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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
WATTFRSON FLAYS
YELLOW JOURNALS
Deprecates Tendency of Modern
Newspapers Toward Sen-
SatiOnalism

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Depyecat
ing the tendency of newspapers toward
sensationalism Colonel Henry Waiter
son, editor of the Louisville Courier
Journal, addressed members of the Ma
tional Press club tonight at recep-
tion in his honor on the personal re-
lation of the newspaper to the public
Watterson is on his way home after
an extensive European trip.
Pretending to be the especial de-
tenders of liberty, we are becoming the
invaders of private right" said Colonel
Watterson No household longer
seems safe against intrusion. Our re-
porters are being turned into detect
ives. AS surely as this be not checked
we shall grow to be the objects OF
fear and hatred instead of trust and
respect.
some one ought to organize an in
telIigent and definite movement toward
the betterment of that which has
reached alarming proportions.
Il say this in your interests as well
a the interest of the public and the
profession, for l am sure that you are
gentlemen and want to be considered
so. whereas the work you are often set
to do is often the reverse of the gentle
man. 1t subjects you to aversion and
contempt, brings you and a high and
mighty calling into disrepute by con-
fusing the purpose and functions OF
the newspaper with those of the police
and the scavenger.
Il have been proud of that calling
all my life and when | go to my ac-
count | want to see clean and hon
ored flag flying from the masthead.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
GOLDEN JUBILEE AS
FRANCISCAN OBSERVED
Rev. p. Joseph j. 0'Keefe Hon.
Ored at Old Mission
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

SANTA BARBARA. Nov. 17.-Rev. p
Joseph J. O'Keefe's golden jubilee as
Franciscan was celebrated with i'm
pressive ceremony at the old mission
today Fifty years ago today Father
OKeefe entered the mission here as "a
novice. Thirty-tbree years he. served
in this diocese. At present he is supe-
rior Of San Luis Rey mission, which he
restored from a pile OF ruins to a
habitsble monastery.
The celebration consisted Of solemn
high mass this morning during which
Bishop Conaty OF Los Angeles preached.
p jubilee banquet at noon. a reception
this afternoon and an entertainment
this evening at st. Anthony's college
during which historical drama
Francisco Carara." was presented
The morning mass in the ancient
chapel was impressive Father Supe-
rior Theophilus was deacon and Rev.
Gregory. .. r. NJ. Of WatsonvilIe or
phanage was subdeacon. At the throne
was Bishop Conaty. assisted by deacons
Of honor Father Garrigo of San Luis
Obispo and Rev. John Pujol OF Oxnard.
The companions Of the jubilarian were
Rev. p. Theodore Arentz guardian Of
the mission, and Father Victor of
Fruitvale
The function Of the jubilee proper
was performed by Rev. Peter WALTZ
scheck. rector Of St Anthony's college.
The sermon in Spanish was preached
by Rev. Daniel Mesa, o. F. NJ. Of Zaca-
tecas. Mexico.
Coronation services were held and
the bishop placed the white crown on
Father OKeefe's head.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
FIRE DRIVES ARMY
. CHIEF FROM HOUSE
General Frederick D. Grant and
Wife Escape by Climbing
Out of Window

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Major General
Frederick u. Grant was forced to quit
his home. 1906 Dearborn avenue. today
by fire that originated in the basement
and for time threatened to consume
the house.
The commander of the department of
the lakes was awakened by the smoke
and assisted his wife in, escaping by
climbing out of a window to the porch
roof and descending to the ground by a
ladder which the fireman raised.
In descending the ladder from the
porch roof Mrs. Grant was aided by
firemen. who also offered assistance to
the general. but were waved aside.
Mrs. Grant narrowly escaped injuries
when she at first sought to escape from
the house by the stairway. from which
she and General Grant were driven by
the flames and smoke. Some personal
papers. and a pocketbook, left by the
general in his dressing room, were re-
covered by a policeman.
Several Of the servants were carried
down ladders by the men.
After watching the flames for a long
time and ascertaining that they were
under control, General and Mrs. Grant
went to the home of Mrs. Potter
Palmer who is Mrs. Grants sister.
The furniture in the house is valued
at $4,000 and much of it was damaged
by smoke and water.
The first thought of General Grant
after seeing that the occupants of the
house were safe was number of
priced relics of his father. General
L. S. Grant, among them being a sword
presented to the soldier at the siege of
Vieksburg. a portrait and the field desk
used by the commanding general during
the civil war.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
To Prove What Swamp-ROo the Great Kidney. Liver and
Bladder Remedy, will do for YOU all Readers May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

sometimes the heart acts badly, rheu-
matism. bloating, lack OF ambition,
may be loss of flesh, sallOw COM
plexiOn.
Prevalency of Kidney Disease
Most people do not realize the
alarming increase and remarkable
prevalency of kidney disease While
kidney disorders are the most COM
mon diseases that prevail they are
almost the last recognized by patient
and physicians. who usually content
themselves with doctoring the effects.
while the original disease constantly
undermines the system.
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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
DIRIGIBLE BALLOON FOR
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Aeronaut Will Attempt to Cross
Western Ocean

NEW YORK, Nov.g17.-Joseph Bruck-
er, whose project for crossing the At
Iantic ocean in a dirigible balloon at
tracted some attention last spring, now
makes the announcement from Berlin
that the trial will be made within the
next six months.
In letter to the Aero club of Amer
lea, Brucker states that Doctor Gaus
president of the Automobile club of
Munich, is backing the enterprise and
that a large dfrigible balloon is being
built He suggests that the Aero club
of America offer prize for the first
aeronaut to make the trans Atlantic
trip. 1t is Brucker's plan to follow the
course taken by Columbus.
The transatlantic air craft will
carry three or four men and will be
equipped with lifeboats and other
safety devices 1t will be followed by
speedy gunboats or other craft.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
TWO FALLS OF SNOW
OBSERVED ON MARS
Antarctic Condition of Planet Is
Noted i'm Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.. Nov. 17-Direc-
tor Lowell of the observatory here
reports that the first apparent antarctic
snowfall of the season has been OBJ
served here on Mars.
Two patches appear at the altitude
62:72. longitude 100:190. The first was
November IL and was small, withs a
great increase November 16 The sec
ond on the latter date was observed
for the first time.
This is of special interest because it
is exceptionally early for the first Mar
tian antarctic snow and from the fact
that the second and smaller patch is
where the patches fingered in melting
last August beyond the rest of the
polar cap
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
COAL NINE STILL
HOLDS ITS DEAD
Utter Failure to Recover Bodies
of Miners Attends Work of
the Rescuers
Fire Underground Burning So
Fiercely That All Hope Has
Been Abandoned

CHERRY, ILL.,, Nov. 17.-The st. Paul
coal mine today refused to yield up its
800 or more dead Utter failure to de-
wise any satisfactory method of recov-
eriag the bodies attended the work Of
rescuers.
Tonight the interior of the mine was
burning almost as fiercely as ever the
lifting of the seal over the mouth OF
the hosting shaft indicating by fire.
quent puffs of smoke the fury of the
smothered flames.
Scores OF women continue to lingel
about the grounds. So great has been
the mental strain the last four days il
is feared many women are on the verge
of insanity. One woman, who declared
she had had dreams and visions of her
husband and brother still living in the
mine, piteousluy inplored officials to
open the shaft and then fell in sense
less heap
TROOPS GUARD CARS
Determined to show the people that
everything possible was being done,
authorities threw open the mine com
pany's grounds and allowed crowds to
gather near the shaft.
The order for troops to guard the
string OF sleeping cars and the private
car of President Earring was given by
Sheriff Skoglund after repeated rumors
that plotters would blow up the train.
Late in the day it became known
that another company of militia is be-
ing held in reserve at Monmouth
ready for any emergency.
The demonstration of feeling OF the
part Of survivors created much Uneasi-
ness among mine officials, experts.
charity workers and others who have
business here.
This led Sheriff Skoglund TO take i'm
mediate action. and at dusk he asked
the railroad officials to move the troop
cars stationed several hundred feet
from the mine. up beside the special
cars, which are serving as a temporary
hotel
WIDOWS IMPOSED UPON
Investigations made today by Attor-
ney George w. Gordon and Charles
Cheney Hyde. representing the italian
consul, disclosed alleged question: bic
activities of several lawyers seeking to
represent death claims on contingent
fees. The consul, Guido Sebetto, and
his aids uncovered several cases among
Italian women who, bereft of the bread
winners of their families, were ap-
preached by lawyers who had sought
TO impose on their ignorance.
For the first time since Sunday two
men tonight descended the ventilating
shaft of the mine. The exploit was
successfully carried out by Thomas
Morris and r. Y. Williams of the Unit
ed States geological survey They
were nearly exhausted when hauled to
the top but quickly revived under the
administration of stimulants. From
what they discovered it is thought the
fire has moved back from the main
shaft and that il may be possible to
enter the mine soon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
OUTCOME OF SUIT TO
BE CLOSELY WATCHED
Rights of Many Land Owners
May Depend on Decision
/ Special Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN JOSE, Nov. 1.-THE outcome Of
suit between Charles Rousten and
W. D. Denvir over a strip Of land $50
feet in width and half mile long in
the Santa Cruz mountains is being
watched with considerable interest nv
a number Of land owners in that part
Of the county. as on the decision of
Judge Welch in this matter NAV resi-
the rights Of many of them to a por-
tion Of land they now claim.
Rousten brought the action to quiet
title to his property, which he claimed
included the strip in question.
The man against whom the action
was directed claims the same strip bv
an old government survey and by DOS
session, as he testified that he had been
in possession OF the land for the last
five years, having paid taxes on il
and having fenced il off and cultivated
il since that time. He has also erect
ed house. winery and other buildings
upon IT and has made the place his
home. though at times during this pc
riod his right has been disputed
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
GOVERNOR OF HAWAII
STARTS FOR WASHINGTON
Sails for San Francisco on Way
to Capital

HONOLULU. Nov 17.-Governor Wal
ter f. Frear left here today on the
steamer Lurline. sailing for San Fran
cisco, on his way TO Washington to
consult with the heads of various gov
ernment departments in regard to
Hawaiian affairs.
The governor proposes to do every
thing in his power TO secure favorable
action by congress on the amendments
to the organic act of the territory of
Hawaii which were adopted at the re-
cent special session of the legislature.
Governor Frear will invite Secretary
of the Interior Ballinger to visit the
islands. He expects to see Andrew
Carnegie in New York to complete ar
rangements for a library in Honolulu.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
HILL INTERESTED IN
NATIONAL APPLE SHOW
Railroad Magnate to Distribute
Fruit to Stock Holders

SPOKANE Nov. 17.-The interest o
James j. Hill, chairman of the Grea
Northern railroad, in the national apple
show now being held in Spokane was
shown by the receipt of an order from
him today for 100 boxes of apples a
$40 q box, which will be distributed
among the royal and titled stock hold
ers in the Great Northern railroad.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
ACQUITTED OF SETTING
SONOMA FOREST FIRE
Former Clergyman Found Not
Guilty in Santa Rosa
TSpeciol Dispotch 10 The COLL

SANTA ROSA, Nov. Nv. H. Card
enhire. former we'll known Baptist
minister of this state, was acquitted
here today by jury in the justice court
of charge of setting the fire which
ragged in Sonoma and Napa counties
last September, burning over vast
area and destroying much wood and
timber, and the fences and outhouses
of several ranches.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
DISCUSS NAMING OF
NEW MEXICO GOVERNOR
Hitchcock and Committeeman
From Territory Meet Taft

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Postmaster
General Hitchcock and Solomon Luna
republican national committeeman for
New Mexico, today discussed with Pres
ident Taft the appointment of a sue
cessor to Governor Curry of New Mex
leo. who recently resigned. No decision
was reached.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
SONOMA SHERIFF HOME
WITH INDICTED MAN
Graft Cases in Santa Rosa Now
to Create Stir
ESpecial Disoatch 10 The COLL

SANTA ROSA, Nov. 17.-Sheriff j. X.
Smith arrived home today from San
Diego accompanied by former Super
visor l. J. Button, who was recently in
dicted by the grand jury in connec-
tion with the Irregularities of claims
filed against the county for road work
in his district. The indictment when
returned by the grand jury was placed
on the secret file by o. Ter of the
court until the arrest was made. but
it was generally known that Button
was the man indicted.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18

Pain or, dull ache in the back IS evi-
dence of kidney trouble. 1t is natures
timely warning TO show you that the
track of health is not clear.
Danger Signals
If these danger signals are un-
needed more serious results will fol-
low; Bright'S disease. which is the
worst form of kidney trouble, may
steal upon you.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy, is soon realized
1t stands the highest for its remark
able curative effect in the most dis
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Lame Back.
Lame back is only one of many
symptoms of kidney trouble Other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp-Root are being obliged to pass
water often during the day and to get
up many times during the night.
Catarrh of the Bladder
Inability to hold urine smarting in
passing. uric acid, headache, dizziness,
indigestion, sleepleSsneSs. nervousness,
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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
Extra Ferry From PoInt Rlchmond

Account of Street Fair now being
held at Richmond the Santa Fe will
run special train connecting with ferry
boat which will leave Richmond II: 80
p. m. November IS. - and 20, to ac-
commodate visitors from San Francisco.
Information at 673 Market St and San
Ia he Ticket Ofice, Ferry Building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
KNOX COLLEGE GIRLS
FORBIDDEN TO YELL
Must Be Content to Sing at
Football Games
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

GALESBURG, Ill. Nov. 17-Knox
college girls have been forbidden to
yell at football games. The new rule
was put into effect today when a game
was played between the rival literary
societies and the girls were obliged TO
refrain from joining in the college
yells
The large number of girls present
had to content themselves with mild
college songs.
The rule is that yelling must be
confined to young men, and it is. de-
clared undignified and breach Of
decorum for college girls to yell.
Just what the girls will do when the
rival game between Knox and Lom-
bard colleges is played is question.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18

Try a little ad in our Employment
Wanted columns if you are out of work
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10c a day is all it costs, Do it now
don't put it off.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
WILL ENTERTAIN FOR
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
Rincon Valley Couple Reach
Their. Fiftieth Anniversary
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SANTA ROSA, Nov. Ill W. Cauck-
well and wife, residents of Rincon val
ley, east Of town. passed their golden
wedding anniversary today While
they were married November II, 1853,
the commemoration of the event is to
be held Sunday, when there will be a
family reunion, and in the afternoon
.'open house" to their host of friends.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
PROPOSALS

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING oUARTERaIAsTER.
Fort Mason. San Francisco, Cal. November l6.
1909.-Sealed proposals. in Tipieate, for con
structing sewer and water systems. sidewalks
and cutters and grading around three Officers
Quarters at Fort Winfield ScCtt. Cal. will be
received here until IL O'Clock a NJ. December 1.
1909 and then opened. Information and blank
forms of proposals can be obtained here. Sealed
envelopes containing proposals TO be marked
..ProposaIs for Sewers. etc. Fort Winfield
Scott" and addressed to MAJOR GEO McA-
WILLIAMSON. Quartermaster u s. A.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18

RECEIVES PAPAL BRIEF-Washington. Nov.
1T-Rev Thomas j. Shahsn. rector of the
Catholic University of America. has just re-
ceived from Rome the papal brief creating
him domestic prelste of the pontifcal court
with the rank Of monsignor
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1909-07-13
KENNETH DUNCAN
IN FOLSOM

About twelve years ago the Rev.
Kenneth Duncan came to Honolulu and
became chaplain of the Kamehameha
schools. He had been pastor of q
leading Presbyterian church in San
Francisco, but had strayed into the
primrose path and gone the whole
tether. For while he tried to re-
form and, many of his offences having
been forgotten, he managed to get into
the good graces of church people here.
But not for long. His stay at Kane
hameha schools was short and he re-
turned to San Francisco to disappear
in the slums. Now he is in prison
because of circumstances described in
the following despatch:
SANTA ROSA, June 29.-Kenneth
Duncan, former Presbyterian minis
ter of San Francisco, was sentenced to
IS months in Folsom here today in the
Superior Court by Judge Seawell, after
having pleaded guilty to stealing valu-
ables from the home of Arthur
Knowles, who had taken him in when
he was an outcast. Duncan was ar
rested in San Francisco recently and
brought here for trial. Drink and
drugs caused his downfall some years
ago.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1909-07-13
Army and
Navy News
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Major-General Ruger, U.S.A., decoas-
ed, after whom the great battery at
Diamond Head has been named, was
born in 1888 and died in 1907. He
entered the Military Academy rs n
cadet from Wisconsin, July 1, 1850, and
graduated third in rank in class of
forty.seven in 1854 and was assigned
to the Engineer Corps. He resigned
April /, 1855, and entered upon the
practise of law at GAINESVILLE, Wis, but
at the outbreak of the Civil War was
appointed Lieut.. Colonel of the Third
Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, and
was promoted to a colonelcy in August,
1861, and reached the rank of Briga-
der General in 1862. In March, 1864.
he was brevetted MajorG General of Vol
unteers for gallant and meritorious ser.
vice at the battle of Franklin. He
commanded the department and district
of North Carolina from June, 1865, to
September, 1866, when he was muster
ed out of the volunteer service. Hav-
ing, on July %, 1866, been appointed
colonel of the regular army, he was
on being mustered out of tho volunteer
service assigned to the command of the
33rd Infantry. Again in 1866 he was
brevetted Major General for meritorious
service at Gettysburg. He was trans
ferred to the 18th Infantry in 1869 and
was superintendent of the Military
Academy from 1871 to 1876. He was
promoted to the rank of Brigadier-Gen-
eral in 1891 and reached the grade of
Maior.General in 1894. On April 2,
1897, he was retired for age by opera,
ton of law.
After retirement, his vigorous mind
was actively employed for the better.
ment of the army, and his mastery
knowledge of military science and
affairs, and dominant characteristics of
Justice and firmness, made him the nat
ural choice for president of the Mill
tary Service Institution, which position
he occupied from January, 1901, until
his death, which occurred in June. 1907.
AS boy he walked thirty miles to
meet Congressman for his district and
asked for an appointment as cadet to
West Point. When serving in the field
he acquired high repute for having the
best sentinel and reconnaissance service,
and his superior officers often said,
eve will put Ruger at the front to-
night ana nave good sleep.
When he was commanding the De-
partment of Dakota, Chief Colorow and
his followers took to the war path. Cen
eral Ruger, with small command of
cavalry and infantry, encountered the
Indians and notified Colorow that he
would give him two hours to surrender.
When the time given expired, the In
dams were arrayed for battle and Gen.
eral Ruger's forces attacked them and
Colorow fell Mt the first volley. The
Indians had expected further parleying
and gave General Ruger an Indian
name signifying "The man who talks
once''
Brother Dutton, who has given his
life to the aiding of the unfortunates
of Kalaupapa Settlement, went to the
war in General Ruger's Wisconsin regi
ment
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1909-07-13
FIRE F|END BUSY
IN MAUI BURG

Three fires during three succeeding
nights was Waluku's record last week.
The first two blazes were minor af.
fairs and were extinguished without
difficulty, but the third threatened, for
time, to develop into disastrous
conhagration.
The first blaze broke out on Thurs
day evening in the Higashi hotel, and
was caused by the overturning of
lamp. 1t was extinguished without diff
ficulty. The second blaze, that of FRI
day evening, started in the Office OF
the Maui Shinbun. For 4 few minutes
il threatened to do considerable dam
age, but by prompt measures IL was
extinguished with but little loss.
On Saturday, the Fire Demon again
endeayOred TO cause trouble This blaze
broke out in the Moritaki bathh0use.
Fortunately tho blaze was discovered
before II had gained much Roadway
aud an alarm was turned In. The yolun-
teer Are department responded Ia rec
ord time and, though the fire fighters
found their hands full for time, thoy
managed 20 vet tho llamea under
control,
Three buildings were burned 10 iAs
ground and others wHTn seriouuly daw
aged W, r. Robinson estimates m
loai "a $1,000, ll0iu tlh00, lligAsla
$3.50, Morolakl $500, r0mha aud For
rolTa 1900, while magy othela sustain
IA loSsea that would probably bring
lhe lops w y about $4,000