all fields OF business and
professional activity. 1t is supported by popular
subscription and makes 10 charge for any serv-
lee rendered. 1t has affiliated with it 200 com
mercial organizations OF the state. with a com
bined membership Of more than 30. 000. Meetings
of representatives Of these organizations ara
held semiannually In different parts OF the state.
where matters of California interest are dis
eussed HEADQUARTERS OF the committee are
maintained in California huiding. Union square.
San Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
CHILD LABOR AND LIQUOR
LICENSE LAW DISCUSSED
DIR. A. c. Bane Advocates
Shorter Hours for Saloons

Two talks to thinkers" were given
at the Green street church yesterday,
and in spite of the steady rain which
continued throughout the day both
were well attended.
Child labor problems were discussed
at the morning lecture by J. c. Astre-
do, who is in charge of the Juvenile
work He said that out of 583 cases
of children who had been brought into
the juvenile court SO per cent We're the
result of drunken parents.
The evening talk was by Dr. A c. Bane.
whose subject was SHAH the Saloon
Coz" He suggested a reduction in the
number of hours during which saloons
should be allowed to keep open, the
closing of saloons on Sunday and re-
duction in the number of saloon Ii
censeS.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
pAssIoN PLAY PIcTuREs

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-Reproduction in
moving pictures Of the Passion play.
as presented AT Oberammergau. will be
given al ST Marys hall, Seventh and
Grove streets. evenings for the week
Dempsey, pastor Of the parish will
give explanatory lectures. The views
viii be open to the public.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
DESPONDENT MAN SHOOTS
HIMSELF THROUGH HEAD
James Fox, Marble Worker, At
fempts Suicide With Pistol

James Fox. marble worker, shot him.
self in the head last night during
period Of despOndency. The report of
the pistol he used was heard by the
clerk OF the Pioneer house, and he was
taken from the room Immediately to
the central emergency hospital He
was later removed to the Lane hospital
where he now lies in a very precarious
condition. He left a note addressed to
h carroll Of 1873 Sutter street asking
him to deliver certain letters he had left
with him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
"FAcULTY EVENING

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-Instituting a
series of faculty evenings in, senior
hall. the men of the senior class at the
university will be hosts Tuesday even
ing to the members of the faculty. A
short musical program has been ar
ranged. The event will be in the ma
ture of an informal smoker.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
Change of saiIings

Pacific Coast S. s Co announces. new
through service between Puget sound
ports and San Diego
Frgorn sam Francisco for Southern
California etery three days, calling at
santa Barbara. Redondo lfOr Los An
eclcs1 San Pedro and San Diego.
For Puget sound ports every six DAYS.
calling at Victoria. b. G. Port Towns
end. Seattle Tacoma. Everett, Belling-
lam. Vancouver, i. c.
See schedule in this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
In the Forbidden City

Based upon veritable gossip OF the
Chinese court, on secret Information
obtained from officials from the f1owery
kingdom, the February Sunset tells of
what is expected to follow the recent
royal deaths, at Peking and discusses
the reform movement that may mean
the early awakening of Asia.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25

sometime later, her little foot got sore
between the toes. Being afraid it was
salt rheum, / spoke to our doctor He
gave me powder which dried it up,
but soon after it broke out behind her
ears. They cracked half way around
and the hunor spread up ON to her head
until, on several occasions, it was nearly
half covered. The humOr looked like a
scald, very red with sticky, clear fluid
coming from it. This occurred every
year | think it was toward the spring.
/ always bathed it with warm water and
Cutieura Soap and applied Cuticura
Ointment which never failed to heal it
up. The last time it broke out was
when she was six years old. 1t became
so bad that / was discouraged. Then
/ procured a bottle Of Cuticura ResoIv-
ent which soon cleared it out Of her
blood. / continued the use of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment with the Resolvent
until she was perfectly well. She is now
about eight years cid and has never
been troubled in the last two years.
We also find Cuticura Resolvent a good
spring medicine and we are just giving
the children Cuticura Resolveut Pills
as tonic. We do not think any one can
praise Cuticura Remedies too highly.
Mrs. Nj. A. Schwerin, GA Spring Wells
Ave, Detroit, Mich, FEB. -, 1908.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Hu-norO OF Infants. Children and Adults con-
Cuticura Ointment 50c3 to Heal the SKIN and Cnts-
ReSolvent t50e.). COT in the form OF Choeoata
Coated Pis 25c Per vial q COZ 70 Purity the Blood
Corp, Sole Props Boston. Mass
n$-Ma.lec Free CEtieufs BOOK N Ska Diseases
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25

that time the child
was covered with
prickly heat and /
suppose in scratch
ing it, her own head
became infected for
it broke out in boils,
one after another.
She had about sixty
in all and l used
Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment
which cured her Of
them entirely. Then,
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
w. 7. HESS, Notary Public

ROOM 1112 CALL BLDG.
At residence. 1850 Page St. between {
D. m. and D. N. Residence telephona.
Park 2797-
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
A MOTHERS PLEA
Trained Nurse Offers Cure
for Costiveness

What in the world can l do
for my three children, who, it
seems, have inherited costiveness
and all its evils, such as vomit-
ing, stoniachache, headaches,
dulIness, languor, fever and thin
ness of flesh? / have tried diet
ing and breakfast foods, fruits
and patent medicines; but the
trouble grows worse and / am
nearly distracted"
This mother voices the expert
ence Of thousands.
Al trained nurse and we'll
known matron of one of our
largest eastern hospitals offers
the following as the best and
most reliable harmless remedy
that is known:
Just go to any we'll stocked
drug store and get 'sone ounce
aromatic fluid cascara,' one
ounce compound essence cardiop
and two ounces aromatic syrup
rhubarbH Mix all in a bottle,
shake. and adults take from u to
. teaspoonfuls after each meal,
while children gleefully take
from five drops to a teaspoonful.
according to age Use this free
ly whenever occasion demands.
s.s..s.s-s.s.s.e.s.e..
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
Baggage aboard

on the right train when we the movers.
The PACIFIC TRANSFER co, 80 Ellis ST.,
near Market; phone Kcarny 395.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25

AFTER FIRE OF undaunted borrowed few
they cleared s19O00O and above
this purchase machinery and enlarge
For this limited number of the shares Of the capital STOCK
SELL
$1,000 100000 and begin to participate
realized this business
dollar though
will
their
lifetime
SAN FRANCISCO INVESTMENT co, Incs
Phone E<earny PACIFIC BUILDING.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-25
CH|LD'S DREADFUL
SKIN TROUBLES
Had Sixty BoiIs when but Six Months
Old y Was Annually Attacked by
a Humor - 1t Looked Red Like a
Scald and Spread Over Half Her
Head = Both Troubles are Cured,
NO PRAISE TOO HIGH FOR
THE CUTICURA REMEDIES

When my little Vivian was about
six months old, her papa had boil on
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-13
MAGNAPHONE PERFECTED
BY LOCAL ENGINEER

The Magnaphone advertised in
this issue, to be heard each evening
next week in the newly opened music
hall in the McCandless building, cor
ner of King and Alakea, is new ma
chine which has been perfected by Mr..
Charles K. Simpson, practical engi-
neer of this city, after many years of
experimenting thereon. The sounds
are produced through the medium of
compressed air which a very sensitive
valve releases in series of rapid ex-
plosions with such speed that the mi
nutest vibrations on the record are
clearly audible, the notes emanating
from the instrument as loudly, if not
more so, than the voice of the singer
who originally produced them, and
without losing any of their purity and
strength of tone.
The instrument has been heard by
many able musical critics Of Honolulu,
who were astonished and delighted by
its perfection.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-13

Cnrestrained through any action of
the Territorial authorities and with
nothing to lose and everything to gain,
apparently, through creating trouble,
the Nippu Jiji continues its efforts to
have someone killed. For the time be-
ing that ineendiary journal has ceased
calling for the blood of the editors of
the rival japanese newspapers and is
now attempting to stir up the planta-
ton Japanese to exterminateo the
japanese lunas and under bosses on the
plantations. The following is literal
translation of a recent Jill diatribe,
printed under a head reading: "Sy-
cophants; Rout Them Quickly" The
article is:
There are in the plantations a kind
of vipers called the sycophants. They
always act to the detriment of the
peaceful relations between the planta-
ton managers and the laborers. It is
well known that they are the cause of
many complaints and are also the source
OF troubles in the plantations.
If we should try to bring about
peace in the plantations and try to ad-
vance the interests of the laborers, we
must first rout these syeophants, who
are the vipers and the parasites. We
have partly succeeded in chastising the
two great newspapers which are the
two great syeophants of Honolulu.
Therefore, we say to our friends in the
plantations to stand up and rout the
sycophants of the plantations. They
are those base fellows who receive a
little higher wages and behave them
selves insolently and eontemptuously
toward others. This is the first reason
why they must be routed.
These sycophants are in the habit of
informing the plantation managers
with the inner (reaD conditions among
us. They try to destroy anything that
is advantageous to japanese. They are
the enemies of the laborers; they are
the traitors of the japanese. This is
the second reason why they should be
chastised.
These sycophants try to obstruct the
good understanding between the plant
ers and their employees. They try to
misrepresent both the planters and the
laborers, in order to break the peace
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-13

The sycophants are the enemies of the
peace of the plantations. The strikes
IN the past were caused by the base
and malicious tricks of these syco
plants. This is the third reason why
ahey should be exterminated.
When the question of higher wages
is talked about everywhere, these
syeophants are threatening the labor
ers under different pretexts; are in
forming the planters of the names of
those who advocate the cause; are mis-
representing such men to their en-
pIoyers; are prosecuting them under
false charges, and are causing them to
lose their jobs. Such are the reports
we are receiving from everywhere. Let
us give an advice to these syeophants.
If they are japanese, repent, and stop
obstructing the course of higher wages
movement and prosecuting the advo-
Gates of the cause. If they have the
real interest of the planters, tell the
planters of the necessity and justice of
the higher wages, and that it is pub
lie opinion today. Explain to them
these things and try to hasten the day
when the concession will be given by
the planters. This is the only way to
secure the peace in which the planters
as well as the laborers equally benefit
themselves. If, however, they think
of their own selfshness and try to dis
regard and sacrifice the interest of
their eountrymen, they will become the
center of resentment of the 10000 Jap
anese, viii become the wanderers of
the society. And heaven will descend
upon their head a dreadful punishment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
VIRGINIA DEBT
CASE ON AGAIN
ATTORNEYS FOR RIVAL STATES
READY FOR RESUMPTION OF
FAMOUS LITIGATION
TODAY.

RICHMOND, Va, May 4.-After a
number of delays and postponements
occasioned mainly because the State o.
West Virginia was not ready to pre-
sent her papers at any Of the former
meetings. the famous debt litigation
between the two Virginias involving
many millions, Will be called in the
court room Of the State corporation
commission az 10 o'clock on Tuesday
morning before ex-Congressman
Charles E. IittleAeld, of Maine, who
was appointed by the United States
supreme court TO take the accounts
IS special master.
The lawyers for the two sides, all Of
whom are here, are: Attorney Gen,
eral William A. Anderson, Mato.
Conrad, Of Winchester; Randolph Har
r!son. Of Lynchburg, and John B. Moon
Of Charlottesville.
West Virginia-Former Governor w
NJ. o. Dawson, former United States
Senator John c. Spooner, OF wiscor,
sin; eX-secretary OF tae treasury John
G. Carlisle. OF New YORK: Attorney
General w. G. Conley. Prof. Charles
E. Hosg and McClintic, Mollahan and
Mathews.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
MISS FLORENCE DAVIS.

"A Dolls House." Henrik Ibsen's mag.
nificent poetic drama in which Miss
Florence Davis will be seen tomorrow
night at the Grand. will no doubt prove
to be that splendid actresses greatest
work II one may judge from the many
meritorlous advance notices. In the
character OF Nora" Miss Davis gives
a portrayal that will rank with the
best achievements of her already no.
table career. The play is a verttabe E
panorama of Norwegian life, and MISS
Davis has given It marvellous set.
ting, the various pictures being real.
lied with a truthiulness and effective.
ness admirable in every detail. There
has been steady demand for seats
and the indications point to a full
house for this special performance Ii
any rate. This being the last at.rac.
ton Of the season it should be most
liberally patronized.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
LOCAL BOYS
MAKE A hit
CLEVER WORK OF YOUNG MEN
CoMPLlMENTED BY THOSE
WHO HEARD THEM.

The minstrel that was pulled of al
the Grand by number OF local boys
Last night was No. I in every par
ticular. A large house greeted the
boys and 1t was difficult for old thea
ter goers to believe that they were nc!
witnessing high grade professional,
minstrel snow instead of a bunch oI
amateurs.
Much Of the success Of the minstre'
iS due to Sammy Ridenour, who stag
ed the musical numbers, to Bob Fish
er, who put on number OF splendid
dances, to Luke Robertson. who ar
ranged for the electrical effects and
Charley Koon, master or ceremonies
behind the curtain.
The minstrel was made up in tile
usual minstrel style, consisting OF the
first part and the ollo. Omen's or
chestra played the first part in true
minstrel style and also furnished mu
sic for the olio.
Luke Robertson and Sammy Ride
nour furnished the fun for the even
ing. They made their entrance fror
an airship. The song hits OF tht
evening were, "Tm Going to Get My
self Black Salomy," sung by Luke
Robertson in his usual great style
Sammy R!denour made good in "Shov
Me Mistah Man." one Of his own com
position. The songs, Common Sense.
sung by Johnny Helms and Nobody
Loves Fat Man." sung BY Lawrence
Fleming. were both distinctive hits.
Lamar Satterfleld Carter Fleming
Chas. Ingram and several others made
good.
One OF the very best things of tn,
evenings performance was t1e cleyel
dancing Of Bob Fisher. He was abl,
assisted by Walter Cook. Earl Knight
Eddie Turner, Joe Conaway and OF,
yer Jackson. Okey watkins as inter
locutor was good. Chug Ingram, Free
Satterfeld, Bohnam and Yost gave
some suDerfine olio sketches.
Altogether this was one OF the yer,
best home talent productions ever Civ
en- on local stage and 1t would no
be surprising to hear of this most ex
cellent company going on the road an,
scoring numberless successes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
SPECIAL TRAIN
FOR DELEGATES
TO THE CHRISTIAN eNpEAvoR
NATIONAL CONFERENCE,

HUNTINGTON, May 4.-W. w
Smith, OF this city, excursion manager
for the West Virginia Association AZ
Christian Endeayor societies, Is negD.
uating with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for the running of special
train from this State to st. Paul Min
nesota, where the International con.
ference will be held beginning July
18th and continuing to July 18th, this
summer. The train will probably.
start from Parkersburg on the 5th 81
6tn of July, and will pick up the differ.
ent delegations as Il PASSES over tho
Ohio River Division to Wheeling ieav.
ing the State at that point.
Not less than seyenty-fve ielegates
will make the trip on tae special train.
while Mr.. Smith Is counting on seciif.
ing one hundred or more. The train
will be composed Of three ssIeepeFs
Bound to the conference the train win
follow the most direct route; while nd
return trip will be made by way a
the Great Lakes and Duluth ami But
falo.
Within a few days Mr.. Smith Riii
receive information from the RAILROAD
as to the fare and the number 81 exs
cursionists that will have TO ibe 4.
sured in order to secure the specis Il
train. The State association Is pre-
pared to put up guarantee to insure
the running Of the special, as the as
sociation is confident Of sending 1T
least one hundred delegates to the IN
ternattonal conference.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
REPLICA OF "HALF MOON" FOR
HuosoNFULToN CELEBRATION
LUnIon AssoeIated preqs.o

NH,J
AMSTERDAM, Holland, May A.
The replica of Henry Hudsons "Half
Moon." built here by committee OF
patriotic Dutch citizens, has been
launched. The replica will be present.
ed to the Hudson-Fulton Celebration
Commission and will play a prominent
part in the celebration this fall in
commemoryation Of the 8OOth annlver.
sary OF the discovery of the Hudson
river by Henry Hudson and the Tooth
anniversary of the first successful
steam navigation of the Hudson by
Robert Fulton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-04
.GRONNINGER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
PRESIDENT OF LEAGUE SAYS
s8S RULE BOOK Is SUFFICIENT
FOR HIM.

AS president GronninSer, of the
Pennsylvania-West Virginia League,
handed each OF his umpires copy of
the rules of tne game at the MARKETS.;
Hotel last night he said:
Here are my instructions to YOU
gentlemen, which must be carried olL
this season. II you carry them out to
the letter, you will have complied with
every one OF my requirements.
'tThere win be no umpire batting
: '@his year" said the president after the
meeting. "My unspires will do the fair
thing. II they don't I, not the various
teams will do tne furnishing. The
club that allows an umpire to be at.
tackled will be given the limit, and
that goes"
The umpires, Robert Festherlngham.
OF Masslllon, Olio: William Smith, Of
Paterson, N. J., and AL. Weddige, OF
Erie, Pa. are efficient officials, having
had plenty of experience.
For the games this week Feathering.
ham will be here: Smith will be at
Clarksburg and Weddige will be al
Grafton.