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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Whole World Interested

San Francisco has realized that in
the hearts of the world it has held a
chosen place as a city of memories
~end that the fire has not swept that
sentiment away. The world, as the in
terest in the Portola festival has
proved, retains its love for the city by
the Golden gate and the state in which
she lies, and. more than that, regards
with a high degree of curiosity the
new city. of three years growth,
which has sprung up since the fire.
The world is interested in San Fran
dren will be in this city next October.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Financial Aid Needed

The Portola committee believed that
it could finance the festival and con-
tinued to believe it until the fete grew
portance and an exposition to finance
which they needed aid. That aid they
have at last asked, and to carry out
the event in the gorgeous style in
which it is now planned to paint the
of 100000 The work of collecting
this was begun yesterday by the send
ing out of $4,000 letters to business
men throughout the state. First con-
tributions to the fund will come in
TODAY
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
All Should Contribute

Every reader of this paper, business
man, farm laborer or artisan, clerk
ETC., should do his part in enabling
San Francisco and California to en-
tertain their hundreds of thousands of
visitors next October in the way these
visitors expect to be greeted. With
stories yet in their ears of California
hospitality and the open handed invi-
tation to revelry extended to every
stranger in San Francisco, visitors to
the Portola festival will expect much,
and they must not be disappointed.
The PortoIa festival committee asks
the citizens of California for aid. 1t
asks that every man, whether he re-
ceives one of their letters or not, draw
up check of a figure he can spare
and send it in to them at their offices.
room $50, Phelan building. Every
citizen will be a host to these stran-
gers. The reputation of his city and
state depends upon the welcome the
visitors will receive.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

What BleriOt's fight over the English chan
mel means. Page
Congressman Smiths new scheme Page
Uncle's bitter medicine PnEe
Let Goldheld beware of Comstockery pc
Justice Brewer in dubious company. Page
A phase Of Chicago chivalry. Page o
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Activity of Promoters

It is well to consider that few know
the names of the earnest businessmen
all of them men of large affairs, who
make up the Portola festival commit
tee, for these men have worked always
without publicity, keeping their names
In the background, not seeking praise
for their labors, merely giving their
time, energy and enthusiasm to the
event The project throughout is a
worthy one. Aid it for the honor and
prosperity of California The men of
the committee have done and are doing
their share and more.
Already the Native Sons of the
Golden West, with the Native Daugh-
ters, have advanced, unasked, and Of
fered their aid in making the festival
a great one. and their offer was one of
the first of local agencies to start the
world renown it has achieved. Then
the MAYORS of all the transbay towns
and cities gathered. with representa-
tiyes of commercial bodies, to offer
their money and energy, and from in
land cities, their mayors and CONNER
cial, social and fraternal bodies came
further offers of aid.
Chinese Lend Support
Now the Chinese of San Francisco
have advanced with the proposition
that they take section of the great
all California pageant that will form
one of the most colorful features of
the whole celebration. The Six Conn
panies are behind the offer and they
assert that an immense dragon, carried
by more than 600 men. will form a
Continued on Page 2, Column 9
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Lambert to TRY 1t

WISSANT, France, July 26-Count
de Lambert today telegraphed to the
authorities at Calais asking that tor
pedo boats be held in readiness tomor-
row morning when he will attempt to
duplicate M. Bleriot's achievement in
flying across the English channel.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Wrights Decorated

PARIS, July 26.-OrviIle and WiIbur
Wright, the American aeroplanists. Of
Dayton. O., and Henri Farman. the
English aeronaut, yere today decorated
with the legion of honor for their
achievements in aviation Hart o.
berg, the european business manager
or the Wright brothers, and Alberto
Santos Dumont, the Brazilian aeronaut
were promoted to officers of the legion
of honor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Storm in Midair

ST LOUIS, July "a midsummer
storm two miles above earth caused
John j. Berry and two other men who
ascended here last night in the balloon
University City in an attempt to cap
ture the Ilahm cup to land today near
Savanna I'll. They travelled 242 miles.
sAt one time when we were trying
to get out of the snow storm" said
Berry, 1--WE rose to 5000 feet. At times
the basket swung around like top.
Sleet cut our faces and we had to keep
brushing snow off the edge of the bas-
ket to prevent its weight from retard-
ing our fight"
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
MARINE

Liner Korea will be in today from the orient
and may not be held in quarantine on account
Of case Of suspected plague, which led to ships
detention at Honolulu. Page 10
SOCIAL
Miss Isabel sprague is visiting Mrs. Eleanor
Martin. Page 9
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Duty on Airships

NEW YORK, July 26.-Harvey T. An
drews, a lawyer of this city, who was
formerly attached to the force of the
appraiser of the port, today sent a teIe-
gram to Chairman Payne of the house
ways and means committee in which
he calls attention to the failure to
mention flying machines in the tariff
bill. Several persons have already
called on Andrews to learn what tariff
would have to be paid on air craft.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
SUBURBAN

Noted economy expert decli
more than women for dress
Electricians to part with
abled fellow worker.
Policeman shoots at D,
escapes.
Sunday morning services
Berkeley, are disturbed by !
Boy shoots cousin with T
loaded.
Injuries sustained in auto
P. Mackie prove fatal.
Piueky doctor sets his owI
by fall.
Oakland supervisors call
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
FOREIGN

President Taft gives China whack with the
big stick. Page 8
Kermit Roosevelt will have mounts in several
races. Page L
Hugh Sutherland describes an eviction in Ire
land. Page
England has added four super -Dreadnoughts to
this years ship building program. Page 5
Political riot in Mexico results in death and
bloodshed Page 4
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
New Airship Company

COLUMBUS. O., July 26.-The first
airship company formed in Ohio was
chartered by the secretary of state to-
day The company, Cleveland con-
Germ, is authorized to manufacture and
sell airships, aviators and aeroplanes
and to transport passengers and freight
through space.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
COAST
EASTERN

Anna Strunsky's husband sued be
woman for 100000 for breach of
Use. I
Anenists declare that Thaw is
sane. i
No free hides unless house cuts down S
on leather products.
More graft indictments returned by Il
cago grand jury.
Witness declares Sutton not aggressor
fight with Adams
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

Another Crackerjack Illustrated
Article on the Horse Busters"
SEE THE SUNDAY CAL
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
SUDDENLY AT STOCKTON
Mrs. Catherine Corcoran Was so
Years a Resident
Especial Dnpoich 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Nov. S.-While visiting
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Blair. at $50 South Ophir street, Mrs.
Catherine Corcoran died Saturday even
ing. Although she had been in poor
health for some time, death came sud-
denly and unexpectedly.
Mrs. Corcoran was the widow of the
late John Corcoran. In company with
her husband she came here from New
Orleans about so years ago. They came
by the Panama route and located in
Stockton. They remained here but a
few months, however. being attracted
10 Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne county, by
the rich placer mines. After few years
of mining Corcoran took up farming
lhe.
The deceased leaves to mourn her loss
Daniel, William. John and Thomas Cor
eoran of Big Oak Flat: Edward and
Peter Corcoran of San Francisco: Mrs
Margaret Egsn and Mrs. G.. H. Agnew
OF Mefced, Mrs. T. Blair of Stockton
and Mrs. J. B. Tryon of Angels The
body will be inferred at Big Oak Flat.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
WIDOW OF OLD '4oER
JOINS HIM IN DEATH
Mrs. Catherine Overhiser Dies
in Her Ninety-second Year
Especial Diseotch 10 The CaHl

STOCKTON. Nov. S.-Mrs. Catherine
Overhiser, another of San Joaquin's pio-
Heers, is dead. Her demise occurred Sat
urday night at Oak home, four miles
east of town in the Waterloo road
The. deceased was 80 years of age and
was aR active woman up to the time of
her death. She was born in Boston.
Mass, May II. 1917.
Deceased, with her mother and sister.
sailed from New York in the clipper
Southern Cross, under Captain Howes.
and made the journey around the Horn.
They landed in Stockton in 1852.
1t was during a pleasure party that
Catherine Hutchinson met and formed
the acquaintance OF William L. Over
hiser. Stockton pioneer who's came
around the Horn in 1S49, The acauaint-
ance ripened into love and the wedding
ceremony took place in 1855. The hus-
band died March 90, 1905
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
UNION MEN GATHER IN
STATE CONVENTION
Brick Layers and Masons Meet
in Sacramento
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov. s.-The brick
layers and masons' international union
met in state convention in SACRAMENTO
today for two days session Sixteen
unions from different parts of the state
were represented when Grand Presi-
dent Charles Noonan called the conven-
tion to order.
Oakland is in line for the next con-
vention.
The committees appointed today were
as follows:
Auditing committee. A. johnson, San Fran
cisco; Edward Greenwood. Los Angeles: D. W.
Davis, Oakland; George Lloyd, Stockton; G. d.
Sims, Sacramento; Charles III. Karr. Bakersfield
G. ID. Shaw, Pasadena.
resolutions and constitutional amendments-J
4. Norwood. Los Angeles; w Brain Oakland
NJ. J. o'Donnel San Francisco; John o'Neill
stockton; Charles Simmons, San Francisco; j
Ringrose, San Francisco
Appeals and grievances-John MeGreevy, Sac
rsmento; i. Brain Oakland: e. P. Powers Los
Angeles, and James Hackett Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
FARMERS DECLINE
TO HEAR MCCARTHY
Resolution to Invite Mayor Elect
to Fresno Convention Laid
on the Table
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

FRESNO, Nov. s.-With Charles S.
Barrett. national president of the
Farmers union, in the chair and sew
eral hundred delegates in attendance,
the first state convention of the Cali
fornia Farmers union was called to
order in Fresno this morning for the
purpose of organizing state union
The 5000 male members necessary for
the establishment of a state union
have now been secured.
In addition to President Barrett this
morning there were seated on the
rostrum National Director Morris and
Grand Secretary Mccullough, with
Paris Henderson and w. w. Welch,
state organizers.
After an invocation w. W. welch
called the meeting to order and intro
duced Mayor Rowell, who welcomed
the delegates on behalf of the city of
Fresno. Mayor Roweu was followed
by the national officers, who made brief
addresses regarding the work of the
Farmers union in the southern states
The morning session was open to the
public but in the afternoon the dele
gates went into executive session and
will so remain until the convention is
ended.
The principal work before the con-
vention will be the permanent organi-
zation of state union and the cleo
ton of state officers, At the present
time there seems to be no apparent en-
deavor to name any officers who might
NIL positions and no men have been
suggested thus far for the several po-
sitiens 1t is not believed, however.
that there will be much of a contest in
sany regard
Mayor elect Mccarthy of San Fran
cisco was given direct turn down.
at the meeting of the Farmers educa-
tional and cooperative union today
when resolution presented by one of
the delegates providing that Mccarthy
be invited to attend the gathering and
deliver an address was laid on the
table after a short discussion
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
CONFIRMS LARGE CLASS
AT STOCKTON CHURCH
Bishop 0'ConneII Administers
Rites to 200 Novitiates
ecIdI Dispatch 10 The Call

lOpectdt DISpotch 10 ne OdttI
STOCKTON. Nov. S.-A class of $50
boys and girls and 20 grown people
was administered the rites of confirma-
tion yesterday by Bishop d. ]. O'Con-
nell of San Francisco. st. Marys church
was crowded to the doors, and special
music was rendered by the choir, under
the direction of Karl Brueck.
Following the services the bishop ad-
dressed the class and informed them
that the same rites We're observed 1000
years agoi. He explained the significance
OF the sacrament and admonished the
members of the class to observe the
provisions of the confirmation.
In the afternoon he confirmed a class
of 40 at the Italian church in Waterloo
road. The services there were also
largely attended.
In the evening the bishop was the
honored guest at a reception given in
Weber hall by the knights of Columbus.
the Young Mems Institute and other
men of the parish.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
RAIN DELAYS TASK
OF OPENING TUNNEL
Traffic Still Blocked on S. P.'s
Northern Line and Food
Supply Is Dwindling

REBDING, Nov. ga heavy rain set
in at noon today, adding TO the work
of the Southern Pacific wrecking crew
at work on tunnel No. l near Coram,
which was closed week ago by a
freight wreck. completely blocking the
line II is now estimated that the road
will not be open for traffic before
"Wednesday The company has 500 men
at work making repairs.
The delayed baggage and express
was cleared away today for the first
time since the wreck. Three trips were
made around the tunnel and the last
parcel conveyed in the direction it
should go.
The food supply at Kennel and Duns-
muir is running very low because of
the cessation of freight traffic over
this portion of the line.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
PRESCRIPTION FOR KIDNEYS
Said to BE the hest Ever COMPOUNDED
for Kidney and Bladder COMPLAINTS

Too much emphasis can not be laid
or care or the kidneys and bladder.
Weak or inactive kidneys lead ia mosf
serious and complicated consequence.
such as chronic rheumatism diabetes
or Brights disease. For this reason
such symptoms as pain in the back
rheumatic pains in the joints, frequent
or highiy coiored urination, soreness
in the groin or hip, dizziness. puff1ness
under the eyes, etc, should be attend
ed to without delay. The foIlowina.
prescription is highly endorsed by high
medical authority: -One-half ounce
Murax compound. one-half ounce fluid
extract Buchu, six ounces good pure
gin" These ingredients can be bought
separately and mixed at home or any
good druggist can put them up. For
best results, take in doses of one to
two teaspoonfuls three times a daS.
after meals. This treatment cleanses
clogged up or inactive kidneys and
allows them TO perform their natural
function Of filterings poisonous waste
matter and uric acid from the system
Taken in time. the above treatrlieHt is
the best obtainable-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
PROMISES TO RUSH
THE SIERRA RAILROAD
Line From Tahoe to Sacramento
Will Soon Be Built
Ill nlI III q III
Especial Dispoich 10 The Call


SACRAMENTO, Nov SC. A. Smith.
the Minneapolis. capitalist and lumber
man, who is backing the Sacramento
and Sierra railroad, TO connect this city
with Lake Tahoe, was in Sacramento O
this morning and left at noon with
General Manager Warner for tour
ever the proposed line.
Grading has been done near Orange
vale and gang Of men is now at work
near Finley Mcmillan ranch, near Fair
Oaks. The right of way has been pur-
chased as far as Georgetown, and
Smith expects to spend several days go
ing over the route. He says work will
be pushed and that the line will be
completed as soon as possible.
The company is to erect mammoth
lumber mills on the river bank in this
city, the lumber to be brought down
by the new road from immense timber
holdings of Smith in the higher Sierras.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
CONVICTED CHAUFFEUR
PLACED ON PROBATION
Found Guilty of MansIaughter,
but Given a Chance
Especial Dispqieh TO The Call

lOPeCtdt DtspdtCh 10 ne SoH
SACRAMENTOs Nov. S.-Chauffeur
Claude Wood, convicted by jury of
manslaughter in the killing of James
F. Smith, whom he ran down while on
a joy ride, was today placed on proba-
ton by Judge Hughes. Wood must live
up to a strict probation order and pay
SIS a month toward the support of the
five children of the man he killed.
A violation of any of the rules laid
down will mean a 10 year imprison-
ment in Folsom.
The courts action in placing Wood
on probation was surprise, as the
chauffeur afteB confessing his crime
had refuted all his statements in hope
of escaping conviction.
The IL jurors who convicted him pre-
sented a petition to the court that he
be placed on probation, and petitions
from several hundred citizens were
also sent to the Judge
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
GIRL SAVES TOT FROM
DROWNING IN A TUB
Three Year Old Alice Craig
HeroicalIy Rescucs Infant
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Nov. s.-Three year old
Alice Craig, daughter of o. II. Craig,
2O31 East Hazelton avenue. Fair Oaks,
saved the life of baby boy last Thurs
day. The little tot was playing in the
yard with the two small children of
Mrs. c. Dodson, who was visiting Mrs
Craig.
tub filled with water attracted the
curiosity of the year and a half old son
of Mrs. Dodson, and he fell in.
Little Alice, realizing the baby's dan
gerous situation, quickly pulled him out
of the water She then went into the
house and told the women what she
had done. They rushed outside and
found the little fellow sitting beside
the tub. shivering and wet to the skin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
BOARD NAMED TO
BEAUT|FY COUNTY
Sacramento Supervisors Ap-
point Forestry Body to Plant
Trees Along the Roads
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. s.--The Sacra-
mento county board of forestry was
created today by the county supervisors
under an act of the last legislature.
The members of the board are C. M.
Goethe. Francis Dwyer and III. McWil-
mans of Sacramento; James Whitaker
Of Gait and Anthony B. Humphrey of
Mayhew.
Ine board will take charge of the
project TO have ornamental trees plant
ed on all the main country roads.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
TWO SALOONS ORDERED
CLOSED IN ROSENILLE
Town Trustees Punish Violators
of License Laws
lSpeciol Disoafch 10 The Call

ROSEVILLE, Nov. s.-Two saloons,
owned by G. NJ Dyke and Frank Taylor,
were ordered closed today by the board
of trustees after a hearing on charges
that the proprietors failed to obey the
law. The unused license money Will
be refunded.
The saloon owned by Dyke is one Of
the three complained of by Superin-
tendent Sheridan of the Southern Pa
cific.
The closing of these two saloons Is
part of the crusade for making Rose
vile a dry town.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
COUNTIES AT OUTS ON "a
PAYMENT FOR BRIDGE
Sacramento and Yolo at Logger.
heads Over Cost of Structure
TSeecial Diseateh 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Nov. S.--At outs over
the share of the cost of an overhead
bridge across the Sacramento river each
shall stand the supervisors of Sacra-
mento and Yolo counties will meet
November 10 to come to final under
standing.
The decision of the Yolo board to pay
but $4,000 toward the cost of the
bridge, which is $4,000. after they had
promised to pay a quarter has again
opened the controversy.
The Southern Pacific company, which
is to biuid the bridge, is letting the
two counties fight 1t out.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
LANDSCAPE ARTIST IS
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. Nov. s.-Death has sum-
moned 0xley Miller. the well known
landscape artist. He passed away late
Saturday night at his home. 212 West
Poplar street. The deceased was a ma
tive of California. aged 55 years He
had been a resident of this city since
his early boyhood.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
MONUMENT TO MINER
WHO SAVED HUNDREDS
Drew Dynamite Cars From the
Town Before Explosion

DOUGLAS. Ariz., Nov. S--Nacoga-
zari, Mex a mining camp 20 miles
south of Douglas, in the state OF
Sonora, today unveiled a monument 70
Jesus Garcia, the miner hero who two
years ago lost his life in pulling two
burning cars loaded with dynamite
out of mining camp
Acting Governor Cubillas and other
officials and prominent citizens of Her
mosilIo came by special train TO attend
the ceremonies. The monument cost
$500.
Before Garcia got the ears to the top
of the hill the dynamite exploded, kilt
ing him and several others. but he had
saved the Hves-of hundreds by his act.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
RULES HARBOR BONDS
CANNOT BE PAID OFF
Special Dispolch 10 The CaLIl

SACRAMENTO, Nov. S.-The San
Francisco .harbor bonds issued in 1893
can not be redeemed before their ma
turity according to the decision of the
state board of examiners today after
Attorney General Webb had rendered
an opinion to that effect. The bonds fall
due in two years. The redemption
fund is large enough to redeem the
bonds at once, but according to this
decision the money must lie idle for
two years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
RANCHER BITES OFF
EAR OF HIS VICTIM
Commits Mayhem During Quar-
rel With Neighbor
[Seeeiol Dispateh 70 The CaIIl

FRESNO, Nov. S.-During a fit of
anger, following a heated discussion
over land. Chris Trimper, a wealthy
rancher of Sanger attacked neigbbor
and bit his left ear of yesterday.
Trimper is now in jail in Sanger,
while his victim, whose name. can not
be learned here, is under the care of a
Sanger physician.
According 10 reports of the affair re-
ceived in this city, TrimperA and his
neighbor were having a heated lis
cussion, when suddenly the neighbor
assaulted Trimper. Trimper wrapped
his arms around his assailant and be-
fore help could be secured had chewed
his ear entirely off,
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
CLOSE MILL AFTER
FORTY YEARS. RUN
Old Plant of Truckee Lumber
Company to Be Succeeded
by New One
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

which has been operated here by the
Truckee lumber company. for 4J-years,
was closed Saturday. The company is
erecting a new sawmill at Oroville and
is building railroad from that point
to it's vast timber holdings. The big
sash and door factory here is still in
operation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
NEGRO MURDERER IS
GRANTED NEW TRIAL
Possible error of Prosecution
Basis for Ac ion

STOCKTON. Nov. S.-Edward PEN
nington. a negro convicted of murder in
the first degree for killing Jacob Sleep
er, an aged man who. occupied cell
in the county Jail with him, was today
granted q new trial by Judge Nutter.
The court upheld the allegation of the
defense that in allowing tire jury 10
visit the scene q the crime without
the accused a possible reversible error
lad been committed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
UNDER OPERATION FOR
BLOW FROM PRISONER
Sacramento Detective Forced ito
Submit to Knife
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. s.-City De-
tective Max Fisher was taken to a
hospital today to undergo an operation
for an injury sustained over a year ago
when a prisoner jabbed him in the
solar plexus with his elbow. The in
jury became so serious that Fisher was
forced to submit to the knife.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-09
IRRIGATED DISTRICT
WILL BE EXTENDED
Lomo and Terra Buena Ranch
ers Get Benefit
Especial Dispatch 10 The Colll

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
YUBA CITY. Nov. s.-Arran gements s
have been made by land owners of
Lomo and Terra Buena districts for an
extension of the irrigated land COM
panys irrigation ditch from Sunset
colony to this section. The new ditch
will be several miles long and will.
furnish water for several thousand
acres. 1t will be completed by next
summer.