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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
WARD WANTS PRESIDENCY
OF HOMEOPATHIC SOCIETY
I,500 Physicians Protest Against
Abuse of Drugs

DETROIT, Mich, June 21.-"Chris-
tan Science. the Emmanuel movement.
soul cure, osteopathy. mental healing
and attempts to cure by the laying on
Of hands are loud. emphatic protests
against the abuse of drugs
Thus declared William D. Foster of
the American Institute of Homeopathy
in his annual address tonight before
LOO homeopathic physicians from all
over the country at the sixty fifth an
nual meeting Of the American Institute
OF Homeopathy
They illustrate in a marked way, DIR.
Foster added, the violent reaction
which has brought about a condition
OF impending theauratic nihiIisTh
lively contest for the presidency
is already on, DR.. d. A. MacLachlan.
Detroit; DR. James w Ward. San
Francisco; DR.. T. H. Carmichael, Phila-
delphia; DR.. G. ]. Jones. Cleveland. and
DR.. c. E Sawyer. Marion o. being
mentioned as candidates
Western doctors are trying to have
Los Angeles chosen as the next meet
ing place.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
Personal Breyities

Elmer Hopper of Iowa is at the Hol-
land.
W. J. Russell Of Chicago is at the
Argonaut-
J. y. Thompson of Sacramento is
al the Dorchester.
A. F. Francis, a merchant Of Manila,
is staying at the Stewart.
W F. Prish. editor Of the Grass Val
ley Union, is at the Stewart.
Edwin Arden and Miss Marie Doro
are guests at the st. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Mckee of San
Diego are guests at the Stewart.
NJ. Guider. a cattleman of Stafford.
ARK, is a guest at the st. Francis.
John H Conway, an oil operator of
Santa Maria, is staying at the Manx.
J. E. Adams, q mining man of Haw-
thorn. New, is registered at the Manx.
J. B. Van Nuys, a hoteIman of Los
Angeles, is staying at the St Francis.
J. P. Pryor. a capitalist of Pacifc
Grove. is registered at the St. Francis.
Leon de Vale, vice consul of Bel
GUM, has taken apartments at the
Fafrmont.
Frank L Towle, a syrup nanufsc-
turer Of St Paul, is registered at the
Fairmont.
DIR. Alfred A. Blackburn and party OF
Colorado Springs have apartments al
the Fairmont.
F. A Hammond president of the
Essex hotel company, Boston, is at the
St. Francis with Mrs. Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs George Lueders of New
York are visiting their nephew, Felix
Hoendorf- They are registered at the
Fairmont-
B. Legarda. resident commissioner OF
the Philippine islands 10 the United
States, IS at the St. Francis on his way
10 Manila He is accompanied by J.
E NaIdeS, his secretary
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
GIRL TELLS OF
ATTEMPT MADE
TO KIDNAP HER
Child Declares She Was Seized
by Man on Street and
ChIOrOfOrmed
Oakland Police Investigating
Tale, but Fail to Find
CIew TO Kidnaper

OAKLAND. June Flor the second
tine within the last IS months an at
tempt was made last night TO kidnap
cecilia Parker. the II year old daughter
Of Horace Parker OF 1857 West street.
according 10 the girls story. The child
was returning from visit 10 a friend 5
home az s.Se o'clock. when. al the cor
ner OF Twentieth and West streets. a
man stepped out Of the shadows. seized
her and. before she could make an
outcry. wrapped q handkerchief which.
she says. was saturated with chloro-
form about her face He cIapped his
hand over her mouth 10 prevent her
West street toward Twenty second. she
says.
Tie child. helpless from fright. made
little effort 10 resist her captor. but
managed 70 work the handkerchief up
above her nostrils so that she was not
overcome by the snesthetic. Past her
own home the little girl was led and
down the street for nearly two blocks.
when suddenly she heard a whistle.
Instantly the man released his hold
upon her and dashed away at the top
II his speed. while the girl. overcome
10y the nervous shock Of her experience,
fell fainting TO the sidewalk. There
she was found By a policeman and
carried back 20 her home. II is be
lieVed that the whistle which the girl
heard was q signal from a confederate
warning the kidnaper Of the approach
II the policeman. Although the entire
uelghborhoOd was searched. no trace
OF the man could be found
Cecilia was unable 10 give an accu-
rate description OF her captor owing
q the fact that she was blindfolded
by the handkerchief which he wrapped
about her face. She told the police
however that ne was a tall man, wear
ing a gray suit She gave the same
description OF a man who seized her
At the corner Of Market and Lydia
streets about IS months ago and at
tempted 10 drag her away On that
occasion her sssailant was also fright.
eued on and IL is believed that he
was the same man who attacked heI
last night
The police, as well as the girls par
enls, are mystihed by the repeated at
tempts TO kidnap her. Her mother and
Iatner both declare that they can con-
ceiFe Of no reason why any one shoul5
try 30 steal the child The family has
no enemies declare the parents. and
their circumstances are such that nc
one would be tempted 70 steal the cir
II an effort 10 extOrt money from them
captain Of Detectives Petersen is in.
vestigating the case. but he said to.
night that he had secured no clew II
the identity Of the kidnaper He in.
Inmates that he was somewhat inclined
10 doubt the girls story.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
PRELIMINARY HEARING
OF HOSPITAL ATTENDANT
Evidence Against Hans S. Berg
of Patton Asylum

SAN BERNARDINO, June 21.-The
preliminary hearing of Hans S. Berg,
the Patton insane asylum attendant,
charged with manslaughter on account
of the death of Henry Grassmee. a
patient at the institution who died re-
Gently under circumstances indicating
that he was beaten to death, was con-
tinued today until next Thursday by
agreement of counsel
The investigation of the affair by
the board of managers of the asylum
last Saturday developed the important
fact that Grassmee received his inju-
ries between midnight and 1 a. M,
according TO the testimony of a night
watchman.
Berg was on duty in the ward in
which Grassmee was confined up TO
1890 O'Clock.
After the postponement of the hear
ing by agreement between attorneys
the bail upon which Berg was being
held was reduced from $1,000 TO $1,000
and he was released when this sum
was produced
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
VACANCIES ON BOARD OF
EDUCATION ARE FILLED
Charges May Be Filed Against
Principal Wall

REDWOOD CITY. June 2I-At the
meeting Of the supervisors today two
vacancies on the board of education
were filled by the election Of ". ].
Savage OF Colma and John z Wall OF
HslfmOon Bay, NJ l. Benson Of Red
wood City, a present member of the
board. being the third and unsuccess-
ful candidate
No sooner had the supervisors ad-
1ourneG- few moments later than
rumOrS were flying thick and fast
among the courthouse politicians that
charges which would disquslifv Wall
would be brought by the tax PAYERS of
EtalfmOon Bay before July J.
The basis OF the rumors is founded
on the publicity Afforded Wall IN 1905
then as now. principal OF the Halfmoon
Bay grammar school All efforts
70 dislodge Wall from bis position -
principal failed AT that time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
SANTA CRUZ PHYSICIAN
DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Venerable Doctor Expires Sud-
denly at Home of Patient
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

IOFN%t1t DhSr1t|h ~ NC N0ttI
SANTA CRUZ, June 21-while in at
tendance upon a patient, DR.. John A.
one of the best known ply
sieians of this city. suddenly died of
heart disease DR.. Mcclure had com
planned for the lasc few days OF trouble
with his heart. He was out early this
morning to see a patient and had to
return home for rest before further
duty.
Shortly before moon he was again
summoned to attend an old patient.
Jacob Schwan, at Twin Lakes He
responded TO the call of duty, and when
at the Schwan beautiful home COM
planned of pain in his side, and asked
IL he might lie down TO rest After
lying down he breathed only few
times and was dead
Drs. L. A Keck and w R Congdon
were hastily summoned, but could do
nothing.
Dr. MCGUIRE was born in PennsyI-
vania, practicing in the oil regions be-
fore going TO Butte. Mont. whence he
came to this city. Three years ago he
went to Los Angeles for a change.
where he practiced
A beautiful home built by him on
Cliff drive was later sold to ". j. Din
gee.
On Ben Lomond mountain he had a
sanatorium on his fine mountain es-
tate. He was interested in a gold
mining company in Trinity county,
which he and his sons were develop
ing
He was veteran OF the civil war.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
CARRIES FAT SALARY
LEACH MAKES STATEMENT

In announcing his acceptance OF the
new post, which he will take about
August 1, Leach made the following
statement:
After giving the offer the fullest con-
sideration and entertaining the belief
that the position affords a field OF very
interesting occupation and possible ad-
vantages TO the city and the company.
I have concluded to accept the position
that has been rendered me in such COM
plimentary manner. I shall relinQuish
my position with the government as
director Of the mint as soon as possible
that 1 may enter upon my new duties
at the earliest moment practicable.
1 think it should be stated that IN
my election as president Of the water
company no change has been made in
the excellent plan first outlined by the
controlling stock holding interest in
placing the control and mana cement
of the affairs of the company in the
hands of certain prominent and success
full businessmen and bankers OF our
city recently elected directors. My
position will be that OF director and
presiding officer OF the board. which is
to shape all policies, and TO direct the
affairs of the company and handle de-
tails of operations and business. as
far as IL is possible for a board OF df-
rectors to do so.
The only advantage or benefit TO the
corporation that might arise BY my
election viii be what possibly light
ensue from my cooperation with the
gentlemen who have undertaken to put
the affairs of the company upon the
highest plane OF business standing and
condition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
WORKS HARD TO SAVE
BOY FROM LOCKJAW
Los Angeles Health Office Strug-
giles With Desperate Case

Los ANGELES, June 2L-The Los
Angeles health office is working hard
and the city's money is being spent
freely in an effort to save the life OF a
boy. Willie Seiro. II years old. who is
suffering with lockjaw ana whose par
ents are too poor TO be able TO afford
him proper treatment
For three days the boy has been in
the city hospital with his Jaws firmly
locked. and frequent injections of a
serum costing 81 for each injection are
being administered, while every deli
cate attention that the skill of the
physicians can devise is being given.
The assistant health officer. DR.. p. w.
X Johnson, has devoted his entire time
to the case for three days The how
cut his foot with piece OF rusty tin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
AERONAUTS INTERFERE
WITH BASEBALL GAME
Drag Rope Bowls Over Player
About to Make Catch

ST LOUIS. June 2l.-John Berry,
winner Of the recent Indianapolis ball
loon race, and N. A. Heimann, who as
cended here yesterday in the balloon
Media. returned today from Wrights,
Ill. where they landed after an excit-
ing trip.
At the start their course was to the
northwest, but change in the wind
sent Them northeastWard toward a
bank OF electrically charged clouds.
They escaped this by rising TO a
height Of 10000 feet.
Shortly before landing the drag rope
bowled over a baseball player as he
man scored and the crowd chased the
balloon, trying to catch the drag rope,
which the aeronauts were forced to
haul up into the basket
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
ARE TAKING
GREAT PRECAUTIONS
Wright Brothers Determined to
Prevent Disaster in Trials

WASHINGTON, June 21-That the
Wright brothers win take every pre-
caution to prevent any recurrence OF
the accident to OrviIle Wright at Fort
Myer last September is evident from
the methods they are pursuing in con-
nection with the resumption of the
trials this week
1t is not likely that they will make
their speed trial over the course to
Alexandria. Va, on account of the
roughness of the country. The avfa-
tors occupied the day in working on
their aeroplane.
The machine which OrviIIe Wright
viii use to complete the government
trial is entirely new. with the excep-
ton of the motor. which is the same
one used in the machine wrecked last
year. A double set OF guy wires has
been attached TO the rear rudder. Sew
eral preliminary flights over the Fort
Myer drill ground will precede the
official trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
ILLNESS OF VICTIM
P0STPONES THE TRIAL
Mill Valley Assault Case Is Set
for June %

SAUSALITO. June 2I.-Owfng to the
continued illness OF ZiIah Cummings.
the IL year old daughter of George
Cummings. q retired merchant Of Mill
Valley. the case against A. W Melon
aid who was charged with attempting
an ASA ult upon Miss Cummings a week
ago IN Mil Valley, was postponed by
Judge J. r Renner until June 2e
Mcdonald. who is a blacksmith OF
Nil valley and married man with
i've children. is charged in the com
plant with attempting an assault upon
Zilah Cummings while the child was
out driving with him near the town OF
Mil Valley.
since the drive the young girl has
been confined 10 her bed and when the
case was called before Judge -Renner
here this morning doctors certificate
was presented stating that the child
was still too i'll 10 appear in court
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
MISSION BELL SIGN
POST BODY FORMED
Public Subscription Will Be
Asked to Aid Project

SAN MATBO. June 21-The first
meeting Of the mission bell sign post
committee. recently appointed BY Mrs.
Percy L Shuman. president OF the
Woman's club. was held this afternoon
at the Peninsula hotel with Mrs.
George g. Ross presiding as chairman.
The cIubwomen enthusiastically took
up the question OF erecting a sign
post and Il was decided to place sub
scription lists in public places for those
DESTROYS OF contributing.
The posts viii probably be erected in
september with appropriate exercises
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
DIAZ WISHES CONFERENCE
WITH PRESIDENT TAFT
Meeting Will Take Place Some
where Near the Border

Ell PASO, Tex. June 21.-The Next
can Herald, Mexico City. says: Reply
ing to communication from the
White House at Washington through
the Mexican ambassador there, Presi-
dent Diaz has expressed ms desire that
he may meet President Taft for a per-
sona1 interview.
The conference viii take place at one
Of the points on the boundary line be-
tween Mexico and the United States
some time during the last part of the
year.
The announcement ofthe preliminary
negotiations looking forward 10 this
interview was made at the foreign re-
Iations Offices yesterday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
WRAPS $3.50 DIAMOND
WITH LOAF OF BREAD
Wife of Baker Loses Her En-
gagement Gem
[Special Dispafch to The Call

VALLEJO. June 21.-while relieving
a girl clerk in her husbands bakery
Saturday evening Mrs Charles Fried OF
this city wrapped the diamond OF her
engagement ring with a loaf OF bread
and some unsuspecting customer has
walked of with the stone, valued at
$3.50.
The stone was loose in its setting.
but in her haste to wait upon the
Saturday night rush Mrs. Fried kept
on working. She was only engaged
for a few minutes. but in that time
she had lost her diamond. liberal
cOVerV
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
FIRST WHITE CHILD OF
BENICIA is BURIED
Wife of Businessman Dies at
Vallejo
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
VALLEJO. June 21.-Mrs. Emily Dali
ton. wife of William S. Dalton, a well
known businessman OF Benicia. and
herself the first white child born in
Benicia was buried in this city yes
terday afternoon. having passed away
after a lingering illness. Mrs Dali
toms parents. Captain and Mrs. Quicker.
were at the old Benicia barracks In
the early ffties when the old arsenal
and fort were one of the most impor-
tant points in California
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
NEWSBOY REGRETS DEATH
OF REV. EDWARD E. HALE
Communication Read in the
United States Senate

WASHINGTON, June 21.-ProbabIy
for the first time in the senate's his
tory a communication from a newsboy
was read in open SESSION today.
It was signed by Arthur Prague.
manager OF the Spokane newsboys' as
ISOLATION. expressing regret at the
death OF Rev. Edward Everett Hale.
Senator Piles of Washington asked
that the communication, which was
written on a postal card, be read, thus
insuring its printing in the Congress
siOnal Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22

The annual Water Carnival on Lake
SOt0yome, Hesldsburg. viii be held
Friday and Saturday June 25 and 26.
The Russian River AZ this point is
damned. affording a long. wide stretch,
which is called Lake Sotoyome- On
saturday. the z6th. there viii be many
interesting features on the lake. The
rate. good going and returning same
dsF viii be $50 and for longer stay
viii be $3.50 Leaving time from san
Francisco. 7.s5 q n
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
POPULAR SANTA CLARA
GIRL CLAIMED AS BRIDE
Young Couple Married at
Church Ceremony
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

ISPecIdl DIspdfch 10 The Call
SANTA CLARA. June 21-St CIare's
church was the scene of a pretty we'd
ding this morning when Miss Anita
Fatjo became the bride of Henry
Knopes. Rev Richard A Gleeson. s. J..
performed the ceremony
Breakfast was served at the home
of the brides parents. The dining
room was decorated in ferns and sweet
peas.
Mrs. Knopes is the daughter of I. M
Fatjo, local merchant. The groom
was formerly of Chicago. but is now
connected with the Pacific manufactnr-
ing company of this city
After a wedding trip to Portland and
Seattle the young couple will return
10 make their home here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22

William COrbin. Jerry Van WOrmer. Albert Nc
kinley and Rex y. Martin, charged with grand
larceny in connection with the theft Of papers
from the Offce OF william J. Burns. were again
called in Police Judge Deasy's court yesterday
and were again continued tin tomorrow. when
the prosecution will be either ready 20 proceed
or the cases VIII be dismissed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
SENATOR NIXON is TO
BUILT THEATER AT RENO
Structure Will Cost in Neigh
borhood of $4,000
TSpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

RENO, New, June 21.-The contract
is believed to have been signed and the
bond for lease accepted this week for
the construction of $40. 900 theater in
First street by United States Senator
Nixon.
Arthur Aylesworth. manager of the
aters in Goldfield and Touopah, was to
put up a sufficient bond to insure Nixon
for the lease to extend 10 years.
The theater is to be constructed in
accordance with plans submitted by
the lessee. subject to the approval of
the senator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22

JUNK DEALER FrNED-Ernst Aronsohn. Junk
dealer was convicted yesterday for stealing three
boxes OF sprieots from Robert Il. Malcolm
Saturday and was fined $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22

Vote for proposition No. l and make
your town q No. l city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-22
WILL LEAVE THE
FEDERAL SERVICE
Director of United States Mint
Is TO Take Position With
Oakland Corporation

OAKLAND, June 2i-Frank A.
Leach Sr., director Of the United states
mint. has accepted the~tender of ap-
pointment as president and general
manager OF the Peoples water com
pany. He notified the directors today,
and also announced that his resignation
as a federal Official would be sent to
Washington as soon as practicable.
Leach said that there was business
connected with making of contracts at
the San Francisco mint which would
delay for a short time his severance OF
official relations with the government
The directors Of the water company
will meet Wednesday and formally
elect Leach as their head.
CARRIES FAT SALARY
Details as to Leach's appointment
have been withheld. II is said that
the position carries with IL a salary OF
$1,000 a month. Such an offer was
made TO Mayor Mott shortly after the
Peoples water company took over the
Contra Costa water company and the
Syndicate water company's plants
Leach has been identified with public
affairs in Alameda county for many
years. AS newspaper owner he was in
close touch with many activities here.
As superintendent of the mint at San
Francisco Leach won high favor in
treasury. department circles His pro-
motion TO be director OF the United
States mint was a testimonial TO his
ability
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
EAST CLAY HILL.
Feb. LIST, 1909.

Feb. LIST, 1909.
Will the ground hog" see his
shadow, tomorrow?
The blizzard last Friday was one
of the worst we have had for several
years.
H. ]. Gross made a business trip
to DEBORAH Monday.
Ammon Nesheim and Willie Will
liams were hauling corn from De-
corah last week.
Mrs. A. L. Tyler is rapidly i'm
proving, which her many friends are
very glad to hear.
Mrs. Chris Helgeson of "H" hol-
Ter visited her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Peterson last Thursday.
Mrs. William Williams spent sew
eral days last week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. James Welch in DEBORAH.
Valentine Barth and wife of
Pleasant township were guests OF
relatives in this vicinity Wednesday
and Thursday of last week.
Wolves are becoming quite numer-
Gus in this vicinity. Two were seen
at a close distance last week, and
others were heard bowling.
Our general mail deliverer, Frank
Poneek, on route No. Z, was unable
to go Friday and Saturday on ac-
count of the drifted and blockaded
roads.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
HESPER.


George Linzenmeyer after spend
ing week in DEBORAH, returned
home last Sunday.
On last Monday evening a quiet
wedding took place at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Casterton's when
their daughter Myrtle was united
in marriage to Mr.. Albert Newhouse.
Oscar Hutchins has bought Bob
McMillen's farm.
Henry Ask, who has been home
for a short visit. returned to Het-
finger, N. d., last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph McMillen took
the train last Tuesday for La Crosse,
where they will visit for few days.
Mr.. Henry Kinyon and son John,
arrived here last Wednesday from
Montana. They now expect to settle
here and make this their home.
Mr.. p. Losen has been on bust
ness trip to Texas. looking after his
land interests.
Chas Newcomer Is at Emmons
Mimi. where he is working in the
interest of the M. w. A. lodge at
that place.
Messrs. Cliff and Ben Keune have
been visiting at Cresco and Kendall
Vile.
Henry Holvorsen he's bought the
hardware nrorartv of Carlson G. Ask
at Hettinger, N. ID.