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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-10
Potomac & Chesapeake
Steamboat Company.
NEW NORFOLK LINE
On an After October IA
arEAAru CIT InuNa

FouTHBoUND-Tuesdsy Thursday and Sat
urday. Leaves Washington from 9Th 81 wharf,
D. M; Alexandra. Cameron Of. wharf, $40
D. M; Colonial Beach. Top. m. Arrives Old
Point, 6 q. m; Norfolk, Ia m.
NoRTHRoUND---suodsy, Wednesday and
Friday. Leaves Norfolk, Commerce st. dock,
10 m; Old Point. 6p. IA; Colonjsl Beach,
IL midnight. Arrives Alexandria, $50 a. NJ;
Washington, 6 9 ~.
Connections at Colonial Beach and Wash.
inQton with local steamers for Potomac river
landings. At Norfolk AMI Washington With
lines diyergiDg,
Fars, one way, 500; round trip, 50 90.
W. r. EMMETT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
W. F. CAREE, JR., Gen. Agt.
REARDON a GRIMES. Agents, Alexansris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-10

The late summer and fall is o-e Of the best
times in the year TO paint your house. Don't
forget that we are headquarters fer every
thing in the paint line. Bee Us before you
place Jour order. Z. 9. Lssdbeater q sons
nc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-10

When you begin to think Of the nice things
that you intend making for the Thanksgiving
dinner. remember Leadbeater's Havors are
necessary in order 10 make the party CAKES,
10. just right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-10

Don't worry about yeur Germs. LUCK
ETT'S FOOT REST PLASTER will take
them of like magic without baDdaging or
cutting. Il eases your temper as web ss your
corn. At IAa1haataS's fhy NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-10

III truss iI properly fited, will not cause
discomfort. You can get such fit 4 yon 90
10 headbeGtsr'ss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
WATER COMPANY
ISSUES STATEMENT
Spring Valley Company Reports
Receipts Amounting to
S2,7SI,l39.74
Interesting Figures of Monopoly
Show Enormous Profit
Made During Year

The Spring Valley company filed its
annual statement of receipts and dis
bursements with the board of super
visors yesterday. The company during
1908 took in a total amount of $2,7S1-
1874. OF this, however, $500 900 was
the sum received for the company
building at 126 Stockton street; $40
554.23 came from miscellaneous Sources,
and $63,121.24 was received in rents,
leaving $2,195.464.27 the receipts from
the sale of water.
OF this amount $39,642.06 was col
lected from private consumers under
the federal courts recent 10 per cent
injunction and S1,SS7.116.S2 was col
lected from the public without that aid.
Water sold to shipping realized $129,-
31S.75; to contractors and builders, S64-
774.98, and to the city and county
itself, s114,253.72
The company states its disbursements
to have been: Operating expenses, y
1852, 054.S2; taxes (two years.. $685.
1859; interest on bonds, etc, S713, 200;
dividends, S225,630; permanent i'm
provements, $229,4 requirements
$35,953-39; miscellaneous, $36,670.S6,
and expenses of presenting company
case to the public $S,S01 The total
amount disbursed for dividends, inter
est, permanent improvements, replace
ments and the advertising of the COM
pany's case" was $1,213, 002.71.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
CALIFORNIA CLUBWOMEN
IN AN AMUSING PLAY
Sunday Assembly Members
Render "The KIeptomaniacs"

The members of the Sunday assembly
of the California club won applause last
night by their clever presentation of
The Kleptomaniacs." Margaret Cam
eron's amusing little play, it being one
of the most successful amateur affairs
of the winter. Miss Jean Baldwin, as
Mrs John Burton (Peggy). who thought
she had lost her purse with 500 and
five rings, Wept with Margaret Anglin
like charm throughout the play and
carried off the laurels which she was
compelled to share. however, with Miss
Ethel Williams, the little bride, who
told on all occasions with a fetching
lisp what Charley said"
Miss Lily Fulda was excellent as
Freda Dixon, the practical friend, and
there were many compliments for Miss
Dorothy Crawford, who was amusing as
Katie, the maid Miss Florence Tarr as
Mrs. Armsby, young widow; Miss
Vera Thompson as Evelyn Evans, a
prying reporter, and Miss May Erdite as
Mrs. Ashley, snob, were pleasing and
filled their minor parts most accept
ably.
Miss Frances Wilson played a piano
solo, selections from Faust" very
charmingly and Mrs. Byron Mcdonald
sang in excellent voice "Carmena
Waltz" and THE Merry Lark"
Mrs. J. c. Crawford chairman of the
assembly section, was present as We're
also Mrs Baldwin, president of the
California club; Mrs. ]. w. Orr and Miss
Elizabeth Hill, prominent members of
the club.
The audience remained after the
program was rendered for an informal
dance and refreshments were served
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
She Will Spend $4,000 In Giving Medical Treatment
Absolutely Free to Suffering Women
Will Be Sent TO Every Woman Who Is AIinq
Why Men Desert Their Wives
Eighty Per Cent of the Wife Deser-
tons and Divorce Due to
Female Weakness

I should have taken better care OF
myself, 1 suppose. i was sick and SUI
fering- No one but a woman can
ever know how 1 suffered I was irri-
table. I couldn't be TO my husband
the wife I ought TO have been He
being man. couldn't understand. We
drifted apart. He sought his pleasures
elsewhere. Finally there was nothing
but the divorce court that could settle
our differences.
That's the sad story that eight out OF
every ten women who have passed
through the ordeal Of the divorce court
deserted wives who are not divorced.
know deep down in their hearts was
the real cause OF their trouble.
A sick wife. a neglected home, and
the publicity and disgrace OF the court
room to- end 1T all There wouldn't be
half as much talk Of the divorce evil
in the world if only every wife and
mother would realize her duty to pre-
serve her health and strength.
No woman has the right to expect
her husband to devote his leisure hours
to his home and her when she is lead
ing a dragged-out, hopeless, down-in-
the-mouth existence that would dis
the greatest Optimist on earth.
Mrs. Cora =. Miller's marvellous home
remedy has done more to prevent d.
vorce than all the messages to con-
greSs and conventions in the world
The woman who is bright and cheerful
and well has home that reflects her
own good feeling and discomfort hnds
no place therein.
Mrs. Mnler's aid and advice are as
free TO you as Gods sunshine or the
air you breathe. She wants to prove
to you her cOmmon-sense home treat
ment will cure you just as surely as u
cured her years ago In her humble cot
tage.
IL you are a sufferer from any female
trouble, no matter what it is, send the
coupon below to Mrs Cora B. Miller
n
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
FRAUD IN BElCHER
SHARES DISCOVERED
Secretary Dietz Accused of Sell
ing Stock as Delinquent and
Taking Proceeds
Wife Offers to Make Reparation
for Misdeeds of Missing
Husband

With the sudden disappearance of
Frank L. Dietz. secretary of the
Beleher silver mining company, and
the election Of new board of direct
ors, Tuesday, have come revelations
of gigantic frauds in delinquent stock
auctions by which Dietz is said to have
cleared up many thousands of dollars
Dietz had been in the employ of the
Belcher company 40 years-29 years as
a clerk and II years as secretary.
Dietz left note saying that he had
gone to Paso Robes for his health
but this proved untrue, and all efforts
to trace him have been fruitIess.
Dietz issued and collected fraudulent
assessment levies on approximately
22,500 shares of the Belcher company
according to a statement of F. H. Swan,
the newly elected secretary, issued
yesterday.
Il had no idea of what was going
on" said James Newlands Jr., presi-
dent of the Belcher company yester-
day. The method by which Dietz
manipulated his thefts was so skill
full that L had little chance of detect
ing anything wrong. On investigation
l have discovered that his method was
to advertise as delinquent stock that
was not in default. When ssuch stock
had been sold at auction, and new GER
tifcates issued. he would collect the
old assessments with regularity and
pocket them.'
Dietz had been living apart from
his wife for some months before his
sudden flight. He had been playing the
races, 1t is said, and had lost heavily
at EmeryvilIe.
Mrs. Dietz said yesterday that she
would do her best to make reparation
to those who had lost through her hus-
bands misdeeds. She retained Attor-
ney Bert Schlesinger to take charge of
her affairs.
Whether the company or the pur-
chasers of the fraudulent certificates
will have to bear the losses is still a
disputed question.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
LAMBARDI'S SINGERS
TRIUMPH IN FAUST
Ester Ferrabini's Marguerite
and Eugenio Battain's Faust
Capture House
Garden and Prison Scenes
Arouse Vast Audience to En-
thusiastic Applause

The biggest and most wildly enthusi-
astic audience that ever damned the
Central theater heard the first perform
ance of Faust" by the Lambardi grand
opera company last night. Ester Ferra-
bini as Marguerite and Eugenio Battain
as Faust together captivated the house.
The opera was finely staged and mag
nificently presented.
Ester Ferrabini's success was no
mere applause of a night. 1t was re-
joicing of her friends for the bigger,
greater artist she has become. Her
success was a triumph. Battain' s
praise was not meaner in quantity, but
its significance was less. His rendition
of the garden scene song, where his
high c swelled forth in magnificent vol
ume, brought the audience to its feet.
Again in the last act, in the prison scene,
the big crowd was carried off its feet by
the beauty of the melody rendered by
the trio composed of Ferrabini, Battain
and Wulman.
The company left for Portland. Ore,
on a special train at o'clock this
morning, and. despite rumors to the
contrary. there is no possibility of re-
turning for another year. The visit to
San Francisco was huge success finan-
cially.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

male weakness and piles. She was be-
Sieged by so many women needing
treatment that she decided to furnish
it to those who might call for it. She
started with only a few dollars capital
and the remedy, possessing true and
wonderful merit, produced many cures
when doctors and other remedies fail
ed. The demand grew so rapidly she
was several times compelled to seek
larger quarters. She now occupies one
of the city's largest Office buildings,
which she owns. and almost one hum
dred lady clerks and stenographers
are required to assist in this great
business.
Some time ago it was announced that
she would give to women who suffered
from female diseases another 100000
worth of her medicine She has full
filed this promise. but as she is still
receiving requests from thousands upon
thousands of women from all parts of
the world. who have not yet used her
remedy, she has decided to give away
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
HOME INDUSTRY" is
METAL TRADES SLOGAN
California Association Holds In
StaIlation and Banquet

More than 500 members of the Cali
fornia metal trades association attended
the second annual installation of officers
and banquet in a downtown restaurant
last night. Places were laid for nearly
400 persons and only few were unoc-
eupled- The theme of the evening was
Home Industry and a strong example
was set by the banquet committee.
Whlch permitted none but California
products on the table
j. M. Robinson, the newly elected
president, spoke on the progress of the
association during the year. laying par
tlcuiar stress on the point of the manu-
facturers getting together.
Rev r. p. Baker of Oakland spoke on
the relation of employer to the emplove.
Harris D. H. Connick, assistant citv
engineer, recited a brief history of the
proposed fire protection system for San
Francisco.
James w Kerr, second vice president
OF the association, addressed the gath
erlng on the new San Francisco An
orchestra and the Bohemian trio com
posed OF j. H. Jacobson, Harry McHenrv
and Homer Dean, furnished music dur
ing the evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
GRAND JURY PLANS
SWEEPING INQUIRY
Stockton InqnisitOrs to Sub
pena Citizens Said to Have
Frequented blind Pigs"
War Declared on All Forms OF
Vice and Investigation to
Be Far Reaching

STOCKTON. Jan. S0.-Fear abounds
in the hearts of many young Stockton
ians. In their efforts to stop at moth
ing short of the whole truth the grand
jury, which is now in session investi-
eating rumOrs of negligence on the
part of the Stockton police force. are
said TO be planning to subpoena before
that inquisitorial body number OF
citizens who by common report are said
to have frequented places where craps
games. lottery tickets and gambling
were held and clubs where liquor was
sold on Sunday in violation of the city
ordinance. In the list reported to have
been made up by the grand jury are
many of the higher ups in both civil
liam and official circles.
In places where only a few days ago
men quietly boasted of their intimacy
with many of the city's side attractions
now only a lamb like innocence pre-
walls and many of the houses which
formerly kept open are now keeping
their doors locked and disclaiming any
knowledge of the existence OF any
form of illegal practices.
Captain Craig, who is in command of
the night force and Detective Jack
DonaSue, We're hauled before the in
quisitOrial body this morning. At noon
the session adjourned until Tuesday
morning, at which time it is expected
that many of the young men OF the
town will be quizzed as to their alleged
connection and patronage of the OBJ
jectionable and Illegal places OF vice
and corruption
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

Mrs. Francis NJ Harris Of Dover. La,
writes: Il feel like a new woman and
can do my work without having that
old, tired feeling. / am happy to know
that / am well again.
TT has relieved me of my constant
suffering and l have not words to ex-
press my gladness. 1t was surely a
Godsend to me, and thank Him that
there is such a wonderful medicine on
earth for suffering women."-Mrs Car
RE Bailey Pickneyville. Ala.
Mrs Miller's remedy is the surest in
the world. She asks no one to take
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
Local Brevities

cRAcKsMAN ARRAIGNED-Edward Rand
civil engineer, was arraigned yesterday for rob,
pong the safe IN the store of NJ. A. Gunst a.
Co., Geary street and Van Ness avenue The
case was continued till tomorrow
FILES BANKRUPTCY PETITIoN-H. r. E,v.
ing, employed by the United Railroads alad =
petition in bankruptcy yesterday in the IInited
States district court Ewing owes $9419 10 and
rowed while a resident of Texas
DAIRYMAN HEAVILY FINED. Kenneu
proprietor II the New Boss dairy convicted nv n
jury OF. selling watered milk was fined $50 Inv
Police Judge Deasy yesterday Warrants vera
issued for the arrest of o. Diehl and n s Yard
for selling milk below the standard
EVANGELIST TO SPEAK-Evangelist p.
Bilhorn of Chicago win sing and speak at a mass
meeting 10 be held this afternoon in Grace Tnis
copal church, corner of Twenty-fr and Cam
streets The male quartet of the Williams iub-
meeting viii be exclusively for men
BOOSTERS CLUB BANQUET Financial Sec
rotary George Friedman of Court Occidental
Ancient order of Foresters, presented with
a gold watch and chain at banquet held last
Monday by the Boosters club that is cornnosaS
of members of the court. ID. S. Dorm fine 6rsr
life member of the court, present at the
Banquet.
CHARGED WITH FORGERY man giving
the name of Henry Hedges, arrested at the
FIRST national bank two weeks ago dispatch
from Billings: Mont. was booked at the CITY
prison yesterday on a charge of forgery The
real Hedges aud bank official viii come here
to testify against the man, whose name is he
lieved to be d. Baker
RUNS BLIND PIG-Policeman w. X. Har
Fey. dressed as soldier the hunt for foot
pads, heard music and laughter in the home If
Mrs. Ellen Buckingham 1924 Clement street
Friday night. He entered and found man
playing a piano, another singing and another
buying drinks for the crowd. He put them mn
der arrest. when one of them Joseph RYAN
struck him. Mrs. 0Calaghan was arrested for
selling liquor without license RYAN was dis
missed yesterday and Mrs oCalaghan's case
continued till February 4.
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED-Retir presi.
a. \. S. G. w. was presented with 4 diamond
studded badge by the members of the parlor after
the installation of officers last Monday night
The parlor donated $50 10 the Italian sufferers
fund. The new officers James e. Rignev
president; James. Cosgrove, past president; David
Bsrnes- first vice president; u. Haliin. second
l.. Winter. marshal: John H. Nelson. financial
secretary: David Capurfo. recording secretary /:
Frank Morini. treasurer Thomas Shea outside
sentinel; J. +. Seimer. inside sentinel; Dr. w T.
Jackson, trustee
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

ments or falling of the womb, profuse,
scanty or painful periods. uterine or
ovarian tumorS or grOwths: also pains
In the head, back and bowels, bearing
down feelings. nervousness, creeping
feeling up the spine. melancholy. de-
sire to cry, hot flashes. WEAKNESS and
piles from any cause no matter of how
long standing
Every woman sufferer unable to find
relief. who will write Mrs. Miller now.
without delay, will receive by mail
free of charge a 5O-cent box OF her
simple home remedy, also her book
with explanatory Illustrations showing
why women suffer and how they can
easily cure themselves at home with
out the aid of a physician.
All that is necessary IS To cut out the
coupon at the bottom OF this page. fill
in your name and address and send it
icine and book will be sent to You at
once. Send now before the 100000
worth is all gone.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
There Is Same One Near You
Cured BY Mrs. Miller

There is hardly a country, city. town
or village in which there does not re-
side some grateful lady who has been
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only bear this in mind. Her offer
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will take advantage OF this generous
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
MAKES POLE VAULT RECORD
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

CHICAGO. Jan. 30.-Claire S. Jacobs
Of the University of Chicago estab-
lished a new worlds indoor pole vault
record of il feet s 3-S inches at the
fifteenth annual handicap track meet
given by the First regiment athletic
association at the armory tonight. The
university of Notre Dame largely
through the efforts Of Fletcher won
the meet with q total of 20 points
Central y. III. c. A. was close sec
ond with ~. and the University OF
chicago third with 3.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
SACRAMENTO DONATES
LAND FOR w. P. SHOPS
Western Pacific Plans to Com
struct Buildings at Once
TSnecioI D;snotch n The Gill

SACRAMENTO, Jan. SO-The West
ern Pacific shop site committee today
made formal transfer to the Western
Pacific railroad company of the 90
acres bordering on the city to the
south. to be used by the railroad COM
pany as its main California shops.
The deed conveying the property
provides that the land shall revert to
the city unless the company maintains
its principal shops at this point. This
provision is accepted by the company
and assurance is made by Virgil c.
Bogue vice president and chief of
construction of the line, that work
will be begun shortly on the shops.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
A Million Women
Bless Her Name
Grateful Letters From All Over the
World Tell of Wonderful Cures
With Mrs. Miller's Mild
Home Treatment
Home Treatment

over a million women have already
accepted Mrs. Miller's generous offer
to give free to every sufferer a regular
treatment of her mild home remedy.
From every civilized country come
thousands upon thousands of kind,
grateful letters from ladies whose
hearts overflow with gratitude be-
cause this pleasant vegetable remedy
has restored them to old time health
and strength.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
OIL DEAL Will Be
LARGEST IN YEARS
Syndicate Obtains Option on
Property in Santa Barbara
County for S2,250,OOO
Rival Company Arranges To
Sell Pool of 10000
Shares

News reached the stock exchange
yesterday of a projected oil deal, which.
if consummated. will be one of the
largest transactions in California petro-
leum in recent years. The deal in
wolves the PinaI oil company. located
in northern Santa Barbara county, on
which syndicate has obtained an
option for sum approximating S2.25O.-
O00. The stock of the company is held
by oilmen of Santa Maria, Santa Bar
bara. Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The prospective purchasers are Ari
iona mining men.
The Pinal company. which is one of
the biggest producers in the state, IS
divided into 10000 shares OF this.
12O, GOO were pooled some time ago and
it is on this pool that the Arizona men
have obtained the option. The price is
said TO be SIS a share, and it is under
stood that if the deal goes through the
purchasers will endeavor to acquire the
other 80 900 shares al the same figure.
The names of the prospective pur-
chasers have not been revealed 1t is
known. however. that they have re-
Gently cleared up several millions in
Arizona copper and have come to Cali
fornia to invest. They recently in
spected the oil fields of the state and
then made the offer to the Pinal COM
pany. The option was given and the
deal is now pending.
The Pinal company is headed by NJ.
Fleisher, the president, and James
Goodwin, the manager. Negotiations
have been carried on through Julius
Werner, a southern California capt.
taIist.
The company owns a tract of 1872
acres, on which are 90 flowing wells
with a daily capacity between 5000
and 1000 barrels. The company is
paving 100000 annually in dividends
and has already disbursed nearly
100000. Before the financial panic
shares were quoted at $50. The last
sales have been made at prices rang
ing between $40 and SIS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
How to Cure Any Case of Piles

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

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