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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
ANITA STEWART TO
WE'D PRINCE MIGUEL
Stepdaughter of "Silent Smith
Is Engaged to the ''Per-
petuaI Fiance"

LONDON, July 9.-The Austrian en-
bassy here today announced the en-
gagement of Prince Miguel of Pra-
ganza, eldest son of Duke Michael,
the pretender to the Portuguese throne.
to Miss Anita Stewart, daughter of
Mrs. James Henry Smith of New York.
Prince Miguel was born September
p. 1878 He is the son of Duke Michael
by his first wife. Princess Elizabeth
of Thurd und Taxis, whom he married
in 1877
Smith died while the family was
travelling in Japan two years ago,
leaving an estate estimated at about
$90.000,000. Miss Stewart has known
the prince several years. 1t is prob
able that the marriage will take place
in London, but this has not been set
tied
The prince has figured nearly dozen
times within the last two years in re-
ported international engagements, and
has become known to American readers
as the perpetual fiance." Miss Mary
Pullman of Chicago. Mrs. Samuel
Sloane Chauncey of St Louis and an
unidentified Miss Vanderbilt" of New
York are among those who have been
reported as won by the son of the
pretender. His attentions to Miss
Stewart have been marked since she
was presented to King Edward by
Ambassador Reid in June, 1908.
Miss Stewart made her social debut
at one of the most elaborate and costly
balls ever seen in New York, given
by Smith in December, 1905, before his
marriage to Mrs Stewart at his Fifth
avenue mansion, formerly the home of
William c. Whitney. A few months
after that ball Mrs. Stewart obtained a
divorce from Stewart in Dakota. and
this was followed shortly by her mar
riage to the millionaire known In Wall
street as Silent Smith,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Weston Covers 40 Miles
On Weary Walk

COLFAX, Cal, July 9.--Edward Pay
son Weston. who is nearing the end of
his long 1925 mile walk from New
York to San Francisco, arrived here at
11:17 o'clock tonight, having covered a
little more than 40 miles during the
day. He will sleep four hours and
start out for Sacramento at o'clock in
the morning and expects to reach the
state capital tomorrow night.
In order to do so he will have to
walk 81 miles tomorrow. The 20 year
old pedestrian came into town with a
lively stride and, while admitting that
he felt somewhat weary, declared that
he was in splendid health.
Weston passed through Blue Canyon
at 80. arrived at Shady Run at 1850
and stopped for a few minutes al
Dutch Flat station at o'clock
He expects to deliver to Postmaster
Arthur g. Fisk of San Francisco the
letter he is carrying from Postmaster
Morgan of New York at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
WAR CLOUDS HANG
OVER THE ANDES
lnfnriated Mob Attacks the Ar
gentine Legation at La
Paz, Bolivia

LA PAZ. Bolivia, July AT 9 O'Clock
tonight furious mob attacked the
Argentine legation. Troops have been
called out and fears are entertained for
the safety of the Argentine minister.
The trouble is the outcome of the de-
cision rendered by President Alcorta
of Argentine, in the boundary dispute
between Peru and Bolivia.
Senior Fonzeca is the Argentine min
lister to Bolivia. Great crowds that
had been parading the streets finally
turned in the direction of the Argentine
legation, which they surrounded. There
were shouts of rage and stones and
other missiles were hurled at the build
ing.
The local authorities endeayored to
check the manifestations and at length
the government found it necessary to
order out troops. Both this legation
and the Peruvian legation are now
under strong guard.
The Bolivian people unanimously
protest against the decision rendered
by President Alcorta, which they con-
slider most unjust. The territory in
volved is the famous Acre district, re-
Gently purchased by Brazil from Boil
via for s10,000,ooO, notwithstanding the
fact that Peru issued a warning that
the territory was at that time the sub
ject of arbitration. Peru's complica-
lions are certain to involve Brazil.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
MUTILATES GIRL WHO
HAD ROSY CHEEKS
Mrs. Phipps Arraigned for Dis
figuring Mary Ryan

LEXINGTON, July s.-Mrs. Kate
Phipps was arraigned today charged
with disfiguring Mary Ryan. the young
Irish girl. who was mysteriously at
tackled in stable at noon last Tues
day.
Mrs. Phipps is a neighbor of the girl,
and during the latters delirium had
been constant caller to inquire about
the girls condition.
Miss Ryan was conscious today
when Mrs. Phipps called. On sight Of
her the girl screamed. and it was
necessary to hold her in bed Miss
Ryan says Mrs. Phipps told her as she
attacked her:
IF can't have rosy cheeks. you
can't. Everybody likes you. Nobody
likes me- and then threw carbolic
acid in her face and cut her with a
knife on the face and hands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
TWO MEN KILLED IN
AUTOMOBILE RACE
Flying Car Jumps Forty Yards
Over Embankment

MONTREAL, July &C. X. Batch
elder of Newport. VT, and j. Twohey
of Montreal were killed at the second
annual races of the Canadian automo-
bile club at the Blue Bonnet track
this afternoon. Batchelder was driv-
ing a 60 horsepower Stearns car in
the 10 mile open race for stock tour
ing cars, Twohey acting as his me-
chanic.
On the eighth mile, rounding into
the back stretch Batchelder pulled out
to pass Burman.
The Stearns was seen to dash into
the fence. fly over the embankment and
come to a stop 40 yards beyond When
assistance arrived Twohey was found
dead with his neck broken. Batchelder
was still breathing, but was horribly
mutilated. lie died soon after.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
$1O,OOO,OOO FOR
EDUCATION BOARD
John D. Rockefeller Adds an
Enormous Sum to His
Previous Donations

NEW YORK, July 9.-John D. Rookie
Teller today increased his donations to
the general education board by a gift
of s1o.OoO.OOo. and also released the
board from the obligation to hold in
perpetuity the funds contributed by
him.
The gift brings RockefelIer's dona-
tions to the general education board to
s52oOo,ooo.
1t was contributed. according to
Chairman F. F. Gates of the board be-
cause the income available for appro-
priation had been exhausted and a
larger income to meet important edu-
cational needs had become necessary.
Rockefeller's action empowering the
board and its successors to distribute
the principal of funds contributed bv
him upon the affirmative vote of two
thirds of its members was said to have
been taken in consideration of the nos
sibiity, now remote, that at some future
time the purpose of the RockefelIsr
foundation might become obsolete.
Since the conception of its foundation
for higher education in 1905 the general
education board has subscribed to the
colleges of this country 50. 9s7 900. The
colleges TO which these subscriptions
have been made are to raise supple
mental sums amounting to s14.oS7. 500.
Thus far but one institution has failed
to raise the supplemental fund required
by the terms of the boards pledge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
PENINSULAR RAILWAY
STARTS RUMORS FLYING
May Soon Ask Franchise of the
MayfieId Town Council
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

PALO ALTO, July 9.-Further ru-
mors of activity on the part of the
Peninsular railway company, the
Southern Pacific holding and operating
organization for suburban train serv-
ice in this section, are in the air as the
result of a persistent report that the
company will within two weeks ask
the city council of Mayfield for a so
year franchise to operate an electric
railway in and through the city.
A so year lease has been placed on
record at San Jose between the COM
pany and the trustees of Stanford uni
versity of an so foot right of way
across the Santa Rita ranch.
This land will be used for the con-
struction of the long talked of street
railroad connecting this CITY and the
university campus.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
COMMITS SUICIDE ON
THE GROUNDS OF CHURCH
Man Believed to Be Louis Kei-
ser Ends Life With Poison

SAN MATEO. July e.-The body of a
man who had committed suicide on the
grounds of the Catholic church by the
use of carbolic acid was found this
morning by William Logue, boy en-
ployed as sexton.
The man, from articles found on hrs
body, had evidently been employed
both as a sailor and a carpenter, and
was of dark complexion, 45 years of
age and $50 pounds in weight.
The name of Louis Keiser was found
on a tailor's label in his clothes which
were made by Henry Hip, ST. Market
street, San Francisco.
The body has been taken in charge
by Deputy Coroner J. E. Elder of Bur
lin1ame
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
REDUCES VALUE OF
LIVES OF TWO SONS
Superior Court Moves in Favor
of Electric Company

SAN JOSE, July s.-The superior
court has reduced the amount of dam
ages awarded Mrs. Walter Pierce
against the United gas and electric
company for the loss of her two sons.
who were killed a year ago by coming
in contact with live wire belonging
to the company.
Mrs. Pierce was allowed $4,000 for
one son and $500 for the other.
The company moved for new trial,
and the court will grant it. unless Mrs.
Pierce consents to reduce the amount
of the damages to 50. 500 and 81, 500.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
VIGILANTES TAKE HAND
IN LONG BEACH SCANDAL
Compel White Woman Driving
With Negro to Go Home

LONG BEACH. July "a committee
of a dozen yigilantes of Belmont
heights late last night stopped buggy
in which a negro and married white
woman were driving, compelled the
woman to return home TO her husband.
a businessman. and ordered the negro
to keep out of the neighborhood. The
town marshal headed the vigilance
committee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
CHOLERA CLAIMS MANY
IN ST. PETERSBURG
Wife of Prominent Official Is
Among the Victims

ST. PETERSBURG, July s.-During
the last "a hours I5s new cholera cases
and SO deaths were reported. Mrs.
Kryzhsnovskaia, the wife Of prom
inent official, died today from the dis
ease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
VERDICT DENOUNCES GRAYS' PAY CHECK SYSTEM
VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S JURY
IN THE CASE OF CAROLINA BRASCH:

Carolina to her of
of murde
From the testimony adduced this inquest appears that the
nope for the above dp that Grap
Brothers, nell other firms employing ordinary labor have
said labor drafts at dates remote
from the time of rendition of Services the of payment ordinarily
delayed tDo and three months and more; and that poor laborc
compelled TO discount his earnings NTH brokers paying from
20 cent and he pushes obtain cash This
he often unable discount ALL meanphe he COM
PEELED awd The pleasure of these employers until PAYDAY arrives
This epi find TO be prevailing throughout state California
and me- the jury therefore recommend that be taken
to relieve the distress of this class feIow citizens
pho seem have project them from these evils
We recommend that the legislature, phen next conpene
promptly enact ws medyng these evils and that greater powe
given TO the state labor investigate cases and
compel The enforcement of said lawS phen enacted
We further appeal the San Francisco bar association as the
highest intelligence of the legal profession tak an actpe interest in
scncd for passage the legislature and that in the interim the
provide ordinances wn their control the existing evil in the
E. HARTMANSHEEN.
WILLIAM F. CODY.
d. Z. BUCK.
E. DEFILIPIS.
approved T. B. w. LELAND. Cor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Mr. cslhoun's many trials" Page 10
The parking OF Tamslpsis. Page 10
Census not private snap" Page 10
Republican verdict against AIdrich tariff. 10
State taxation in California. Page 10
CITY
Twenty thousand educators coming to San
Francisco next summer. Page o
Engineer of Pittsburg firm scores board of
works. Page 13
Edwin HawIey said to be interested in the
Clear lake project for the development of water
power page TX
Alexander Garrett, slayer Of Major Mcolung.
begins Is years. term at San Quentin peniten-
tisry. page 8
Japan win sent armored cruiser to the POrtola
festival. Page Is
Uncle Sans sharpshooters to meet for the
annual target contest at the Presidio Of Monte
rey July Is. Page Is
Congressional delegation en- route to Honolulu
will be entertained by businessmen of this
city page =.
Throwing Of dice for drinks, cigars. ETC.. may
be legalizeo by supervisors Page 20
Sons testify TO strapping their father to pro-
tect their mother. Page IL
Real estate transactions during first half Of
year show healthy condition of San Francisco
realty market Pace 3
Calkins' creditors struggle with tangled min
ute book, and majority stock of Fresno Herald is
sold. page *
c. D. Lane and F. W. Bradley sue E. A.
Wiltsee for third interest in Orr mine in
Mexico. Page
Miner becomes insane as his fortune turns
and lease Of Nevada mining claim promises big
yield. Page
Coroner's jury accuses James Edward Cunning
ham OF murder Of Carolina Brssch and declares
pernicious pay check system responsible for the
crime. Page <
Dr. Plymire, coroner Of san NIateo county,
and his secretary. Miss Hooker, badly injured by
auto plunging over embankment Page 3
Herman Robson buys from the Fair heirs the
Cosmos club property at Suffer and octavia
streets Page Is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Decision Favors Peru

BUENOS AIRES. July s-In his
arbitral decision on the Peru-Bolivia
boundary dispute President AIcorta di-
vides the contested territory almost
equally between the two countries, but
nevertheless favors Peru. The new
frontier follows for the greater part
the sixty ninth Greenwich meridian.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SATURDAY, JULY 10. 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-west wind; clear; maximum
temperature SO. minimum 80.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; fog in after
aeon; brisk west wind. Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
GIRL INJURED
IN AUTO WRECK
PROVES HEROINE
Miss Haaker, Although Badly
Hurt, Aids DIR. PIymire
After Disaster
Coroner of San Mateo County
and His Secretary Hurled
Over Embankment

TIFTEEN feet over the embenk-
ment of the automobile bouie-
ward plunged on Thursday near
midnight the runabout in which
were driving DR.. H c. PIymire,
coroner of San Mateo county. and
his secretary. Miss Emma Haaker In
the wreck which followed both were
seriously injured, DR.. Plymire having
two ribs broken. Miss Haaker was
most painfully bruised about the body,
but heroically aided DR.. Plymire, prac-
tically carrying him in the darkness
several miles from the scene of the
accident to South City. where he lives
The accident happened south of the
county line, near South City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
SUBURBAN

Children Of Mrs. Lucie B. Buffers decide to
contest mothers viii leaving bulk of fortune TO
favored son. Page "a
City election necessary TO order removal of
memorial tablet from engine house. Page Ia
President Frank a. Leach Of Peoples water
company makes statement regarding supreme
court decision in water rate case. Page I3
Physician accused Of battery by young girl
arrested and released on bail. Page IL
John COMBS succumbs to bullet wound after
saying shooting was accidental Page Is
Improvements in Oakland and vicinity continue
TO increase activity in realty market. Page IL
Many join Bach musical society Of the state
university. Page II
Varied attempts at suicide prove to be fail
ures. Page Is
Young married man runs away with wife of
another man. Page IL
Coroner's jury finds Frank Collvood not re-
sponsibie for death Of Fred Fittock. Page 13
Oakland lodge entertains Seattle Elks on their
way 10 Los Angeles meeting. Page I3
Gentleman burglar seeks parole to gain love
Of woman who betrayed him Page IL
Heart to heart talk for Juvenile offenders
favored by Judge Tappan. Page IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Doctor Badly Hurt

DR.. Plymire was more unfortunate.
He was caught BY the falling machine
and two ribs were broken. He was
also bruised and lay unconscious for
some time.
Miss Haaker first recovered her fac
ulties. She CROPPED around in the
wreckage and discovered the sense
less form of DR.. Plymire. With great
difficulty she brought him back to con-
seriousness and tried to attract aid by
calling. Despairing of securing as
sistance at the scene of the accident
Miss Haaker aroused Dr. Plymire suf-
ficiently so that he could make his
way, with her aid. to South City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Due to Defective Gear

Early in the evening the coroner had
conducted an inquest at Hillcrest. and
afterward he came to San Francisco
on professional visit to the McNutt
hospital. Miss Haaker accompanied
him. 1t was on the return run to
South City that the accident happened.
A defective steering gear was the
cause.
DR.. Plymire was driving at high
speed over the boulevard when the
steering apparatus failed him. The
machine reeled from side to side and
toppied over the enbankment at place
where the road was Il or Is feet above
the adjoining field
As the car fell the occupants tried
to jump, but could not get clear. Miss
Haaker fell free of the heavier portion
of the machine. but was rendered un-
conscious by striking the hard ground.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
COAST

Los Angeles remittance man is sentenced to
seven years Imprisonment for forgery Page Is
Contractor Engstrum arrested for violating
San Jose ordinance Page 13
San Francisco boy is drowned while swimming
in Sacramento river. Page IL
Fifteen autos start in road race at Santa
Monica today. Page IL
Epworth league asked to 'go after sinners by
speaker al international convention. Page o
Santa Cruz businessmen want their early
morning train from this city retained Page 13
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
EASTERN

Senate rejects measure declaring intention to
grant Philippine independence. Page o
Tom Tsggsrt clears his name in Ella Gingles
case. Page o
Former Justice Brown differs from Cardinal
Gibbons on divorce. holding that when fairly
obtained II is real blessing. Page g
House rejects senate amendments to tariff bill
and sends measure to conference Page .
Senate tariff measure sent TO conference and
attempt made to draw President Taft into con-
troversy. Page 3
Teachers close convention with discussion Of
house keeping and football. Page 8
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
FOREIGN

st. Petersburg reporter sentenced to death
for robbing tea store. Page 6
Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid give din
ner and dance in honor Of king and queen and
other members Of royal family. Page 8
Angry mob attacks Argentine legation at La
Psz. Bolivia Page 5
Miss Anita Stewart, stepdaughter OF "Silent
smith, win become wife of Prince Miguel son
Of Portuguese pretender. Page !
Fifty eight deaths from cholera in st.
Petersburg, and prominent officials wife among
victims Page )
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
SOCIAL

Mrs. William S. Tevis and her four sons. ac-
companied by Mrs. William II. Taylor, leave
for New York. via Seattle, today. and viii
shortly SAN FOR Europe TO be gone several
months Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Intends to Meet Diaz

Coming out OF New Mexico the presi-
dent viii stop for 3 time at FL Paso.
where he expects TO meet President
Diaz Of Mexico.
After his stop at FL Paso the presi-
dent will visit San Antonio, where he
viii inspect Fort Sam Houston. After
. listing Austin and Dallas. Tex. the
president expects to spend several days
on the ranch OF his brother, c. P. Taft
At Corpus Christi. near Brownsville.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
SPORTS

Mission club posts $1,000 check for fight
between Ketchel and Langford. Page Ia
Mike Sullivan to replace young Erne as fea-
ture of Oakland fights. Page
conroth incorporates TO promote fights. base
bail games and other smusements. Page ID
Schulken beats Jim Wilson in two rounds at
Dreamland fights. Page ID
Portland. Vancouver and Victoria divide hon.
ors at Seattle regatta. Page II
Entries close for annual 100 miles relay bicy-
Gle race Page ii
Dolly Gray holds Fresno to four hits and
wins shutout game Page IA
Thirty-fve thousand baseball fans see Pitts
burg win double header at New York. Page IA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
MARINE

Steamer Umatilla- which in the ice for
four days on voyage TO Nome, returns from
north. and viii go on coast run until next
month Page 10
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
Bamboo for Paper.

From Kobe Consul John H. Snod.
grass writes that a paper famine Is
feared in Japan, where the large part
of the raw material is supplied from
bamboos, which has led to the follow
ing step being taken:
So real is the danger that the gov
eminent has decided to adopt RENE.
dial measures. The authorities have
requested the paper mills department
of the Mitsu Bishi Kaisha to take over
an area of bamboo woods in the fora
ku district of Formosa, covering more
than 5000 chic $3.50 acres), with a
view to the conversion of the timber
into paper.
1t is believed that, with the introduc-
ton Of proper methods, the woods are
capable of yielding as many as TO-
10000 bamboos a year. 1t has not
been decided whether the Kaisha shall
establish a paper mill in Formosa or
send. the article in a partly manufac-
tured state to Japan, but in either case
1t is believed that the development of
this new source Of the raw material
for paper will be of considerable i'm
portance to the empire, and will, per-
haps, overcome the necessity Of look
ing to foreign countries in the future
for its supply of raw material.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-03-12
MWoWlNX 5CARECR0W MWR WWNKNW MWCWMWE

mon the scarecrow the better it scares, SO we'll let
1t go at that.
A woman from Chicago recently visited Mrs.
Holland and commented favorably upon the farm,
except for "those rubes in the back yard who are
continually staring at a person."
Usually the agriculturist has use for every gar
ment. They are made over for the children and
the oldest son, as a rule, retreats into the fathers
discards, at least while doing the work about the
farm. When the clothes have passed the period Of
usefulness, they are handed over to the silent senti-
mel, where the elements play with them until there
is little to remind the farmer of his ex-apparel.
That is, the elements play with them IL the
knights of the side door Pullman don't happen up
on the scene and divest the scarecrow of its cloth
ing before storm and wind do.
There are dozens and dozens of farm stories
about invasions Of hoboes and their art Of eff.
fecting stealthy clothing trades with the guards Of
the cornfields, In which case the friends of the
crows always come off second best and far moro
tattered.
In such cases 1t takes the scavengers of the air
some time to make the acquaintance Of the re-
vamped sentinel anew and thus the farmer is aided,
despite the fact that he and his dog hate the "bo."
But the scarecrow is absolutely and positively
to make his final appearance soon. 1t is said, and
modern methods of saving the crops are taking
away one Of the most picturesque features Of the
American Farm, the poets murmur.