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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
FAMILY TROUBLES
GET COURT AIRING
Wealthy Piedmont Woman in
Answer to Husbands Suit
Alleges CrueIties

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-Startling allie
cations made by Mrs. Nellie st. Clair
Johns. have followed an attempt by her
husband. Robert l.. Johns. attorney and
capitalist, of Piedmont, to set aside a
deed of trust by the terms of which
she was sole benefciary to the income
of high class industrial securities and
real estate of an approximate value of
$500. O00.
Johns said that he was induced to
form the trust under the mistaken
idea that his wife loved him sincerely
and that grief over the death of her
mother had drawn them nearer to-
getlrer. At the same time he admitted
that while under the influence of liquor
and drugs he had been grossly indis-
crete and that Mrs. Johns had told him
she had plenty of material on which TO
base a successful divorce action.
Mrs. Johns in the answer and coun-
tercharges which she filed today as
serted that while she was absent at
Spartansburg, S. c., in June, 1907, her
husband returned to their home in
Piedmont and attacked her mother,
Mrs. Cornelia Hundley, a bedridden in
valid Assistance given by Mrs. Nellie
Moray, q nurse, and Ida Hamilton
Haynie housemaid, saved Mrs. Humid
ley, but subsequently Johns attacked
Miss Haynie and only the intervention
of the nurse saved her, according to the
court document.
In June, 1908, he formed the trust
deed, gave her a gift deed to their
family home and two lots valued al
$50, 900, made her a present of $4,000 In
cash and signed an agreement for the
division of their community property
which would be most advantageous eto
L .af
divorce.
A few days ago Johns was called to
Goldfeld, New, and returning was un-
able to locate his wife, though her
COUNSEL Attorneys Guy c. Earl and
w. H. Spaulding, We're said to have
notified him that she would sue fol
divorce.
After a year Johns commenced the
action to set aside the trust deed
though he was willing to allow the
gift of the homestead TO stand and
also to abide by the agreement. The
trust gave her an assured annual in
come of $4,000 and was to continue in
definitely.
Mrs Johns in addition to narratine
the alleged attack said that she had
been subjected to a long course OF
cruelties, beginning a short time after
their marriage at st. Paul, Mimi, III
1895, when she was 1S years of age
and Johns was 3S years old He at
tempted then to make her admit that
she was unfaithful to him by catchips
her and holding her over the edge of d
rowboat on a deep lake. Only heI
calmness saved her then, she said
while denying that she had been un-
true. Later she said she was awakened
by Johns standing over her and heI
mother with a long knife, telling them
TO say their prayers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
SINGER LEAVES CHURCH
AFTER SALARY DISPUTE
Demand for Increased Pay Made
by Carl Anderson

) OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-Carl Edwin
Anderson, erstwhile tenor soloist at
the First congregational church, has
resigned his position and joined the
choir at the First Methodist Episcopal
church.
my only reason for leaving the
Con ngregational church, the vocalist
said, is that the board of trustees.
through Secretary Boardman. refused
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
SECOND JURY DISAGREES
IN PETTUS MURDER CASE
Fails to Reach Verdict in Trial
of Oakland Teamster

OAKLAND. Aug 2s.-Report was re-
ceived today at the sheriff's Office Of
the second disa greement of jury sit
ting at PlacervilIe trying Thomas II.
Pettus, a member of the Oakland team
sters' union, on charge of murder.
The jury stood eight to four for ac-
auittal Pettus was said to have
killed a miner at Grizzly Flats, Ell Do
rado county, but he pleaded self-de-
Tense
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
MOTHER PLEADS FOR
NEEDS OF CHILDREN
Berkeley Federation and Inn
prOvement Societies Meet

BERKELEY. Aug. 2S.-For the first
time in the history of either organiza-
tion the conference committee of the
Berkeley Improvement clubs and the
federation OF mothers clubs held a
joint meeting last night in the city
hall to discuss several needs of the
city for which in the past the mothers
clubs have been fighting.
Mrs Thomas Sedbury. president of
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
NEWS OF OAKLAND BEI EY ALAMEDA HAYWARD AND SAN LEANDRO

the federation. occupied the platform
jointly with Victor Robertson. chair
man of the conference committee. and
a spirited plea for a woman on the
board OF health was made by Mrs Sea-
bury. Mrs W. n. AIarston and H. A.
Sufly. president of the North Hill im-
prOVement club.
An extension of the kindergarten
system was asked for. as was the es-
tablishing Of Fairgrounds throushouJ
the city for the use of children in the
public schools
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

to pay me more than $40 month. /
demanded $50, and, after receiving an
offer from the First Methodist church,
rendered my resignation
Anderson subsequently, received an
offer from the ngregationalists of
the $50 salary, but he raised his de-
mand to $50.
Il admit" he explained, that 1 am
not going to get as much at the Meth
odist church; indeed. 1 am getting less
than $50, but l am aetuated by the
principle of the thing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
GREAT BIG BRUSSELS RUGS FOR $3.50

leans You a big. guaranteed qual
entails and Florals in Reds. Tans and Green's
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
ACCUSED OF PASSING BAD oHEcKs-Henrl

Harret, agent for l., charsagne & Co.. wholesale
liquors. Fourth street. obtained warrant for
the arrest OF John ". Danz saloon keeper san
check. - N NAsiouS
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
ont In ,Frisco

There. is work for everybody. If YOU
are out of a job put a little want ad
in The Call and see how quickly you
strike a paying position.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

FRIEDMAN'S-THE BIGGEST
THE OLDEST AND MOST RE-
LIABLE HOME FURNISHERS
WEST OF CHICAGO.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

WE TRUST OUT-OF-TOWN
FOLKS. BE SURE TO COME
AND SEE US. NO NAIL OR
DERS FILLED ON ADVERTISED
GOODS.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

WANTED IN SACRAMENTO d. Cook. a
collector. was arrested in the Mcnadnoek bcihi-
ing Yesterday b Detectives Regan and O'Connelf
n, Iisoafeh from Sacramento that he was
wanted there on a charge Of felony embczzle-
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

LIQUOR LAW vIoLATED-He Cessnes,
1so4 Haight street. was fined $500 by Police
Judge Conlan yesterday for selling liquor with
out license.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
Problems Of Collepe Graduates.

It sounds coldly calculating. when
heard without context. 10 hear a bacca-
laureate preacher telling the students
about TO be introduced into practical life
from Dartmouth College. Now. you are
called upon TO earn your own living
From this time on honor money-getting
money. and power" But II is the love OF
money, not money Itself. that IS the
prophets root OF all evil. The difference
is that between greed and thrift. Avarice
springs from covetOusness. forbidden as
long ago as the writing OF the DecaIogue;
thrift is a quality most desirable in youth
and essential 10 the normal prosperity OF
life IN later years. The graduate fresh
from college halls and campus VIII find
the world, II ne is forced at once into
self-reliance and resources Of his own
discovery and earning, a hard place to
make a profitable way
His first task, II alone and unaided, VIII
be 10 ind employment that shall yield
him physical support. while leading to-
ward the higher walks OF the work that
ne has chosen for his life That task IN
itself often implies a diligent and per-
sistent search. But when work is once
found ii VIM be discovered that its initial
reward is moderate. In most cases II will
be so scant as to leave little margin be-
yond the necessities 0f respectable self
support. Moreover, there is at this period
the additional burden upon youth Of spe-
cializing himself for his selected career
Of industry, professional or in any OF the
Tnultifarious paths OF business But most
young men, while going through this
ordeal can find a way 70 put aside some
thing. It IS not the amount that counts
so much as the firm formation OF the
habit Nor does this imply the acqulsi-
ton OF parsimony. Intelligent thrift need
not freeze the generous springs Of fine
personal character.
simultaneously. the thrifty collegiate.
from his first entrance into the stern
arena Of life. would be wise IN noOputting
aside the sacred duty Of searching for
the right woman to make his wife. It
may be necessary 10 postpone matrimony
for a while. but the interval should be
hlled with an ambition nOt only for self
support, but for The founding Of a home.
DoTnesucity is normally instructive. while
morally It holds in matrimony the most
desirable state. Bachelorhood, when OF
deliberate choice. implies seldshness. al
though. as every one knows. its origin or
prolongation may be wholly aItruistic.
Carpe diem is advice that needs accom-
panying and far-sighted purpose It is
possible 10 seize and utilize the days as
they fit IN such q fashion as 10 make
every one OF them contribute to the happi-
ness Of later years.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
SUNDAY Afternoon Park ConcerLs.

Col Spencer Cosby. superintendent Of
buildir gs and grounds. suggests the pos
sibiity Of a series Of Sunday afternoon
band concerts in the larger parks Of the
city during the sumner. It is a splendid
idea and he viii ind the community
largely in accord with il.
II is true that many people go away
at this season OF the year, but it IS
equally true that many more stay at
home. and the pleasure Of these stay-at-
homes is we'll worth considering. Wash
ington does not lay claim to advantages
as a summer resort, but with its wide.
well-shaded streets. it's countless breath
ins spaces. and its freedom from smoke
and dirt, it IS Infinitely more attractive
and comfortable IN the dog days taan
most other cities. Indeed. life here in
July and August IS not only endurabie,
but really enjoyable, when taken at its
best
Col cosby's plan to add to the sum
mer pleasures by supplemenung the
IN~--L-e A1A h NDlALelL y Win SuAQA+ AT
ernoOn concerts IS most praiseworthy and
We wish it speedy contamination.
Apart from the concerts in the city
parks proper. why not have the Marine
Band play on Sunday aftsrnOOn-occa-
sionally, at least-in Geological Park?
Where could music be heard under more
delightful auspices? Add these concerts
TO the regular attractions OF the Zoo. and
the number OF Sunday afternoon Wis
ttors-always large-would be multiplied
many fold
Ths spring concerts on the Speedway
served an admirable purpose IN bringing
to public attention a magnificent reserva-
ton OF which the public knew little. but
these concerts did not partake OF popu-
lar characteristics because Of the lnacces-
sibility Of the esplanade. Their discon-
tinuance. therefore. was quite In order.
Let Us have concerts In the parks even
ings and Sunday afternoons-popular con-
certs that Will be within reach OF the
masses. Hail. Col Cosby.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01

mans inspection chaperoned by plsnta-
ton-style hOecake, we admit. without
further question. that he is a gentleman,
scholar. and a judge Of good pot
liquor. Corned beef and cabbage may be
held IN light esteem by some people-per-
sons who prefer chocolate eclairs and
angel food mOstly-but Jove and all his
satellites might have employed II as an
ambrosia chaser. and with fine effect, we
suspect. nevertheless.
Let not the Macon News vex its soul
for fear that we shall not hold the eoned
beef and cabbage fort against all eomers
muksops. breakfast-foOd
hends, or whatnot- Perish the thought
that we should utter one sentiment that
might be twisted by any malignant or
abandoned heart TO the discredit OF this
man-maklng delight.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
Free Ships in a Subsidy Bill

In the new ship subsidy bnl intro
duced by Representative Humphreys. a
notable concession IS made to the views
Of those VINO contend that American
owned ships Of foreign construction should
be admitted 10 American registry. Under
the navigation laws Americans owning
foreign built ships are not permitted 20
hy the American flag or 10 have their
vessels admitted TO American registry
save Ende- oRerous conditions. The Ham
phreys bill proposes TO admit such YES
sells Of q larger tonnage than $500 &c
American registry. provided they are not
employed in the coastwise trade They
are TO be barred also from mail compen-
sation under existing or future laws.
This concession. though rather grudg-
ing. marks an advance over the prohFb-
tory policy OF the navigation laws. It is
well known that there IS a considerable
feet OF American owned ships engaged IN
foreign commerce flying foreign fazs and
under foreign registry. These would un-
doubtedly seek American registry under
the proposed bin, particularly IN view OF
the rebate OF tonnage taxes, which Il IS
intended TO allow American ships carry
ing native apprentices. A very important
addition 70 our mercantile marine would
thus be accomplished at once. and the re-
proach that an American citizen cannot
fly his own flag over his own vessel when
ne buys it abroad would he removed
OF course. II is possible that extreme
may not be altogether pleas
ed with this approach 70 the free ship
policy but It is evident from the recent
history OF subsidy legislation that unless
some such point is yielded In the contest
the subsidy project win be as stubbornly
fought as it has been in the past. Free
ships is a taking proposition. and It viii
doubtless have weight with those Western
Republicans who have so far been able TO
defeat subsidy legislation. even OF the
mnder sort contemplating merely increas-
ed ocean mail pay This feature Of the
Humphreys bill indicates that the subsidy
promoters are IN a more reasonable frame
Of mind than hitherto.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
A Red Blood Prnducina Diet
says tho Macon News:

says inc macon News.
The Washington Herald does not want to hs
throwing OF on corned beef and cabbage as arti-
eles OF diet-"
Our esteemed ard highly appreciated
contemporary is right-everlastingIy. eter-
nany. emphatcally. and indisputably
right The Herald does not want to be
throwing or on corned beef and cabbage
and The Herald has never been guilty
OF doing It; and It never viii be guilty.
on the conrery. The Herald is prepared
20 sing its praises as vociferously and as
harmoniously as within IT'S power les.
Il VIII embalm it in prose or Immortal
ize It IN poetry. whichever the News
thinks the better.
Coraed beef ard cabbage constitute q
diet for men. It generates red blood and
muscle, it has nourished many fighter.
ard has been the benign but amply po-
tent influence actually behind many a
famous victory. Old Frederick william
OF Prussia is said to have lived on II
almost exclusively. and from his loins
came Frederick the Great. surely the
foremost soldier and statesman Of his
day and time in Europe Moreover. as
something good TO eat, corned beef and
cabbage puts it al over that other all
too frequent dish. salt pork and cabbage.
Not that the latter combination does not
have its proper place in a Comprehensive
sasronomic scheme Of things. to be sure.
but because its sphere OF rational aesIvi-
~ IS sharply circumscribed and confined.
righteously. TO very cold weather exclu-
sively, whereas oorned beef and cabbage
claims all seasons as It's own.
We have great respect for the man who
seIlshes. and frankly confesses a weak
ness for, a generous dish of this joint
product Of gustatery endeavor II ne
inbibes copious draughts OF buttermiIk
along with it. and sends it to the inner
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
THE WIRELESS

Every day read the story Of vessel emPestosd
which sends forth wireless message and would otherwise be lost
would join the ghosy squadrons beneath the
were not for modern science which rob the grave
Valny Of such mighty marvesa the poet sings! They
would need another Homer and harp with strings We
only pause wonder read these thrilling tales OF the
mystic spark that carries Of hipwreck through the gales
We only take lids off the noble mind that
achieved this latest triumph fog and and wind. Yet
10 show appreciation might buy shares Of stock the
Wireless Corporation Office, Just around the block With each
share we get picture Of Hero-aybe wins-and IN tne
every paror there viii hang Johnnie Bnns there viii be so
many Binnses coming from the rescued ships that they'll form
secret order, with its passwords signs, and grips
cpgzsA1 pa BY evrse Mathew A4=s3 WAIT Mason.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
KIPLING A La AUSTIN.
Latest Output Lacks the Flavor Of
HIS Former Verse.


Rron the New York EYs-ng Pos-
Kiphng is now dangerously near the
point where he may be confused with Al
fred Austin It requires no great stretch
OF the Imagination 20 conceive England's
poet laureate as the author OF
They said: Wbo has tonsdf who hath striren and
gathe-ed posscssion2
Lei him b spollsd; BE hath given fun proos q
rlnsguession-
Kipling as statesman and prophet never
impressed himself upon the serious men
OF Great Britain The trend OF imperial
politics has been. al bottom. away from
what his muse has pictured and urged
His chief grievance used TO be that the
mother country neither cared for nor
watched over her daughter common
wealths sufficiently. The mother IS now
looking toward her daughters for aid and
comfort IN her depression. The lower
breeds whom il wGs Brftain's mission 20
keep down and govern without asking are
now her allies in Japan. and participants
IN larger share OF government IN
India The fanneled fool and The mud
died oaf. IL IS true. have been going IN for
little more volunteer soldering OF late.
but only because Of q panic fear OF inva-
sion, and not out OF growing sense OF
imperial duty. II now the favor Of the
Kipling verse depart. wherewith shan the
poets reputation be salted2 HIS swing
and color created at least an atmosphere
Of eXaltation ia which the faults OF his
logic might be forgotten But when he
bestrides Pegasus against the progressive
land tax and predicts Englsud's disap-
pearance from the roll Of the nations IN
headlOng surrender. because
They said. VINO is eaten hy s5tEf VYhoss u
thrift has desrr17ed hirnf
he shah ie7y tribute from al because none has
alplOyed him.
he overlOOks the fact that Germany. from
whom the fatal blow Is supposedly 20
come, has long been accustomed 20 land
taxes and old-age insurance.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
BOSSISM IN PHILADELPHIA.
Thoughts Suggested by the Passing
OF the Powerful Durham.

Thoughts Suggested by the Passing
OF the Powerful Durham.
From the Boston Transcript
Though Durham was one of the most
conspicuous OF PennsyIvsnians. and from
humble beginnings attained such eYninence
that marching clubs were named FOR
him, yet he did not escape envy and
calUmny. Thousands Of Philadeiphians
insisted that his supremacy endangered
the public well-being. and that his action
with regard 70 certain gas leases IA their
city was inspired by a regard for the in
terests of Mr.. Durham Accordingly, a
large number OF citizens one night IN
Nay, 1915. assembled before his house and,
after hOoting and jeering him by name,
evinced such an earnest purpose 10 reason
with him personally that the police were
sent for. Immediately thereafter AIr. Dur
ham announced that he should retire from
politics. The remainder Of his DAYS were
passed IN meditation over the maxims OF
the scholarly Quay, his heirs, executors,
or assigns. Such characters as Durham
have been onin0usly plentiful Yet Phil
adelphia Is a city Of light and leading.
with o great past and q future Of promise.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
80 Rood tn Yirrin,n-

From the No-f1lS Firginiar-Pilot-
The automobile reconnoiterng excursion
may have been necessary 70 convince the
outside parties concerned in II that some
OF the so-called public thoroughfares IN
Eastern and Piedmont Virginia were un-
worthy the name o. roads but surely
no nav evidence was needed TO convince
the people Of this State Of that deplOr-
able fact. We shall never give over the
endeavor 10 bring the landowners in the
agricultural district to realization OF the
ruinous effect upon their property and
business operations OF the absence OF
good highways. but sometimes We de-
spaiT OF producing any fruitful impress
sion. on a stolidity OF indifference which
no appeal TO self-interest seems strong
enough 70 pierce.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
THURSDAY. JULY L 1909,
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

The Washington Herald viii be
mailed upon request TO subscribers
leaving the city during the summer
months. Change Of address Will be
made ss frequently as desired; no
tees OF such change should give
both the old and new address.
Notify your carrier or newsdealer
or telephone direct 70 The Wash
ington Herald. 784 18th St NV. The
subscription rate is the same out
CT town as IN the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
THREE DAYS.


July -Iudepend-uca Day
The glorious Fourth HI whoop hoorayi
Wen XIII srd wound and mutiiarc
Al 1rtng,y @ cclet-aCs
Or glo-ious Independslco Day.
II
July 5-Coroner's Day.
'Tis now without The least delay
We gather Up he blood and bones,
And tes.sfy with sohs ard groeas
This is the Corune-s Busy Day.
III
july G-C- -ndartakpT's Day.
The mutled bells deaths tribute pay
The mouruers gather al the nTs
Vairly tho rries- gives words q cher
And this Is Undsrtaker's Day.
-Charlas Dennis. in tie Indianapolis NsSs-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
Harvard Law GLASS Of 90.

Fr'm TIE Boston Herald
The decennial dinner OF the class OF
80 Of the Harvard Law School was held
Monday night at the Bellevue, with twen-
ty-dve present. G. X McLanahan. Of
Washington. was POSTMASTER. The fol-
lowing spoke: Guy A1urchie. A. W. Ma
chem IT.. Of Baltimore. and w. ".
Morss. OF Providence.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01

Senator Bailey made an ingenious argu-
ment to prove that free raw material is
not an old-time Democratic party princi-
pie. but we fear It remains true that a
large number OF Democrats do not yet
know the way 10 so home.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01

The lower house Of the Florida legisla-
ture has passed a law making the State
responsible for all stolen property. Hotel
keepers who hold Up tourists viii be ex-
empt from the operation OF this law. pre-
sumably.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
A Great Nan. NevertheIess-

From the Nashville American.
Whatever may be thought OF Senator
Aldrich's position, few viii deny that he
Is man OF force and political sagacity.
II Is doubtful Il there is another man in
the Senate who could have managed az
fairs for lis side as he has done.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
An Earnest Wnrninr.

F-Un the sD-insasld Republican
II Ibis Aldrich hii goes through % the scat1ts
book IN ANYTHING ike its pruscut measure II gen
eral ''protecao1-' The Republican rarty VII stand
guilty q proving false % its Pledzas Is given %
the people BY NIr Taft; and ths President himself
VIII sppea- IS an aocssory % the c-ime.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
roo AcCnnIPLIsHEn-

He sings. reoftes. knows sleight OF hand.
Amuses the hotel,
Does everything you know OF. and
Does everything so wen.
He swims. plays bridge. has endless store
OF funny tales 70 tell:
Does everything, and. furthermore,
Does everything 50 well
he wins the dads and mothers. too;
He captures every belle;
But how you hate the fellow who
Does everything so well
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
xhat TAFT ought % DO.

From the Charleston News and Courier
There is a great deal OF speculation in
Washington as 10 what President Taft
win OF viii not do to the tariH bill. we
know what ne ought % do, unless the
measure shall come out OF conference in
much better shape than Il IS at present
he ought 10 veto 1t and carry the case 10
tho country
The Washington herald., 1909-07-01
pisrui.ea to our.e1ve..

n R0chef0Icanld
Were we to take as rauch trouble IN
being what We ought 10 be as we take
In disgusting what we really are. we
might appear Ike ourselves, without be-
ing al the trouble OF any disguise at all
We are so used TO disguise ourselves 10
others that al last we become disguised TO
nnreeiNne