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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
FIFTY SUPPOSED
LEPERS.ARE FREED
Persons Shown by BacteriOIOgi-
cal Examination to Be Un-
Justly Doomed to MoI0kai
Half of First Hundred Subjected
to Tests Shown to Be Free
of Dread Disease

HONOLULU. Oct. 25.-Fifty supposed
lepers out of the first 100 examined by
physicians at the island of Molokai
have been declared nonleprous and
probably will be freed. The re-exami-
nation OF these unfortunates was made
under a resolution passed by the last
legislature. and the astounding results
of the first five score cases has caused
hope to run high in the hearts of the
s75 outcasts that make up the leper
settlement.
The examining physicians declared
that these so never had the disease and
that others. while it was a disputed
question as 10 whether they had been
lepers. certainly were not lepers now.
since searching meteorological exami-
nation had failed to reveal any trace
OF the scourge.
Those examined recently were the
first to take advantage OF the resolu-
ton granting them a re-examination,
and now II is expected that many hun
dreds of others. all, in fact. who have
not yet shown the distressing symp-
toms of later stages of the disease. will
at once apply for the privilege.
While the law was framed to give
the benefit of any doubt TO the outcasts,
the news that so large a percenta ge
had proved nonleprous has caused a
sensation here as well a. upon Mokolai
the most dreaded island of the group
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
important to All Women
Readers Of This Paper


Thousands upon thousands OF women
have kidney trouble and never suspect
it.
Women's complaints often prove to
be nothing else but kidney trouble. or
the result of kidney or bladder disease
If the kidneys are not in healthy
condition they will cause the other
organs to become diseased.
You may suffer a great deal with pain
in the back. bearing down feelings.
headache and loss of ambition
Poor health makes you nervous. ir-
ritable and maybe respondent; it
makes any one So
But thousands of irritable. nervous.
tired and broken down women have
restored their health and strength BY
the use OF swamp Root. the great Kid
ney. Liver and Bladder Remedy.
Swamp-Root brings new life and ac-
tivity to the kidneys, the cause Of such
troubles.
Many send for a sample bottle to
see what Swamp-Root. the great Kid
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do for them. Every reader OF this
paper. who has not already tried IT,.
may address DIT. Kflmer & Co. Bing-
hamton. y. Y. and receive sample bot
tie free by mail. YOu can purchase
the regular 80 cent and 81 size bottles
at all drug stores.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
DEMORALIzING TO
BE CLOAK MODEL
New York Women Want Lay
Figures Used TO Display
the Fashions

NEW YORK. Oct 25.-If the indus
trial employees welfare committee Of
the National civic federation has its
way cloak models in garment factories
and showrooms will have to seek other
means of livelihood
The committee, which is composed of
prominent women representating vari-
Gus sections Of the country. has decided
that the employment of girls models
is demoralizing to the girls. the en-
ployes and the customers AS result
OF personal investigation made by the
members OF the committee In many
factories and garment showrooms the
civic federation viii undertake a cam
paign among the employers to discon-
tinue the practice and substitute lay
figures
we found that the employing of
girls as models has a demoralizing
effect upon the girls themselves and
upon the employers and purchasers.
said Mrs J. Borden Hartman. chairman
Of the committee. and for that reason
we decided TO recommend that the civic
federation make an issue of the mat
ter"
other well known members of the
welfare committee are Mrs. Marcus NJ.
Marks. Mrs. Eugene S. Benjamin. Mrs.
Emanuel W. Einstein, Mrs. Robert
Wathorn. Mrs. Clement A. Griscom Jr.
and Mrs C L Carpenter.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
TRIES THREE TIMES
TO KILL ENGINEER
Water Company's EmpIoye Is
Attacked by an Unknown
AsSailant
tSpscial Dispatch TO The Call /,

POINT RICHMOND, Oct. 25-Three
mysterious attempts were made within
a few hours to kill Charles lessen. en-
gineer Of the West San Pablo water
company's pumping station. by a
strange assailant. who used an impro-
vised weapon and a revolver in his at
tacks
The first assault, made early Sunday
morning, was done with billiard ball
wrapped in a handkerchief The ball
mad been cut or filed until it was
Jagged. The blow was aimed al Jessen's
head as he was doing In a chair at
the station. The victim was aroused
in time to save himself, though he wa
struck viciously on the neck lust be-
low the base of the brain and knocked
half senseless.
Jessen's assailant fed and was pur-
sued by dogs that had scented the
stranger Neighbors, aroused by the
barking animals saw the man in flight.
He returned, however. and a short time
afterward fired shot at lessen from
outside the pumping house. The bullet
from a revolver. lodged in the side OF
the house.
The third attempt was made last
night, when two shots from a revolver
were fired at the engineers station.
ou1 llcSe odiielS also lOOge0 IN the
planking. 1t was supposed that the
assassin had returned to get the bal
and handkerchief which he had left
behind in his fight in the morning
These We're turned over to the authori-
ties as evidence.
! lessen declared that he could give no
description of his assaiiant as he was
half asleep when he was struck The
engineer was in Ignorance OF a cause
for the attack. He did not believe that
robbery was intended, but said that he
had no enemies whom he could accuse
of the attacks. Suspicious were aroused
that persons who had objected to the
company's pumping there had taken
this means of trying to stop it. Com
plants have been made that private
wells were going dry on account OF the
company's operations. The station is
north Of Point Richmond and west OF
San Pablo.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
DOCTOR MUST ANSWER
FOR KILLING OF GIRL
Chauffeur Tells of Trip With
Sacks to River

DETROIT. Mich, Oct. 25.-Dr. George
A. Fritch today was held for trial in
the recorders court on the charge of
manslaughter in connection with the
death of Miss Maybelle Millman of
Ann Arbor.
Miss Millman's body was found in
three sections in sacks in Ecorse creek
and lower Detroit river early in
September The police decided the body
showed evidence OF an operation.
The sensation of the hearing was a
declaration by Joseph W. Leach, a
chauffeur, that on August 27 he drove
Doctor Fritch to Ecorse creek where
the doctor threw three mysterious
sacks into the water.
Have you been killing some one? -
the chauffeur testified he asked Doctor
Fritch. when the latter asked him to
call with his automobile and told him
he was in trouble
You are not supposed to know any
thing" was the response Leach said
he received.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
FRIENDS OF DE LARA
WANT HEARING PUBLIC
Draft Appeal to Secretary NageI
in RevoIutionist's Behalf

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 25.-Tonight the
De Lara defense league of this city.
formed for the purpose of aiding l..
Gutierrez de Lara, alleged alien anar-
chise, in his efforts to resist deportation
to Mexico, sent to Secretary of Com
merce and Labor Charles Nagel tele-
gram requesting him to permit the
hearing of De Lara before Immigration
Inspector Ridgway to be open to the
public.
The hea ring will probably be held
some time during the present week
and will be secret unless Secretary
Nagel gives consent for an open hear
ing.
Bondsmen for De Lara in the sum Of
$4,000 have been secured in the persons
of c. c.. Reynolds and J. NJ. Saleyer.
businessmen of this city. A fund for
his defense is being raised and already
several hundred dollars are in the
hands of the treasurer of the De Lara
defense league.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
DRY FARMING CONGRESS
EXHIBITS NOW READY
Nearly All Western States Rep
resented at Exposition

BILLINGS, Mont, Oct 25.-with
$4,000 worth of exhibits already set
up, the second annual dry farming ex-
position wilf open tomorrow. The ex-
position occupies a huge warehouse of
the Northern Pacific and every inch of
the room is taken up.
There are apples from Washington.
potatoes from Colorado. wheat from
Montana and corn from wyoming. all
grown with a meager allowance of rain
fall and all fine specimens of their
kind. Nearly every western state has
a representation, while Canada is al
lotted an extensive space at the en-
trance of the building and the products
of that country are attracting much
attention.
While the business sessions will oc-
cupy most OF each days time there will
be plenty of time for the delegates to
visit the exposition. Even today. with
the exhibits only partially placed, the
hall was crowded.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
DELAY GRANTED IN
UNION PACIFIC CASE
Suit to Dissolve Merger Is Set
for January 3

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-The taking
OF testimony for the defense in the
dissolution of the merger suit of the
government against the Union Pacific
company and other railroads has been
postponed until January 3, according
TO information received by the attor-
ney general today.
The postponement was requested by
the defense at Cheyenne. Wyo.. and
was proposed by Special Counsel Sew
erance for the government
Judge Nanderventer of the circuit
court granted the postponement on
condition that the defense complete
it's testimony by March Is.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
MANY CANDIDATES
FOR P[CkHAM POST
Speculation as to Successor to
the Late Supreme Justice
Follows Death
Judge H. II. Lurton of Nashville
Among Available Men Taft
Is Considering
| Special Dispatch 10 The Call

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Speculation
as to the successor to the late Associate
Justice Peckham of the supreme court
is already rife. Preeedents are being
due up to ascertain If possible Just how
President Taft will look upon this va
cancy.
1t Is recalled that presidents have
appointed justices of opposite political
faith. but the rule is to appoint those
who are apt to concur in the great poll :
cies OF the party in power. II Is
thought, for example, that the prob
able attitude of judge toward the in
come tax would have much to do with
his elevation to the supreme bench at
this time.
Justice Peckham's circuit included the
four New York districts. which are
fruitful of great cases involving cor
portion law.
NAY SELECT SOUTHERNER
Justices are sometimes appointed
from sections other than those repre-
sented by their predecessors. and II is
possible that President Taft may select
a southern democrat to succeed Peck
ham. who was a democrat
II he should take this course, Judge
Horace H., Lurton of Nashville. judge
l.
as an available man. President Taft
has a high opinion of Judge Lurton.
8 1t is also said that he looks favor
ably upon Luke I. Wright and jacob
H. Dickinson. secretary of war, as SUI
preme court timber. But the need of
a Justice who is familiar with the
litigation of New York city and state
may be such as to call for an appoint
ment from that section
Attorney General Wickershams name
has been connected with this appoint
ment as lie halls from New York.
AGE BARS JUDGE GRAY
Judge George Gray of Delaware
would be an ideal selection. except for
his age Usually justice is chosen
who can give at least 10 years of serv-
ice before the retiring age OF 20. Judge
Gray is GO.
The serious illness of Justice Moody
is another faetor in the situation. 1t
is privately stated by his intimate
friends that he is afflicted with paraly-
sis and will never be seen in the SUI
preme court again.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
FOR OLD PEOPLE
Home-Made Mixture That Stops
Muscular Pains and Restores
VIgOr and yirIIfty

After reaching the age of forty the
human system gradually declines. The
accumulated poisons in the blood cause
rheumatic pains in the joints. muscles
and back
These warnings should be promuti,
relieved and serious illness avoided by
using the following prescription which
shows wonderful results even after the
first few doses and it will eventually
restore physical vigor.
one ounce compound syrup of Sar-
saparilla; one ounce Toris compound:
half pint of high grade whisky. This
to be mixed and used in tablespoonful
doses before each meal and at bedtime.
The bottle TO he well shaken each
time" Any druggist can supply the in
gradients and they are easily mixed
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Tribute to Dead Jurist

In RESPECT of the memory of Asso-
ciate Justice Rufus W. Peckham or the
supreme court the United States circuit
court of appeals adjourned yesterday
until Wednesday morning at 10:3o
o'clock. The court was addressed by
Attorney Samuel Shortridge, who spoke
of the dead jurist as follows:
A great American, a great judge has put OF 4
pure robe of office and put on the white garment
Ii Immortality.
Justice Rufus W. Peckham a member Of the
supreme court of the United States. is dead.
or his learning. OF his devotion 10 duty. Of his
mastery grasp 81 srssr
For Oyer quarter of . century lie sat in the
temple OF the law rs a member OF the supreme
court and the court OF appeals OF New YORK.
and a justice or the supreme court of the
United States.
Our fathers builded wiser than they knew
when they constituted the government under
which we live. They provided for the law max
ing power: they provided for the executive de-
pRrtment. but. realizing that liberty might per-
ish in moments of excitement or passion. or high
wrought wrath unless held In curb and restraint,
they. with almost divine wisdom. established the
supreme court of the nited States
And II we have mighty republic; IL its innu-
ence has spread around the world: IL II is an
example and inspiration for all mankind. IL is
due to that high tribunal OF which Justice Peek
ham distinguished member.
The services Of that tribunal have brought Us
safely TO this day and will guide us through
hours Of darkness and danger in the years to
come.
ciates do not meet with the public acclaim which
greets performance Of duty in other branches of
public service: II in the performance Of your
high duty TO the law and TO the nation the judi
cial reward Is claDor or detraction. let ii he
your consola tion that those who served in this
temple will live in the minds and hearts of the
American people when the names OF those who
detrart calumnlste shall have perished ut
terly.
Justice Peckham was a Jealous servant of the
people and their law This Is the hour for
extended eulogy elaborate analysis of his
career. worthily he served Reyerently he
died and has left which shall he en-
coura cement and an inspiration TO his SUCCESSORS.
II Is fitting that this high court take official
notice OF the loss we have all sustained there
fore move that when your honors do adjourn II
he out of respect for great American and q
great Judge. Rufus W. Peckham.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
THINKS LABOR DISPUTE
LED TO DYNAMITING
indianapolis Police Chief Thus
Explains Explosions

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct 25.-Revenge
on Contractor Albert Won Spreckleson
because he hired nonunion labor is said
to have been responsible for last nights
four explosions.
This was the declaration made to-
night by superintendent of Police Hetz-
ger after a thorough investigation of
the dynamiting that wrecked several
buildings in various portions OF the
city.
Spreckleson. fearing further vio-
lence. today sent his children out OF
town. No arrests have been made
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
INDIAN FIGHTS DUEL
FROM SCH0OLHOUSE
Killed by Officers While Chill
dren Flee in Panic

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Oct. 25.-Barri-
caded Ia a country schoolhouse full OF
children near Sleeper. Okla, yesterday
Jack Willis, a young Cherokee Indian,
fought a duel with officers. resulting z
in his own death and the fatal wound
ing Of Constable Tuck Ketcher.
Willis resisted arrest for trivial
offense.
Finding himself pursued by officers,
he sought refuge in the schoolhouse.
when the officers appeared Willis
opened fire, wOunding Ketcher at the
first shot Rolling over on his side.
the officer kept up a fire on Willis.
The children, panic stricken. escaped
through windows. Meantime Constable
Wilson crawled close TO the building
and locating Willis shot him dead.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Protest to Washington
[Speeiol DISPATCH TO The CalIl

STOCKTON. Oct. 25.--A mass meet
ing was held last night at Building
Trades Council hall in the interest of
l.. Gutierrez de Lara. whose arrest at
Los Angeles or. suspicion of being an
anarchist has aroused the socialists.
Thomas Bone presided at the meet
ing and Mrs Mary F. Merrill was sec
etary.
Resolutions protesting against the
action of the authorities were adopted
and ordered sent TO Secretary of Com
merce and Labor Nagel.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
GIVEN SI,OOO,OOO BY
HIS WEALTHY BROTHER
Generosity Lifts Doctor Sudden
ly to Great Wealth

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-Through the
generosity of a brother. a rich mine
owner, DIR. Z. b. Morgan. eye and ear
specialist OF Paterson, y. j.. with a
modest income, has become the pos
SCISSOR of 81 900 900. Recently the
brother, DR.. John Morgan of Boston.
realized s7.Oe0,000 through the sale of
some securities and, desiring his broth
er to share his good fortune. offered
him a million. The offer was accepted
and the Paterson physician will retire
from practice to enjoy his suddenly
acquired wealth.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
ASHES. OF JEFF" DAVIS
DAUGHTER DISfNTERRED
Mrs. j. A. Hayes Remains to Be
Buried in Family Lot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. %.
without ceremony, the ashes OF the late
Mrs. ]. Addison Hayes, daughter of
the confederacy.r were disinterred this
afternoon and tonight are en- route to
Richmond Va. for final interment in
the family lot of her father. jefferson
Davis. president of the confederate
states Accompanying the urn of ashes
are her husband. her son. Jefferson
Davis Hayes, DR.. and Mrs. Gerald b.
Webb and Miss Lucy Hayes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
LICHTENBERGER VISITS
AT ST. HELENA PARLOR
Especial Dispatch 10 The Coli

NAPA, Oct. 25.-Grand Second Vice
President Herman G. Lichtenberger
of the Native Sons paid an official visit
to st. Helena parlor No. SO last night.
At the conclusion of the meeting ladies'
of the Eastern Star chapter served
banquet in honor OF the guest of the
evening,
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
Denounce Authorities
ISpeciaI Dispnich 10 The Call

SAN JOSE, Oct 25.-Excitedly de-
nouncing the action of the local police
depa rtment in arresting two of their
propa gandists on charges of disturb
ing the peace and attempting to incite
riots, the followers of the socialist
party in this city met in large numbers
last night in local hall and adopted
resolutions embodying their ideas. W.
G.. Henry of Los Angeles, and N. l..
Grist of Santa Cruz, We're the principal
speakers. The latter was recently arr
rested in this city with Morris Michael
son to save them from. the hands of an
audience which took exception TO their
denunciation of the churches and laws.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
IS KILLED BY TRAIN

ONTARIO Cal. Oct z5.=An uniden-
tifed man about . years OF age was
killed by q Southern Pacific train here
Yesterday His brown striped suit and
brown derby hat had been purchased
in spokane and his low cut shoes in
NSan francisco He was smooth shaven.
with brown hair and blue eyes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26

APPOINTED PosTMAsTER-washing Oct.
2j.-Nlrs Netfie Gaynor has been appoint ed
postmaster at Punta Gerda, Ventura county.
vice Ii, g. Albeit, resigned
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-26

Remember that former Superior
Judge Robert Ferral is a candidate for
Police Judge.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23
J. THOMPSON BROWN
FILES EXPENSE BILL

RiCHh OND. VA. Special. -
T.. 9. E,gEleSton. Secretary OF the
CommC nWcalth. has received the be-
lated election expense account OF Johh
Thompson Brown, unsuccessful al canal-
date for the nomination Tor CommlS-
sioner of Agriculture. 1900
Mr. Brown spent nearly $4,000 I'm
his campaign. which got him big
vote and carne near landing the prize
In n letter 20 Secretary Egcicston,
ne explains his delay In forwarding
the report. Mr.. Brown says: Il pre-
pared IL. as stated. september 4th. but
thought the requirement was that the
abatement must be in the hands OF the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth thirt,
davs before the election succeeding th'
primary for the nomination instead %
thirty DAYS after the primary itself
and so did not hurry myself 60 &C
knowledge ~. i see from the papc
that I have been I'm error and now sen'
the statement acknowledged in propc
form. / believe
It is not az an probable that Nh
Brown viii Doe prosecuted for his tail
ure 90 comply literally with the pro
visions on this statute. No one Qucs
tious his good faith or his plausihl
explanations. While the Earksoale la'
says that persons failing 20 observe 81
provisions rs Co the expense accOun
are liable" 20 fine not eNceedln
SJ.O00-uo minimum is specified
iS not at an likely that any jury Wou
penalize Mr.. Brown 20 the extent
making him pay ten cents Tor his unr
territorial delinquency
The Bedford candidate for Commi
siouer OF Agriculture spent $2.9S3..
in his campaign. The Items ran'
themselves as follows. Primary 70
$3.50. printing. s396.f4: advertiser
se.>.-S. postage. stationery. off
seea.ID. personal expenses. raNelir
hotels and the like. $500.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23
ODD FEATURE OF THIS CASE.
Formation Of "a Pounds Of Sand. Grit
and Gravel In Three Years

J. ID. Daughtrey. music publisher. OF
suffolk Va. SAYS. During two OF
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23

Robinson. moved that the case oe ois-
,,f-~sd a. ~. charge was tributary 10
the charge upon which Robinson ns.a
been convicted. Commonwealth -
torney FOXES protested and was Nps-
tanned. -
Edward Alvey. tho mans enpioStt
vas called as the first witness tie
"a "a ne knew nothing about any thei'
on the part OF Robinson.
The warrant" ne said. was s""tf
out on the advice OF Chief Werner ano
Mr. Boiling"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23

toms of kidney complaint. lassitude.
headache. pain iu the back. urinary
IIsoredrs rheumatic pain. etc. have
a box containing IA gravel stones that
passed lut taat is not one-luartef
% the whole number. CONSIDER
Deems Kidney Pills "a fine kidney
.ouic
AZ any dealers. soc "a box or mailed
I'D receipt ot price by Foster-Mloarr
TO-. Buffalo. n.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23

three years that I
had trouble with my
kidneys I passed
about q pounds Of
gravel and sediment
in the urin .. !
haven't passed q
stone since using
Doaus Kidney Pills.
however. and that
was three years ago
I used 20 suffer the
IN ost acute agony
during a gravel az.
/, tack and had fhi
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23

For twenty-five years Botanic Blood
balm Oh. -. 3D. has been curing yearly
thousands 90 sufferers from Pr mary,
secondary or Tertiary Blood Poison,
ard all forms OF Blood and skin Dis
eases. Cancer. Rheumatism and fscze ma.
We solicit the most ohsf mate cases.
heeanec T. y. r. cures where an else
fails. m vou have aches and pains in
Bones Back or ioiuts Mucus Patches
in mouth Sore Throat rlupl,s. copper
Cofored spots. Ulcers ora gnr part %
tho body Hair or Eyebrow falling out.
Itching vattry hlIsfers or open hu-
mors fisings or pimplee of Eczema
RoIe SwellinEs Batting Sores. take
g B b. ~ kills the poison makes the
blood pure and rIDr. tornYIrfr.N rnan o. -
/ fri- fne entire body into clean hen'f' 81
condition. hcalfr~ every sore ur rfupIe
and stopping a' aches pains and ltch-
ing curing the worst cH~r nf BLOOD
Poison. Rheumatism nr Eczema
BOTANIC BLOOD BAIN tB. N. ~
] Isl pleasant and safe 90 taks compose
I of pure botanic ingredients To purin.s
+ nud enrichns enc blood. SAMPLE StN
I FREE hv writing BLOOD Balm CO.. At
+ Iarfa. Ca DRUGGISTS "r 'N expire So
800 PER BOTTLE with directions fo'
/ home cure.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-09-23
NEGRO N ALLEGED
GRAIN GRAFT DISMISSED

t. Tr 30 20 y ID. VA. - Special
Ia-nte Robinson. the necro driver
for Alvey Brothers. charged with steal
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-07

injuring a child that had taken her
place.