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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1909-05-06

Why. there was a spell OF weeks and weeks
ana weeks that ] never went out O. the
house Of a mornin' without I had at least
two kittens in me pocket. Sometimes l
would carry EN- as far away from the
house a. half a mile before / dropped EN-
II mover made any diff erence as ! could
s"s They was always back home before
me-. Most times they beat it back 30
"lIck the VIE had never even missed
em
On one occasion Mr.. Fitzsimmons as
serted his manhood. He took three
sltttns out in the back yard, soused them
N a bucket Of water and held them there
'hree minutes. That night he got no
Hlnner and he had to cook his own break
Est tho next morning. Another time he
brougEt home McGinnis's dog from
second the dog departed, unanimously
,2yere1 with cats; But the last straw was
aided 10 the load on the morning of St.
Pstrick's Day last.
OF that mornin',- said Mr.. Fitzsim-
mons, Il got up early and took me bath
N ne sink. was goin' to take part in the
r,adH hadn't had me plug hat out fer
-" yer. an after breakfast when goes
20 th" closet to get 1t out I finds II full Of
han new"
Mr. titzsimmons takes great credit to
himself that he did not then and there
nf"ah, ont on cursing. Had he done so II
W"lid have been eXcusable, he holds,
tlt u would also have been most UNIV se.
'"t'lnately he was able to curb the i'm
i,lIHg to nasty and emphatic speech. In
s"an 81 delivering an imprisoned GRAFTON
Upon the life, works and habits Of cats In
-eneral and Of Mrs. Fitzsimmons's cats
10 PARTICULAR Mr., Fitzsimmons calmly
lIac~d his plug hat upon his head, cats
,hn all, and marched straight out Of the
noHse in the direction Of the WAllabout
assn None Of those cats came back,
.nt ald Mrs, Fitzsimmons eve know until
Yesterday what had become OF them.
hn' even after the successful execu-
'oA Of this coup de chat there yet re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
S[GFR PROMOTED
TO SUCCEED YOUNG
General Auditor of Southern
Pacific to Have Place Over
Hartman Lines

Coming as a distinct surprise, the
announcement was made in Omaha dis
patches last night that C. B. Seger,
who. for the last three years has been
general auditor of the Southern Pa
cific in San Francisco. was. June 1, to
be appointed to the high place of gem
eral auditor of all the Hartman lines.
He will succeed Erastus Young, one
of the oldest railroad veterans. who has
been with the Union Pacific ever since
the driving of the old golden spikes
40 years ago. and who, at the end Of
this month. will retire as pensioner.
seger came to San francisco from
New. Orleans and made his residence
at 1928 Benvenue avenue, Berkeley.
The announcement of Young's retire
ment and Seger's promotio,. was given
out yesterday morning. Seger was in
Chicago when the change was made
and will be in New Orleans today. He
will come back TO the coast prior to
taking up his new duties
His family were not aware of his adj
vancement until Informed of it by The
Call and were in1measurably delighted
at the news. as the position is one of
the highest in railroad circles 1t is
understood that number of other
Important changes in the officials Of
the company will be made within the
next few days. Several will be retired
to the pension list, while a number Of
others will be transferred.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
THREE STATES
MOURN DEATHS
IN TORNADOES
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma
Visited by Series of Yio=
lent Wind Storms
Town of Hollis Swept Away;
Houses, Trains and Tele-
graph Lines Wrecked

KANSAS CITY, May IA series of
torDadoes in Kansas, Missouri and
Oklahoma late today killed at least
hve.- injured 50, laid waste one town,
wrecked a train and did great damage
to property.
Twenty-Five were injured by storm
that swept over Mount Washington and
Fairmont park suburbs of Kansas City.
AT least two of these are thought to
be fatally injured.
The town of Hollis, Kan. near Com
cordia, was swept away There were
three killed and 10 injured. The dead:
Fred Jeardoe George Eckert
John eyre
The Eckstrom family, consisting of
five members, is missing. Their house
is in ruins and it is thought they are
dead
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
GEN. JAMESF. SMITH
MAY RUNFOR MAYOR
Democrats Start Boom for Re-
firing Governor General of
the Philippines

Will General James +. Smith, retiring
governor general of the Philippines,
arrive in San Francisco to find himself
a full f1edged candidate for mayor?
The question is strictly in order, for a
quiet little boom in favor of General
Jim has been started by democrats
who would like to see him devoting to
his old city the administrative talents
which he has displayed for the last 10
years among the Filipinos.
The democrats are not all for Coroner
Leland for mayor. Some are inclined
to doubt whether even Gavin McNab is
seriously committed to his candidacy.
Among this class the possible candi-
dacy of General Jim Smith is being;
discussed with great deal of enthu-
siasm.
The question of Smiths availability
has been looked into and decided in his
favor 1t is held that under the federal
law his absence on governmental duty
did rf5t cause him to lose his residence
in this city.
There is no question that- smith
would be strong candidate. AS a
lawyer in this city, the partner of
Judge Frank ]. Murasky he was ex
tremely popular and his service in the
Philippines. beginning with his de-
parture from this city as colonel Of the
first regiment of the California volun-
teers, has served to increase his repu
tation among San Franciscans.
Rumor has it that McNab has been
planning for several months to get
smith to run for mayor on the demo
cratic ticket. Speculation on this score
will soon be at an end, for Smith left
Manila on May and will be home be-.
fore long.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
MISSING MAN FOUND, BUT
IN SEMIDEMENTED STATE
Wandering in Fields, Suffering
From Hunger and Sunburns

Los ANGELES. May 14-William
Paul, former superintendent of the
Union ice company of this city. who
left home Monday last and for whom
a vigorous search of the surrounding
country has since been prosecuted, was
found today three miles from Ana
helm, wandering in the fields hatless
and almost naked and suffering in
tense agonies from hunger and sun
burns. He had had nothing to eat
since he left home and was unable to
tell where he had been much Of the
time.
years al a result of fall in which
he sustained injuries to his head
It is not thought any serious results
will follow his experiences,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
INCENDIARIES START
A BLAZE FOR SPITE
Another Attempt is Made to
DESTROY Rawhide

RAWHIDE, New, May 14-Fire in
the California beer hall last midnight.
which threatened a repetition of the
disaster of last September, when the
town was reduced TO ashes, was con-
trolled after it had destroyed the hall
and several buildings adjoining.
Firemen who broke into the build
ing declare that they were almost over
come by the pungent odor Of kerosene.
1t is regarded as little short of a
miracle that the blaze was confined,
and now that it is known that the fire
was Of incendiary origin threats OF
lynching if the guilty parties are found
are being heard.
An investigation concerning the
origin of the fire has been ordered by
the assistant district attorney, and
startling disclosures are expected at
the hearing, which has been set for to-
morrew morning. 1t is said that in
cendiaries started the blaze for spite.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
BRYAN VISITS THE TOMB
OF PRESIDENT MCKINLEY
Great commoner Pays Tribute
to Memory of the Dead

CANTON, o.. May 14.--Standing in
the mausoleum where rest the remains
of the late William Mckinley and his.
wife. William J. Bryan today paid
silent tribute TO the memory of the
man who twice defeated him in the
presidential race His comments TO
those who were with him with regard
TO Mckinley. the man, were short but
earnest. Bryan refused to be quoted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
EMMA EAMES is SUED
BY WIFE OF DE GOGORZA
Prima Donna Accused of Alien.
ating Husbands Affections

PHILADELPHIA, May 14-Suit was
begun here today against Emma
Eames, who is charged with alternating
the affections of Emilio de Gogorza. a
BARITONE in her company The COM
plainant is the barytone's wife. The
prima donna was served at the hotel
where she is staying prior to her de-
parture for Europe No statement has
been filed and Mrs. de Gogorza's attor-
ney declined to talk.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
SHORT COATS AT MRS.
TAFT'S GARDEN PARTY
Presidents Wife Inaugurates a
New Rule for Male Attire

WASHINGTON, May 14-Diplomatic.
official and social Washington gath
cred in large numbers between and z
o'clock this afternoon under the big
trees in the rear of the White House
to attend the second of the four Friday
afternoon garden parties arranged by
Mrs. Taft.
a buffet luncheon was served from
a tent at the west end of the grounds.
The Marine band was seated near the
east entrance
An innovation was introduced by
Mrs Taft who invited the men to
wear short coats. flannel trousers and
straw hats
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Death List Not Complete

Near Great Bend a tornado killed
and injured 20. All wires are down
in that vicinity. and it is feared the
death list may be greater.
William Ackerly. Santa Fe engi-
neer, and Frank Nicholson, conduc-
tor, were killed while with bridge
gang between Great Bend and Kins-
ley.
The tornado wrecked the work train
of which Ackerly was engineer and
blew it into ditch. Several members
of the crew were blown 100 feet. The
pile driver toppIed over. crushing Ack-
erly to death in his cab, where ne re-
NAMED with his hand upon the throt-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
SOCIAL
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS GIVE
MONEY TO EVANGELISM
Will Increase the Missionary
Forces in the Field

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 14.-During
todays session of the Southern Baptist
convention several thousand doIlsrs
was pledged to further Baptist evan
gelism at home and abroad Tt was
announced that there viii be an in
crease Of IS per cent in the forces for
home missions by the Women's mis-
sionary union. while the foreign mis-
sions viii be increased in capacity ~
per cent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
SIXTH CAVALRY RUNS
DOWN OUTLAW BAND
Five of Natives Are Killed Dur
ing the Encounter

MANILI. May 14.-Captain Rhodes.
commanding two troops of the Sixth
cavalry, struck a portion of the band
of outlaws headed by Jikiri. near
Bamno. last Wednesday. and in fight
that followed, five of the natives were
killed One OF these was Jammang.
noted as a trusted lieutenant of il
kiri.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
SLAYERS OF TEACHER
PAY DEATH PENALTY
Two Murderers Hanged Pri-
vateiy in BiIibid Prison

MANILA. May 14.-Rauchio Burias
and Lucio Aldea, who were convicted
of the murder OF Anna Hahn. school
teacher in the Batangas district. were
hanged in Bilibid prison this afternoon
The execution was private. The crime.
which was committed in January, 1908
had robbery for its object The victim
was hacked to pieces with bolos,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Detective Is Released

Langdon, accompanied by his assist
ant, Robert w. Harrison, called at po-
lice headquarters Thursday morning
and waited in the Office Of Captain nj.
o. Anderson. head of the detective
force. Burgin was brought in from the
prison and the prosecuting attorneys
questioned him in regard to his reasons
for shadowing Goff
Burgin refused to answer any ques-
tions further than denying that he was
shadowing the policeman. He then
asked that Captain w. II. Fields of the
Pinkerton agency be sent for. This
request was granted, and as soon as
Fields arrived he advised his subor.
dinate to say nothing.
Langdon agreed to release Burgin. but
at the same time notified Fields and his
man that the operations of the Pinker-
ton agency, In so far as they were OBJ
structing the prosecution of the graft
ers illegally, would be thoroughly in
vestigated by the grand jury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
NIGHT RIDERS JUROR
ENDS HIS OWN LIFE
Worry Over Verdict Said TO
Have Unbalanced Mind

ANgON CITY. Tenn. May I4-Mans-
Geld Haroldson. a prominent farmer
living north Of this place, committed
suicide last night. He was one of the
jurors who tried the eight night riders
last January six Of whom were SEN
fenced 10 be hanged. and II is said that
worry over that trial unbalanced his
mind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
F0RTY-FIVE LEADERS
OF MUTINY ARRESTED
Martial Law May Be Main
tanned for Months at Capital

ERZEROUM, Asiatic Turkey. Thurs
day May 13.-Forty-lve leaders of the
mutiny here have been arrested on or
ders issued by Field Marshal Ibraham
corps. - ''
There is great uneasiness in this city
over the threatening attitude of the
garrison, which has refused to accept
- officers belonging 10 the ~ro1,yl~
Turks Marty .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Long Martial Law

STANTINOPLE. May I4.-Schef-
ket Pasha. commander Of the First
army corps, today announced that mar
ual law IN Constantinople might he
maintained for several months ~
come. He said also that IL would he
necessary 70 have further trials nv
court martial Of men implicated in The
uprising Of April 10.
The minister Of finance has decided
that the cash found in the imneria1
palace Of Yildiz. the residence OF An
dul Hamid. the deposed sultan. shall he
used IN meeting the expenditures in
CURED by the mobilization Of the First
and Second army corps and the march
on Constantinople to restore constitu-
tional government Tbs funds in
question amount 10 nearly SIS. 600. 0eo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Lightning May Be Fatal

ST. JOSEPH, May 14.-Henry Good
ale was fatally burned and his son,
Thomas. badly injured by an explosion
Of gas caused by lightning during the
worst electric storm of the year. In
South and East st. Joseph large areas
are under water. Train service was
crippled on account of the food.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
sATURpAY. M Is. 1sO9
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

1ESTERDAN-Clear; west wind; maximum
temperature. 81; minimum -.
FORECAST FOR TODAY-CIoHdy, with fog
in the morning and at night; south wind,
changing TO fresh west. Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Storm Strikes Three States

At Pond Creek. Okla, severe wind
storm slightly injured four persons and
unroofed several houses.
A binding rain and hailstorm ac-
companied the wind in all three states.
Many washouts demoralized railroad
traffic.
The Missouri Pacific main line was
washed out near Walcott, between
Leavenworth and Kansas City. The
Burlington and Santa Fe were forced
to annul some of their trains Elec-
trical disturbances crippled telegraph
and telephone wires. and on this account
only meager reports from the storm
swept area could be obtained
heavy wind, accompanied by rain
and hail, prevailed throughout Kansas
City. Much minor damage was done.
and traffic of all kinds seriously handi-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Many Dead and Injured

Following are those injured IN the
Great Bend storm:
Lester Preston fT E. Fulkerson
Ransom Middsugh Clarence Avery
Porter Thomas Brakeman Murray
r E. Fucker Twelve unidentified
r. NJ Brown
Many of the victims In this case
were members of the crew of the train
wrecked by the wind.
The wind spread over a wide area,
however, and injured many whose
names could not be learned tonight.
Many conflicting reports have been re-
ceived. One had 10 killed
At Hoisington, Kan. a tornado in
jured a plumber and greatly damaged
farm property. 1t was not SO severe,
however, as that passing over other
portions of the state
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
CALHOUN SPY
LANDS IN THE
CITY PRISON
Pinkerton Agency Man Arrested
for Shadowing Policeman
Charles Golf
District Attorney Langdon Will
Cause Investigation by
Grand jury Z

Caught in the act of spying ON the
movements of Policeman Charles Golf,
attached to the district attorneys of
fee, Operative Burgin of the local Pin
kertoh detective agency was landed in
the city prison Wednesday night, and
the officials of the bureau have since
been reluctant about discussing the
matter. District Attorney Langdon will
bring the matter to the attention of he
grand jury for the purpose of probing
the connection between the local
Pinkerton agency and the United Rail-
roads. which corporation is sadly in
need of detectives. as most OF its own
force are under bond to answer to Sc
rious charges or else are fugitives from
justice.
Acting on the advice of William H
Fields, head of Pinkertons local force,
Burgin has discreetly refrained from
making a statement regarding the cir
cumstances leading to his arrest He
protested that he was not shadowing
Con, who is particularly disliked by the
United Railroads officials and other
grafters, but was ordered to maintain
absolute silence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15


attended
My information
lis W.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15

Rear Admiral Swinburne viii haul down his
nag on the West Virginia Monday and Admiral
sebree win succeed him as commander in chief
OF the Pacific heet. Page 10
SOCIAL
The engagements are announced OF Miss
Helen Baker and Drummond MacGavin and OF
Miss Katherine Willis Williams and Lieutenant
Eugene b. Walker. L. 5. A. Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
Golf Discovers Shadow

The United Railroads officials became
aware of the fact that Golf had been
detailed by District Attorney Langdon
and Special Agent William j. Burns to
investigate certain matters in which the
grafters were vitality interested Gofrs
mission took him out of the city about
five weeks ago, and within a short time
he became aware that he was being
followed. Acting on this knowledge he
shaped his plans SO that the detective
on his trail could not interfere with his
business.
Golf returned to the city last Mon
day and again discovered the mystic
rious stranger spying on his residence
at 1928 Eighteenth avenue. He report
ed the matter TO District Attorney
Langdon, and Wednesday night the lat
ter had the Pinkerton man placed under
arrest. He was taken to the city prison
pending an investigation of his record
1t was found that Burgin was attached
to the Pinkerton agency
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
EASTERN
FOREIGN

Sixth cavalry runs down band Of Filipino
outlaws and kills Eve. Page 8
British house Of commons passes bill TO re-
move Catholic disabilities and change oath of
succession. Page .
Social democrats OF Russia sentenced to long
terms OF imprisonment. Page q
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
SPORTS

Bat Nelson picks Kelly TO win from
Pspke. Page Is
: cronins greyhound twice honored at dog
show. Page Is
James meets Gardner today in semi finals of
Alameda tennis tourney. Page II
SIX fsvorites lose at ogden; Jockey Denny
suspended Page IA
Brooklyn team uses up three st. Louis
pitchers. Page IA
Former Golf Champion Travis wins two
matches at Washington. Page Ia
California varsity crew decides to race on
Lake Washington. Page Ii
Kelly and Papke ready for their 40 round
fight this afternoon. Page IL
NADINE
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15

Eject Of spokane decision on markets. Page Ie
Senator Rayner on liars Page 10
Why Hawaii was annexed. Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-15
COAST

japanese feet arrives t Victoria. Pa
State Association of Insurance Agents IN
sion at Sacramento. Pas
Nspa druggist convicted for permitting
Of drugs by unregistered clerk. Pa
Attorneys clash in Stockton trial OF
Gilman. Pas
Fiftieth anniversary of founding of TOW
Lincoln celebrated with fete. Paf
Careless employees OF gas company blame
Sacramento explosion. Pas
Members Of California press association
ing wonders ct Yosemite valley. Pas
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-23
BlNGEN
(From the observer)

Jasper Cunning, OF Bristol, made a
trip to The DaIles, Thursday. Jasper
Intends to leave next week on a
visit to his mother In Missouri.
W. h. Hansen and wife, OF Hood
River, made Bingen call Sunday
They we're much pleased with our
little burg.
Mrs. Kelly left Monday for MoIo,
Oregon, on visit to her mother.
Mr.. William Balzhiser, the locating
engineer for the Columbia River 4
Mount Adams Railroad, aud MIR.
Baldy, the ohiet engineer of the sur
veying corps, have been making their
headquarters at the Maple Hotel
Mr.. Balzhiser Is engaged in making
up his report Of the survey, maps,
blue prints and other work necessary '
preliminary to commencing actual
construction OF the work. We under
stand that the matter of the right u
way is practically secured, although
there are a few non resident property
owners, living in the, East, which will
take little time to close up. We think
we may state on good authority, that
construction work will commence
early in the spring and that before
Christmas Day 1901, the oars will be
running hom Bingen junction to
Trout Lake, thus opening up new
era for the whole country.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-23
higher than has ever been paid before
for apples on the Pacific Coast ~
WHITE SALMON.
(From Enterprise.l J

There was quite pleasant gather
ing at the home OF G. L. Dewey last
Saturday night. The young folks
gathered In sleighs to give Mr..
Dewey house warming. Dancing
was the order of the evening and all
left at late hour, expressing them
selves as delighted with their enter
tainment.
Miss Anna Houson, OF Chicago,
arrived here last Sunday night. Miss
Houston Is sister of the late Mrs.
Hayes.
Mrs. johnson, of Husum. came
down Thursday, and she and her
daughter, Miss Hazel, OF this place,
spent day or two shopping In Hood
River.
}. W. U'keefe came In this week
from Okanogan, to spend the holi-
days with his family at this place.
W. A. Davidson, who left here early
In the fall, writes us that he ia now
established for the winter at Glen
dora, Cal.
L.. G. Pyatt, of Pine Flat, returned
last Saturday from visit of several
weeks to his old home in Wisconsin.
A. W. Estes sold his home In the
north part OF town to W. W. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs ii. Williams left last
Monday for Minneapolis where they
will meet their daughter, Miss Natalie
who comes from Wellesley college to
spent her holiday vacation in Minnea-
polls. Miss Williams will give a week
end house party at Tonka Bay, euteI-
tanning her guests with ice boating,
skating, tobogganing and other win.
ter sports. Mr.. aud Mrs. Villains
will accompany Miss Williams on
her return to Wellesley, and spend
short time In Boston aud other
eastern cities.