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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23
Observe Mothers Day.


Charleston w. Va. April 10, 1909.
Governor Glasscock has requested
that all the churches in the state Oh
serve Sunday, May 8, as "Mothers'
Day" and in the following statement
sent out, he states the purposes of the
day:
"Isdesire TO call the atten ton of the
good people of West Virginia to Gus
tom that prevails in several states as
well as in many parts of our own by
setting apart a part Of one day
in each year to pay tribute to the
MODEST and best of Gods creatures
our mothers
els your mother dead? Then you
should honor yousself and her mem-
ory by dismissing from your micd for
one day all other things and devote
the time to service aud work that
you know wesld gladden. her heart
andsfill her with joy If she were with
you.
"Do you remember her many acts
of Kindness and self-sacrifies? Why
not repeat them as often as possible,
and especially on day set apart fer
that purpose?
els your mother living? Then mani
fest your appreciation of her devotion
to you by doing for one day in the
year that which she is so fond of doing
every day.
"While | have no authority of law
to issue proclamation setting apart
day for the purpose, l request that
Sunday, May 9th, 1909, be observed
by all the churches of the state as
Mothers Day and that all persons at.
tend church on that day and wear a
white caruation. 1t has been suggest
ed that the white carnation is especial
~ appropriate, because sits whiteness
stands for purity; it's form, beauty;
its fragrance, love; its wide field of
growth, charity; its lasting qualities,
faithfulness-al a'true mothers vir-
tues
81 sincerely hope that all religious,
social, frsternal, civil, military land
other organizations will pay homage
to mothers by attending services on
NJ others Day; tsat the churches pre-
pare an appropriate program for the
occasion; that special effort be made
TO secure large attendance at these
services; that special attention be paid
to. the poor OF the community, and if
necessary collection be taken for
their benefit; and above all DO not for
get mother on Mothers Day.
VIM. q. Glasscsek,
Governor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

Gov Thomas II. Marshall, of Indi-
ana, arrived in Washington yesterday
afternoon, and will remain here until
Sunday. Tomorrow aight he will at
tend the dinner of the Gridiron Club.
Governor Marshall was one OF the
principal speakers at the Democratic
dinner in New York.
must aay | never spoke to more
enthusiastic gathering than that In
New York" said Cover nor Marshall
at the Riggs House, last night. at
was Democratic love feast.n
Governor Marshall expressed him
self as confident that Indiana will re-
main in the Democratic column, If the
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

The Mckinley tariff cost the Repub-
lieans the Fifty second Congress and
the subsequent Presidential election in
1892.
The Wilson tariff plus the repeal Of
the 5herr> AN act cost theDemccrats the
Fifty-fourth Congress and helped bring
about the conditions which left the
party split in 1896 and have kept II d.
vided ever since.
The DingIey tariff would have cost
the Republicans the Fifty-flxth Con-
gIess but for the war with Spain. AS
it was, tie Republican majority in the
House was only thirteen.
Mr.. Taft may be pardoned if he dis
plays more than little anxiety as TO
the political consequences of the Payne
revision.
Ask the average member of Congress
what he thinks Of the political pros
poets of the Taft administration and he
will answer about in This fashion,:
s'rhe Roosevelt hero-worshippers are
generally distrustful Of Taft and think
he is reactionary. They confidently
expect that the Republicans will lose
the next House 40 a result of tariff re-
vision. Roosevelt will return from AZ
rica hen Taft's political fortunes are
at low ebb and all bis faithful followers
will hail him as the true leader Of the
party. If the House goes Democratic
they will denounee Taft as failure,
and shrek for Roosevelt IN 1912 as the
only Presidential candidate who can
save the party from defeat. Taft's po-
litleal future hinges upon two things.
a revision of the tariff that will satisfy
the country as fairly honest and just,
and an immediate return Of prosperi-
ty."
Political gossip may be entIrely mis-
taken as to the plans and hopes of the
Roosevelt element, but there can be no
doubt that Mr.. Taft's friends are
the President himself keenly appre-
GATES the necessity of revision of the
tariff that will meet the expectations
OF that elusive person who figures in
the House debate as ''the ultimate con-
sumer.n
Mr.. Taft has been Presidents month.
He has probably had as few real trou-
bles az any President ever had in the
first month of his administration, but
he 10 slowly approaching the critical
which will determine whether he is to
have united party back of him, or
whether the history of the Harrison adj
ministration, in a way, is to repeat 1T
self-New York World
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

present voting law is corrected. The
governor is an outspoken tari6-for-
revenue-only man.
"From the standpoint of a lawyer,
/ regard ths protection theory as all
wrong" said Gov. Marshall. "The
tariff should be divorced from politics,
and then, and not until then, will we
settle this question.
"Tbs time will come when the BUSH
ness man will learn that it is for his
benefit to keep the tariff and politics
separate and apart, and when that
time arrives we shall perhaps get to a
solution of the whole tariff question"
Post.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

$3.50 cash or year in College can be
easily earned by one young man OF
lady in each county by Septem Der,
1909. Plan does not interfere with other
employment, land student can. select
the school.
State name ofSinstitution you wish
to attend. Ne money required.
For particular address,
Morton II. Pemberton,
jefferson Guy, Mo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

The Annual Pupils Examination
for the common school diploma will
be held in the Second Ward School
building Saturday April "a, 1909.
Pupils may secure a diploma without
taking General History ana Book.
keeping, but it will be marked on
their diploma. "This pupil did not
pass in General History ADD Book
keeping"
Willis f. Evans,
Co. supt
If man raises large family he is
called mustard, but if he raises a
mall check he is called fraud and
stunned like CAinaman with the I
year itch
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-23

For 80 years Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to it's credit.
IslssESsaD If the slightest trouble appears which
&E you do not understand, write to Mrs.
Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, for her advice it is
free and always helpful.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
WILL BE PROSECUTED FOR
ALLEGED THEFT OF WATER
Bear Gulch Company Sues a
Ravenswood Rancher

MEMO PARK, July 1.-THE owners
Of the water supply In the southern
part of San Mateo county, consisting
of former United States Senator
Charles N. Fulton and the regents of
the University of California, have insti-
tuted an active campaign of prosecu-
ton against the water thieves, by
whom they have been troubled for
some months past.
The loss of precious fluid, combined
with the present low stage of water
in the dams of the Bear Guleh water
company, has led FELTON, and the re-
gents to take the steps they have
underway.
A complaint was sworn out today
before Justice Harmon of Redwood
City by r. w. TorkeIson, superintend-
ent of the Bear Gulch company, charg-
ing A. Partee, a well known rancher
of Ravenswood, with a misdemeanor
the alleged crime being the stealing
of some 500 gallons Of water from out
the company's standpipes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
EDUCATORS PRAISE
STOCKTON SCHOOLS
Superintendent Barr Returns
From Denver With Reports
on National Convention
Especial Dispatch 10 The Colll

STOCKTON, July 16.--City Superin-
tendent James A. Barr of the Stockton
schools returned from the national ed
ucational convention at Denver today.
He says that considerable lobby discus
sion was given to the Stockton schools
and their methods were much approved
by the leading educators of the coun-
try.
In the vote Cor making San Francisco
the meeting PLACE OF the next conyen-
ton Barr reports the vote was by
states, p to IA in favor of San Fran
cisco. with five cities contending for
the honor.
The victory for San Francisco means
the establishment of a precedent with
the association in that heretofore the
same section never got two conventions
consecutively. The Calffornians wore
California peoples on which was in
scrfbed San Francisco, 1910" The
motto of the California delegations was
Follow the poppy to the Golden gate"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
CRUSADE AGAINST
CHILD PERFORMERS
Nj. j. White Visits Star Theater
on Amateur Night and War
rants Follow
Kaiser and Four Moth
ers Charged With ViOIat-
ing the Law

Complaints having been made TO
Secretary NJ. ]. White OF the San Fran
cisco Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Children that the law pro-
hibiting children Of tender years from
performing on public stage was being
constantly violated in certain local
theaters. particularly on amateur
nights, he and Policeman w. H. Young
went TO the Star theater. conducted by
Sid Grammar in Mission street. be-
tween Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth streets. Thursday night. and as
a result warrants were obtained BY
White from Police Judge Deasy yes
ferday for the arrest of Alexander
Kaiser. manager OF the theater. Mrs.
Elizabeth Becker. 1913 Twenty-fourth
street; Mrs. Fred W Clute, 1891 Twen-
tieth street. and Mrs. Louise Gunst.
SIS Hermann street, for violating the
law.
Mrs. Becker had a daughter. Alice.
51z years old. who did a buck and
wing dance; Mrs. Chute had a team.
Bert, her son, II years, and Melba, her
daughter, 215 years. who had a song
and dance stunt. and Mrs. Gunst. a.
daughter, Lila, ia years. who danced
an Irish Jig. and daughter, Josephine.
111s years. who sang and danced The
children were paid from 81 TO s1.25
each. White said that the perform
ances Of the smaller children were in
terrupted by catcalls and yells.
we are not after the legitimate
performances, said White. but so
many complaints have come 20 US about
these amateur nights that we made up
our minds TO investigate and take
action where necessary. Other theaters
will be investigated
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
TO BOOST
SACRAMENTOVALlEY
Eight Counties Appoint Dele
gates to Represent Them
at Mass Meeting
Tspeciol Dispatch 10 The Call


SACRAMENTO, July 16.-The coun-
ties throughout the Sacramento valley
are preparing for the mass meeting to
be held in Sacramento July 20 for the
purpose of deyising means to raise
$3.50, 900 in yearly installments of $780,
600 for boosting purposes. The follow
ing eight counties have sent in the
list of delegates who will represent
them:
Eldorado county-c. H. Dunton,
Thomas Clark, NJ. A. Mechau, Schelley
Inch, j. C. O'DonnelI, Placervi1Ie.
Glenn county-Hanse Reehse, Ger
mantown; George Warf1eld, Princeton;
Thomas Clark, NJ. Q. Mechau, ScheHer;
W. E. German and A. H. Quatman,
Willows.
Shasta county-w. w coyne, secre-
tary Shasta county board of trade, Red
ding
Butte cQunty-R NJ Green. S. NJ.
Feldheim, y. B. Crane and A Vaughn,
Oroville.
Placer county-William D. Ingram
and f. L Sanders, Lincoln.
Yuba county-Captain ]. Rupert Fos-
ter, c. G. Brooks. w F. sperry c. c.
Hampton and ]. A. Long, Marysville.
Suffer county,. NJ. Hampton and
W Fl. Stafford, Live Oak.
Colusa county,. c. Darrell, ]. C.
Mogk, j. d. de Jarnett, NJ. j. Boggs,
Robert Cosner, Colusa; Jesse Pound
stone, Grimes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
CHINESE GAMBLERS
DEFRAUD COUNTRYMAN
Stockton Victim Pays Losses on
Order From Tong
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, July Lice Yuen. the
Stockton Chinese interpreter, is minus
$500 and is now in San Francisco seek
ing aid from his society friends.
A few days ago two Chinese gamblers
entered Lees store and played fantan-
They operated a button on the sly and
won $500. The dealer became sus-
picious and refused to pay the money,
whereupon the gamblers left the house,
vewing that they would return and
secure the coin. Yesterday they re-
turned with an order from San Fran
cisco tong society TO Lee for payment.
The money was Immediately paid TO
the gamblers, Lee since explaining that
TO refuse the order of the society would
have been fatal to him. He explained.
however, that if he could show that an
injustice had been done he could re-
cover his money. His San Francisco
friends are endeavorfng to prove, that
the winning was gained by means Of a
trick.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
BIG POWER PLANT
DEAL NOW PENDING
Speculation Concerning Applica-
tons for Water Rights
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

WOODLAND, July 16.-There is much
speculation here regarding the four
separate applications for water rights
on Putah creek, which 1t is proposed
to divert by means of dam and a
canal at Devils gate, west of Winters.
There have been many rumors, but
nothing tangible has come from them,
except that James .. Phelan and a
party of men were touring this section
a few days ago. and made inquiries
about the cost of rights of way. 1t
is believed here that announcement
viii be made soon of a big power plant
deal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
DENIES POKER PLAYING
VIOLATES STATE LAW
Trial Under Anti=Gambling
Statute Demanded

NEVADA CITY. July 16.-Dave Ca
bona, Peter Albertson and william
Bettcher were brought here from
Truckee by Sheriff Walker today to
stand trial for alleged violations of the
anti gambling law.
Bettcher and Cabona pleaded guilty
and were fined 500 each, while Albert
son insisted that he was not guilty be-
cause he was playing draw poker when
arrested and was held for trial.
The arrests followed the visit TO
Truckee last week of District Attorney
Ford. who swore out the warrants on
his return
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
HOTEL BUILDERS SUE
SUBSCRIBERS FOR STOCK
Son of Stockton's Founder One
of Defendants
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, July 16.-C NJ Weber,
son of the founder of Stockton, is be-
ing sued by the Stockton investment
company, which owns the 100000
hotel. for $4,000. representing 25 shares
of stock which he is said to have
agreed to take during the campaign
for stock holders. 1t is eontended that
payment of $500 was to be made June
l. 1907, and the rest in four equal in
stalments II is charged that Weber
has refused to pay any of the sums
due. Action has been taken against
the Eilers music company by Nicol &
Orr the attorneys for the hotel COM
pany, on q similar COMPLAINT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
POWER COMPANY WANTS
TO EXTEND IT'S LINES
Franchises Asked From Sacra-
mento Valley Towns
Especial Dispatch to The Call

REDDING, July 16.-The sacra-
mento Valley power company with
1000 horsepower developed and enough
water TO develop a total of 10000
horsepower. is preparing TO extend It's
lines into the valley towns. Fran
chises are to be asked for an extern
sion as far south as Chico, including
all towns along the lines.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
ARREST TO FOLLOW
DUEL OVER LANDS
Mining Man Shot for Alleged
Trespass Charges Attempt
to Murder
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

MARYsvILLE, July ia warrant
was issued today for John Nelson charg-
ing him with attempt to murder ]. j.
Cusick. Both are prominent mining
men.
There has been feud between them
for some time.
Cusick was with party of surveyors
a few days ago on disputed land. when,
it is said. Nelson opened Nfire on him,
hitting him in the leg Cusick returned
the fire, but Nelson was not hit, as he
HID behind tree.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
TURKEYS RAID VINEYARD
AND EAT GREEN GRAPES
Vine Grower Appeals to Dis
trict Attorney for Help
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, July 16.-District
Attorney wachhorst was appealed to
today by Frank NJ. H. Wulff of Blue
Canyon. near Folsom, to take some
action to prevent 800 to 400 turkeys
owned by a neighbor, Ferman Hoxey,
from totally destroying his vineyard.
The green vines and grapes have ap-
pealed to the taste of the turkeys for
two years, says Wulff. and unless they
are kept off they will drive him out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

See the page for the Modern
House Keeper" which appears
regularly in the magazine of "The
Sunday Call" Cash prizes are
given each week for best house
hold ideas and kitchen recipes.
Send in your choicest ones to
Modern House Keeper Page"
The San Francisco Sunday Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

TO Cook Quail MRS. ]. K. Rawso,1
23l6 Bancroft way, Berkeley clean
the quail nicely and leave whole: take
three tablespoonfuls of butter ana I've
tablespoonfuls of flour; beat to a thick
paste; season with salt and pepper.
stun the quail with the paste lay them
on the back In a stewpan with 'ne ALL,
a pint of milk and the same uuantitv
of water: set them on back of the stow
where they will boil but not burn. cook
about an hour and a quarter: nut hut
tered toast on platter and lay the quail
on toast; pour the gravy over the
whole.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
LICENSES OF REDDING
SALOONMEN REVOKED
Three Other Liquor Dealers Are
Warned by Supervisors
Especial Dispatcl, TO The Call

REDDING, July 16.-The board OF
supervisors has taken licenses away
from six of the nine saloon keepers
cited by District Attorney Tillotson for
violating the law. The others cited
were warned and their licenses will be
revoked If any more evidence is pre-
scented against them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
A. FEW WORDS WITH tie
LADY OF Ae> HOUSE

In this broad earth Of ours,
Amid the measureless grossness and
Inclosed and safe within its central
heart
Nestles the seed. perfection.
Walt Whitman.
The Daily Menu
BREAKFAST
Eggs Cooked in Ramequins, Cream
Sauce
Buttered Toast, Apple Marmalade
DINNER
Pork Tenderloins. Baked Squash
Scalloped Tomatoes and Onions
SUPPER
Tomato Rabbit on Toast
Popovers Marmalade
Tea Cocoa
o o o o
In the Sewing Room
To prevent the thread from knotting
when doing hand sewing always make
knot in the end last broken from the
by taking the ends and giving several
quick pulls.
use than the tape measure for the
measurement of little things, such as
bands. hens and tucks.
In cutting garments it is sometimes
more rapid to fasten the pattern in
place by means Of weights than by
pins.
II you sew a waistbone up the back
of a tape measure for the first 10
inches you will have a means at hand
TO rapidly measure skirt lengths and
lines for trimming.
When making buttonholes in mate
rial always choose a thread 20 numbers
coarser than that which you would
naturally use in that material. For
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
You Can Get Am the Musse1.

You can carry on the beach at Tunitas
Glen Go Sunday. The Ocean Shore
p1easure-an appetite to enjoy them.
Time table page II.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
LITTLE RED SPIDER
Spelling HOP VINES
Campaign Begun Against De-
structive Pests
[Special Dispoieh % The CAN

IOPecIaI Dt5pdich 10 ne Gail
SACRAMENTO. July 10. A Brem-
mer. secretary of the State agricultural
society, is on the warpath of a little
red spider, which has been playing
havoc with the hop vines in the River
side district. Last year the spiders, by
drinking the malt from the hops, de-
stroyed 100 acres of vines down the
river and they are at work there again
So far no effectual or economical way
has been discovered for killing the
pests.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

Some thumb lacks, such as artists
and craftsmen use. will he found 10 = .
invaluable help in the sewing room
You will need them to fasten long
cores of slippery silk to your lapboa I'd
or cutting table
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
ATTORNEY PAYS A FINE
TO GAIN HIS FREEDOM
Released From Jail After Hand
ing Out SIS
ISpecinl Diseatch 10 ~ Colll

YUBA CITY, July 16-Attorney A.
c. Mclaughlin, who was fined s25 for
contempt of court yesterday by Judge
Mahon. and on failure 10 pay was sent
to Jail, paid his fine today and was re-
leased from custody. Mclaughlin was
adjudged in contempt for refusing to
obey court order in a suit on trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

Rolled Oats Bread (ATrs. Nj. Graf
1901 Mission street, San Franciseo1
Put two cups of rolled oats in bread
pan: stir in two cups of boiling water
let cool; one cup of molasses: stir in
one yeast cake in half a cup of warm
water; two or three quarts of water
two sifters of white -four; stir with n
spoon until you can mix with your
hands; tablespoonful of salt. a ifftie
at a time. This will make three loaves-
Do not use any -four when you mix in
loaf. Let rise in pan two hours. Bake
in slow oven for an hour and a quarter
This makes fine bread.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

Do you need a cook, maid, sewing
girl or chamber maid2 Put a little
want ad in The Call under Female
Help Wanted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Sea Fishing

Ocean Shore Railway viii take you
TO the finest fishing grounds. Time
table page IL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
MOTORISTS ARE
LEAVING THE CITY
Will Spend the Weekend in Their
Motor Cars at Different
Resorts
Many Owners Are Out of Town
on Their Annual
Vacations
By r. r. L'H0MMEDIEU

There is quiet along automobile row.
1t is between seasons. Most of those
who buy motor cars have been sup
piled with the 1903 product and are mo-
toring. Everybody who can spare the
time is away on summer vacations,
while the others go on the weekend
holidays. The reports from automobile
row show that there will be a great
exodus today. The city will be deserted
by the automobile owners. There will
be a scattering to all points of the
compass.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

few paper clips are Invaluable in
the sewing basket, for they NAV hold
together scraps, pieces of patterns and
bits of lace
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

The Pioneer automobile company has
received the following message from
the Paddock Zusi motor car company:
Forty Blue Bird. Rankin driving.
won $4,000 TO $4,000 class, Plainield
hill climb. seven-tenths of a mile.
Second in free for all. First in win
ners class"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

E. p Brinegar, president OF the Pho
neer automobile company. will arrive
home next Wednesday. Brinegar has
sent word that the demonstrating cars
cars will arrive during August.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

Mrs. Walter a. Thompson took de
livery of a little six cylinder Wintol
last Wednesday and after three lessons
drove last Sunday to San Jose and re
turn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

instance, If you are sewinga piece of
material with No. so. cotton, you can
work the buttonholes with No. so.