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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
CIVIC LEAGUE MARCH
INSPECTION REPORT OUT
Document Shows Much Good
Work Has Been Done

The regular monthly report of the
bureau of inspection of the Civic
league for March has been submitted
and shows that much good work has
been accomplished by the department
during the period covered in the docu-
ment.
Special attention was paid to hasten
ing completion of municipal improve
ments. on which hitherto there have
been many unnecessary delays.
The bureau has also combated the
practice OF using the streets and side
walks for the storage of building ma
teriai. and has in many instances forced
the erection of proper barriers at
points of danger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
FRENCH STRIKERS, CUT
WIRES, BUT DO NOT RIOT
Heavy Forces of Troops al
Scene of Demonstrations

MERU, France, April 11.-Heavy
forces OF. troops poured into this place
all day following the violent disorders
of yesterday. wnen the scenes resem-
bled those of the revolution. As a re-
suit there were few signs of riot
The strikers. however, cut the tele-
phone wires, seriously hampering the
authorities. and there We're a number of
minor demonstrations, In which the red
emblems of the revolutionists were con-
spicuously displayed.
Several of the button manufacturers
have fed from the town, terrified by the
threats OF the strikers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
UNITED STATES ORIENTAL
EXPORTS DOUBLE IMPORTS
We Sell Twice as Much Across
Pacific as We BUY

WASHINGTON, April 11--Of oriental
commerce, amounting annually TO more
than four billion dollars. the United
States has 8 per. cent OF the imports
and 10 per cent of the exports. accord
ing TO figures available to the bureau
Of statistics OF the department of COM
inerce and labor.
Among the thirty counties, colonies
and protectorates included as oriental.
India is the largest importer and eX-
porter. In the latest year for which
hgUrcs were available. "a per cent of
its imports were taken from this coun-
try and IS per cent OF its exports came
here.
China received S.6 per cent of its i'm
ports from. and sent l0.I per cent of
its exports 10 this country Japan took
.I7.s per cent OF its imports from, and
sent 52.3 per cent Of its exports here.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
MAN WANTED HERE is
ARRESTED IN RENO
w. e. Van Buren, Charged With
Felony EmbeZZIement

RENO, New, April 11.-W. z. Van
Buren, alias p. T. Hartling, was ar
rested here this afternoon upon in
structions from the San Francisco po-
lice department and charged with
felony embezzlement. The local Off
GERS declare Van Buren confessed to-
night
The warrant for w. E. Van Buren's
arrest was sworn to before Judge
Deasy by w. A. Deardurff Bail in
the case was fixed at $500 cash or
$1,000 bonds.
The police will take action today to
effect the requisition of the man from
Nevada
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
PORTLAND DRINKS WATER
FROM WILLAMETTE RIVER
Breaks in Mains Not Discov-
cred

PORTLAND. Ore. April 11.-Neither
of the breaks in the Bull run water
pipes, which carry the city's water sup-
ply to the west side of the river, were
found nor the cause of the breaks dis
covered today.
Willamette river water was turned
into the mains today. and the school
board, has ordered the closing of all
schools on the west side until the breaks
are mended.
The health board is using every ef-
fort to prevent possible disease by urg-
ing the boiling of the water.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

INDIANS AND COWBOYS PLEASE-Lon-
don April 11.-A contingent Of Indians and
cowboys from the Dakota reservation. who will
take part in exhibitions here this summer,
rived in London today. The Indians were In full
war dress and delighted with their whoops the
great crowds which followed them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

Burlington Route through service is
via Salt Lake and Denver Inquire
about the variety of desirable routes
offered by the Burlington via Den
yer. Billings. ST. Paul, Omaha and
Kansas City.
No tour of the East is complete with
out the Burlington as a part of it.
Consult us. We are located on the
Coast to help you Burlington
through trains form conspicuous
feature of the journey East.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

David Bush Incumbent announces
his candidacy for the Office Of Tax COL
lector, as a republican, subject to in
dorsement at ensuing primary election.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
TOURIST SLEEPERS

To Boston and East-Thursdays
To Omaha, Chicago and East
Wednesdays. Thursdays, Sundays.
To ST. Louis, Kansas City, ST. Jc
seph-Tuesdays
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

Leibold & Co. manufacture harness Of
every description. / Front st. at Mar
ket
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
Hotel MenIo Changes Hands

CRJohnson. formerly of Capitol hotel
Sacramento. has leased the Hotel Menlo
$40 O'Farrell ST., s. F.. and will coDduct
Il strictly first class for family and
transient trade. Rates reasonable.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
Trinity Church Given
Memorial Windows

by
Bishop William Ford Nichols given the church by Mrs
father the late Captain William H.
of Rev Frederick w Clampe rector OF Trinity
anda of church Bush and Cough
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
ROUND TRIP RATES

To Chicago S72. so: St Louis $67.
Omaha, Kansas City. St. Joseph
10000; ST. Paul $3.50.
$500 higher via Seattle.
Three daily through trains from
Denver, east, morning, noon and
night, commencing May sd
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
RESORTS
New Zealand and Australia
Via Tahiti
Regular Through Service

The Wonderland OF the Pacific. See Milford
sound, the Wanganui River and the Hot Lakes
and Gey ysers-surpassing the Yellowstone. New
Zealand Is now at its best The s. s. Mariposa
sails April Is Only $3.50 round trip TO Welling-
ton. New Zealand. first class; one way. third
class. $50 D.
LINE TO BONOLULU-Speclal round trip
rate. s1i0- s. s. Alameds, sailing April "A. etc.
Send for itinerary. o. s. S. Co., 673 Market
st. Telephone kearny 1881
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
THROUGH STANDARD
SLEEPER SERVICE
SCENIC COLORADO

daily to Omaha, Chicago, St 10
seph, Kansas City and ST. Louis
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
BANQUET OF JAPANESE coMm1ssrosrns

BANQUET OF JAPANESE CoMMISsIoNEHs
Washington. ID. c.. April I1.--Director General
Wsda and Commissioner sakai Of the Tokyo OK
position of 1917 were hosts tonight at dinner
TO more than score Of prominent officials aud
diplomats the affair being reciprocal TO those
who have entertained the visitors during their
stay in the capital
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12
Rates
Tothe East
Plan Now
OF SALE

May 15-16-2O-21-22-51; June to 4,
"A to 1o, 25 to 27; June "A and 20
additional dates to ST. Paul; July l
to Z; AUGUST 9 to l3.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

GOVERNOR LLLEY IS 1MPRoVlEc-Hsrt-
.ord. Conn., April 11---Jbere was marked I'm
7rovement in the condition OF Governor George
= Lilley today. There - strong hope OF his
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-12

Bishop Nichols paid high tribute to
the men whose "fortitude and faith"
the men of Trinity parish in early days,
and mentioned especially General
Keys and William T. Coleman. He
urged the wealthy people to contribute
generously to the old women's home,
which was started by bequest of
Rev Mr.. Mines. who left $500 out of
his scant funds for this purpose.
The music was a splendid feature of
all the Easter festivities at Trinity
church.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR DOGS.
London Experiment. for Prize Pets
Is "A Success.

London. April 3.-The experiment OF
running a special train from London 10
Manchester TO accommodate dogs bound
for the Manchester dog show was made a
few days ago and proved a success. Every
provision was made for the comfort Of
the pampered and valuable animals. They
were put in steam heated vans the
largest OF the animals having vans quite
alone. and each travelling dog had a
mattress Of straw and a pannikln OF
water
At luncheon the menu consisted chiefly
Of dog biscuits. but some Of the dogs had
bones. scraps OF meat. soft bread. and
filtered water. The journey from London
lasted five hours. but none Of the ami
mails seemed TO suffer from the excite
ment OF travelling.
Most OF the dogs went from London.
but some were picked up at the larger
way stations between the two cities
The kennel special. as II was termed by
the railway company. also provided ac-
cOmmOdatlOn for the owners, who could
walk through the cars during the course
Of the journey and see II their pets
were in good condition.
Most OF the owners were women and
they declared themselves highly pleased
with this new way OF conveying valuable
animals TO shows. They seemed to think
It would give a great stimulus to dog
and cat shows everywhere, because here
tofore many women have hesitated 10
send rare and delicate dog 10 any great
distance by ordinary means Of convey
ance.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
LOVE LETTERS OF A CYNIC
By HELEN ROWLAND.
IN WHICH SHE DEFINES AND DEFENDS FLIRT.


Ny Dear Jack conclusion
a "hirt'and an 10 -danEe" you?
Enthusiastically! distinct compliment
s ha really artistic ons genuine benefaetor TO the world
She affords society
nance o me story OF everyday existence She spends her youth train
ing be them
e something about destroy their
also all
the prgs into all responsible
ehBs al the ieosh young things into endurabe escorts
You've had beautiful training
Vor 70 complete your education Suppose girl to whom
have made love had taken
In you did
know that
you recipe Oh MS nons so that there VIII be no misunder
standing
u' Inc "OldH VINO Is dangerous as you cai H. never
danger
W ana MS oae a Genius Is born not made dear Jackand
hrt The Lore didn't
red flag warning
the mn -turvy-just
Heavens! Don't ask why hrted
stop You Keep saving
more fling the dceand then I'll depart
do depart until winnings
wrinkles make temples.
The ht frts for the flirting
a as means toward an end II all women looked merely
the short cut home weekly
mat now seek their hguravey bended
with club they courtshp
mas Deen transformed from duty TO privilege And all
al ingraitude
There. myse-and am sorry
honestly and deeply and sincerely II
# that
dehness "hcn you nave recovered
shock! for love
tem as sVe Ior broken hearts yet somehow would
much artistic longer
pae You must be taking her seriously since
of have told
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
RARE BROWNING COPY SOLD
One Of Many Volumes that Was Aue-
toned at SOtheby's.
pearl" Bible of 1853 Brings S2a5.
Volume by Swift and Pope
Sold for S582.

London. April "A copy OF the rarest
OF Elizabeth Barrett Brownlng's books
the epic OF The Battle OF Marathon q"
written when she was eleven or twelve
and aiierward printed by her father. was
recently sold at sotheby's for $40.
Al the same sale a Pearl" Bible. one
.of the earliest issued. in 1853. said 70 have
belonged 10 John Bunyan. was bought
loT 80 It's association with the tinker
apthcr IS derived from the fact thar on
the binding IS engraved on si'ver oval
plaques the name OF Martha Wa,ha-a7 p,
which IS that Of a daughter OF G. ".
Wethered. OF Bedford. who helped the
Bunyan family while Bunyan was 3,
prison. Martha Wethered gave the boo,,
to Bunyan's second wife. Elizabeth.
Another work of unusual interest vyas
Aisceilanies in Prose and Verse b,,
Jonathan Swift and Alexander pom
Dean Swifts own copy. with several brIn-
dred manuscript corrections and alfera-
uons in his handwriting. In tb- tbird
volume there was an original four-Iina
sJanza added By the dean. as well as
several Interesting personal notes. The
asterisks IN the various poem. are filled
-N win NAT ptoptE names. In the vol
ume dated l1Z7 at the last line OF "StelIa-s
Birthday To make me deaf and mind
my sight, Swift has written the pathetic
comment. Now deaf. I74O-' II sold FOR
S5G2- 10'
Another book whose value also was en-
Eanced by manuscript additions in the
authors hand was the first Edinburgh
edition OF Burns Poems. Chiefly in the
Scottish Dialect" which had all the lines
in which asterisks occur filed In with
the full names in Burns own hand. The
names number thirty-eight For this
$3.50 was given.
Two splendid examples OF the work OF
medieval illuminatOrs were sold. One
was richly decorated English psalter
the text fully decorated with la nlu-
minated initials. which fetched SNs. and
the other was a book OF Hours Of the
fifteenth century, which was bought for
s. .925.
The gem of the sale. one Of the rares.
prizes for which collectors compete was
a first edition OF Izaak WaIton's The
Compleat Angler" published in 1853 an
excellent copy. with the musical mar
gins intact, and having the original
blanks at the beginning and end. After
a spirited competition. the gem was Sc
cured at $5.2OS
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
War TO Be AN IMPOSSIBILITY
DR.. Gustave lie Bon Makes a Re
markable Prophecy.
Says Hertzian Electric Waves Will
Be Controlled TO Cross the
Ocean and Destroy.

Paris, April 3-Dr Gustave lie Bon
makes a remarkable prophecy in the
Paris Matin. He declares his conviction
that within fifty years Hertzian waves
viii render war impossible. He says:
I made a series Of experiments with
NJ. Branly FOR the purpose OF finding out
the degree Of permeability of various
bodies with regard 10 Hertzian waves.
We found that these waves were able TO
traverse stone walls more than three feet
thick, whereas they were stopped by a
sheet OF tin no thicker than a cigarette
paper. A fssure no bigger than the hun
6redth part of a millimeter u-2.00 Of
an inch was sufficient. however, for the
waves TO pierce the sheet.
In space these waves are propagated
spherically IN all directions Given these
facts, il is conceivable that physicists will
succeed IN directing these waves. in max
ing them travel on the same plane and
in the same direction.
1T has already been found that polar
lied waves move along the same plane
1t would be sufficient TO direct a sheath
OF parallel waves. There would thus
be no loss Of electric energy.
Meeting an obstacle, such as a ship
or a powder magazine, these electric
radiations would charge the whole me
tallc portion OF the object thus met with.
The metallic framework would sputter
with the electric sparks discharged. The
OF metallic wires on ships. tor
pedO boats. &c. would provoke an at
mOsphere Of sparks which would cause
the magazines or the shells to explode.
The Hertzian waves directed in par
allel waves would penetrate the arsenals,
fOrtresses, OF powder maga-
zines, destroying everything in their pas
sage. This application Of Hertzian waves
is as yet impossible, for in order to re-
fleet these radiations. the length OF whose
waves varied from 500 to 2.OO0 yards, it
would be necessary 70 employ paraboiic
mirrors 10000 yards or more high.
IF Hertzian waves of less length were
utilized the problem might be resolved
more quickly. but these waves would
be transmitted-Only a few score yards.
But the discovery OF an apparatus
for transmitting parallel waves can be
made and war would thus be rendered
impossible.
The physicist who finds out how 10
direct parallel Hertzian waves viii make
his discovery known by directing method
ically his waves on the vessels Of a feet
gathered together, let Us say, like the
American feet at Villefranche. the Eng
Iish feet at Spithead, or the German feet
at Kiel Many millions would be en-
quilted, some lives sacrificed, but what
a formidable power would be revealed
to the eyes OF the whole world. What
an immense service would be rendered
TO peace
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
OWNING ROD FINDS WATER.
Italian Government Employs This
Method to Avoid Drou0bt

MethOu TO Avoid Drought
Rome. April 3.-Last summer there was
a severe drought in Southern I.alv es-
pecially in the provinces Of L,esse and
Bari. which caused immense damage TO
crops and cattle, and cost the government
a large sum Of money. as for several
months water had TO be sent TO the
afflicted provinces by land or sea from
Naples, As the drought may be repeated
this year. the war office is attempting 70
remedy the evil by digging wells. A cele-
brated water finder, or rhabdomancer
from Milan, named Chiabrera, has been
summoned by Bari. and in the presence
OF the military authorities he has been
set discovering water by means Of a
divining rod. His experiments seem 70
have been successful, as in one dav three
springs Of water were discovered AT a
depth OF from $50 20 $50 feet under the
ground.
The OWNERS system is simple. Hold
ing divining rod tightly in his hands. he
slowly walks over the area TO be explored.
closely watching the movements of the
rod. When the rod shakes slightly that
Is sign that he is passing over water
which IS saltish and not At for drinking
When the rod shakes violently then
Slgnor Chiabrera is convinced that there
Is good drinking water below. The rod
in such cases strikes his chest with a
regular motion Every stroke is-counted.
as three strokes mean three feet.
When the rod again becomes motion
less the ground IS excavated to the depth
marked by the rod and the spring is dis
covered While Signor Chiabrera IS en-
gagged in these experiments hts pulse
beats at the rate Of 80 pulsations a
minute.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
MAFIA'S CRIMES ARE TOLD
Novelist Relates Experiences Gained
While IN Italy.
Advised nv Police Official TO Meet
the Demands OF Society and
so Avoid Trouble.

London. April S.-wnn2m lie Queux. the
novelist has told a London paper an in
teresting story OF his personal experiences
OF the Mana.
NV nrst actual experience he says.
was when 1 took up my residence In
Italy some nfteen years ago To my
house IN Leghorn there one day came
a respectfully dressed tradesman. pre-
senting a bill for nearly so for furniture.
OF which i had never heard
Il behaved rather rudely and told my
man 10 out him outside He went but he
pestered me by calling every day with
the same demand
AT last one morning my servant came
TO me looking rather worried and asking
whether I had not better consult the
0uestore. or chief Of police. as he did not
like the strangers threats That after
noon I called ant had chat with the
chief Of police and showed him my al
legged account. When he had heard the
circumstances he inquired:
DO YOU intend 10 reside in italy long ,
II So he added. pay and you VIII avoid
a good deal OF trouble
Next day when the stranger called /
paid. received a formal receipt for a good
many years. and seemed TO be exempt
from extortion-
II, however. BY means which I have
never discovered. fell foul Of the Malta
very badly while living az my villa at
sigma, above the Arno. One afternoon
- e-s.,-r.-r ~--.-, -.,--s--t ,,roa,7 ma - fTs-
from Italy at once. There was plot by
which the house was 10 be attacked that
night and I was 70 be killed.
II resolved 10 go to Florence. fourteen
miles distant, and seek the protection Of
the authorities. At the questura I was
shown every courtesy by the Chevalier
Luis Frosali. an expert police officer.
when the chevaIier questioned my ser
want he refused 20 give any details in my
presence. Therefore I left the pair alone
Ten minutes later the Sherlock Holmes
Of Italy told me that a most desperate
plot was no doubt prepared and that he
should come himself IN secret 10 my
house and bring eight detectives. also IN
secret. 10 guard me.
Il returned home and through the even
ing one stranger after another arrived.
until there were nine OF them. For nine
days I was thus closely guarded. when
suddenly il was discovered that sentence
of death had been withdrawn. and my
guards left me with two attendants only.
The day that they left, however. a
Door contadino was shot dead by an Tn
known hand at dark just outside my
gate. and have often wondered whether
that bullet was really intended for me.
only q year ago a rich Italian family
named GOndi came from New York TO
spend the winter IN Palermo. The father
was being pressed by the Black Hand.
and, because he refused 70 pay the sum
demanded. his little son. aged ten, disap-
peared.
Next day he was found near the Villa
Igiea, but both the poor little fellows
eyes had been burned out!t
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
TRICKERY FOR AMERICANS.
Tourists I'm London Found to BE
Easy Victims.


London. April 3-HOw does It happen
that the American tourist is so often the
victim of the London confidence trick
men? The latest victim was Merritt c..
Hutchings. a dental surgeon and presi-
dent Of the Lake County CAHch.) educa-
ton board
Mr.. Hutchings was in the British Mu-
scum one morning and fell into CONVEX
sation with another visitor. who de-
scribed himself as a New Zealand sheep
farmer Next day the two met a Scotch
sheep farmer from Australia" at the ho-
tel where Mr. Hutchings was staying.
and after taking stroll around Buck
ingham Palace and into a tea shop TO-
gether. they met in the latter place the
heir Of a wealthy Ceylonese tea growing
uncle, who wanted help in the charitable
distribution of $4,000.
The American and his friends seemed
the very men 10 help him, but. Of course
they must prove themselves men Of sub
stance. Mr.. Hutchings went of and re-
turned with $S45. Then. in the time-hon-
cred fashion. they proved their confidence
In one another. The American and his
new friends tested the confidence Of the
charitable distributor Of $4,000 by going
out with a valuable selection Of his flash
bank notes while he sat in the tea shop.
Then the American showed his conf
dence by letting his friends go out with
his $S45 and diamond ring
OF course, they did not return. and the
American has been lucky 10 get back
his ring and most OF his dollars, whics
were found on the crooks when they
were arrested at provincial station.
think I must be rather unsophisti-
Gated was the gentle self-criticssm OF
the American dental surgeon.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
CRIME INCREASE IN BERLIN.
Berlin Growth l. Noted in LawIess-
ness Among Minors.

London. April 3-Figures Indicating the
spread OF crime in England were pub
lishe3 a few weeks ago. and now a vol
Ume Of statistics has just been printed
in Berlin. showing the ever-growsng in
crease IN criminal convictions TIE year
covered is 1895
In ISS2 there We're Sl5.Sas persons con
demned for various onenses. and IN 1915
the number had increased 10 5-4II2 This
number does not include those proceeded
against for evading military service
This means an Increase OF "a per cent
AS compared with 1895. the number OF
convictions increased by per cent and
this increase is entirely. among the male
offenders
The number OF men convicted in 1905
compared with 1ss7 shows an increase OF
81 per cent. but there was a decrea So
Of Is per cent among convictions CT
women.
A sad feature is the growth of GRIMM
ality among minors The convictions
numbered $50 I'm 1896. as compared with
S0.I79 IN lSSo From 1915 10 1896 the in-
crease has been Al per cent. Compared
with 1852 the number OF boys convicted
increased 4.5 per cent. while the con
victions Of girls actually show a dimInu-
tion OF I per cent.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
DUTCH EXPECT HEIR
Holland Hopes to Celebrate
Birth of a Prince.
GIFTS FOR ROYAL NURSERY

Queen WiIheImina Evades Express
sion as 10 Whether She Would
Prefer Boy or Girl, but People of
the Country Ardently Desire n
Prince for the House OF Orange.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
DUKE WILL MAKE SURVEY.
VIII Not Try for Records
in the HimaIayas.

Rome April 3.-The Duke Of the Abruz-
ii is not going to explore the Himalayas
but the Karakorum Mountains. which
form the northern boundary Of the Indus
Valley and the object OF his exploration
is not mountain climbing. but a scientific
and geographical survey OF the region.
His expedition VIII consist of twelve
members - his aid-de-camp. Matchese
Eegrotto: Signor Sella, the photographer:
Dr. De Filippi, and three guides and four
porters. all from Savoy.
The expedition viii be equipped with
instruments for measuring attitudes ard
distances and for taking the sO-called
photo topography OF the region explored.
II is not unlikely that the duke viii
attempt TO reach some of the highest
peaks Of the Karakorum range, but
mountain climbing viii be INDUCED IN as
sport and not with an intention Of
making records.