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Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-09-23
Brief and Breezy

But if his good old friend Mr.. Tai
! should attempt to force big office Q
him, John Hays Hammond couldn'
expected to put up very desperat
| fight against it.
The President has taken to boxing
He had to do something to support tn
impression that he is continuing til,
Roosevelt Policies.
1 Bet explorer Cook doesn't thin
anything's rotten in the state of Den
mark, since that dinner with the king
The Hearst political toboggan i
sliding down hill Republicanward
Berlin is getting to be the tender
loin of horse, and sirloin Of dog mar
ket Of the world.
When President Taft goes in swim
ming they have high tide in one hall
of the world.
The convention of stamnlerers ane
sufferers recently held meeting.
Just say stammerers and sufferers
six times and you'll be ready to 60 as
a delegate.
One Of the charming things about
Labor Day is that practically nobody
labors.
Reports from the vicinity Of Dan
vile, ILL.,, indicate a butt headed de-
termination on the part of the voters
thereabout not to be good to "Unele
Joe.'
milk is milk says the Boston
Herald. Dr.. Wiley says some Of it on
the dining cars is partly Tornado
hyde.
Zone learned doctor has decided
that politics is a disease, = says the
Detroit Free Press. Certainly but not
quite. Politicians are something of a
disease.
There is 'tiittle cloud no bigger
than school teacher lowering on the
small boy S horizon. nowadays.
President Taft will pass through
'possumland just about persimmon
time, on that big trip.
The next great discovery will be
made by the man who finds out how
to get rid Of ssUnele Joe' Cannon.
Too bad Weather Chief Moore has
broken his right arm after making
such fine weather. Hope the other one
is sound and good
And ever and anon the merry pop
Of the Roosevelt rifle proclaims con-
tinuance Of the strenuous life Verify
it is SO: you cannot put a working
man down.
With the Post-office deficit refusing
to diminish, Postmaster General
Hitchcock is inclined to believe that
the customers In his line want too
much for their money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
SNEAK THIEF OPERATES
IN OAKLAND'SN CHURCHES
Worshipers Deprived of Their
OyercOats and Wraps

OAKLAND, April 12.-Stripping the
cloakroom of the Swedish mission at
I'LL Filbert street during the evening
service last night. the church thief
made his temperance in this city and
caused the police TO be deluged with
complaints. Seven persons appeared at
headquarters this forenoon to complain
that they had been compelled TO go
home without overcoats or wraps
while the night wind was blowing.
The persons robbed OF their gar
sister, Miss B. Thyberg, both of 940h
Filbert street; Miss J. Ramsay, 3e46
West street; j Burman 206 East Nine
teenth street; S. J. Nelson, Lake Shore
apartment house; O. II. Myhren, 1929
Chestnut street; r.. Marson, 1444 Fill
bert street: Mrs. c. Engstrom, 1927
Chestnut street, and Miss Ellen An
drenn.
They estimate the value of the wraps
stolen at $3.50.
This is the largest haul ever made by
the church thief at any one time, al
though his operations at the First
Methodist Episcopal church We're so
persistent that the pastor, Rev. G.. w.
White, procured the appointment of
Macfarlane of 1888 Howe street, as
special policeman.
Two days ago the police were in
formed by Rev. Edgar T. Gee of St
Johns Episcopal church that his
bicycle had been stolen from the base
ment of the church. Previously Rev
Homer j. Vosburgh of the First Bap-
his overcoat while he was preaching,
and twice the church thief invaded the
First Unitarian church during services
and looted the cloakroom.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
A BAD BACK IS A BAD HANDICAP

Few OF us can afford to be idle. and
to those who work a sound, strong
back is a necessity. A bad back pre-
vents rest or sleep. and aches all day
with a dull. tired throb.
Don't think because sharp twinges
strike you when you lift. or twist
about, or reach, that your work is too
hard for you. Bad backs are common
In every occupation. Those aches and
twinges are only Natures warnings
that the kidneys need help.
It is easy to tell il the kidneys are
sick. and are not thoroughly doing
their work of fltering the blood. Back
ache is an early warning. Headache.
dizzy spells. puffy swellings under the
eyes or in the ankles and legs. ner-
vousness. irritability. rheumatic pain
and tired feelings also tell OF kidney
Ills
Examine the urine If 1t is extremely
pale and light, tho kidneys arc not
getting out all of that uric poison
II 1t is dark colored and thick. pas
sages too frequent or too scanty, IL
there is any sediment deposited when
1T stands. If passages burn or pain.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
EvENTs BORDERING ITE FRANcsCo
MARRIAGE REPEATED.
20 YEARS AFTER
Loss of Wedding Certificate
Causes Couple to Have
Second Ceremony


OAKLAND. April 12.-More than 20
years after their marriage ceremony
was performed James Lewis Aguilar
and Louisa McWilliams Aguilar re-
solved to have it repeated, and a few
days ago were remarked by Rev. Alex
ander Allen of ST. Paurs Episcopal
church. Loss of an old marriage GER
tificate and inability to secure copy
were the reasons for the second cere-
mony
The couple were married in st. Louis
by Baptist minister before they came
10 California. The certificate was
later lost. They wrote to st. Louis, but
the clergyman who had married them
mad failed to make the proper entry.
Ihis discovery was made II years
ago, after they had several children.
They secured another license then of
date July Is. 1892, which was the one
used when they were married q few
days ago. It bears the name of James
h. Crane, who was county clerk of
Alameda county then. and that of his
deputy. Robert Edgar, now justice. of
the peace of Berkeley.
They kept this license, but put off
using it because of the unpleasant
notorfety that would attend mar
riage between parents.
Agutlar and his family live at 1905
Webster street. Aguiiar is employed
as Watchman on dredger. A few
weeks ago he barely escaped death in
the mud in Lake Merritt.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
STUDENTS PREPARE
TO WELCOME EVANS
Rousing Reception to Be Given
Fighting Bob" on Visit to
Stanford University

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. April IL.
When Reat Admiral Robley d. Evans
visits Stanford he will be given a
rousing reception. At recent meet
ing of the Encina club 1t was decided
to extend an invitation to the retired
hero to spend the e-night in the big
dormitory and meet the collegians. The
visit of the famous naval officer will
be the occasion of a lecture in As
sembly hall Thursday evening.
Many of the old customs observed
by the graduating classes before the
earthquake will be revived in the exer-
cises planned for the senior week fes-
tivities of the 1909 class. AT a meet
ing of the chairmen of the various
committee held recently the plans for
the festivities were discussed and
financial arrangements made for one of
the most elaborate rounds OF affairs
ever held here.
Among the old customs which will
be revived will be that of the memorial
function Instituted by the 1905 class
after the death of Mrs. Stanford and
not observed since the origin because
of the earthquake and other obstacles.
The senior singing. instituted at a
mass meeting of the men of the grad
uating class, held last night at Lake
Lagunita. was a success and will prob
ably become regular university Gus
tom.
Courtney de Kalb, an editor of the
Mining and Scientific Press of San
Francisco, will lecture before the men
of the mining department tomorrow
night
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
CHARGES AGAINST
MARSHAL DROPPED
Ocean View City Attorney Finds
Law Defective and UphoIds
Town Peace Officer

BERKELEY. April H. - Charges
against Marshal Chris Miller OF Ocean
View for neglect OF duty. preferred by
Poundmaster L. j. Tenney. will be
dropped. as the ordinance governing
the licensing of dogs has been found
defective by city Attorney Ballentine.
The trustees before whom the charges
were lodged. that Miller had refused
to arrest sam Fisher when he forcibly
took his dog from the custody OF the
poundmaster, are eongratulating Mil
Ter for not making the arrest. other
wise the new municipality would be
face to face with lawsuit.
Ballentine discovered technical flaws
in the ordinance. and at once informed
the trustees, who held a special meet
ing this afternoon TO consider the or
dinance. The defective law was at
once dropped from the town regula-
tions. and as a result there is nothing
for the poundmaster TO do and dogs
are free to run at large
The controversy. the outcome OF
which caused Tenney to bring charges
against Marshal Miller. resulted IN
Tenney capturing a dog owned by sam
Fisher, a saloonman OF the county
line.
The animal had been seized while
running at large in Ocean View
Fisher demanded the animal. but Ten
ney refused to part with him without
the customary fee Tenney called
upon Marshal Miller for help. but Mil
ler Is said to have turned his back
while Fisher took the dog from Tenney.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
MORE PAY FOR FIRE
AND POLICE CHIEFS
Heads of Important Oakland
Departments TO Get In-
crease in Salary

OAKLAND. April I2.-Seeking 10 in
crease the salaries of the heads of the
fire and police departments the city ad-
ministration has under consideration an
ordinance reorganizing both depart
nents. The charter gives the chief of
police a remuneration of s175 a month
and awards the fire chief even less, his
pay being $3.50 monthly.
charter amendment to increase the
salaries Of the fire and police chiefs and
II the CAPTAINS of police was defeated
last month by 60 votes. The present
schedule was fixed years ago when the
city had a population Of about 6oooO
and no fncrea ses have been given since
then to the department heads or to the
captains. Captains draw $l25, the same
pay as that of sergeants of police un-
der an ordinance creating the positions.
II is proposed TO create the position
of superintendent of police at a salary
Of $3.50 a month. and inspectors OF po-
lice at Sl75 The superintendent viii
be detailed by the fire and police COM
mfssioners 10 act as chief and the In
spectOrs as captains
To provide for the fire chief he viii
become officially the superintendent OF
the depa rtment and receive the same
salary as the superintendent Of the po-
Ice force, and viii be detailed TO act
as chief This will fulfill the charter
requirements.
Three inspectors OF police will be
created and detailed as captains At
present there are two captains, and
each must keep a u hour watch daily
The additional inspector viii reduce
the working day 10 eight hours.
II is also proposed TO increase the
salary OF the captain Of detectives, who
now receives $175 monthly.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
STUDENTS TO VISIT FARMS
OF JAPANESE POTATO KING
Embryo Farmers Will Be Guests
of G. Shima on Launch Trip

BERKELEY. April 12.-George Shima,
the Japanese potato king, who recently
purchased a mansion in this city, will
not lecture before the students of the
department of agriculture on the grow
ing and the selling of the potato In
stead. he will take the students of the
college on a launch ride up the Sacra-
lnento river to his extensive holdings
and give the embryo farmers q chance
to see how the vegetable is grown.
The trip probably will be taken April
"a and not April IT. as suggested. on
account of the many intercollegiate
contests planned for the latter day.
Shima recently presented $3.50 to fit
up room in the students infrmary,
to be known as the "Shima' room. His
home at College avenue and Parker
street is nearly ready for occupancy
Mechanics have been working on its
renovation for several weeks. When
completed the house and grounds will
represent an outlay of more than S25,-
900, not including the household fur
niShfngS.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
SAN BRUNO CATHOLIC
CHURCH is DEDICATED
$4,000 Edifice Formally Opened
Easter SUNDAY

SAN BRUNO April 12.-with solemn
ceremony the San Bruno Catholic
church, the cornerstone of which was
laid last December was dedicated
Easter Sunday. Two masses were held,
which were presided over by Father
McGough of the San Francisco Youths
Directory, Father James A. Grant of
the parish acting as deacon and Father
William Brockhage OF st. Patrick's
Father Grant delivered a powerful
sermon to his new parishioners. Not
the least enjoyable feature of the serv-
Ices proved to be the work of the re-
Gently formed choir, under the direction
of Mrs. Anna Hoops.
The church cost $4,000. and its de-
signers. Carter & Foley, also have COM
pleted plans for a similar church at
Burlingame to cost $4,000.
The Burlin game church also will be
under the charge of Father Grant
whose parish contains all of the terri
tory between that point and San Bruno.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
PLAN $15O,OOO FOR
CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
COnncilmen Pass on Resolutions
and Ordinance Calling for
Big Expenditure

OAKLAND, April 12-Resolutions
and ordinances were introduced in the
city council tonight calling for ex-
penditudes in public improvements of
more than s150,000. Part OF the dis
bursements are to be made from the
tax levy funds for the fiscal year 1909
1910; two of the large items are to be
included III the proposed bond issue.
one of these was introduced In
resolution by Councilman Stachler call
ing for 100000 in bonds for the ac-
quirement of park property between
Union, Peralta, Thirtieth and Thirty
second streets. 1t was referred to the
board of public works.
The other bond proposal is for s15,-
600. to be set aside for the construc-
tfon of asphalt crosswalks I'm the city.
An ordinance authorizing the ex-
penditure of $4,000 for new fire en-
gine house in Magnolia street from the
FUNDS OF the coming fiscal year was
sent TO the committee on public better
ments.
Another ordinance introduced and re-
ferred to the same committee author
lied the construction of $4,000 worth
of storm sewer outlets in San Pablo
avenue, College avenue Twentys sixth
street, Fourth avenue, Washington
street and Harrison street.
The salt street sprinkling system Is
to be increased by the installation of
additional pumping plants at cost of
$4,000.
In addition to the increase Of the
municipal park area provided for. plans
were laid for the further development
of the Lake Merritt park in an ordi-
nance appropriating $4,000 out of the
next budget for cIllverts There is to
he one built where the Eighth street
bridge crosses the Marsh park site,
and the Twelfth street crossing culverts
are to be made wider. The balance
of this appropriation will build cul-
verts over Temescal creek at Hardy and
Maple streets. and over Glen Echo
creek at Grand avenue
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
Telegraphic Brevities

TEN HURT IN TROLLEY wRECK-Gary.
Ind, April 12.-Ten passengers seriously
and score slightly injured In a headon col
lision between trolley cars OF the Chicago, South
Shore and South Bend railroad seven miles from
here this afternoon.
BURNS HOUSE FOR REVENGE -sfarysvilIe.
April l2.-William Heath, surrendered himself
TO the police here today and confessed to the
burning of dryhouse at the burst hop yards
at Wheatland Thursday night for revenge. He
will be taken 10 wheatland tomorrow.
SHERMAN ATTENDS BANaUET-Utica. n.
y April 12.-The Utica chamber of commerce
held its banquet tonight. The honored guests
and speakers were Vice President Sherman. Sena-
tor Thomas III. Carter OF Montana. Congressman
Francis W. Cushmsn OF Washington and Francis
Session Hutchens of New York.
CORNERSTONE IS LAID - Sacramento. April
12.-The cornerstone OF the new agricultural
pavilion at Agricultural park laid this
afternoon with appropriate services. II. A Jas
tro president OF the state agriculturaE so
ciety, presided In the absence Of Governor GIL
lett
MOTOR CAR SERVICE FOR CHICo-Red-
ding, April 12--The Southern Pacific announces
the tentative establishment OF motor car service
between Chico aud Kennett. passing through
Red Biun and Redding. II IS proposed TO leave
riving at kennett at noon- Returning the motor
car is to arrive In Chico at $50 p. m.
ROWLAND SEEKS NEW TRIAL-santa Rosa
victed Saturday of embezzlement In connec-
tion with the failure OF the bank Of Heads
burg. went over today until Thursday He was
to have been sentenced today, but his attorney
former Congressman Thomas ]. Geary desires
to be heard In a molten for new trial
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
$3.50, 900, 900 REPORTED
AS LOSS OF RAILROADS
Panic of 1907 Said to Have Made
Big Decrease in Earnings

CHICAGO. April 12.-An advance abb
stract of statistics of American rail-
ways for the year ending June 80, 1908,
as compiled by the bureau of railway
news and statistics. was made public
here today. It says:
Instead of a decrease of only $164.-
1919 in gross earnings as the result
of the temporary financial depression
of 1907-0S. as set forth in the prelimi-
commerce commission for the year end
ing June 80, 1908. the panic sof 1907
resulted in loss of more than $780,
100000.
The loss in net earnings is s129,-
540.460, instead of $111. .051, 006, as given
in the commission statement.
tion caused a loss Of s25.000.000 in
gross earnings although more passen
gers were carried. The heavy loss in
net earnings is partly accounted for
1000. 000"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
SAYS HUSBAND TORE
UP PICTURE POSTCARDS
Wife Alleges That Her Spouse
Is Jealous and Cruel

OAKLAND. April 12-John A. Pad
gift, In fit of jealous rage, was said
to have torn UP number of picture
postcards sent by women friends. ac-
cording to an allegation contained in
Mrs. Carrie B. Padgitt's complaint for
divorce today. She said that her hus-
band said that he knew the cards came
from other men and she cited his ac-
tion as cruelty.
Padgitt was also accused of beating
his wife about the head and body until
she was black and blue A charge of
habitual intemperance was also made
against Padgitt.
Rebecca Anderson sued Andrew An
derson for divorce today for alleged
habitual intemperance.
Habitual intemperance was alleged
by Mrs. Mary Ralley in suit for di-
vorce filed against Francis w. Ralley-
Failure 10 provide was another count
against him.
w. NJ. Cummings sued Stella Cum
mings today for divorce on the ground
of desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
RECEPTION AT THE HOME
OF KINGS DAUGHTERS
Prominent Society Women of
Oakland Attend Affair

OAKLAND, April 12.-The directors
of the Kings Daughters home held a
successful and enjoyable Easter recep-
tion this afternoon at the home, 5000
Broadway. Many prominent Oakland
society women were present. and the
affair was notable besides for the many
donations made.
musical program. arranged bY
Mrs. e. l.. Mann, was rendered. 1t in
cluded songs by Miss Helen Stiles and
Miss Lillian Haussman violin numbers
by Mrs. NJ. Poole and several other
vocal and instrumental numbers The
ladies began to receive at o'clock and
the reception lasted until 5 o'clock.
Those who were prominent in re-
ceiving were: Miss Matilda Brown
president; Mrs. c. c. Clay, first vice
president; Mrs. A. II. Hill; second vice
president; Mrs. II. L. Corson, recording
secretary; Mrs. Adam Gillihand, finan-
cial secretary; Miss Jennie Coop, treas
urer: Mrs. George A. Willard, custo-
dian of the Lords fund; Mrs. l. NJ. Van
Slyke, corresponding secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
KNIFE SCRATCHES HEART,
BUT MAN STILL LIVES
Victim of Stabbing ARRAY Sur
prises Surgeons by Vitality

OAKLAND. April 12.-Joseph Dreg-
gas. a Portuguese laborer who has
been employed in San Francisco, is held
in detinue in the city jail for the stab
bing of John Castro. who was taken
to the receiving hospital last night
one ear nearly severed, three thrusts
in the arm and left leg and almost
diSem boweled.
Castro lived through the night, de-
spite the seriousness of his wounds
The mere fact that he had been slashed
three times in the abdomen was
thought to be an indication Of early
death. It was not until the surgeons
were probing and dressing his other
wounds that II was discovered the
knife blade had penetrated his heart
The stabbing occurred last night at
the clsoe OF card game at 6221 Chest
nut street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
PROSECUTING WITNESS
FAILS TO SHOW IN COURT
Bench Warrant Issued for Vic
tim of Stabbing ARRAY

OAKLAND. April 12.-Clarence Saw
telle, who after giving up a rib and a
kidney as the result of knife wounds
inflicted New Years eve miraculously
recovered, failed to appear in the police
court this morning when the case of
his accused assailant, Harry Mally, was
called for preliminary examination
Judge Smith ordered a bench warrant
issued for the absent witness arrest
and fixed bail on it at $4,000.
Mally is charged with assault to
murder. While the victim was lying
condition Mally was released on $4,000
bonds and his case was frequently con-
tinued because Sawtelle was not able
to leave his cot. Sawtelle on leaving
the hospital was subpenaed.
The stabbing occurred in a saloon
fight in which several men were impli-
Gated Mally was arrested after q
week of police investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
PREPARE WELCOME
FOR NATIVE SONS
Delegates to Grand Parlor in
MarysviIIe Will Be Guests of
Honor at Many Functions
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

MARYSVILLE. April 12.-The COM
the grand parIor. Native Sons OF the
Golden West. which meets here two
weeks from today, has announced the
program for the week 1t includes re-
ceptions. balls and excursions and the
delegates and members of their fami-
lies are promised plenty TO amuse them
for the six days
Special trains from San Francisco
and other sections of the state will ar
rive Sunday. April %, and will be met
by committees headed by a band.
MUSIC AND SPEECHES
The grand parlor meets Monday
morning and after organization will
adjourn in order that a government
expert may address the delegates on
forest reserves. In the evening there
will be reception TO the delegates
and members of their families. There
Will be program of music and
speeches.
1t is expected that Tuesday will be a
busy day for the grand parlor, but a
luncheon will be served at noon. Tues
day night reception and dance will
be given by the local parlor of Native
Daughters. Delegations from Sacra-
mento and nearby cities will attend
this ball
Wednesday Will be a day for an out
ing An excursion over the Northern
Electric route will be made to OroyiIle
and Chico. At Oroville Argonaut par
lor will spread lunch. Leaving Oro-
vile at l p. m. the train will run to
Chico. where there will be a reception.
Before departing from Chico at D. m.
luncheon Will be spread in the park.
Wednesday evening the Native Sons
of Marysvflle will give grand bail in
Armory hall. An overflow dance will
be held on the bitumen of d street
between First and Second.
THURSDAY ANOTHER BUSY DAY
Thursday will be another busy day
in the grand parlor. the election Of
grand officers TO be the principal fea-
ture. AT noon the Native Daughters
will serve luncheon in Armory hall
At night the banquet will be served
in the same place.
While the business of the grand
parlor will conclude Thursday even
mittee has arranged for to entertain
those other than the delegates will
continue until Saturday evening.
Twice each day there will be free acts.
morning and evening. Each afternoon
there will be balloon ascension.
EXCURSIONS EXPECTED
Excursions are expected from Nevada
City and other points during the week.
Among the noted visitors will be Con-
gressman Joseph r. Knowland, who
has telegraphed from Washington for
accommodation.
Confetti throwing has been limited
to Friday and Saturday nights OF the
carnival.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-13
POPULAR PALO ALTO
CLERGYMAN RESIGNS
Rev. S. B. Snow Leaves for Bos-
ton With Family Shortly

PAIO ALTO. April 12.-Rev. sydney
B. Snow, one of the most popular and
efficient church workers Of this city
presented his resignation as pastor or
the Unitarian church yesterday and
will leave for Boston shortly, accom-
panied by his family
Rev. Mr. Snow came to PaIo Alto
three years ago. immediately following
his graduation from the Harvard divfn-
ity school and his work here has been
marked by unusual success.
In addition to his local duties Rev Mr.
Snow acted as secretary OF the Uni
tartan association of the Pacific. coast
secretary OF the Palo Alto branch OF
the Civic league of justice. secretary
of the Pa1O Alto organ recital associa-
tion and president OF the Social dra-
matte club.