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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
CONSUL REPORTS ON
WINE CROP OF FRANCE
Twenty Departments Classified
as Very Good

After explaining that the excellence
of the various crops is stated on the
very good, so good, so fairly good, so
passable, 80 mediocre and 20 bad, Con-
sui Alfred K. Moe of Bordeaux quotes
the following figures from an estimate
of the next wine crop recently pub
lished by the French minister of agri-
culture.
Twenty-one departments have OBJ
90. % deparfments' 70 to 60: IA de-
partments, SO to so; Is departments, 40
to 30; departments, % to 20. Eleven
departments either do not cultivate the
vine or have made no returns.
Last year 80 departments had returns
of a designation between SO and so; 33
departments, 10 to 60; departments,
SO to so, and 13 departments either
did not cultivate grapes or failed to
furnish statistics.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
FIRST THAMES STEAMER,
BARGE WITH ENGINE
Sale of Old Vessels Recalls His
toric Event

July gained pathetic Importance
rom the sale for the proverbial ~oid
song" OF the county council steam
ooats' being the anniversary OF the ap-
pearanee in 1901 Of the first steamer
On orl .hs Inames. relates the Westminster
oa1ette- It was AN experiment. for
working barge against tide hv roaan.
OF steam engine" and succeeded 40
orlliiantly that the barge made vav
asainst strong current at the rate OF
Two and a half miles an hours' But
more important results had previously
Deen obtained in Scotland. and probab1v
stu stu earlier IN America Symington. the
eieYer meehanician who became the
Pso1eef or British steam navigation.
died very poor about 1S31 AMI - S-,,.,-;
at 81 BotOlph's. Aldgate
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
HARBORLEAGUETO
WORK FOR BONDS
Viii Cooperate With City in
Movement to Improve the
Water Front

OAKLAND. Oct 21--To act in CO.
operation with the city officiaIs in the
development of harbor improvements
plans under the proposed bond issue
the California rivers and harbors I'M
provement league has formally pledged
itself to support the bond proposition
at the election November 10. A meet
ing Of the league was held last even
ing at the Offices Of Charles H King.
the president.
king was selected as chairman OF a
committee to carry out the ideas OF
the leasue during the campaign aud
TO Keep in touch with the board OF
public works as the work shah so
forward.
The league has also decided 20 sup
port ths annexation program wnich
VIII be voted upon November 10.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
LAST RITES FOR
A VETERAN ACTOR
William L. Gleason, Who En-
tertained Many Persons, to
Be Buried Friday

OAKLAND, Oct. 21.-Funeral serv-
ices for William L. Gleason, the vet
eran actor. who died yesterday at
Fruitvale sanatorium, will be held
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
parlors of McManus & Freeman, Sew
enth and Castro streets
Gleason was SO years old, a native
of Ireland He began his theatrical
career in Cincinnati at the close of the
civil war, in which he served as a boy
He was for six years stage director
at Ye Liberty theater in this city
Subsequently. from 1906 until he re-
turned in i'll health several months
ago, Gleason and his wife, Nina Glea-
son. we're with the Baker stock COM
pany In Portland, Ore.
Gleason was known Familiarity as
Daddy" Besides his widow. a son,
James A. Gleason. an actor. survives
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
The California Promotion Committee

THE State Central OFEanIzation organised IN
lo02-A1 association for the commercial aud
industrial development OF California-l
"PkOAOTlON: The act OF promotion. advance.
ment. encourag cement Century Dictionary
TON Of California; 5 interests IL has nothing
sell II fosters all things tending 70 the AD-
YASCE3IENT Of California Il Is an authority
on all matters relating 70 California. 1T EN-
COCRAGES the establishment of new Industries
and fosters those already established Il invites
desirable Immigration. IL presents the oppor-
tunlties and needs OF an fields Of business and
professional activity II IS snpported ~ popular
subscription ana makes no charge for any service
-cial organlza tions Of the state with a combined
membership OF more than $4,000 Meetings ot
semiannually IN different parts of the state.
where matters OF California's interest are DIS
eussed Headquarters OF the COMMITTEES are
maintained in Merchants Exchange bldz.. San
Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
WELL TO DO GREEKS
PATRONIZE DENTISTS
Among Lower Classes Barber
Also Pulls Teeth

Consul General George Horton de-
clares that the we'll to do classes In
Greece take great care Of their teeth,
buying good powders, washes etc.,
and visiting the dentist regularly.
In Athens there are three foreign
dentists-two Englishmen and one Ger
man-who have modern equipments,
charge high prices and have so many
clients that they are obliged to turn
some of them away. There are also
so native dentists
However. outside of Athens dentistry
is usually a function of the barber,
who only draws teeth.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
CAPE COLONY'S PREMIER
URGES ZULUS' RIGHTS
British Privy Councillor Is Son
of Bishop

John Xavier Merriroan. who has just
been made a privy councillor, is son
of the third bishop of Grahamstown.
one of Newman's earliest Oxford dis
ciples, who named the future cape
premier after another famous mission
ary, st. Francis Xavier. He inherits
his advocacy OF Justice for the native
races from his father. who always,
though a fierce opponent Of Doctor
Colenso, warmly praised that heterodox
prelates championship of the Zulus.
Merriman was one of the first boys
educated at Radley. which had just
previously been founded as high
church public school by the Tractarians
under Dr. William Sewe1l. the first
warden, about whose eccentricities
many amusing stories are toId.-West-
minister Gazette
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
LITIGATION SHOWS TRADE
MARK RIGHTS IN BELGIUM
American Consul at Liege Re-
ports Test Case

Consul III. Albert Johnson of Liege
reports q recent Judgment given in the
civil courts at that place, in which an
English company brought suit against
a Belgian dealer in firearms for in
fringement on its trademark, claiming
large damages and expenses, which is
matter OF general interest In this
regard. The Belgian company, while
denying any infringement on the Eng
lisf trademark. maintained that the
English company, having failed to reg
lister its trademark in Belgian within
four months of les registry in Eng
land. the limit of delay accorded by
the convention of Paris had forfeited
all rights to the trademark in question
in Belgium. which the court affirmed
and dismissed the case.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
NEW BELGIAN TRADE
ORGANIZATION FORMED
American Firms Urged to Make
Use of Building

Consul General Ethelbart Watts for
ments relating to the activity of Bel
gian commercial interests. Some ex-
ploit the work OF the Belgian ineorma :
ton offices, an organization formed TO
create a foreign interest in the re-
sources and attractions of that king
dom.
other pamphlets are those published
by the Society for the National Ex-
pansion of Belgium. which Is now
ing in Brussels, in which Watts sug-
gests that American firms could prof
itabiy occupy some of the ground floor
storerooms.
The building will have library,
where the consul general thinks Amer
lean trade publications could be ad-
vantaEeeusly placed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
Suburban Brevities

2l.-The straight visor cap now worn by the
captains of police and the captain Of detectives
on the police force is to be changed for cap
with drop visor. the new headgear being
known as military cap.
WILL HOLD INQUEST-Oakland Oct. 21.-The
coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow morning
into the deaths OF Mrs. Fl. G.. Edwards and
Marcy Anargyros, who were both killed in an
automobile accident in the Scenic boulevard a
week ago Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22

DROPS DEAD OF APoPLExY-oakIand. Oct
2f-Charles T. Pierce. Elmhurst real estate
man and a former resident Of Seattle. dropped
dead from apoplexy he entering his
home in Highland avenue this afternoon He
was IS years OF age and left q wife and two
daughters
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
s|BEGIN'
In the Circuit Court with the
Petit Jurors in At
tendance.

IN circuit court Monday the trial
docket was taken up and the jurors
reported for duty.
Mack Hall was found guilty of a
misdemeancr and fined $40 and costs.
J. Worthy schrader was placed on
Trial in the AFTERNOON, charged with
assanlting Alex stogctta. but not
felonlously.
Jesse Miner gave bond of 5000
Burt Smith 5000 and Tom Deyano
$500 for the criminal court.
The yerdicts were set aside in the
cases of the state against William
A. Batten and William Morris.
Benjamin F. Linville was appoint.
ed a committee for Orlando Linville
aud wife, lunatics. with the amount
of the bond at $500.
Further argument was made in
the case of Phoebe Gore and Others
against the clarksburg Zinc Com
pany ct al.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
Safeguard Of
Health Free

The army and the navy arc the safe
guards of the nation, but the indi.
vidual body also requires its safe.
guard. By twenty years use in AM
erican homes of every shade and de-
gree OF wealth aud intelligence, DR..
CaldwelFs Syrup Pcpsin has been ac-
claimed The Nations Safeguard of
Health"
NO remedy but laxative could win this
laurel. Tor the stomach and the bowels
are the basis of all health. and DIR. ECald-
Eclfs syrup Pepsin is for the stomach and
bowels. Parents are giving 1t to their
their parents years ago. It is not only
q wonderful cure In constipation, In.
question and dyspepsia, sour stomach,
heartburn, fiatulency. torpid liver and
such complaints. but It contains wonderful
q the stomach and intcstines so that
they again work normally and naturally.
II Is especially adapted TO the uses Of
women, children. old pc ople and all others
VITO need gentle LAXATIVE and who cam
not stand violent salts and cathartic pills.
This has made 1t the family laxative and
1t can be obtained Of any druggist at so
cents or 81 bottle, with the guarantee,
but II you are stranger to II and would
rather i, try It free before buying. send your
name 10 the doctor and a free test bottle
win he sent TO your homo. In this way
tens of thousands OF peopie are learning
TO use DR., Caldwcll's Syrup Pepsin.
Louis Edwards. of Potosi. Miss, wrote
The , doctor as as follows; II believe in DR..
any other medicine for stomach troubles
but Dr.. Caldwcll's Syrup Pepsin. The
sample has convinced me Of It's merits"
Now you use i. either in the free trial
Nt. Ss1r,o ,1rt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
NOTICE OF Dissolution.


Notice is hereby given that at
meeting of the stockholders OF this
lGlrurd Development Company, cor-
poration. created and organized un-s
der the laws OF the State of West vir-
glnia. held on the 18th day of May,
1908. the following resolutions were
adopted:>
RESOLVED.
Flrst-That the Girard Develops
ment Company, a corporation. organ
lied under the laws of the state or
West Virginia. does hereby discon-
tinuc business as corporation and
surrenders to the said state Its char
ter and corporate franchise.
Sccond-That the president OF the
corporation cause notice of the
adoption OF the foregoing resolution
to be published in the Clarksburg
Telegram, u newspaper of general cir
cuIation published in the City of
Clarksburg. Harrison county. West
Virginia. near the principal obicc Of
said corporation, once week for
IouT consecutive weeks. uHds lnIt lie Z
forthwith certify these resolutions to-
gethcr with the certificate OF the pub
fisher OF said newspaper to the Sec
Rotary OF State. OF the state of West
vlrginia, MS provided by law.
That the board OF directors pro-
coed Ito sell all the personal properly
tthere being no real cstate) of ev-
cry kind and nature G; the corpor;.-
tion Of a. j.. Michaals, to take effect
and possession at once, and pay of
and discharge the debts OF the eoy-
poration. and the said board of di-
rectors by their duly elected officers
are directed ana empowered to do
all the acts necessary to the conveys
ance and transfer of said property
and to the winding up OF the busi-
ness of the corporation thereafter,
and to attend to the distribution of
its assets among the stockholders af-
ter THE publication and notice here
in provided for. and to the canrella-
tion of its certiicates OF stock.
Given under my hand this 11th
day Of of May, 1909.
.(sean. "A. j. MICHAEIjs,
President of said Corporation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
GEORGE 7. FARIs
CAMPAIGN
OF Education is One Of the
Purposes of the Tuber-
culosis Society.

At the tuberculosis congress held
in Washington it was strongly urged
upon the representatives from this
state. that for the sake of greater eff
ficyiency state organization be
formed The personnel of this or
ganization is as follows:
President-Mrs. S. w. Price.
vice-Presidents-Mrs. Stephen d.
Elkins, Mrs. John j. Davis, Mrs.
Thomas Fleming, Mrs. w. M. o.
Dawosn Mrs. j. a. Berry, Mrs
Mrs. w. "A. MacCorkle, Mrs. Guy L.
Allen.
secretaries-Dr. G. A. Mcqueen,
Dr. Eugene Davis.
Treasurer--Mrs. Betty Lively.
Executive COMMUNICATIONS w.
e. Glasscock, Hon. b. II. Kellar,
DIR. S. L. Jepson. DIR. Willim III. Col
den, Dr. J. Il. Robins, Bishop Dona-
hue. Bishop Peterkin. Robert Leon
Volmer.
Presidents Nurses Association
DIR. Harriet Jones', Mrs. Rathbone,
Mrs. Malcolm Jackson.
School committee-state superin-
tendent Public Schools.
Exhibition committee-Dr. II. l..
Barber. DIR. G. A. Mcqueen. DR.. w.
s. Price, DIR Edawrd Cummins, DR..
u. w. Mcdonald, Mrs j. A. Ber-
ny. Mrs. Malcolm jackson.
Press Committee--Dr. j. w. Nc
Bonald.
Advisory and Legislative Commit
tee-Governor NJ. o. Dawson, the
State Board of Health. State super-
lntendent Public Schools, Hon. w.
"A. MacCorkle, Hon. John Davis. Hon.
Elliott .Nortchott.
The above lis: shows how genera,
is the interest felt in this humane
work The first purpose of the lesue
is to conduct an educational CAM
psisn to demonstrate to the people
of the stats the prevalence and dan
ger OF this disease, and what is possi-
bic in the way of prevention and re-
lief. Such as exhibit as will fbe held
in clarksbnrg later in the month.
and the lectures ny the various
physicians of the city should be OF
great benefit to all classes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13

II there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand. or II you want
any medical advice, write
TO the doctor. and he will
answer you fully. There 10
no charge for this service.
The address is DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 6. Caldwell bldg,
Monticello. Ill.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
l.ol, sALE
Fnrm Itaady 10 occupy.

In the Perkiomen Valley; &c acres;
20 in level fields. c in wood: abund-
ance of fruit; good two-story house;
barn for eight cows; chicken house
with brooders: onc-haif milo 10
school: mail delivered. Included are
u nice mock Of hens. growing grain
moving machine. . carriages, farm
wagon. feed cutter. tanning MILL. .
plows. cnltivators. grain crusher and
part OF the household furniture. 70
settle affairs at once, only $500: see
details page 16 March Bulletin of
Farm bargains. Copy free. L. A..
strout Co.. Book a1s7. Land Title
building, Philadelphia. ia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
RHIN0CER0s
Is Shot Down by Roosevelt
as Beast Makes To-
ward Him.

N.tlRoBI. British East Africa,
May 1o-word is received from
Theodore Roosevelt's camp near
Machakos that the former president
killed a bull rhinoceros and fifteen
varieties OF game were lbagged by the
party on the last expedition.
The rhinoceros was charging Roose-
welt, when the hunter fired and the
animal fell dead.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
SWORD G|RDED
Upon the New Sultan of
Turkey with an Elab-
crate Ceremony.

coNsrANTlNoPLE May 10
The cercmony>of girding the sword
of osnan upon Mehmed v, new Sui
tan OF Turkey in succession to All
dnl iHamid. took place today. in the
Mosque Ayouo. The conclusion was
an elaborate function. His majesty
drove through stamboul at the head
OF an imposing procession.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
BROWNS IN FLORIDA
Son of Wetzel County OH
and Lumber Magnate +
Meets Death.

Word reaches here of the death OF
John Robinson. Jr., by drowning in
Florida Sunday. where ihe was en-
gagged in the lumber business, hut
no details accompanied the message.
He was son of the Wetzel county
oil and timber masnate by that name
and about - years of age. He leaves
a wife and child. The funeral and
burial will he in Virginia. where the
family formerly resided
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
ALL STEEL CARS.

The .. 4 o. Rallroad- company has
prepared specifications for 80 all steel
passenger coaches. Bids have been
asked for and the contract will be let
in u short time. These will BE- the first
all sted passenger cars TO be pur-
chased by the L. Y o. and they will
probably be put in service on the
main line between Wheeling and
Cumberland.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
GOVERNOR TALKS.

CHARLESTON, May 1o-Govern-
or Glasscock and Clerk W. b. Matt
hews, of the supreme court, made
talks relative to Moth
er's Day" at special service held, al
the First Methodist church Sunday.
The church was packed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-13
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh al
the bladder, brick-dust or sediment i,
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizziness, sleep1essness, nervous
ness. or the kidneys themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from a arrangement of the kidneys and
better health in that organ is obtained
quickest by proper treatment of tliekid
reys. Swamp.R Root corrccts inability to
hold urine and scalding paininpassingit,
and overcomcs that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often through
tile day, and to get up many times during
the night. The mild and immediate effect
of Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
is soon realized. II stands the highest be.
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and
one-do1lar size bottles. You may have
sample bottle and a book that tells ali
about it, both sent free by mail. Address,
DIR. Kilmcr s. Co, Binghamton, N. ".
When writing mention reading this gem
erous offer in this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swainp-Root, and don't let dealer sell
you something nplaee of Swamp Root
if you do you will be disappointed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-15
To.day's Game.
No zane scheduled.
CREDIT MEN MEET,

Union Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, June 15-Men
who give tick" to the nation and sup
port the mighty fabric OF credit on
which large part of the business Of
the country is transacted, are the
Quaker City's honored guests today
The gathering is the fourteenth in the
history Of the National Association
of Credit Men and will continue four
days.
The initial session wae called to
order at Ii o'clock this morning in
the Bellevue4stratford, wben addresses
of welcome were made. At the secoud
session today the reports II the legis.
lat1ve, bankruptcy law, membership
and business literature committees
will be read and discussed.
Tomorrow there will be only a
morning session, at which the reports
of the Investigation and prosecution,
mercantile agency and credit co-opera.
tion and credit department methods
committees will be received. Again
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-15
Why YOU SHOULDN'T DRINK.

Because % per cent. OF the people
Imprisoned in the whole United
States were committed for drunken
ness.
Because the deaths from alcoholism
in the United States during 1907 aver.
aged &c for every 100000 population.
Because Belgium, which keeps a
close record of drinking, traces q to
81 per cent. OF all criminal otfenses to
alcohol.
Because alcoholism is increasing in
the United States.
Because statistics from IA Of the
largest nations show an average of
4s.6 per cent. Of all crimes caused by
drunkenness; Is per cent. OF insanity.
1913 per cent. of all suicides, and 5S.4
deaths per million Of population. al!
traceable to alcohol.
Because a distinguished authority
says that Americans need stimulants
least Of any nation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-15

In all but the higher grades is part
Of general effort on the part Of the
board OF education tic bring modern
school education more into harmony
with the needs Of the boys and girls.
The boy or girl who is leaving school
after the eighth grade needs arth
metic more. Latin Is also not essen.
tial to the pupil who leaves school
early. What they want are practical
studies. Under the new plan boy
desiring to learn a particular trade
spends half OF his time in scaool and
the remaining half in shop selected
by the school officials. His diploma
will be issued not ony upon the knowl-
edge required in school. but also on
the practical results accomplished in
the shop.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-15
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.

The movement for more practical
education in American public schools
mas Just received a big forward 'mpe.
tus by the decision of the Chicago
school board to abolish Latin and algc.
Ira in the lower grades and the sar!-
Gus consideration OF proposition 10
build an Immense training school OF
domestic science for the girls OF the
city. Plans for this school call for
the expenditure Of at lest $500, 900.
Cooking and sewing will be the major
subjects but It is intended that girls
shall also be taught how TO make beds,
sweep. dust and do many other useful
4thinss which they may have TIC do
when they leave school and enter
lioEaes o. their own. No expense in
eautpmentIisto be spared. II the plans
ere adoped and the best teachers OF
plssre and sewing In the country
to he EMPLOYED 10 Instruct tne
nre houseEise lin the ant OF max,
home The return to the three
and the common sense teaching
llti,e red school house. days
lg d LaHneand algebra
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-15

on the following day thera wtulbe only
one Session, which win bee devoted Ia
reports from the adjustment bureau
and fire insurance ommittees al well
as special committees. Thursday there
viii be two sessions, a prominent tea
ture of which will be reports on bpsI
ness conditions.
Among those who viii aaaress the
convention are .. G. Cannon chatles
Thaddeus Terry, Julius Henry Cohen,
DR.. L. S. Rowe and Clark w1liiams
Among the credit men slated FOR
speeches are s. G. Rosson, Ira D.
Kingsbvry and James F. Jordan The
Philadelphia association has planned
to entertain the visiting credit men
with a trip to Valley Forge theatrical
shows, suppers, motor carStides and
other diversions. on the evening 81
the last day a vaudeville entertain.
ment and smoker viii be he'd m the
ball room OF the Bellevue Stafford a
special programme has heeaiprepared
for the women accompanying their
husbands to the convention.
Credit men nom Texas are here IN
force and have commenced d cam.
paigu to secure the next convention
for Dallas.