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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
WRECKED BARGE'S OIL
PERMEATES THE RIVER
Fish and Fowl Killed by Pollut-
= ed San Joaquin Waters
Especial Dispatch 10 The Colll

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
STOCKTON. Jan. S.-Nearly 135 miles
Of the waters of the San Joaquin river
are permeated with the contents of
500 barrels of oil which escaped from
the barge Alhambra of the Moshier
Brothers oil fleet. Fishermen report
that many of the fish and fowl that fire.
quent. the streams tributary to the main
waterway have been killed by the
Shiny waters.
The barge was sunk at Wakefield by
striking a snag and the contents are
being carried by the ebb and flow at
Will. much TO the detriment of passing
steamers. whose paint work is being
ruined by the OIL The loss to the Mosh-
ier Brothers is. estimated at $4,000.
An effort will be made by interested
parties to have the legislature pass a
law compelling firms transporting oil
by barge to provide tanks that may be
closed, so that in the event of an acct
dent TIE oil can not escape.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
RUMOR INVOLVES WRIGHT
IN SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Aviator Denies Having Seen
Wife of Angry Lieutenant
[SeeeiaI Gable 10 The Call


PARIS. Jan. 6.-Gossip was current
here today that Wilbur Wright, the
American aeroplanist, was about to be
named by jealous husband in a suit
for divorce to be filed within fort
night at Lemans.
According to the story the pretty
wife of young lieutenant of the
Thirteenth cuirassiers (which has been
stationed near Wright's camp became
infatuated with the daring American
aviator, her admiration showing itself
to such an extent that the husband at
last sent he'll back to her parents in
Paris, keeping their 3 year old with
him.
The woman mentioned is sister in
law of civil engineer connected with
the underground railway in Paris.
Wright said that the story must be
a practical joke, as he had never seen
the wife of the officer mentioned
Wrights friends say 1t is only another
phase of the Wright mania. which
seems to possess Frenehmen.
Those who were with Wright at Lee
mans say that he was too busy guard
ing his aeroplane to think of attentions
from the fair sex. He has never had
the reputation of being ladys man.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
The California Promotion Commute.

THE state Central Organization Organized In
1002--An association for the comulereis1 -
Industrial development OF Ca.lfornial '
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion Advance
ment. encouragement Century Dictionary
NOTING OF CALIFORNIA; interests. II hss nofh
ing to sell IL fosters all things tending 10 ~.
ity on all matters Relating 10 California m FV
cOURAGES the establishment of new Indslsf-1s.
and fosters those already established. 1t fnvIfes
desirable immigration 1t presents the ouDor
tunlties and needs OF all delds Of business and
professional activity II IS supported By popular
subscription and makes charge Tor an
service rendered 1t has affiliated with IL 2oo
commercial organizatiens % the state, with a
combined membership or more than 80 ono
Meetings Of representatives OF these oreanizs
tions are held semiannually in different parts OF
the state. where matters Of California interest
are discussed. Headquarters Of the COMMITTEES
are maintained IN California building. Union
square. San francisco. CORRESPONDENCE IN
VITED
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
ACCUSE MISSION WORKER
OF STEALING FUNDS
]. G. Westenberg of Oakland
Branch Faces Charges

An investigation has been begun by
the church federation into charges of
mismanagement and the misuse OF
funds brought against j. C. Weston
berg. head of the Whosoever Will Mis-
sion. The charges a'lege mismanage-
ment of the Oakland branch of the or
ganization. The accusation was
brought by Marshall Buddell. former
manager of the Oakland branch.
Westenberg has been In control o1
the mission at AS Pacific street, in this
city. He has made a reputation fol
himself as friend of the homeless an6
has been regarded as one of the fore
most charity workers in the state
The hearing is being conducted
quietly by the church federation. The
charges have been Indignantly denied
by WeStenberg.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
EARL OF GRANARD
TO WE'D MISS MILLS
Young Couple Go Together to
Obtain Marriage License
From Bureau
Nobleman Gives His Residence
in Ireland and Occupation
as Captain of Guards

NEW YORK. Jan. S.-The earl OF
Granard and Miss Beatrice Mills.
daughter of ogden Mills Of this city
went to the city hall marriage license
bureau today and obtained license 10
be married The earl signed himseit
..Csranard.s' but gave his full name as
Bernard Arthur William Patrick Hast
ings Forbes. earl of Granard- ne -
"a years of age and gave his residenee
as Castle Forbes. Newton Forks, Ire
nd
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
FURTHER SHOCKS
CAUSE FOR PANIC
TemblOrs Continue as Work of
Burying Dead Thousands
Is in Progress
Three Children Escape After
Being Buried in Debris
Eleven Days
MEssINA. Jan. s.-An unduIatory
earthquake shock caused a great panic
last night.

REGGIO, Jan. S.-All the wounded
have, been removed from Reggie. One
thousand bodies have been dug from
the ruins of fallen buildings and buried
in improvised cemeteries.
Among those who escaped uninjured
when the shock came were three chill
dren, who, after being buried in the
debris of their home for seven days,
got out upaided. burrowing like mice.
The safe of the Bank of Italy, con-
tanning $4,000, 600. has been found.
Fresh earthquake shocks are being
felts here at Braneatefe and Messina
each night. They are preceded by ex-
plosions, and buildings that were not
totally destroyed in the big shock are
being further damaged
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
SOCIALISTS OPEN SCHOOLS

NEW YORK, Jan. Socialists in
New York are to extend their fields of
activity so as to include religion. Ac-
cording to an announcement, the New
York section of the socialist party have
already established a socialist sunday
school In Manhattan. Similar schools
are TO be opened in all the five bor-
oughs. where history and other sub
jccts are to be taught from sthe view
point of socialism.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
POSTAL CLERK MAKES
CONFESSION OF THEFT
Rifled Letters and Stole Hun-
dreds of Dollars

DENVER. Jan. S.-Harold Snowden
chief clerk of the special delivery de-
partment OF the postoffice here. yester-
day confessed to Chief Postoffice In,
spector Cochran that he had riiied
obtained hundreds of dollars from them.
Complaints from all sections of the
country of undelivered letters caused
an investigations Snowden was taken
in the act of concealing a letter.
When confronted by the. inspector he
admitted the previous thefts. He is in
Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
MAIL SACK. STOLEN

PARIS. Jan. S.--A mail sack contain
ling bonds etc. worth $500, 600. was
stolen from delivery wagon in the
Chausse d'Antin in broad daylight to-
day. The police have not the slightest
clew to the thieves
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09

New Zealand and Australia
Via Tahiti
Regular I'hrouEh servics

The wonderIands OF the Pacific See Milford
and C;egsers-surpassIng the Yellowstone New
Zealand is now at its best The s. s. Mariposa
sails Feb. .. Only $3.50 round trip TO Wei.
Ington. New Zealand, hrst class: Que way. third
class. ss6-25.
LINE TO HOSOLULU--Speeial round rlr
rate. s1i0 $. 3. Alameda, saIlings Jan. 9. 80
Send for itinerary. D. s. s. Co., 613 Market
ST. Telephone kearny 1881.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
II Is "a Good Gamble"

Tie letter continued, stating in de-
tail what was TO be done in order fo
enable the senator TO get the land. The
Mr Lee 10 whom Senator Tillman thus
referred as his agent wrote to Reeder
and Watkins under date Of December
Z, letter. a photograph of which is
herewith submitted. marked Exhibit
D.4'
"In this letter Mr.. Lee explains that
he had writer. Senator Tillman fully as
10 the status Of the land matter. ad-
vising him that il was a good gamble >
but that the senator was lecturing so
that he did not get Lees letter until a
week and a half later. The letter con-
tinues.
In case Senator Tillman goes in on
this deal with some good land in the
eight quarters we want ] am satisfied
that he can be Of great help in getting
the matter started from Washington
and cause the government TO get busy
and do something along the line you
desire. He viii set up such a howl
that it viii be impossible to do other
wise. This viii be very important for
your whole scheme 10 have man Of
his influence here to aid you at this end
Of the line BY all means save a lot
Of good land for US as we intend to be
Of more value than any one. of the
others in this natter"
The president quotes the resolution
introduced in the senate by Tillman
January 81. 1908. and his subsequent
letters 10 Feeder and Watkins in the
,aroposed land deal
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
Anglo American Station

MESSINA, jan S.--A detail of blue
jackets tfrom the United States gun
boat scorpion constructed an Anglo
American station this afternoon upon
space adjoining the ruined building
in which the American consulate was
located. DIR. George C. Rhoades, sur
geen of the Scorpion. has assumed
charge
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
Festivities Abandoned

ROME, Jan. S.-Following the de-
sires expressed by Queen Helena the
anniversary of her birth, which was
observed here today. was not attended
by any of the usual festivities. Her
majesty is reported to have said that
this year she wished to celebrate the
day by working doubly hard for the
Calabrian and Sicilian earthquake suf-
ferers, whose sufferings she can not
drive from her mind.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
u. S. Supply Ship Arrives

MESSINA, Jan. S.-The United States
supply ship Culgoa arrived this morn
ing from Port Said.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09

Do You Want s5.OOf
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page Is.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
CHINESE AMBASSADOR is
RECALLED FROM CAPITAL
Mission of Tang Shao vi Has
Been Enormously Expensive

PEKIN, Jan. Slang Shao VI. who
is at present in Washington on spe-
cial diplomatic mission from the Chi
nese government. has been recalled to
Pekip. He will go by way of Europe
leaving Washington Immediately.
The American and British ministers
here have abandoned their project to
unite the various powers in protest
against disturbing the present policy
of the Chinese government, which is
thought to have been initiated in the
dismissal from Office last week of Yuan
Shat Kai. member of the grand coun-
ell. and this phase of the question is
now regarded as at an end The mis-
sion of Tang Shao Vi has been enor-
mously expensive, and in some quar-
ters here his summary recall Is re-
garded as giving color to the report
that charges of extravaganza have been
lodged against Yuan Shat Kai.
Tang Shao vi started on his mis-
sion last fall under the auspices and
with the approval of Yuan Shat Kai
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
only one .Bromo auinIne,

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine Look for the
signature Of f. w. Grove. Used the world over
to t,nre Cold in One Day. 25e.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
Tang Ready to Sail

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Ambassador
Tang has addressed a note to Secre-
tafy Root asking for farewell audi
ence and stating that he expects to sail
for Europe in a few days
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
Baggage and All

Show up on time when we DO the delivering
THE PACIFIC TRANSFER COMPANY
SO Ellis st. Near Market.
Phone kearny 395.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
Iniures Dorr's Business

The hnal exhibit is a letter written
by Bryan r. Dorr to the postmaster
general. in which he requests full
copy OF the report Of the postofice in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
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Birthday Party.

Charlie Marie Rittman entertained number of her little friends Wednes- day afternoon with birthday party. Mesdames M R.ttman, N Matz, q; Klie, W. Boone, II. Bringman and the Misses Matte kilgore and F. Starkey assisted in entertaining the young guests. Many games were enjoyed. but the feature of the afternoon vas The Dutch Baby" Two courses os dainty refreshments were served. Those present were Icie and Viola A!- ford, Rosalie Boone, Maudie Howard, Annis and Lula klie, Sue Malone, Barbara Matz. Bernice Roller, Pearl Work, Clarence Holzhauer, Virgil Howard, B. D. Rittlnan, Jr, and Charlie Marie Rttman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
NEGRESS IS GIVEN
 A $500 JUDGMENT

Belle Sampson, a local negress, was given a judgment against the Iron Mountain railroad yesterday in the circuit court for $500. The jury was out for some time, but finally re- turned with partial verdict for the plaintiff in the damage suit The wo- man sued for $1,000. The Sampson woman sued the railroad for dam ages, alleging that the building of a spur track adjacent to- her property on West Fourth avenue damaged her property to that extent. She was rep resented by Attorneys Taylor and Jones. The railroad was represented by it's attorneys, Bridges, Woodbridge and Can't.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF POST C. I. P. A.
Held Last Night and Officers Elected For the Ensuing Year--Wil Send Delegation to Little Rock Meeting in April.

[ The annual meeting of the mem bers ot Post C, Travellers Protective Association, was held at the Hotel Jefferson in this city last night and was largely attended The meotin.. was called to order by President Ben Franklin, with Fl. c. Dreyfus, secrc- tary and treasurer, at his desk. After disposing of routine business the post elected officers for the ensuing year. The local post has more than one hundred members and will send a large delegation to the annual stat. meeting, to be held in Little Rock on April a. It will also send represen- tatives to the national convention 10 be held al Asheville, N. C.. May 3l.
 smoker was enjoyed after the meeting last night The following officers were elected for the ensuing year, and the new president named the following committees 10 serve during the year.
 President, Sam Solmson first vice president, N. l.. Cook: second vice president, ]. F. Hut; third vice pres ident, G. B. Moore; fourth vice presi dent, K. F. Davis; fifth vice president. Harry Hanf, secretary and treasurer, i Ben Franklin; directors, C. Woodson Poss, w. II, Langford, J. Milford Dreyfus, William Burke Harry B. Solmson and C. k. Custer; railroad committee, D. Stanley Dreyfus, chair man; press committee, Mercer Sligh, chairman; hotel committee, F. ]. Bloom, chairman, legislative commit tee T. J. James, chairman; employ ment committee, J. E. Simon, chair man; sick and relief committee, Dr. R. C. Thompson; physician and sur geon, Dr. 0. c. lIankinson, chaplain, pr. F. Frisch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
SPARKS BACK
 FROM PHILIPPINES

Clifton sparks, who recently re- ceiyed his honorable discharge from the army in the Philippines, surprised his Pine Bluff relatives and pareuts yesterday when he arrived home ,in- eXpectedlS He stated in d letter some weeks ago, written al Manila. that he Woulds probably enter the Tinted States engineering service on the island, but changed his mind, af- ter working in that department some weeks, and decided to return home. He was corporal in company K of the Twenty-Sixth United States In- fantry and was in the Phiippines more than two years. He left Manila February fl. MT. Sparks declare that while his experience has been of inestimable value to him, that he will never return to the army He said Americans are most successful, finan- cially, in Uncle Sams new posses sions, but that living is costly there and that little is saved. He will probably locate here for the future. Mir. Sparks served with distinction while ill the government service and was offered a lucrative position in the engineering service. He was in the Philippines during President Taft's term as governor general of the is- land.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
Miss Matthews Entertains.

Miss Maxine Matthews entertained the members oi the Twentieth Cen
 tury Class of the First Methodist church, Thursday evening at her home, No. l12 East Sixth avenue, with tacky party. Everything in the house carried out the rural idea. The guests presented quite a laughable appearance ill their various garbs. The prizes were very appropriate for the occasion, Roy Custer being award el a beautiful brass stick pin for be- ing the tackiest boy. Miss Aline Hastings captured the ladies prize, an artistic green and yellow fan, During the evening T. W. Sparks car ried the guests to the Theatorium Their peculiar costumes attracted much attention on the streets while on their way to and from that place On their return to their guests home they were served with delicious re- treatments. About twenty-five mem- bers of the class were present
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
hOTHtTA Fl"lr

Recitation, Miss Georaia Yost.
 Vocal solo, Iiss R.va Harris.
 Reading. Miss Margie Hamilton.
 f.'e last half of the program was eondaetcd Ds Inc Knights of the Holy Grail class, which consists of eight boys, Jokes, readings, music, both in strumental and vocal, were ably ren- dered by them, The proceeds of this entertainment will go to the Mission ary Teachers School, at Nashville. Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

a several days hunt in Arkansas coun- ty. near Stuttgart.
 Colonel M. w. Taggart, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. l. P 1 Shelby, at Little Rock, has returned to his home in this city Rev. w. D. Buckner, rector O. Trinity Episcopal church, will return today from Memphis, where he con
 ducted Lenten services. Miss Bertha kinpel of~DerHioft
 will arrive today to be the guest of
 Mrs. Sam Altschul, of West BarraQun : street, for few days. J. A. Trice who has been visiting
 his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Allen, at her home on Pine Street, returned to his home at Collins yesterday
 Mrs. Joe A. Franklin and son. lien
 rr Franklin left yesterday for Okla homa City, Okla. where they will join Mr. Franklin and make their future home
 W. T. Perry, who has been buying cotton here for Harrington & Moore, has gone 10 his old home, Cooper. 1 Texas. to spend the summer With relatives.
 Miss Clara Dolarhyde. of Magnolia. and Miss AIollie Nobles, of Hamburg. Ark, will arrive today and be the
 >S Win ters for few days Capta:n Ed Rowland .Ir.. of Mem-
 phis, was in the city yesterday, ba'
 left during the day on the Steamer
 J. x. Harbin, which returned to Mem
 DhiS with good cargo. i Mir and Mrs G. ". Pagan went to
 Pine Bluff Wednesday, From there
 Mrs. Pagan goes to Monticello for a
 two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. sawyer.
 : Miss Fannie Hastings made a brief v;sit to Little Rock yesterday, where she met Mrs. Dan S. Wherry, of Ok
 lafolna City. who accompanied her
 home for visit to r. .latives in this city
 i Mrs. r. E. Draper. Of San Antonio, Texas, who has been visiting in Mem phis and other southern cities, ar rived yesterday to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. Q. Taggart, for 8 i few days.
 w. C. West. general secretary of the Jonesboro !. M C. A., was in the city between trains yesterday, on his way to Little Rock, where he will attend the state high school basket ball tournalne nt, which is being held iii that city.
 h E. J. Reaves, the popular represen- tatiye of the Red Star" shoe house, St. Louis. was in the city yesterday calling on his trade. Mir. Reaves is shown to lead 12S salesmen employed by that concern in monthly list pub lished by the company, comparing the work of it's salesmen. Rev. NJ. w. Manville, formerly pas- tor of the Malvern Avenue Methodist church in this city, but who now has 1 a pastorage in Pine Bluff, arrived in Ithe city yesterday to spend couple of days here. He was kept busy shaking hands with his many friends here. --.Hot Springs News,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
Knights of the Holy GralL

The Knights of the Holy Gral1' d Sunday school class of the Flrs' Methodist Church, gave an entertain ment in the chapel of that churcf Friday evening that proved success fin every way. Despite the bad weather a large audience was present ana fully enjoyed the following program
 Instrumental solo, Miss Hattie Cul- yer.
 Vocal solo, Miss Gussie Jones.
 Reading, Miss Eula McMillan
 Vocal solo, Miss Jessie Whyte.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
Hiss Mamie Mum Hostess.

Miss Mamie Mum informally enter tained a few of her friends Friday evening, at her home on West Sixth avenue. After the guests arrived they were invited to the kitchen. where several different kinds of delicious candies were made by the young la- dies present. Those who enJoysd Miss Nunn's hospitality were Misses Allie Mae Howell, Emma Wilbourne' Bess Thompson, Readma Dansby' Lola Kaiser, Rexie Parker and Mildred Owen, and Messrs. Dick Kaiser, Hen " Scull, Preston Grace, Adam Rooh- son, Bart Eddins, June Coles' 1l" Mcclellan, Rob Lee Byrd and Fay Chew.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

Your spring houseclean
 ing will not be a success un- less you get some GLOBE WERNECKE BOOKCAS- ES. Knox-Walker Furni- ture Go. 3-2o st
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

SEE CHARLES J. MADDING, DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE MA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. $. A. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF A POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

-Malthoid Roofing is on top of hundreds of buildings in Pine Bluff, and if you want good roofing yon can't buy any better. 1 ply, s1.9O, at Cleveland-Matthews Hardware Com pany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20
hRlEi. MEN TlOA.
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J. E. Burton, Of Lepisvilie. was in the city Friday.
 J. A. Dickie, of England. was in Pine Bluff yesterday.
 T. D. Wynne, of Fordyce, is q guest at the Hotel Jefferson.
 J. s. Barraque, of Althe!Taer, spent yesterday in this city.
 J. A. Reagan, oj Helena. is a busi- ness visitor in the city. ,~s''S
 F. D. Russel! left yesterday on a business trip to St. Louis. .a
 E. E. Bloom went to Stuttgart yt a- terday on a business trip.
 J k. Mcintosh, of Altheinler, was a recent visitor to this city.
 Colonel Gus Waterman, of Dumas, was in the city yesterday
 G. c. Ludwig, of Little Rock, is registered at the Hotel Jefferson.
 l.. D. Hardnan. of Altheimer, was a visitor in Pine Bluff yesterday.
 S. l. Hopkins, of St. Louis, was in Pine Bluff yesterday on business.
 Miss Edna Bryan, of Garretson, Ark, is visiting relatives in this city.
 I. Leblowitz. of Altheimer, was a business visitor in the City yesterday.
 Mrs. J. B. Johnson has returned from visit to relatives at Lake Vil- Iage. ,,.,.s.....,..-....-,-,.
 ". Hamilton has returned to his home in England, after a brief visit in this city.
 k. A. Heffnerr and H. E. Tennison, of Texarkana, are guests at the Hotel Jefferson.
 c. o. Wilkins and Gus Bartner, of Little Rock, are registered at the Ho- tel Jefferson.
 Rev. w. w. Christie left yesterday for Dumas. He will return to Pine Bluff Sunday.
 I. A. Henderson has returned to his home at Monticello after short visit in this city.
 K. A. Cousey, formerly of this city now a resident of Monticello, is ID the city on business. -'~---'''''
 J. P. Walt, of Altheimer, and J. w. Ross, of Jonesboro. were visitors ln the city yesterday.
 D. Sachs and wife, of Altheimer, ar rived in the city last night and are to spend today in the city.
 c. w. McCollum, of Dumas, and L. A. Wood, of Grady, are among the late arrivals in the city.
 Mrs. K. T. Roberts ands son Fay Tor have returned to Pine Bluff, after a brief visit to Little Rock.
 Mrs. James Gould and son, J. Gal braith Gould, of Noble Lake, were visitors in the city yesterday.
 Lee Wertheimer, formerly of this city, now living in Cincinnati, is il the city looking after his local in terests.
 Misses Winnie and Lula Perry vii arrive from San Francisco Sunday after an extended visit to- relative in that city.
 Thurman 1outhan. w. N. Truloc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

We will reserve nothing. Our en- tire stock of lace curtains, nets, DOT. tieres, draperies and drapery material Is included in the SALE beginning TODAY. TomlinsoD < Knox, POS West Second avenue. 3.16 ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-20

Those beautiful NETS, you have seen them.. Twenty-Five per cent re. duction on them, beginning today. Get them while this sale lasts. Tomlin. son & Knox, POS West Second avenue. ...=aa- 3-16 Ct