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The Washington herald., 1909-06-06

- IE day after that terrible tele-
gram arrived was q sore one, In
deed, for 3fr. Justwed. II he only
~ had not sought TO hasten Mrs Just
weds return from her visit 70
''Mommer' by wiring that be was nl.
the resultant troubles would never have
been chroniclcd But he did And
~Mommcr" descended upon the JuStWei
hoCseh0il in all her glory 10 nurse the
sick man-and left ia high dudgeOn and
snperauity Of shifting remarks.
When tie diminutiye messenger placed
the yellow message ia Mr. is out
stretched palm and when he fully grasped
the fact thar Mrs. J. was coming straigh,
home instanier-Wlth --3Iommer''-to
nurse him. that lonely geutleman'S
feigned illness nearly became a real one
He staggered into che living room an6
sank weakly down into the armchair.
rubbing his throbbiug brow as one who
has suddenly met and wrestled with au
overwhelming disaster and been worSted
in the encounter What a mess he had
made ~ IL, Why didn't something hap
pen 10 him before be put that ph0o-idea
into execution, He bad put his foot in
fl, alright. alright. and he couldn't ge:
II ont Why, oh, why, did be ever send
that wire that he was 81?
Well the milk was spiled-and be
couldn't even wipe Il up. He wouldn't
cry over It. anyway But what should
be d0ne7 He might wire Blossom immed-
lately and tell her that he had com
pletely recovered But. no. she would
surely think he had gone crazy and only
thought he was well That wouldn't
stop -Ai0mmer" coming, either. There
seemed TO be no hope for salvation in
that direction. 'MOmmer" had made up
her mind % come, and come she would.
Should be really become i'll perhaps
there was some medicine he could take
thar would make him iii. desperately III.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06
THE JUNE BUG.

The June bug Is a Groom bug,
A melancholy tune bug
He'll boom and ZOOm
About the room
When night has shr0uded Us IN gloom.
And doesn't seem 70 care ar all
When be goes "Bip" against the wal
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06

knife. MaHuEy justly indignant, but a
trihe TOO hasiE fairly withers Mary with
her st2rn reprcaches. Mary. also out OF
temper, answers back and the ball is
started "a rolling. Mary Is sent from the
table, even though tired Papa ventures
an opinion that she might perhaps be
given another chance. Then at this point
big sister sue gives a few suggestions
as 70 how children should be trained.
Mamma is angry, Mary is pouting. Papa
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06

f'Ne-N--NA ~ AA1A-nA NAAn AANAt
bic for the unfortunate girl who
finds herself at a summer resort
one OF many TO the solitary eligible
man. The country IS flooded with
these girls-all imbued with the same
sense Of love OF pleasure and admiration.
The dangers that beset the girl are
numerous. but the principal OF these Is
her desire 10 outshine her sisters and take
away the only man on the hotel porch
from all competitors. This may be done
IN a spirit OF self-seeking OF merely 10 a
spirit OF fun. Whichever is the prime
reason. II places the girl in the position
OF throwing herself literally at the mans
head, and II be be 2 man, he may laugh
and joke with her and pay certain attea-
tions 10 her. but he will despise her for
her forward conduct and what the other
women in the hotel will say-gocdness
only knows
When a man starts out 20 pick a wife
be does not take her from the summer
hotel veranda, with its enviahle settings,
unless be is lacking in common sense, and
eligible men are not The girl may be a
nice girl. as girls 20. She may have hun
dreds OF dear girl friends and all that
sort Of thing but Mr. Man recognizes
the pitfall into which he has thrown him
self and she has lost his sincere favor
Let the girl who goes 10 the summer
hotel primpeG up and. carrying complete
battery. remember this and act accord
ingly
Another deep nltfaH that comes 10 IT,
summer girl with the open air and the
freedom Of the seashore and the noun
tain. IS the coming in contact with The
undesirable mantle social undesirable.
SO to speak. He IS found in every ho;ei
ready with his easy presence. his well
filed pocketbook aud the scalps from
other conquests. TO become the mentor
and friend Of the most desirable girl that
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06

give very handsome and artistic appear
ance. The archway at the right opens
through under the staircase connecting
with the dining-rOOm. which IS 12x20 feet
The kitchen and ali its appointments.
rear stairs, etc, are conveniently az
rangedr The second story has four large
chambers. the main guest chamber beng
an ''ovai room" directly over the library.
The finish of the second story Is IN white
enamel. There IS an independent rear
staircase leading u9 10 the third story
The size OF the house is 34x33 feet. built
Of frame construction and estimated 10
cost complete. exclusive OF heating and
plumbing. $500.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06
tTrA!E1l./G:s1s@)dh1rEK. GRl

swain may appeal 10 loveIorn maidens.
but the healthy girl and the one who
would be most in demand by real men is
the one who likes 10 travel IN crowds.
IN other words. the more. the merrier. %
II a young man declares an all-consum-
ing passion for .ou and wants you to be
come his onliest one, do not let him pro
eeed with his demonstrations until you
refer him, with maidenlike reserve. 10
your guardian; II he means right he will
hurry up-if he gets -cold feet beware
Of him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
JUDGE VT. SEXTON
CALLED BY DEATH
Well Known Northern Califor-
mia Jurist Expires Suddenly
in Arms of Bride
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

ORovILLE. Sept 1s.-Warren T.
Sexton, Judge of the superior court of
Butte county, died suddenly this after
noon.
The death of Judge Sexton came
without warning. During the morning
he performed the duties of his office as
usual, sitting IN number of cases.
One of his last acts was the marriage
of couple. About IL o'clock he COM
planned that his heart was troubling
him, but paid little attention to the
matter. At noon he went home and
there expired in the arms OF his bride,
he having been married but four
months.
Judge Sexton was one of the best
known attorneys in northern Califor-
nia- He was one of the leaders of the
republican party in the Sacramento
valley. He was twice elected district
attorney of Butte county and at the
last general election was elected judge
of the superior court, taking Office jan
uary l of this year. He was 48 years
old. He leaves a wife and a sister,
Miss Caroline Sexton Of Palo Alto.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
GERMAN ARMY IS
IN BATTLE ARRAY
Annual Maneuvers OF Imperial
Troops Are Practice in
Frontier Fighting
Emperor Watches Cavalry and
Airship Takes Part in
War Game

MERGENTHEIM,t Wurtemburg, Sept.
1s.-The annual maneuvers of the i'm
perial army began here today. The
red army will have to hold the frontier.
while the main body is assembling
against a swift and concentrated from
tier attack from the blues.
During the night the cavalry of both
sides advanced toward the frontier in
anticipation of a. declaration of war.
Early in the morning a band of red
dragons rode in here and seized the
postoffiec and the castle, while the red
pioneers occupied the frontier town of
Krautheim, blowing up the bridge over
the river James.
The military authorities have awak-
ened to the special requirements Of
frontier fighting with the result that
all the cavalry is performing the
functions of a united infantry, being
armed with the new army carbines,
which is longer than the old model.
When war was declared the blues
promptly crossed the frontier and the
reds fell back, as reports from the
main body, far in the rear. showed that
the troops were not drawn close enough
together to justify resistance today.
Emperor William arrived on the field
and watched the cavalry advance. The
foreign observers were much impressed
with the splendid condition of the cav
airy horses.
The military dirigible balloon Gross
III made its first appearance on the
field. The airship ascended in a heavy
mist and crufsed at a low altitude.
Later it vanished in the mist. A re
port tonight said the airship was
caught in a tree and then captured by
the reds.>
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
CAPTAIN FIGHTS FOR
HIS LIFE WITH SAILOR
Crazed Seaman Attempts Z
Kill Master of Steamship

Captain A. w. Nelson, master OF the
Pacific Mail steamer City Of Para
fought for his life while that vessel
was steaning off ManzaniIIa with
crazed Mexican sailor. who charged at
the captain with a knife. and .endeav-
ored to thrust it into the sk1ppers
heart Nelson overpowered the man
after long struggle, and had him put
In irons.
Enrique Nunez first quarreled with a
fireman and was on the point OF STAB
bing him when Captain Nelson ar
rived at the scene OF the Tight ana
snatched Nunez's knife from him. Later
the weapon was returned. and few
days afterward the sailor made rush
at the captain
Nelson and the seaman went to the
deck, while Nunez. crazed with rage
and drink. tried again and again 10
sink the knife into the officers body
Nelson had a firm grip of Nunez's wrist.
however. and no matter how they
struggled his grasp never weakened
Finally he stunned Nunez with well
directed blow. and had the sailor put
in irons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
RUSH WORK UPON
IRRIGATION Dam
Government Completing Big
East Park Project in
Glenn County
ISpeeiol Dispatch 10 The Call

ESpecioi Dispatch 10 The Call
WILLOWS. Sept. 13.-work IN the
large reservoir being constructed by
the Stanley construction company Of
Oakland. under the supervision of the
United states government. at s.he East
Park dam near Stonyford, is being
rushed. as rapidly as possible, says
Project Engineer W. W. Schlecht. The
government, appropriated 100000 for
the, erection of large reservoir at the
East Park. damsite and Tor the erec-
tion of canals and further to carry on
an irrigation scheme in Glenn county.
For many months the work seemed
to be at a standstill. but now the con-
struction work is active. The large
force of men is now busy dumping
concrete in the large pit and 200 cubic
yards of material are being placed
iaffy Two eight hour shifts are be-
ing worked and every effort is being
before the high water comes. The en-
gineer thinks that within short time
the crew will be placing 500 cubic
yards daily in the pit.
When work was first started 1T was
thought that the laborers could adj
vance much faster than they have,
but the contractors encountered a
much harder task than was looked for.
When they had reached point where
they thought they had secured solid
foundation it was found by examina-
tion that they were only to number
of large boulders, and consequently
blasting was necessary, delaying the
commencement of laying concrete
after the rocks had been removed il
was found that the hole was then 81
feet deeps and with this full of con-
crete the contractors feel certain that
they will have a foundation that will
last forever.
Work is also progressing on the lat
erals and canals near Orland. Whcr
all is completed it will mean thai
many thousands of acres of land in the
Orland section will be under irriga-
tion. and land that was practically
valueless will then be worth consider
able money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
TEACHERS ARRANGE
FOR CONVENTION
Decide to Meet in Red Bluff Oc=
tober rs to 2o for An
nuaI Gathering
[Speeial Dispatch 10 The Call

CHICO, Sept 13.--Arrangements
have been completed for the annual
convention of the Northern California
teachers association, which will be held
at Red Bluff October &c to 30.
At a meeting here Saturday night of
the executive committee the program
was completed tentatively and as soon
as the lecturers have accepted the invi-
tation to speak the printed program
will be issued.
Saturday were: President, w. M.
Mackay of Chico; Superintendents
Abrams of Oroville, Freeman of Yuba
City, Dexter of Woodland, Clancy of
willows, Fish of Red Bluff and White
of Redding.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
TRADE BOARDS UNITE
Commercial Bodies Form Gem
traI Organization
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. Sept. 1S.--The San Joa-
quin county board of trade, an organ
ization including all the promotion
bodies in the county, was permanently
organized Saturday at a meeting held
at the chamber of commerce head
quarters.
AT the meeting were E. e. Trethe-
way, representing the supervisors
John NJ Perry, president of the
Stockton chamber of commerce; d. w.
Miller, representing the Linden I'M
provement club; Henry c. Meyer, rep
resenting the East Side farmers
league; w. p. Frederichs, representing
the west side.
Louis Wetmore is president of the
board and out of six applicants James
A. Rhea, formerly of Stockton and re-
Gently of Eureka, was elected secre-
tary. The board will have at its dis
posal the sum of $500, set aside by
the supervisors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
BUILDING GOOD ROADS
IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Twenty Miles of Highway to Be
Improved at Once
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch iosThe Call
STOCKTON. Sept. 1s.-The advisory
board and the highway commission
held a '1ove feast today and adopted
specifications for the improvement of
20 miles of highway along the lower
Sacramento road with asphaltum-
macadam.
The anticipated friction between
the two bodies did not materialize. and
both good roads boards are working
together for the Improvement of the
highways. r. G. Williams stated that
he did not believe asphaltum- macadam
would Vast on adobe base The general
opinion was that it would be best to
have the highway commission and
their engineer, r. NJ Morton, do as
they had originally planned.
Bids will next be called for and the
contract let by the board of super
visors. The work will necessitate an
expenditure of about 100000, and will
be the first of the $4,000 900 voted for
the Improvement of 236 miles of
county highways to be used.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
STOCKTON CLUBWOMEN
PREPARE FOR SEASON
Fall Programs Engross Atten-
tion of Members
fSecciol Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. Sept. 13.-The club
women are preparing for the fall sea-
SON Last Wednesday Mrs. w. III. f..
LETTER gave an afternoon to the ladies
of the Philomathean club, of which
she is president. Plans for the year 5
work were completed, after which a
reception was held in honor of those
who viii become new members of the
club.
The Aldine club will hold its first
meeting October 4. The club will study
United States history this year.
Miss Gertrude House gave a mu-
sicaIe Thursday afternoon at her
studio in South San Joaquin street.
About 80 guests enjoyed an excellent
program, following which refresh
ments were served.
Miss Maude Sellman entertained
with five hundred last Friday evening
in honor of her guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
otto Ryst of San Francisco.
Miss Alice Sherman entertained in
formally last wednesday in honor of
Mrs Pliny Holt and Mrs. William Mu-
nier Besides the guests of honor
those who enjoyed the afternoon
We're Mrs. Leslie Whitmore, Miss Cara
Long, Mrs. Fred Read, Mrs. George
BUTTON, MIS-. D. ~ w d6ASi, A1fS. hoW-
ard Hammond, Miss Maud Williams
Miss Grace Blake, Miss Carolyn Nc
Dougald and Miss Gertrude Littlehale
Mrs. l. NJ. Haight entertained Mon
day afternoon last with bridge in
honor Of her sister in law, Miss Haight
of San Francisco. The fortunate play
ers were Mrs. C. B. Hart and Mrs. X. c.
Brueck. Those present were Miss
Haight, Mrs. K. C. Brueck, Mrs. C. B.
Hart. Mrs. E. Harbert, Mrs. w. G. Will
cox, Mrs. S. E. Latta, Mrs. B. J. Powell
and Mrs. W. A. Hildreth.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
MARYSVILLE POLICEMAN
SEIZES SMUGGLED OPIUM
Drug Shipped From This City
in Box of Fish

MARYSvILLE, Sept. 13.-Having re-
ceived information that large guam
,tity of opium was being smuggled
here from San Francisco, the police
placed a watch on Chinese store
which was suspected of being the
place where the drug was received
Officer Burroughs remained in hid
ing for five hours last night and finally
was rewarded by catching several Chi
nese In the act of receiving a package
marked fish from Wells Fargo &
Co. express.
The men were arrested and the
package seized. 1t proved to contain
a large amount of opium, hidden
among fish and tobacco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
SURVEY FOR ELECTRIC
LINE TO TAP EUREKA
First Stage of Route Completed
by Engineers
|Special Dispafch 10 The Coul

EUREKA, Sept. 13.-The surveyors
for the Eureka and Eastern railroad, a
proposed electric line to connect this
city with Redding or Red Bluff, have
completed the first stage of the route.
Engineer Lentell and his staff of men
have been camping near the city. but
the camp has now been moved to
Redwood creek in the foothills and
the lines will be run into the noun
tains from this point. Until the sur
vey is completed no further effort will
be made by the promoters to get the
desired capital. 1t will take about
seven weeks to finish the survey.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
DELEGATES ARE NAMED
FOR MINING CONGRESS
GilIett Makes Appointments
for Big Convention

SACRAMENTO, Sept 13.-Governor
Gillett has named the following men
as delegates to the American mining
congress at Goldfield, New. September
81 to October 2:
Russell L. Dunn of SAN Francisco;
Alexander Brown, Calaveras: John L.
Henry, Oakland Francis Drake, San
Francisco Others to be named later.
A. L. Crane and Morris Brooks of
this city and T. B. Gibson of Woodland
have been named as delegates to the
International livestock show in Chi
cago. December to IS, and also to
the United States land and irrigation
exposition in the same city, November
20 to December 4.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
Change Of Time

The Northwestern Pacific changes
time Wednesday. September To- The
Willis train will leave 7:45 a m. daily.
Glen Ellen, Sis a. m. daily; Santa Rosa
local. 10:45 a. m. daily: Uxiah, S:15 p
M daily: Glen Ellen, 4:45 d. NJ daily !,
Santa Rosa local, Sis D. m. daily; Caz-
adero, S:15 a. m. daily. On Sundays
there will be an extra train for the
Guerneville branch, leaving S:45 a. m.
and on Saturdays an extra train to
Duncan Mills, leaving at 2:45 D. M
The leaving times from San Francisco
to suburban points remain as at pres
ents In the mornings and afternoons
and all day Sundays electric trains to
and from San Rafael will run via the
Corte MADEIRA cutoff.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
1.-THE GREAT DIVIDE
CHARMS AUDIENCE
Great American Play Unf0lded
in Convincing Manner by
AIcazar Players
Diverse Custom of East and
West Sharply Contrasted
in MOOdy's Drama
Ru WALTER ANTHONY

The Great Divide" was given its
srst presentation in stock last night at
The Alcazar theater, and its big. story
was unfolded in a most convincing
manner. William Vaughn Moody's
work may not be -the great American
play. but it is surely a great.American
play. and it comes nearest of any TO
bringing the diverse manners and GUS
toms and traditions of the east into
close contact with the untamed bigness
Of the wonderful west.
On the top of the world, the peak of
the continent--on the apex of the
great divide" the plot is laid wherein
Ruth Jordan. daughter of the east and
heiress Of its traditions, meet Stephen
Ghent. ruffian, bad man, drunken beast
that he is He ropes her. so to say. and
carries her off after the manner of our
forefathers of centuries ago. 1t is true
he marries her. but the ceremony does
not make them man and wife. Her
proud soul revolts at the thought Of
their first meeting where he paid a
price for her. and the specter of his
other self stands between her and the
happiness she might otherwise enjoy
with the man, stephen Ghent. as con-
verted by his wakened love for her.
Stephen Client is<Augustus Phillips
best role. He surprised his most en-
fhusiastic admirers last night with the
bigness Of it. Ruth Jordan, in Evelyn
Naughan's clever treatment, became a
living. breathing soul and a perfect
picture Charles Dow Clark. Will r.
Wslling. Bessie Barriscale and others
OF the talented Alcazar players helped
in the ensemble.
The scenery was picturesque and
realistic
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
ENGINEER IS KILLED
IN CAR COLLISION.
Gravel Trains Meet on Curve
and Victim Is Buried Be-
meath His Engine
I Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

LOYALTON, Sept. 13.-Engineer John
Scheibacn was killed and Fireman
Charles Thrail was badly injured in a
collision of two gravel trains on a
curve near tunnel 13 on the Western
Pacific yesterday.
Scheibach was under the engine for
four hours. He leaves a wife and 4
weeks old baby at Beckwith- -Thrall
is now in the hospital at Beckwith.
The trains met on sharp curve and
steep grade Fourteen gravel, cars
were hurled from the track by the
force of the collision and several feet
of track was torn up.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
FARMERS AND ICE FIRM
WAR OVER USE OF ROAD
Latter Turns Water Into Old
and Builds New One
(Speciol Dvpatch to The Call

REDDING, Sept. 13.-From worrying
over water rights the Shingletown
farmers and the Northern California
ice company have turned to warning
over a wagon road.
Recently when the ice company
needed ditch it turned water into a
wagon road. Another road was con-
structed, which the company asserts
is much better than the old one.
The farmers allege that the road
is an Inconvenience to them and want
the old one restoreda The board of
supervisors passed the matter until
the October meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
SEIZE AMERICAN BOAT
FOR FISH POACHING
Canadian Authorities to Sell
Ship at Auction

WINDSOR, Ontario. Sept. 13.-The
Ontario fisheries inspectors at Port
Bryce on Saturday seized the Anieri-
can fishing tug Charles f for fishing
in Canadian waters. The tug was
brought to Amhurstburg today and
will be sold at auction
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
MOTHER CONTESTS WILL
FAVORING DAUGHTER
Declares Husband Was of Un-
sound Mind at the Time
Especial Dispaich 10 The CoHl

ISPecIdI DlSpdtcH 70 ne IdHJ
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 13.-With the
statement that her husband was of
unsound mind when he made his will,
Mrs. Caroline Gardner, IS years of
age, has caused a contest to be in
stituted in the superior court against
the granting of letters of administra-
tion to John J.. Scholefield, her son in
law, for the $4,000 estate OF her late
husband, Esua Gardner, Florip
rancher. Gardner was 81 years old
at the time of his death. The wealth
was left to daughter Of the deceased
upon the condition that she care for
her aged mother.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
A Big pemand for Room.

Is expected soon, as already people are
arriving for the Portola Festival and
looking around for their friends anu
relatives who are to follow later.
Those who have rooms to let and
would rent them early would find it a
wise plan to insert a little ad in The
Calls Want Ad section. Drop US a line
TO call or phone Kearny Sc
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
FEATHER RIVER FOREST
FIRE UNDER CONTROL
Lumbermen Fight Flames That
Threatened Camps
[SpecioL Dispatch 10 The Call

STIRLING CITY, Sept. 13.-The for
est fire which has been raging in the
timber belt along the Feather river
since Saturday morning is practically
under control, and it is believed all
danger to this city is passed.
Three cabins were destroyed yester-
day near Camp 8 of the Diamond match
company. Hundreds of acres of valu
able timber have been burned over
All available men from the lumber
company camps are fighting the flames
and it is thought there is now no. fur
ther danger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
WOULD COMPROMISE
ON SUNDAY CLOSING
Red Bluff SaIoonmen Offer.
Truce With "Antis"
rSpecial Dispatch 10 The Cali

RED BLUFF, Sept. 13.-Red Bluff
saloonmen have submitted a com
promise proposition to the anti saloon
league people here in the matter of
Sunday closing. The citizens league
has suggested all day closing Sunday
and midnig ght closing on week days.
The saloonmen, it is claimed, are
willing to compromise on midnight
closing and p. m. closing on Sunday.
The league may insist on closing all
day Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-14
MAN HURLS HIMSELF IN
FRONT OF MOVING CARS
Unknown Suicide Has His Head
Severed From Trunk
ISpecial Dispatch 10 The Call

DIXON Sept. 13.-An unknown man
committed suicide by hurting himself
in front of freight train near Batavia
yesterday. The head was cut off the
body. There were no papers which
would identify the man. He was prob
ably so years of age.