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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
SaIe of GouId Stock

NEW YORK. Nov. Is.-The Western
Union, one of the pet properties OF the
late Jay Gould. has been in the Could
family for a generation. and it was by
the sale Of Gould stock today that the
merger was accomplished.
While the report has been current
that the Mackay companies, controlling
the Postal telegraph company. ulti-
mately will be included in the plan of
reorganizat tion. no confirmation of this
could be obtained in New York on
eials Of the Postal were emphatic that
the company wouIe remain independent
The present capital of the telephone
and telegraph company is 5000. .O0o.OOO
in stock and s22s 100000 in bonds. The
Western Union has a capitalization OF
sl25. 100000 in stock and $4,000 900 in
bonds.
stocks Of the Western Union fell
three points on the stock exchange on
the news OF the passing of control.
OficiaI denial was given this after
noon OF reports that President clowry
and Assistant General Manager Bar
clay would resign from the Western
Union. It was reported that William
II. Baker. formerly vice president and
general manager Of the Postal tele-
graph company. would become general
manager Of the Western Union.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
GEORGE CROCKER ILL
IN NEW YORK HOME
AiIment Is Said to Be Serious
Disorder of Stomach

NEW YORK, Nov. Is. = George
Crocker. son of a multimillionaire Cal
ifornia pioneer, is seriously i'll at his
Fifth avenue residence His older
brother William H. Crocker, recently
hurried from Europe and is now with
him. Physicians have not made known
the cause of his illness. but 1t is said
to be disorder of the stomach.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Trick, Declares Relative

Mrs Cole, a sister in law of the girl.
was communicated with today at oro-
vile and made the following startling
statement:
IF she will come to oroville and
enter a hospital we will take care of
her. but she has played this game be-
fore and her brothers are about tired of
it. Tell her to eat something and she
will be all right. This is an old trick
of hers. Whenever she wants any new
clothes she goes away. purchases them
and charges them to her brothers.
Then she conveniently gets sick at a
hotel and sends word home for her
relatives to come and pay her bills.
There will be nothing doing this
time. Her trick is to refuse to take
food. / do not believe that she is sick
now L think she is taking"
Miss Cole formerly worked in the
Oroville telephone Office and was
great favorite.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17

~ OSTON, Nov. ia long stride
toward the complete control by
L. one corporation of all wire COM
munication in the United States was
made today in the acquisition by the
American telephone and telegraph COM
pany Of the control of the Western
Union telegraph company. To make
the absorption complete the incorpora-
tion OF new billion dollar company,
ii is said. viii be necessary to include
the 1892. 475. 400 Of bonds and stock of
the American telephone and telegraph
company. known as the Bell company,
and the outstanding s165. OOO, 900 of
bonds and stock Of the Western Union
company.
The acquisition of the Western Union
stock by the Bell company has been in
progress for six months. and only a
Sufficient amount TO insure control,
said 10 be 81 per cent, was. taken over.
3 Officers of the telephone company be-
lieve that the merger viii save the Bell
company s75.0OO,oOo in new construc-
ton, while it viii also enable the
utilization OF wires for both telegraph
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17

SUICIDE FOLLOWS cALAMITY-New York
Nov. I6.-Loss OF his son and nine employees
in the FIRE which destroyed his comb factory in
Brooklyn last week is believed to have been
the cause or the suicide today Of Robert Nor
rison. head Of the 6rm which conducted the
aslsblishmsnt MorTison's body was found in
tbe bathroom Of his home. where he had
turned on the gas and died of aspbyxiation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
TELEPHONE KEARNY So
WEATHER CONDITIONS

NESrERDAY-Cloudy; northeast wind; maxi
mum temperature. So: minimum temperature,
46.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Cloudy; light east
winds Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17

ACCUSED OF swINDLrEG Vallejo. NOV. Ie.-
Wsldon R. Ross. accused Of passing hcti-
tIous check on the Monticello steamship vom-
psny. was arrested IN San Francisco and
brought here todsz.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Area of Territory

The territory annexed to Oakland has
an area greater than that of the city
itself by 80 per cent. There are 24o9
square miles in Oakland proper and
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
COAST

Girl starves herself in hospital, believing her
self pauper and objecting TO accept aims,
while relatives say she is shamming TO obtain
their money. Page
Alma Bell shreks in horror when Joe Armes
blood stained garments introduced as evil
dence. Page 1
Supervising inspector Of United States recia-
nation service completes inspection Of Hetch
Hetchy valley Page 2
Mushet demands recount of ballots cast at
Los Angeles primary election alleging frauder
every district. Page 3
Wild man who dwells in a cave terrorizes
residents in vicinity Of Hopland. Page L
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Practically No Opposition

In the outlying districts sentiment
was strong in favor of annexation with
the exception of two precincts in the
heart of Fruitvale. All districts beyond
the present 5 cent fare limit of the
Oakland traction company were strong
ly Influenced by Mayor Motifs promise
that fares would be only cents in all
parts of Oakland after annexation. Elm
hurst and Fitchburg, at the farthest end
of the annexed territory, were strong
for annexation for this. besides other
reasons. Lower taxes, better fire and
police protection and chance to share
in the development of Oakland as a
commercial center were the principal
other arguments used by the proponents
of annexation.
The chief opposition was in the vicin-
ity of Fruitvale avenue and East Four
teenth street, where cent fare is
now enjoyed. But even in precinct 5,
which comprises lower Fruitvale. an
nexation carried by vote of 130 to
12s. This was the closest contest. Mid
die Fruitvale registered 2o7 votes for
annexation and 131 against. A majority
vote of the whole. outside district taken
together and of the city proper were
necessary to carry the election.
Early in the day it was apparent that
the opponents of annexation were rail-
lying in Fruitvale to attempt to beat
the project to join Oakland. Workers
from Oakland were rushed to the spot
in automobiles and the liveliest kind of
canvassing ensued, The campaigners
for annexation, sure of success in Oak
land and confident that success was
much more than probable in the other
outlying districts, concentrated their
efforts in Fruitvale During the after
noon Oakland was almost empty of
automobiles. Hundreds of them were
loaned by their owners for the pur-
poses of the campaign.
How the Vote Stood
In Oakland 1928 votes were cast
in favor Of annexation and $50 against
In the annexed districts 2,179 votes
were for annexation and SS7 against
The vote by wards in Oakland was as
follows:
First ward. 1888 to "a; second, 1928
to 10; third, So to IS; fourth, ss7
TO 81; fifth. 1,o65 to 21; sixth, III to
1e; seventh, 1,4e1 to 80.
In the outlying districts the vote
was as follows:
Fruitvale No l Iatham terrace), 275
to 6S; Fruitvale Nos. and Dimond),
1se to SO; Fruitvale No. middle Fruit
vale), 207 to 131; Fruitvale No. S
(I.ower Fruitvale), 1S0 to 1928; Fruit
vale No. 6 tAllendale); 800 to 151;
Fruitvale No. Z 6Melrose), 454 to 1876;
claremont and part of Piedmont, "a to
Z; Brooklyn No. / (Fitchburg). sS6 to
So; Brooklyn No. (Elmhurst). 1877 to
81.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
SUBURBAN

Seven towns added TO the municipality OF
Oakland by the annexation election held yes
terdRy. Page
Governor invited to attend Richmond carnival
Of which Miss Ella La Selle is elected TO be
queen. Page 5
Students affairs committee investigates scene
in recent football show. Page
Judicial nose can 6nd no disagreeable aroma
from tar smeared spite fence. Page :
Women students Of the state university plan
for dance 10 raise building fund. Page 8
Graduates Of Polytechnic high sehol TO give
third cofIIIon Of season Page 3
Miss Ruth Houghton. at beautiful home we'd
ding. becomes bride Of Seymour Hall. Page &
Oakland police chief may be given new title
With increased pay. Page =
Society girls wait on tables at San Leandro
chamber Of commerce banquet. Page 3
Berkeley names special charity commission to
sssist benevolent society in work Page :
Sensational Cheyney divorce suit transferred to
Oakland from Plumss county. Page =
summerhayes divorce suit comes up for final
determination before court today. Page s
Alameda EIks present musical comedy to large
house on opening night. Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
EASTERN

Horace Mckinley rearrested on release from
prison and faces new trial for land frauds. p 5
American telephone and telegraph company ab-
serbs Western Union telegraph company which
is in effect a billion dollar merger. Page L
Congress is expected to make investigation
Of the sugar scandal Page 2
Troops called 10 guard st. Paul mine and
baIk alleged plot to dynamite officials and rail
road president. Page 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
FOREIGN


Former chief mistress Of ceremonies to en-
peror Of Korea describes visit OF Alice Roosevelt
Mrs. Lengworth)- Page L
House Of lords TO reject British premier's
finance plans and force appeal to people. Page
Pope Plus celebrates his episcopal Jubilee and
rumor says Mgr. Falconio will be created car
dnal. Page 3
Provisional government organized by Estrada
at Bluehelds. Nicaragua and attack Of Zelsya
awaited. Page 5
Dynamite exploded in hall of Crete chamber
Of deputies and annexstionists credited with
outrage Page 5
Nine. steinheiI sued for damages by American
newspaperman for false accusation. Page s
SPORTS
Portland viii have only ball club in the
field next season Page IL
Henry Piet attributes defeat at hands of VOL
CAST to weakened condition Page III
Jay Dwiggins elected captain Of L. C. football
squad for 1910. Page 10
Johnny o'Keefe signed TO meet Joe oconnor
and Martin Judd at Point Richmond Page 10
Edward Corrigan. veteran OF the turf. files
petition in bankruptcy. Page 10
olympics viii meet Barbarians at Rugby next
Saturday on Presidio grounds. Page 10
Governor Of Colorado declares Jenries and
johnson can not fight in his state. Page 10
George La Blanch, former prize fighter, asks
forgiveness at gospel mission in Boston, Page 10
Polytechnle high school and Hitchcock military
academy meet in baseball today. Page 10
Gambler in bis will asks executors to pay
back all the money be won Page 10
Basket ball teams Of st. NIary's and st. Jo-
seph's will play OF rivalry in Oakland to-
day. Page 10
Nationals and Athletics win line up for first
game IN San Francisco this afternoon. Page 10
Betting at Emeryyille will be by memory
system introduced by expert from New
York. Page II
MARINE
Liner Alameda arrives from Honolulu with
passengers and cargo from tropics. Page 15
SOCIAL
Announcement made Of the betrothsI of Miss
Margaret Thompson and Ensign Charles G. Har-
tIgan, L. S. \. Page 9
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
EDITORIAL

What does Spring Valley really want; Page
Marketing California fruit. Page
Congratulations due to Oakland. Page 8
Dynamite as a moral agent. Page o
Shameful disregard for human life. Page
POLITICAL
Probable candidacy of Governor GilIett for
reelection presents difficult problem for Lincoln
Roosevelt league Page liz
CITY
Rufus P. Jennings tenders his resignation as
chairman Of the California promotion commit
tee Page
Widow of Charles Webb Howard sues to gain
title to the cattle on Marin county ranchPagc
Relatives OF Chevalier August chamot take
preliminary steps to secure annulment OF death
bed marriage Page 2
Police commissioners clear former Chief Of
Police Dinsn. who is reinstated with rank Of
corporal. Page
Michael Joseph Conboy. former captain Of
police on trial for the murder of Bernard
Layan Page
Impetus given convention hall plan at meeting
Of representatives Of commercial bodies. Page
Oakland arm purchased by the studebaker
Brothers company 10 open big automobile
agency. Page
Loss of child in park results in suit for di-
rorce Pagc7
Experiments in raising fur seal pups by hand
may result in preventing extinction of spe-
cies Page 4
Voting booths for bond election to remain in
same place as in the recent municipal elec-
tion. Page 1G
Congressman James McIschlan urges that
government line of steamships be placed IN
service between Pacific coast points and the
isthmus of Panama. Page
Pardon NJ Bowen one of the founders Of
the firm of Goldberg. Bowen CO., dies Of
paralysis at his home in Alameda Page 16
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
GREAT VOTE TO
MAKE OAKLAND
A GREATER CITY
Annexation of Seven Towns In
spires Desire for Consolidated
Form of Government
Practically No Opposition at the
Election Merging the Out
lying Districts
TOWNS ADDED TO
CITY OF OAKLAND

~ AKLAND. Nov. 16.-Here
are the districts that have
~ have Joined with this mu-
nicipaiify I'm becoming
greater Oakland:
FRUITEALE
MELROSE
CLAREMONT
DIMOND
ALLENDALE
FITCHBURG
ELMHURST
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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
Heir to Large Estate

AANhA ~ A-Ai -SAeAAS
Two nurses have had charge of Miss
Cole for several days, and she is at
tended by DR.. A. F. Higgins. who says
he has sent repeated messages to her
relatives at Oroyille, but has received
no answer. He says:
This is the most peculiar case l
have ever seen. The young woman, 1
understand. is one of the heirs to a
large estate in Butte county and has
three or four brothers. Her mother
and father are dead. She is we'll ed
ucated. is refined and a lovely girl.
She is slowly starving to death, her
mind is failing, and if her condition.
made possible by reason of the down
right cruelty of her relatives. Is not
changed speedily SAe will die"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
GIRL STARVES
AND RELATIVES
REFUSE MONEY
Physician Says Heiress Imag-
ines Herself a Pauper and
Declines to Accepi Aims
Sister in Law Declares Young
Woman Is Shamming illness
to Secure Money
Especial Gable 10 The Call

Especial Gable 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov. IA case that
is puzzling physicians and nurses
alike is that of pretty Miss. Sarah Cole
of Oroville. aged % years, who, al
though lying near death at her room
in this city. has been refused money
and aid by her two brothers at Thomp-
sons Flat, just across the Feather
river from Oroville A request for as
sistance has brought forth the startling
reply that she is only feigning sick
ness in order to force them to pay her
bills. and that she has been in a habit
of doing this.
Whether there is anything in the
charge of the relatives or not, the
physicians are having great difficulty
in keeping the girl alive, as she is
slowly starving herself to death. For
more than a week she has not touched
food. and she refuses to take any kind
of nourishment. In her weakened con-
dition She imagines she is a pauper,
and thinks to receive food would be
- .1..,.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
MEXICAN GOLD NINE
NAY MAKE THEM RICH
Mr.. Mills McNeel Sends
Fine Report of Develop
ment of Property.

Mr.. Morgan McNeel has received q
letter from his brother, Mr.. Mills Me-
Neel, who is in Mexico, stating that the
FL Socorro mining property, in which
number of Marietta men are interested i,
is developing into a splendid prospect,
and there are indications that some big
fortunes are going to be made.
Mr.. Mills McNeel left Marietta about
three weeks ago for the mine, where
about seventy thousand dollars has
been spent The machinery has been
running about thirty days, and con-
siderable quantity of gold has been
taken out. The vein grows better as
progress is made, and there .is every
prospect that the raine will pay well.
The mine has been owned by Mariet-
ia parties about year and half. 1t
was bought from an Indian by Mr..
John Morris, brother OF Judge Morris,
and a man whom he met in Mexico, 1t
is about 400 miles from the City of
Mexico, and is twenty miles from
railroad
The company is capitalized at half
million dollars.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
BELMONT PARK SALE
OF LOTS HAS BEGUN.
Twelve Car Loads of Pianos
to Be Given Away to
Those Who Buy Lots.

\ The beautiful tract of land which
the Belmont Park Land Company has
been putting in shape for the market,
lis now being advertised, and it is
doubtful if there will be enough OF the
lots to supply the demand, as there are
only 140. Those who desire to obtain
one of the lots will have to act without
delay.
The property Us at the famous Bel.
mont Farm. near Smyrna, and is one
of the most beautiful sites anywhere
in the vicinity of Atlanta. 1t is GOV.
cred with a fine grove OF oaks.
TheScompany has introduced nov
city in connection with this sale by
buying twelve car loads of pianos, and
will give piano with each and every
lot.
An Office has been opened in Allan.
ia at No. 4 East Alabama street, and
the sales of lots will be made there
The lots are to be sold at a uniform
price of $3.50 each.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
A Bale of Cotton Given Away,
FROM the ProgressiYe Retailer.

from the Progressive Retailer
1here's progressive new store in
Marietta, Ca, working sale scheme
that is attracting attention in and
around this thriving little Georgia
town. The sign over the door reads,
1.-The German Store" It's around the
corner, off the Square where practically
all the other big stores are located.
One OF The PROGRESSIVE RETAILER
travellers was through Marietta the
other day, and saw parading the streets
a wagon drawn by little black mule.
Its driver was blacker than the mule.
The wagon displayed large banners
telling OF "a bale Of cotton given away
at The German Store.'" where's
the German Storei" he asked several
OF the towns-people. "Just around
the corner" was the reply from each
one. 1t seemed as 'sjust around the
corner" had been hammered into their
minds pretty strong, SO just around
the corner the Up. r." man went, for
he was sure that here he was going to
get another subscriber.
There stood the big bale OF cotton on
. platform in front of the store. Two
young men were found busy arranging
stocks in a neat little store. Elbows
the sale goingH" Fine was the re-
ply. 1t was learned that with each
dollar purchase ticket was given
which would enable the holder to par
ticipate in chance to get the bale Of
cotton at the drawing on June 18th.
The sale has proved a remarkable sue
cess. 1t is being widely advertised.
The country people around Marietta
are coming in, they Iare being pulled
"just around the corner" off the main
shopping streets, and advertising is
doing it. These two young men are
progressive-they are growing.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
FIRST BALE OF COTTON
SOLD BY Mr.. ]. c. KEMP
Came in Wednesday Morn
ing, and Was Sold to An
derson Bros. Co.

The first bale Of cotton for this sea.
son was brought into the city Wednes,
day morning by Mr.. ]. G. Kemp, and
it's appearance created a sensation
around the Square. 1t classed strict
low middling, and was sold to 'Ander.
son Bros. Co. for 15K cents. The cot.
ton was ginned by McCleskeY Bros.
The first bsle last year was raised BY
Mr.. Kemp, and was sold on Auguest
18th.
About two hours after Mr.. Kenny
came in with his bale, Mr.. N. e. Gun.
min came in with bale, which also wal
sold to Anderson Bros. Go. for 1917
cents.
Mr.. Kemp and Mr.. Gunnin are neigh.
bors. and live northeast of Marietta, in
the Blackwell settlement.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

See the nice long Cor
sets we sell at 48 and O8
cents. II. A. Ward.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
Rack | !. I! |, THEIR BOOKS
CHILDREN HAVE GONE.
Public School Opens With
$40 White Pupils
Enrolled.

The public schools of Marietta open
ed Tuesday with large attendance.
The enrolment footed up 640 in the
white schools and 213 in the colored
school.
Prof. Dumas spent busy days Mon
day and Tuesday, but thework started
off in fine shape.
The enrolment was as follows:
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Inc members In the hrst grades Will
be equalized. Fourth Grade A and
Fifth Grade B are taught in the same
room and the room is OVERLOOKING; so
is the other fourth grade. Fifth Grade
A is also crowded.
Practically all the grades are full.
The necessity for increased school ia
cilities is apparent to anyone acquint-
ed with the conditions. The city is
fortunate in its new teachers. They
are Mr.. J. T. DuPree and Misses Helen
Daughtry, Maude Fisher, Annie Har-
per, and lisa Lloyd.
The high school will be especially
strong in teaching force.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Attorney B. I. Frey will move his
law offices into the rooms vacated by
Colonel Charles H. Griffin, next door to
the court house.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Miss Lucy Fields has returned home
after two weeks visit to relatives at
Matthews, N. G..
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
A nice line of caps for
little boys at IA cents.
II. A. Ward.

Mrs. w. G. Mcpherson and children
spent last week with friends in Knox
vile, Tenn.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Mrs. Eva Standard spent Saturday
and Sunday in Atlanta with her son,
Mr.. Charles Standard.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
Ladies pants at "a and
48 cents each.
ii. A. Ward.

Beware of people who apologize
every time they do you favor.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

A nice line of ginghams
on our remnant counter
cheap. II. A. Ward.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Just see us about over
alIs. III. A. Ward.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Don't buy Clothing before
seeing the German Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03

Big bargains i'm Towels
at Is and 40 cents per
pair. II. A. Ward.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-03
Good Pocket Knives and
RaZ0rs at 80 cents each.
II. A. Ward.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Stringer have
returned from ten days. pleasure
trip at Russellville, Tenn.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-20
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