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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SIX YOUTHS HOLD
UP Man IN STREET
One Is Identified and Four
Others With Him Are
Arrested
Newsboy Is Robbed When He
Sells Paper to a Pedes-
trian

Stephen Gee, shoe maker, 372 Guer-
rero street, was held UP and knocked
down by six youths in front of 623
Russia avenue Sunday night and
robbed of a watch. He went with
Policemen Cronin and Leonard to a
saloon at Onondaga avenue and Mis-
sion street, where Hugh Mcclure was
pointed out as one of the youths.
When searched, the stolen watch was
found in McGuire's pocket.
He was arrested and four other
youths who were with him, and their
names registered on the detinue book
at the city prison. Their names are
Frank York, Leo Miller, James Nc
CURE and John Cunningham.
Milton Costello, a newsboy living at
800 Scott street, sold a paper to a
young man Sunday morning at Fell
and Devisadero streets and the young
man grabbed hold of his arms and took
S1.60 from his pockets.
While A. T. Chase lay doing in his
room at the Carmel hotel, 1859 Post
street Sunday morning thief en-
tered the room and had taken $40
from the pocket of Chase's trousers
and disappeared before Chase was
fully awake.
Two gowns valued at $1O0 were
stolen from the dress making rooms of
Mrs. M. E. Hale, 1414 Sutter street,
Saturday night. Seymore AttelHs store
at 1858 McAllister street was entered
and cloth and clothing valued at S57.75
stolen. Charles II. Bells Office at 22O2
Fillmore street was entered and gold
crowns and other articles valued at
S55.40 stolen. Isidore Harber's tailor
shop at 1888 Scott street was entered
and clothing valued at $50 stolen.
A thief sneaked into the bandstand
at Golden Gate park Sunday afternoon
through an unlocked door and stole a
clarinet valued at $40 belonging to
A. Vendt, 81 Eighteenth avenue.
G. B. Barnett, 1913 Haight street, was
relieved of purse containing check
on the Bank of California in favor of
Mrs. Mary e. Johnston and $40 coin,
on a Fillmore street car Sunday night.
David Skootsky, proprietor of a fam
lily liquor store at 643 Excelsior ave-
nue.. left the store and returning
walked into a bedroom when one of
two burglars hiding behind the door
struck him glancing blow on the
arm with club, smashing the lamp
into pieces. The burglars fled. The
only thing missing was revolver.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
Gossip Of Railwaynen /.

traffic on the goth of this month to
klamath Falls. The road will even
tually be built to a connection with the
Oregon and California. and will open
up. rich territory in Oregon.
The false work on the bridge
over the north fork of the Feather
river has been completed by the West
ern Pacific, and the track will be
built to Rock Creek, 10 miles. where
another bridge is to be built. The
track is now 13 miles east of Battle
Mountain and II miles west Of Winnie
mucca.
line into Santa Cruz via Los Altos will
be opened May 29. The Southern Pa
cific is preparing for an immense
the coming season.
The Pacific electric railway company
is constructing new line between
Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. con-
Meeting at that point with the New
port line. This taps one of the richest
agricultural sections of southern Cali
fornia.
The 18th of. the present month the
Overland limited>will leave at IL noon
instead of 10 o'clock, as at present and
will reach the city one hour earlier.
Beginning today the Calistoga flyer
will run into Sausalito, as will all
other trains of the Northwestern Pa
cific.
V, G. Bogue. vice president and chief
engineer of the Western Pacific, is on
visit to Del Monte.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
MARRIAGES

ANDERSON-BOND-I this city, May g. 1909
by tie Rev. o. Groensberg. Otto II. Ander-
son and Gertrude A. Bond.
EVENSEN- EN-TORGERsEN-In this city, May s,
1909. by the Rev. o. CrOensberg, Even
Evensen and Bella Torgersen.
FRANK -MacKILLOP-In this city, May 4.
1909 by the Rev. DR.. = Nieto. Joseph s. II.
Frank and Georgina Elizabeth Mackiliop.
LEVIN-KAHN-In this city. May o. 1902
by the Rev. Dr. J. Nieto. Joseph i. Levin
and Elsie +. Kahn.
MADSEN-B this city. May Z.
1909 by thc Rev. o. Groensberg. Martin
Madsen and Edith A. Bentley
T-sCHWARzCHILD-I this city
May ? 1903. by the Rev DR.. ]. Nieto,
Simon Reinhsrt and LeOntine Schwarzchild.
SCHARLIN-LEsZINS this city. May
- 1909. by the Rev. Dr. J. Niet0, Abe Schar-
lin and Josephine Leszynsky.
SOMMER-MULLER-In this city, May S.
1909 By the Rev. Frederick A. Doane. Charles
Henry Somner Of Sacramento Cal, and
Henrietta A. Muller Of Tehama, CAL
TuCKER-BROWN- this city. May S, 1909.
by Tie Rev Frank Stasru Ford, pastor First
Christian church. Fred Tucker and Edith
Brown. both OF san Francisco.
WsTSON-TAVAREs-T this city, May S.
1909 By the Rev. Frederick A. Doane, Peter
Walker Watson Of San Francisco and Sophie
Iarares Of Oakland. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

.nN ELL, boys" said w. C. Phil
N.Y. lips to W. Hale and a group
w OF raiIroadmen he had in
vited to spend the weeks end fishing
at his lovely cottage at Truckee. L
trust you win have good days sport
When Jack McClymonds comes here
we manage to catch a few dozen trout
before breakfast.
II don't think half dozen trout.
rainbow, yes, would be bad for break
fast. Ell? All right I'll go out and catch
a mess"
To the surprise of that acute young
gentleman. Hale, his host started to
walk up hill toward the barn.
Rum place that to catch fish" said
Hale to himself. and he followed Phil
lips. He found his host engaged in
spearing catfish with trident similar
70 that given Neptune, and he was
hauling them out sof a horsetrough at
the rate of four a minute.
''Hulloa," sang out Hale to the busy
fisherman, lis this the way you catch
hsh2''
For the love of truth" whispered
Phillips, mot so loud Don't say
word about this
But it's wicked" answered Hale,
WlO CUES u ouHudN SCtAOOl. OO o.
acting a lie, and you know it's awful
wicked TO act a lie"
Il know that" begged his host, but
it's all right If it's done as a joke" ="
1T doesn't set easy on my con-
science" said Hale, Ito abet you in
lie"
But these fish will set easy on your
stomach" pleaded the once gay fish
erman.
I won't promise" replied Hale. I'll
think it over"
Tell the truth then" said Phillips.
1T isn't my fault. Jack McClymonds
always does it when he gets here. He
pays a teamster TO put the fish over
night in this trough. I guess If I'm
cornered 1 can talk with the best of
them"
F. ". Thompson OF the Rock Island
has returned from a trip through the
southern part of the state and says
financial condition. There are some
big investments being made in real
estate and there is generally a more
cheerful spirit.
Well" concluded Thompson, mo
wonder there is a better feeling all
around. You can't sell over % 900 car
loads Of oranges from a circumscribed
district and not be happy as a result"
J. w. McClymonds went east in the
private car Sunset yesterday to escort
c. NJ Secrist into the state. 1t is said
that the sight Of two Pacific Fruit ex-
press officials, each riding in a private
car in solitary grandeur, will inspire
the fruit growers of the Sacramento
valley with more than the usual re-
spect for their generous benefactors,
and will impress them with a sense
Of the opulence OF the two great fruit
removers.
z. E. Calvin, general manager Of the
Southern Pacific, left on Sunday for a
trip of inspection over the California
Northeastern, which will be opened to
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
MANAGER SAYS He
WILL SUE BACKfRS
WilkersOn Wants 0ttinger and
Other Angels to Put
Up Coin
Meanwhile Stranded Thespians
Will Press Action Against
Their Employer

Ira p. Wilkerson. manager Of the
About Town" company that played at
the American theater last week, ap-
peared in Police Judge Weller's court
yesterday on the charge of embezzle-
ment preferred against him by Miss
Ella Smyth. the prima donna He was
represented by Attorney ". H.
SchOoler, who said he desired the case
10 he taken up at once.
Attorney A. J. Fritz, representing
Miss Smyth. said the impression he had
received was that Wilkerson was to
have left town Saturday evening and
had his trunks all packed Miss Smyth
believed that he intended taking with
him the money belonging TO her and
other members of the company. The
company had been brought here from
o1ew York under 20 weeks contract,
and all We're left stranded in this city.
He was not prepared TO go on with the
case and suggested a continuance for
~ Gays.
Judge said the prosecution was
entitled TO a continuance, and the re-
quest Of Attorney Fritz would be
granted.
Wilkerson has a letter sent by A.
Ottinger Of this city to II. L. Nutting,
general passenger agent Of the South
ern Pacific company in New York, IN
PRODUCING Wilkerson- and dated March
Is in which Ottinger said that what
ever contract Wilkerson entered into
would be backed financially by respon-
sibIe people in this city. including him.
SELF. Wflkerson denied any intention
of leaving the city, and said that he
was preparing TO commence civil suit
against Ottinger and his other back
ers-Nate Franklin, n f. Clute and
Jack Herman-for the money due to
the members Of the company, the press
Egent and himself
Wllkerson. while the husband Of
Maude Amber Of Fischer's theater
fame. was arrested June IA. 1903, with
Frank Brown, alias Bert Campbell;
Charles c. Lee, d. e. Fletcher, c. A
Houston and John Moore for the al
legged swindling OF Herman Grauner, a
commission merchant, out Of $4,000 by
means OF q fake" tootrace in Golden
Gate park. Wflkerson was the stake
holder. They were all held for trial,
but the cases were dismissed by Judge
Cook.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

- marriage and death notices sent by mail
NJ = be inserted. They must be handed In at
either cf tie publication Offices and be indorsed
with tlc name and residence of persons author
ized to have the same published. Notices re-
sirioiel simply 20 the announcement Of the event
a.. published once ~ this column free OF charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
Notable Deaths

CLINTON C. EUTcEIEsoN-Pordand, ore,
Msv 10.-Clintou C. Hutchinson, known as
tr father Of irrigation projects in the west,
q today a. his home in this city. Death
wa. due 10 old age, although he had been
in fne health I'D 10 within the last 10 days.
Mr Hutchinson Was native Of Barnard,
kt-. aud . years or age.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
LOST AND FOUND

gold watch. Inquire 12G
9TH av.
LOST-A passbook with the Hibernia Savings
and Loan Society of San Francisco, in the
name OF John McAulife; No. S23-436 The
finder win please return TO bank; unless same
is returned within FIVE days new book will
be issued to the applicant.
LoST-Dog, half spitz and pug; white long hair
with yellow spots, yellow ears; answers to Pet
or Prince; liberal reward. 1920 I'd ay., East
Oakland.
LoST-Monday. gold watch and fob. initiated
L. NJ O.. bet. Pheian Bldg. and Stockton st.
Return 1858 Phelau Bldg. Reward
LOST-S1O reward--Kodak lost in Ellis st. car
Return to st. Francis hotel, room 725.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
BIRTHS

DOANE-In this city. May 8. 1909, to the
wife Of Prank II. Dosne, a son.
GOwAN-sIsy 4. 1909. to the wife Of NJ. ].
GoWan, o son.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
Lost AND FoUND-continued

IF YOU LOSE ANYTHING-Advertiss
it here. It viii be returned to you If an
honest person finds it. Remarkable recov-
cries are brought about every day
through this column.
IF YOU FIND ANYTHING bring it to
~.~>~~.~S-~~.~~~~~~~S~~
San Francisco Call
Lost aud Found Bureau
Third and Market streets
Get a claim check. Have It advertised.
Reclaim it if the owner does not.
THE LAW-People who find lost arti-
cles are interested in knowing that the
state law is strict in requiring them to
seek the owners through advertisement
ard otherwise, and that q failure 20 do
SO, il proof can be shown, involves 3
severe penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
AEETINGs--Legal

MEETINGS-Lega1
ANNUAL MEETING-The annual meeting of the
stock holders OF the Olympic salt water com.
pany will be held at the office of the com
pany 80 Clay ST., San Francisco. Cal, on
Monday, the oath day of May. 1900. at the
hour of IL O'Clock a. M, for the purpose of
electing board of directors to serve for the
ensuing year and the transaction of such other
business as may come before the meeting.
Trans books will close on Friday, May IA,
1909, at o'clock p. N.
CHARLES A. GIBSON, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
MEET1NGs-special


NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meet
ing Of the society and board of trustees of the
Old Peoples Home will be held at the office
of the home SW. corner Pine and Pierce sts
San Francisco, WEDNESDAY, May IL,
1909, at 2 p. M, for the purpose Of electing
a board OF managers and board Of trustees
to serve for the ensuing year and for transac
tion of such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
Mrs James Alya Watt. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
MALE HELP xANrED-contInuea
HrI.p WANTFn

To open a gold mine that will be second to
Eone in Nevada The Fl Captain Mining com
pany will let contract to the lowest bidder
TO have 600 feet OF tunneling done. BY 7
feet; the ores taken our will pay many times
what the cost viii be. We also want two
shafts sunk to a depth u 200 feet each
each shaft TO 90 down good pay ore We
elso want to sell a sufficient amount OF 81
Captain stock at 30 cts. per share to pay foe
this work. When this work Is completed the
stock will, without doubt. be worth at lease
$3.50 per share. For further information.
address Ell CAPTAIN MINING CO., 1223
Broadway. Oakland. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

MADE $4,000 in . years in the mail order .
business; began with So: any one can start a
mail order business at home. Send for free
booklet. Tells how. HEACOCK, S12, Lock
port. N. y.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

HOOD MAKER wanted. s55 montgomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

ssN ELL. boys" said w. C. Phil
N.Y. lips to w. Hale and a group
Wv of raiIroadmen he had in
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

LABORERS and mechanics to know that Edward
Rolkin has reduced the rooms at the Denver
House, 90 and Howard sts-. to 35c per day, 81
week. hot and cold water In every room.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-09
BOOMERANG HITS
MUSHET FORCES
CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL
RESENTS ACTION
Attempt of Auditor to Boost candl-
dacy by Dragging Out Document
Two Years Old Meets
Rebuff

When w. c. Mushet or some of his
managers who allowed their zeal to
run away with their judgment, circu-
lated a certain set of resolutions
adopted two years ago by the Central
Labor Council of Los Angeles BOOM
erang was hurled, and last night II
came back to destroy the Mushet camp.
Resolutions denouncing the action Of
Mushet and his friends were adopted
last night by the council, thus holding
UP Mushet to the ridicule of every
union man in the city.
Under date of December 16, 1907, the
Central Labor Council adopted a reso-
luton commencing Mushet for his eff
forts In attempting to force the cor
porations of Los Angeles to bear a
greater portion of the tax burden. In
the last few days Mushet has caused
thousands of these resolutions to be
printed and circulated broadcast over
the CITY, especially among the union
men. 1t was the evident intention of
Mushet people to convey the impression
that the unions had Endorsed Mushet.
As a matter of fact the Central Labor
Council has not Endorsed any special
candidate for any office and will not
indorse any candidate until after the
primary election. 1t was to dispel the
false impression and to show Mushet
and his followers In their true light
that the following resolutions were
adopted without a dissenting vote by
the executive board of the Central
Labor Council at its meeting last
night:
Whereas, Certain individuals who are
interested in the campaign of w. G.
Mushet for the office of mayor have
circulated certain pieces Of literature
calculated to lead the general public
to believe that the Central Labor Coun-
ell had Endorsed Mr.. Mushet's candi-
dacy; and
Whereas. The resolutions circulated
were passed by the Central Labor
Council in December, 1907, and COM
mend Mr.. Mushet for his action in at
tempting to collect taxes from the
various street railways of the city and
we're in no way intended to be con-
nected with the present campaign; and
Whereas, The Central Labor Council,
the parent body of organized labor in
the city, has Endorsed no candidate for
any office; therefore be it
Resolved, That the executive board
of the Central Labor Council, in regu-
lar session assembled, deprecates the
fact that the supporters of Mr.. Mushet
have seen fit to circulate the said reso-
luton, tentatively, by such action, pro-
claiming that he has the support of the
Central Labor Council when such is
not the case; and be it further
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
utions be submitted to the daily press
of the city for publication.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-09
AROUND TOWN
Fined for Carrying Weapons

Fined for Carrying Weapons
Wong Sam, a Chinese, was fined $25
by Police Judge Rose yesterday on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Alleged Felon on Trial
Joseph Hoffman, accused of felony,
was placed on trial on charge of in
sanity before a jury in Judge Davis
criminal court yesterday. The trial
will be resumed today.
Man Found Dead
Coroner Hartwell yesterday received
a telephone message from Newhali in
forming him that man named Ia
pals was found dead on the trail west
of that place. Justice Powell of New
hall is making Investigations.
Bishop Spalding to Speak
The quarterly meeting of the Wom-
ans auxiliary of the diocese of Los
Angeles will be held at 2;30 o'clock
tbs afternoon in st. PauPs pro-cathe-
dral Iat. Rev. Frank Spalding. bishop
of Utah, will deliver the address.
Buckeyes to Choose Officers
The Ohio Society of Southern Cali
fornia will hold its regular monthly
meeting this evening in the Fraternal
Brotherhood building. A special pro-
gram will be rendered and officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
Dies at Home of Mother
Matthew WarK, who came here eight
months ago from Philadelphia, died
yesterday at the home of his mother
at 1903 Towne avenue. Besides his
mother, he is survived by seven broth
ers, all of whom reside in Los An
geles. The funeral will be held at the
residence Wednesday at 2 p. M, burial
TO be in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Seeks Missing Man
No definite knowledge was obtained
yesterday concerning the whereabouts
of Joseph Smith, the Calabasas ranch
er, who disappeared from the st. Ell
mo hotel last week, bat it was report
ed to Sheriff Hammel that several per-
sons had seen Smith In Los Angeles
as late as Friday. The belief at the
sheriff's office is that Smith will turn
up in due time.
Nearly Killed by Broken Glass
Albert Irwin of 1859 Santee street
almost bled to death yesterday morn
ing when, while walking across a va
cant lot in the rear of Tom Mack S
saloon at S5S South Main street. he
stumbled and fell on piece of jagged
glass and sustained a deep cut be-
tween the eyes. He was hurried to the
receiving hospital, where the police
surgeons tied the severed blood vessel.
Boy Run Down
Stewart Anderson, 10 years old, a
messenger boy for the Western Union,
was run into by an automobile while
riding his bicycle in front of the Plaza
church at 430 o'clock yesterday after
nooon The lad sustained a bruised
face and his right arm was broken in
three places. He lives at 1926 Gin
cinnati street. The autoist took the
boy to the Sisters hospital where his
injuries were attended.
"Sclon of Nobility in Jail
Charged with stealing a nickel watch
valued at 80 cents from Joe Davidson
of 600 Sichel street, Arthur Curzon, an
English remittance man, who claims
to be q relative of Lord Curzon. former
viceroy of India, was arraigned in Po-
lice Judge Roses court yesterday on
a charge of grand larceny His pre-
liminary examination was set for No
vember 10. He was unable to furnish
$500 bonds and was sent to Jail. Ac-
cording to the police. Curzon is wood
alcohol drunkard.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-09
Municipal Affairs
CITY EMPLOYEES WISH TO
HAVE WAGES INCREASED
Council Will Consider Ordinance FOL
Raise In Pay of Laborers and
Transfers

Ordinances increasing the pay OF
city laborers from 1925 to $3.50 day
and teamsters from 81 to $3.50 day
promise to be rocks on which the coun-
ell will split today. There are fVe
votes in favor of the increase, but 1t
will require six to pass the ordinances.
If they get as far as the mayor he
probably will sign them, for he was
one of the park commissioners that
recommended the council increase
the pay of the park laborers and team
sters.
w. M. Humphreys, chief inspector of
public works, Is in favor of the IN
crease for the street laborers and
teamsters.
81 know these men simply live from
hand to mouth at the present high
rate of living expenses" said Mr.
Humphreys. 1.-THE teamsters especial
ly have hard time of it, because feed
is at top notch figure, and they must
keep their animals in good condition
to be able to do the city's work. l
believe in living wage for our work.
men and 1 believe the increase is JUS
titled"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-09
ROSE HILL RESIDENTS
WISH FIRE PROTECTION

The Rose Hill Improvement asso-
citation will ask the council today to
provide fire hydrants and fire alarm
box somewhere in its district. The
association declares Rose Hill is with
out fire protection of ANY kind. 1t
wants to have facilities for fighting
fire, and if these are granted will form
a volunteer fire brigade.
A number of these volunteer brig
AIDES are existing on the outskirts of
the city, where the growth has been
so fast the fire department has not
been able to keep pace with it.
AS hydrants and fire alarm boxes
are under the jurisdiction of the fire
commission, the council probably will
refer the petition to that body for
action.
AS soon as the new Cregier system is
installed in the University district the
fire department will have a number
of alarm boxes of the old Gamewell
pattern to distribute.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-09
COPY OF WILL BURNED IN
FIRE PUZZLES THE COURT

whether the copy of will, the orig
inal of which was burned in the san
Francisco fire In April, 1906, can be
admitted to probate, is a question
raised in Judge Rives' court yester-
day. The document offered for pro-
bate is the copy of the will Of Mrs.
Grace May Clark, who died In Bonn
bay, India, last year, while on trip
around the world.
The will was executed in 1903 and
disposed of a small estate to Mrs.
Clark's mother, Mrs. Jennie Gale, and
to her brother, Fred Gale of Los An
geles. Judge Rives was in doubt
whether or not he could declare the
copy a valid will and continued the
matter one week