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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
NeiIs Jensen Seeks Relative and
Loses Memory When Beaten
by Footpads
j. P. Jensen, Known Only as
Watchman, Can Remember
Nothing of Past Life
Strange Case Puzzles Physi-
clans, Initials Affording Only
Clew to Identification

Neils Jensen came here from Mon
tana two weeks ago seeking his broth
er, James Peter Jensen. He was robbed
and beaten by footpads the night of his
arrival, and as a result of the beating
he has lost his memory completely.
J. P. Jensen. of whom nothing is
known except that he lived at 927
Fillmore street. worked as a watchman
and is Spanish American war vet
eran, appeared yesterday at the central
emergency hospital with his memory
gone. He can recoilect nothing of his
past life, not even his address here
And the unusual coincidence of the
two strange cases, remarkable enough
in itself, with the family relationship
probable between the two men, pre-
sents problem over which the ply
sicians are puzzling.
Loss of Memory Complete
The loss of memory, termed aphasia,
by the medical world. is complete in
both cases. If the men are brothers, as
ii, seems they must be. their condition
may be due to heredity. or possibly
there is some mental Nor thought phe-
nomena which may interest the scien-
tifc world.
Neils Jensen told his landlady at the
Ross house, Oakland where he lodged
on arriving here from Montana two
weeks ago, that he came searching for
James Peter Jensen, brother, who
he thought lived in Berlin street, San
Francisco, or had lived there for time
at least.
One Beaten by Robbers
The night Of his arrival, before be-
ginning the search for his brother,
Neils Jensen went out to inspect Oak
land, was set upon by robbers and so
badly beaten that he lost his memory.
He is still at the Ross house, where he
was returned by the police through a
card found upon him, but he is unable
to recall a single incident of his past
life
J. P. Jensen of s27 Fillmore street
was brought to the central emergency
hospital yesterday afternoon for obser-
walton. He had been led to Or. S. o.
Beasley, one of the emergency service
physicians. and the doctor said the
mans case was one of the most inter
esting known TO the medical or sur
gical world, and one that should be
placed under observation.
Two Stories Pieced Together
DR.. Beasley did not know at that
time of the other patient in Oakland
Neils Jensen. who had come from
Montana seeking his brother, J. p. Jen-
sen, and who had lost his memory, OF
the physicians might have considered
the case still more curious
When the story of the two Jensens
was pieced together the necessity OF
establishing the identity of the pail
/ and their probable relationship was
apparent and it was suggested that
they should be brought together.
Preparations were made for a meet
ing of the men when it occurred to the
emergency employees that even il the
two were brothers, they would not re-
member the fact even when face tc
face.
How to prove that the two are or are
not related is the problem now before
/ fbe nbvsicians
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
Needless of Danger, Highway
man Robs Hotel Manager
in His Office
Coolly Performs "Job" While
Many Pedestrians Pass
Within Few Feet
Robber Is Followed by Victim
and Police, but Escapes
in Panhandle

Coony riding his victims pockets at
the point of revolver a highwayman
secured 500 at 4:90 o'clock yesterday
afternoon from NJ. C. Moore in the
office OF the Bon Air hotel, Oak and
Stanyan streets. Needless of the dan
ger of detection by any one who
chanced to pass in the hallway the
desperate carried the holdup through
with reckless daring. and cursed his
victim as he backed out OF the door. gun
in hand. and escaped down the front
steps.
The Bon Air hotel is one block from
the park police station and the rob
berry took place while Moore who is
the manager of the hotel, was alone
in the Office. although just outside the
window pedestrians were passing and
streetcarS sped by frequently
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
Reports Brought In

The committee reports were brought
in this morning. after Assemblyman
IIinkle and some Of his associates in the
Independent caucus had communicated
with Drew. who is sick at Fresno.
Brew agreed to stand by the bill as
passed by the senate, and Hinkle an
nounced that he would present a
minority report. which Drew would sign
upon his return and which Hinl<le ex-
pected Webber. democrat, to sign.
Chairman Leeds visited Webber at
his hotel and received the democrats
assurance that he would stand by the
advisory vote amendments for which
re had voted in the committee Thurs
day night Webber's decision cleared
Up the attitude of all the members of
the committee except Hopkins. whose
indisposition compelled him to go to
SAN Francisco to recuperate. Hopkins
rad announced repeatedly while here
that ne was against the bill in either
form.
With Hopkins out Of it the committee
stood six for tbe majority report and
two for tho bill as 1t passed the senate.
with the exception Of some typographi-
cal corrections upon which there was
no disagreement Leeds. Johnson.
Johnston. Rech. Pugh and Webber
were committed to the advisory dis
trict vote plan. They also included in
their report an amendment providing
for the pledging of partisan candidates
10 support the platforms OF their re-
spectiYe parties
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
Plan Similar Test

The test viii be made IN the senate
exactly as it was purposed to make it
in the senate. When the report is
called up for the consideration Of
amendments Monday. Hinkle Of the
minority viii move to amend the ma
5ority report by substituting therefor
the minority report the oratory will
be loosed and a single vote will tell
the whole story. If the champions of
the minority report win-and they con-
fdently assert that they will-the ques-
sion Of concurrence by the senate will
be mere matter of form since it will
involve only the ratification Of some
strictly typographical errors.
Regardless Of which side wins on
the question Of amendments, when that
question is out of the way she amended
bill viii be made special order for
not later than Wednesday or Thursday.
When Leads presented the majority re-
port today he moved that the consider
alton Of the amendments be made a
special order Of business for Monday
morning. but he withdrew the motion
when it was called to his attention that
many members might be absent. The
chances are that stanton viii permit
the report to be called up some time
during the day when the committee
men think they have majority of the
assembly with them for the majority
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07

Bareheaded Moore followed the thief
after few moments elapsed and saw
the crook, who was unmasked, cross.
ing stanyan street headed into the
park. where he found refuge in the
tortuous paths and many hiding places
afforded by the shrubbery of the pam
handle,
Instead of giving chase in the face
of the revolver Moore ran TO the police
station. where he notified Lieutenant
Dinan. Dinan. together with Moore
and several policemen started on a
chase after the thug.
Cars were stopped and searched; pas
sersby were also HATED and subjected
to a close inspection by Moore; the
panhandle was gone over by half the
park police force, but the thief had
made good his escape. Crowds, at
tracted by the excitement OF the chase
aided in the search
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
Faces Big Revolver

Moore describes the highwayman as
being about feet Sla inches tail, of
light complexion, wearing a dark suit
of clothes, with no overcoat, and a
black slouch hat. which he pulled down
closely over his eyes during the holdup.
II heard some one enter the office
said Moore last night. and. as is my
habit. arose to meet him. thinking. him
prospective guest. The stranger sud
denly Ieveled revolver at my head
with the command. Throw up your
hands"
Il obeyed. and he rfned my pockets
with the ease and speed OF an expert
pickpocket. First he took about 5000 in
coin from my hip pocket and then he
took my wallet which contained about
$500.
Il am certain he did not come in the
front door just before entering my Of
fee, but had. been hiding in some room
or in the hallway
After completing the robbery he
backed out OF the room. still with the
gun leveled at my head, and Missed
at me:
Don't move, you , or I'll kill
|
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
EDITORIAL

Truth snd poetry probably mixed Page 2
State railroad commissions opportunity. p. 2
An extended debate on the tarir Page 2
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
SUBURBAN

Charles NJ. Robinson. Il
mends Oakland for munic
Entire municipal ticket
lsnd Monday.
Physicians discuss poisol
and Or. 0. D. Hamlin viii
ical association.
Leonard H. Lane begin
which he says will gems
/ power.
Lighthouse tender wins
cuing pig from the "
reef.
Architect. displessed by
kicks it 10 pieces and buy
staf for The 1911 quad
Sc o-r4rssr4a1T
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
MARINE

prostration by sailing the W. II. Marston. car
rying Sle9 600 cargo. in through the heads
against strong ebb tide. Page At
LABOR
The Anti-Js' " s-v--as discusses competition
Of Asiatics. Page 40
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
COAST

Sacramento arrsnges celebration for forty -6ft
anniversary Of incorporation. Page =
Failing to md work Los Angeles window dee
orator hangs himself. Page 2
Missing husband found by wife, but has n
recollection Of wedding. Page 2
Former State Senator Eli Wright returns
family after four years Of exile. Page 3
Enthusiasm Of reviEalist at Santa Cruz
greatly cooled. Page 4
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
EASTERN

President Taft much less rapid in receivir
callers than was Roosevelt. Page ]
War vessels OF Atlantic feet to be reassigne
by navy department Mondsy. Page 2
Portrait Of John Sharp Williams so poor
painted that fellow statesmen refuse 70 pr
sent it to him. Page Z
Eighteen culprits are whipped in Delaware, 2:
lashes being inflicted. Page :
Roosevelt reads. writes and chops trees. bl
refuses interview for publication Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
Victim Follows Thief

streetcars sped By frequs
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07

Continued on Page is, Column
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
FATHER MEEhAN's SISTER
SINGS IN IRISH OPERA

The Mayo Uroland) News contains
the following account of the appear
anc. of Miss Meehan, a sister of Faith
er Meehan, at an amateur opera per
formance recently in the city. of Dub
lin.
OF the first act the great success
was the "Nuala - of Miss NAV
Meehan. Her conception of her role
as the "Queen of Trina -nog." who
from her sun palace has witnessed the
Staying of the High Kings hound,
was admirable. From start to finish
by her appearance and by her repose,
she dominated all, maintaining the
idea that she was of another world and
spoke as "one having power Nor
was the audience slow to mark il ap-
probation of her delightful singing.
Her absolutely perfect articulation
which carried with it the charming
"blas" that always captivates the
souls of Irish gatherings was quickly
discovered and met with its reward
in an unstinted ut-burst of applause
which was not misunderstood even
among the uninitiated. A heroine Gin
role and reality would be just the
proper estimate of this gifted young
lady, who with the gentle serenity of
an Irish princess gave her many abili-
ties to the creation, in the world Of
music, of an Irish opera. She was call
ed no less than three times before the
crowded hall so pleased were her
audience.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
HELD TO
GRAND JURY

The Combination lease at National
evidently had a double header payday
this month Wednesday Frank De
Pretto. known in local circles as
Blackie,' showed up with two
checks for his month 8 labor at the
mine, both bearing the signature of G.
f. Stall. He succeeded in obtaining
the face value of one, amounting to
800, at the Elite Liquor Co. 1t is
claimed that on the other, made out
for 1925, he secured an advance of $40
at an uptown saloon. The 500 check
was pronounced forgery when pre-
sented at the bank for deposit, and the
artist IS arrest quickly followed.
Today DePretto was given a prelimi-
nary hearing before Judge Robins,
which resulted in his being bound over
to the grand jury, with bonds fixed at
81 900, in default of which he was re-
manded to the custody of the sheriff.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
new TELEPHONE
Line WORKING

The new National telephone line was
connected yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o O'Clock, and proved to be in fine con-
dition, no difficulty whatever being ex-
perienced in hearing messages.
A force of men is now at work plac-
ing lightning rods on every fifth pole
the entire length of the line. This
Improvement was considered advisable
form the fact that during a recent
electrical storm which ragged in the
north end of the county IL poles were
struck by lightning and put out Of
commission.
Thursday the tracklaying gang on
the Western Pacific cut the telephone
wire, since which time there has been
no communication between Winnemuc-
ca and Golconda. Manager Lundberg
intends to have the line in working or
der by Monday morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
NIXON Will OPEN
THURSDAY NIGHT

Manager Williams announces that
the Nixon opera house will open the
season next Thursday evening. Sep.
tember %, with the one might engage
ment of Christian Hansen, the noted
vlolinist This great artist is said to
be the peer of Ole Bull and Reminini
the world Is greatest masters of the
past century, and much credit is due
Manager Williams FOR securing so
great an event for the opening night.
In speaking of Hansen 's recent re-
cital given in that city, the Grass Val
ley (California) Daily Union says:
:" 1t may be years before another ar
tist of the ability of Christian Hansen
visits Grass Valley, and all who
missed hearing this wonderful violin
ist last night missed one of the great
musical treats of their lives. He is
beyond question the greatest perform
er who has ever visited this CITY. and
more delighted audience than he
faced last evening could not be found
in weeks journey.
Not only Is Hansen a master, but
his violin possesses almost human
tones. From it he drew forth whispers,
laughter, means, shrieks and tears. In
his hands this rare old instrument was
as great singer of sweet songs.
"Owing to a new "d' and ga -
string Hansen was unable to produce
his wonderful technique in the begin
ming, but when he reached the second
movement of Haydn IS Fantasie he won
the hearts of the audience. From deep
thought to laughter he carried his rapt
hearers and musical Grass Valley had
rare treat. Seldom is such an artist
generous with encores, but the big
heart of Hansen shone forth when he
responded to the delighted clapping of
enthusiasm.
"The Witches Dance was alive with
weirdness. One could see them gather
around the cauldron and carry on their
orgies while the wind howled and the
air was filed with shrieks and lamen-
tations.
Hansen next appears in Nevada
City, and is worthy of crowded
house,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
NATIONAL Tunnel YIELDS
ORE WORTH $1,000 A FOOT
New Superintendent Begins Work This Morning
With Full Force Of Miners

John f. Pelton, president and gener-
al manager of the National Mining
Company of Nevada, returned from
camp Thursday evening in the com
pany's auto. When seen at the La
fayette yesterday by representative
of The Silver State and asked how
matters were progressing at the big
mine, Mr.. Pelton replied
Everything about the camp seems
to be in a prosperous condition. Dur
ing the past week the Messrs. Stall
have taken $4,000 in high grade from
tunnel No. 2, the ore going about ST.
600 per foot.
"Robert S. Bolam, the company's
new superintendent, will leave for
camp today and tomorrow morning a
full force of men will start to work
on the two lower tunnels. Tomorrow
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
TO ESTABLISH A MUSIC
CLASS IN WINNEMUCCA

Prof. r. G. Duchand, Of the Duchand
studio at Lovelock, is in town looking
over the field with a view to starting
music class here, where will be
taught the piano, as well as all string
and brass instruments. In the work the
Professor will be assisted by Mrs.
Duchand who is a graduate of the
Berlin Germany conservatory method
of teaching the piano.
The Duchands established their
studio at Lovelock something over
year ago, and from class of few
pupils have grown until they are now
teaching the children of all the promi-
nent people of the valley.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
SEWER COMMITTEE
AT WORK

Yesterday Commissioner G. w. Me.
Deid and Engineer Scott, Of Reno, ac.
companied by the citizens, committee,
composed of E. Reinhart, H. w. Dun
can and w. L. Wilkinson, took a trip
over the town looking up data on the
sewer question. A meeting of the com
mittee will be held within the next
few days, at which time the subject
will be discussed and definite plans
formulated for building the new sewer.
While Commissioner McDeid has
been delegated full authority in the
premises by the board, it is probable
that the plans of the committee will
be submitted to the October meeting
of the county commissioners for ap.
proval.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
LOCAL BRIHFA.

j. H. Curd, proprietor of the Col
conda Hot Springs hotel, was a Win
nemucca visitor Wednesday.
Judge j. A. Langwith, of Golconda,
was in town yesterday.
H. Kanteinwin and Phil Blume re-
turned yesterday from their trip to
the Jackson Creek country, where they
were looking after mining claims in
which they have an interest.
Miss Mildred Rutherford has return
ed from a short vacation spent at
Reno and has resumed her position as
delivery clerk in the postoffice.
Miss Annie Schmidt returned from
San Francisco Thursday. Her sister,
Miss Pauline, remained to complete
her course in business college.
J. E. Pohlman, engineer in charge of
the erection of the Western Pacific
terminal buildings at this place, has
returned from the east, where he was
calico by the death of his father.
George Cleary, chief clerk at the
Western Pacific material yard, return
ed Wednesday from San Francisco.
M. FL. Isaacs, representing the Buck
ingham & Hecht Shoe company, San
Francisco, is calling on the firm IS
Winnemucea customers today.
Mrs Kate Smythe, who has been
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Diehl, for some weeks, accom-
panied by her son Leslie, returned to
her home in Ogden this morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18

morning two freight teams will start
out with lumber, coal, building materi-
al and other supplies, and work will
at once be started on the superintend-
ent g quarters and other buildings at
the mine A garage will also be con-
structed on the company's Office site
in the town of National, this being
as near to the mine as it is possible
to approach by auto"
Yesterday Mr.. Pelton was in con-
sultation for nearly the entire day with
Vice President Campbell, of Lovelock,
and left during the night for Reno and
Rawhde, to be absent for the best
part of week.
Las evening Frank Stall arrived
from National with about 500 pounds
of high grade, of probable value of
$50 per pound, which was deposited in
the vaults of the First National bank.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
PROSPECT FOR AN
OIL REFINERY

The Silver State has been advocat-
ing the establishment of industries at
Winnemucca for some time. There are
many lines that could be established
here which would pay well, owing to
our central situation, among them an
oil refinery About sixty carloads of
distilate and gasoline are used here an
nually. This will be largely increased
as new mines open or power for other
purposes may be required.
1t is a noticeable fact that steam is
rapidly giving way to the more port
able and economical gasoline power.
Zen when steam is preferred the fuel
is crude oil, distilate or gasoline. The
Southern Pacific railroad will soon use
crude oil as a fuel between San Fran
cisco and Carlin, and the Western Pa
cifc will also use crude oil between
San Francisco and Winnemucca
There are already several thirty to
sixty horsepower engines in mills and
other plants that use distillate, obtain
ing their supply from this place.
The number of automobiles are con-
stantly increasing in this community
besides the scores of ftrampo autos
passing through, all using gasoline.
With refinery here all grades of
oil and gasoline could be sold much
cheaper than at present. The cost of
cans and cases could be saved, which
is quite an item to the consumer.
A very conservative estimate of the
amount of oil, gasoline, etc, that re-
fnery here could dispose Of annually,
owing to the lower price that the oil
could be sold for and the consequent
increased consumption, would be one
hunderd and fifty carloads.
E. A. Edwards, vice president of
the Nevada Metal and Exploration
company, is considered one of the
greatest oil experts and refiners of Cal
ifornia. He built all of the refneries
for the Union Oil company, and left
them on account of his mining inter
ests in Nevada.
He looked over the situation here re-
Gently with a view of building a re-
fnery, and he is now in Los Angeles
looking up the matter of oil supply
and freight. 1t is quite probable he
will complete arrangements to build a
refinery here some time soon. Cheap
fuel will determine the result of all
proposed industries requiring power.
When that is definitely settled, we may
look for the establishment of many
industries at Winnemucca that could
not otherwise come.
Mine owners and others, who now
use distillate or other oils, or would use
same or increase present consumption
if obtaianble at lower price, will con-
fer favor by writing the Silver State
An oil refinery here will be an i'm
portant acquisition to this community.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
PUBLIC SCHOOLS SETTLE
DOWN TO HARD WORK

The first week at the public
schools passed off in highly satisfac-
tory manner. The term s work has
now been thoroughly organized, and all
indications point to an unusually sue
cessful year.
Agreeable to a new rule put into
effect. pupils are not allowed to enter
the school building, morning or noon,
until after the ringing of the first bell,
twenty minutes before the opening OF
the session.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-09-18
INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO
STEAL A RIDE

Yesterday, at Mill City, while at
tempting to board a moving freight
train, a ''tourist answering to the
name of Philip Jones, missed his hold
and was thrown from the ear, being
struck twice before he landed on terra
frma.
He was brought to the county hospi-
tai on No. 6, where he was examined
by DIR. Giroux, who found the patient
suffering from internal injuries, the
severity of which cannot be determin-
ed for day or two.