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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
JOURNALISTS CODY TO
BE BURIED IN CHICAGO
Remains of Doctor BIakeIee to
Rest in Family Vault

OAKLAND, Dec. 13.-The body of the
late DR.. George e. Blakelee, journal
ist and writer, who died at his home
here week ago, will be shipped to
Chicago Thursday to be inferred in
the family vault in that city. The
members of his family will accompany
the body east
Doctor Blakelee was a native of
Ohio, where for many years he edited
the Ohio Farmer He studied medi-
cine in Chicago, where he was inter
ested in a publishing house, and he
afterward engaged in publishing work
In New York. He was a contributor
to various magazines and was the au-
thor of many literary and scientific
works. At various times he edited the
New York Tribune and Farmer, the
Farmers Home Journal and the Week.
ly Novelist. During recent years Doc
tor Blakelee and his wife have spent
much of their time abroad.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
OFFICER FINDS ANIMALS
STARVING IN A HOUSE
Fruitvale Woman Goes Away
and Leaves Pets Imprisoned

|, Imprisoned for three days without
anything to eat or drink the means
and cries of four dogs and a cat at
the home of Mrs. Mckay, Mitchell and
East Twenty first streets. Fruitvale,
resulted in the neighbors demanding a
police investigation this morning. 1t
was three days since any one had seen
Mrs. Mckay. who lived there alone,
and many feared that she had died or
had been murdered.
Breaking in the rear window, Police
man George Ely, who was sent to in
vestigate, found the starving animals,
but no trace of the woman. In addi-
tion to the dogs and cat, he found a
score and more of chickens and geese
without any feed or water in the back
yard.
The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals was communicated
with. and this afternoon Humane OFF,
Ger w. G. Osborne went out and cared
for the animals. He declared that a
warrant would be sworn out against
Mrs. Mckay on the charge of extreme
cruelty to animals.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
WAITER FORCES HIS
WAY INTO DWELLING
w. L. Widenhouse Sentenced to
Jail for Queer Actions

BERKELEY, Dec. 1S.-Invading the
exclusive Elmwood park district, w.
l.. Widenhouse, a colored waiter an
noyed number of the residents yes
terday by ringing their doorbells and
asking II there was any gardening to-
be done
His actions aroused the suspicion of
the householders and the police were
called upon. They arrived just as
he was forcing his way into the home
of Miss Edith Danielson of 1884 Col
lege avenue. She ordered him out and
caused his arrest
Widenhouse was sentenced to 10 DAYS
in the county Jail. where he will be
watched and his sanity investigated
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
SAN LEANDRO PYTHIANS
TO BOOST NEW CASTLE
Banquet and Reunion Will Be
Held Friday Evening

SAN LEANDRO. Dec 13.-San Le-
andre lodge No. 234. Knights of
Pythias. will hold a reunion and ban
quet in Odd Fellows hall Friday even
ing in celebration of the adoption of
erected in San Lorenzo avenue Q
Several of the grand officers have
promised to be. present. and all the
lodges about the bay will send delega-
tions. Arrangements are being made
to seat fully 200 guests
r. B. Myers, j. j. Santos, Charles
Blankership, William Reed and Alan
G. Clarke have arranged a fine mu-
sical program to be presented during
the evening. The festivities will close
with a social dance ~.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
BOY BURGLAR SENT
TO JUVENILE COURT
Younger AccompIiCe Is Placed
in Detention Home

OAKLAND. Dee. 13.-Lloyd Guptil. a
Is year old EImhurst lad. who was
captured by Policeman Harry Gilbert
last Saturday. after he had broken into
George Bakers home in the Alvin tract
Elmhurst, was charged with burglary
this morning and sent to the juvenile
court by Police Judge Samuels. His
companion in the burglary. TO which
Guptin has confessed. was Harold
Thompson. IL years old He has been
sent to the detention home. 1t Is al
legged that Guptill took him into the
Baker home. and kept him locked there
while IOoting the home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
WOMAN ASKS $4,000
FOR DISABLED ELBOW
Sues Traction Company; Acci-
dent Occurred Year Ago

OAKLAND, Dec. 13.-Suit for $4,000
damages was begun today by Carrie M.
Peake against the Oakland traction
company for injuries alleged to have
been sustained December "a of last
year when the plaintiff was riding on
an electric car at Sixteenth and Wood
streets. In her complaint she alleges
that as the car rounded a corner She
was thrown about violently, breaking
her arm and permanently disabling her
elbow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
STROKE OF PARALYSIS
SEIZES AGED PIONEER
Daniel c. Breed Is Seriously iii
at His Home

OAKLAND, Dec. 13.-Daniel c. Breed.
father of Arthur III. Breed, president of
the Breed & Bancroft company, and
III. L. Breed, an attorney of this ethyl
is seriously i'll at his residence, 672
Eighteenth street.
He suffered from a severe stroke of
paralysis several days ago and was
found in his room helpless by his SON,
III. j.. Breed.
The elder Breed is rs years old. He
is under the care of DR.. George T.
Poneroy
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
BURGLARS VISIT HOME
WHILE FAMILY is OUT
Jewels and Silver Ware Are
Carried Away by Intruders

OAKLAND. Dec. 13.-P A. Cameron's
house at 72S Eighteenth street was
entered last night by burglars, who
carried away silver ware from the din
ing room and trinkets from the sleen-
ing rooms, valued at $50. A report
was made to the police, and Detec
tive McSorley went to the house. but
the burglars had escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE
SOCIAL HALL FOR NURSES
Berkeley Institution Obtains a
Permit for Building

BERKELEY, DEG. 13.-For the en-
tertainment of the rs nurses of the
Roosevelt hospital and city emergency
ward of this city. Louis Shingle, man
ager. has secured a permit for the
building of a social hall In the hos
pital grounds. Dwight way and Milvia
street In addition to a den and Ii
brary, the social hall will contain a.
ballroom. Work on the new structure
will be begun at once as the contract
has already been let.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
BODY OF SEA CAPTAIN
LAID TO FINAL REST
William Colby, Noted Blockade
Runner, Buried

BERKELEY. Dec, lathe funeral
OF Captain William Colby. sea captain
and noted blockade runner in the civil
war, who died few days ago, was
held from st. Joseph's church. of which
he was member, this morning. In
attendance were large number
OF mariners of prominence with whom
ne was acquainted. Interment was in
st. Mary's cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14

UNITARIAN CLUB JINKS-Alameda Dee Il.
The Unitarian club will hold its animal iinks
Wednesday night. A vaudeville program will
be given The participants will be Arthur W.
Morganstern, Chester Kelly. Elton Lambert.
Harry Shed. Fred Wilson and Otto Riehl. The
occasion viii mark the commencement OF the
fourteenth year OF the clubs existence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-14
NEW coMpANY FoRMEp-

NEW COMPANY FoRMED-oakiand, Dec. "a
Articles of incorporation of the Fruit7aIe Bou-
evard land company were filed today The
capital stock OF the company is $3.50. 600. The
incorporators are NJ. l. Laymsnce W. J. Lay
NANCE. George I. Hawley and Stuart S. Haw-
ley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
NOT A NEW WOMAN.

Chcago's $10,OOO woman superin- tendent of schools is admittedly a star of the first magnitude, for it is ques- tionable if there is another woman in the world as distinguished as an edu- cator or receiving so high a salary, so the women who believe in equal rec ognition for equal merit and equal pay for equal service, have a right to feel that woman under equal conditions is able to compete with man for life's prizes in most of the occupations of life
 They are showing that Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. the superintendent of the Chicago schools, is GA, gets $10,O00 s year, and lAs man assistant who Kets only half that amount of salary. Mrs. Young is not a new woman" but IS one of the foremost educators in tho country. She was one of sixty applicants for the place, the rest be- ing all men.
 It was great achievement for her to win against such odds, and if she accomplishes half that is expected of her. her supremacy will mark the dawn of new era in educational matters at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
pr. Cooks Lecture.

Dr. Cook has stood before a Balti- more audience. an audience represen- tative of the conservative sentiment that does not commit itself with un- due haste to any side of a controversy, and has won it's regards by his direct and unaffected manner of presenting his exploit Fortunately, this com munity Is not called upon to decide the North pole issue. but 1t is satisfied with the quality of material that Dr. Cook has to present upon his lecture tour, and it is pleased with the fact that he can furnish an evening of fine entertainment. Because of the mag netism of his personality, Baltimore ans who heard his presentation of his trip to the far north, who journeyed with him in fancy and by the aid of pictures as he recounted the circum- stances of his great dash to the pole with only the provisions that bare ne- cessity entailed. would hear of his es- tablishment of his claim with satis- faction.
 Baltimoreans do not stand commit ted to one or another man in the con- troversv but they believe that Dr. Cook believes he did all he claims. They would like this fact to be estab- lished because any man who has his record of unflagging enterprise, to- 'gether with his charm of personality, should be deserving of the success he asserts in his behalf. There is glory enough for both contestants.
 The lecturer has won many friends and has shown his capacity to make delightfully."- marketable an experience that is exceptional.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
HE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
HER GUARDIAN

ter to your uncle yourself?' ..Oh,~ he remonstrated. T do not mean for you to tell him eevrything," then hesitat- ingiy just casually mention how things are'
 That evening Wallace Grant sat in his library, deep in thought. He had never been in love until now and could scarce understand the pent-up emo- tion within him whenever his eyes rested upon Esther's face. He sighed as he mentally compared his age with hers and then thought of Harry. Those two young people were meant for each other" he thought and have evidently discovered the fact. l doubt if Esther could ever regard me in any other light than as her guardian"
 At this juncture there was light tap at the door. He was ashamed of the rush of blood within him as he re- cognized Esther's knock. Come in" he called The girl entered. hesitat- ingly. She seemed at a loss how to begin, and he remembered that for some time she had ceased to call him "Guardy," her old pet name for him. He duly wondered why this was. Lately she had not addressed him di- rectly. Finally she said in a low voice: Harry desires very much that break to you the news of his engagement" !" Sh4 faltered and her eyes dropped DClOAC LAC olCdQy gaze OL tAAS AAAe~A D~ fore her.
 With an effort he strove to conceal he said, My dear child, have been expecting this, and congratulate Harry and wish you both happiness from the bottom of hy heart
 Bewildered, she raised her head and looked at him. But you don't under stand" she gasped. Tt is Madge- Madge ClerefOrd"
 .Madge Clereford," he repeated aft CT her in dazed way, but, Esther, l thought it must be you"
 "Oh, no-no-no, indeed" so vehe- nently that she caught her breath as she realized. He looked more closely at the beautiful troubled face and downcast eyes. 'Is it someone else, Esther?" he asked, gently. For a mo- ment she hesitdted, then slowly nodd- ed He took both her hands in his, and trying to speak in a fatherly way asked her to confide in him. He could not eliminate from his voice the in tense feeling within him, and the girl, suddenly comprehending what this meant, grew more courageous.
 You know him well, she whispered.
 Who is he, darling?" the name es- capped him quite naturally. Then. as the golden head inclined toward him, almost roughly he placed his hand un- der her chin and lifted the dropping face The rioring olushes told him the truth, bu. before clasping her in his arms he made his last stand. Sweet heart, I am so old" and then ca pitulated as two soft arms crept about his neck.
 Half an hour afterward there was a tinid rap at the door and Esther started in dismay.
 You haven't said whether you ap- prove of Harry's engagement to Madge. and Harry is here to know his stand ing with you"
 DO you suppose I could deny him what he asks when he has been so blind as to let prize like this slip by him?" he asked.
 But Wallace, he never had any
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.

We hear a great deal nowadays about the Des Moines plan of munich pal government; and it is alluded to as a promising and progressive plan. The Des Moines Capital says that "every important enterprise in that city is making money" This is a good deal to say for trial of three years and it is not surprising that another three-year campaign is under way. The Capital says:
 In the growth of cities it often transpires that business is overdone. This is not true of Des Moines.
 'The booster committees have never made an effort to secure the estab- lishment of a retail store. It often happens that retail establishments are too numerous. The booster commit tees have gone on the supposition that retail establishments would be numer- ous enough without effort and would keep pace with the growth of the city.
 "All efforts toward growth have been in the direction of substantial achieve ment which will add to permanent conditions.
 Therefore, notwithstanding this city has had three years of growth and three years increasing confidence there is no evidence of things being overdone, hence continued growth may be expected. The Greater Des Moines committee is organizing and planning for another three-year campaign with every feeling and assurance that Des Moines can continue to grow for an other three-year period without go- ing beyond the demands of the com munity or the state.
 Every bit of work done in Des Moines for the growth of the city has been on the safest lines. The boom spirit has not entered in.''
 The sane and safe method is the Des Moines way, and it never over does or underdoes things, but just promotes a healthy continuous per- formance. That is good enough for any city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
HOW PROBATION WORKS.

That the man who spends his wages in the saloons and leaves his family in squalor and want needs a conser- vator is recognized by the observant public and the law, and that is one way in which this humane enactment operates. The assistant secretary of the Connecticut Prison association says of the man who used to support the saloons and let the town support his family:
 Now the probation officer collects his wages and expends them for his family Tn Hartford alone over s7 300 were thus collected by the probation officer last year, in New Haven over S3,600. in Waterbury over $2,700, and the state over s17,0OO. Fines and costs imposed in court are also often worked out on probation, instead of in jail, with great saving to the offender and to the state"
 The law proceeds to check vice in the juvenile ranks which results in creating a larger per cent. of good citizens. As Judge Warner says: 'The duty of the probation officer is to win the child's confidence, and overcome It's bad habits or dangerous tendencies through friendly persuasion and improvement of home conditions and associations of the child. Obedi- ence to certain rules is required, and, for violation of them. the child may be returned to court for more severe treatment, but this does not often happen. The assistant secretary says that Probation is the greatest step we have yet taken in solving the prob iems of crime; and the result shows that it is working we'll"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
10 MAINTAIN COMPETITION.

A Virginia lawyer, who is acting for the defence in the tobacco trust cases has devised plan for preventing the action or combinations of capital to kill out competition by making sacrifice prices. Following a condemnation of the Sherman antitrust" law as vio- lating the constitution in that it pro- hibits freedom of contract, he suggests a federal law that would prohibit un- der severe penalties the giving away of commodities or the lowering of their prices with a purpose on the part of the giver to crush out competition. This, he argues. would make injuri- ous combinations impossible for as soon as the independent producer or dealer was assured that he would be protected by the law and the strong arm of the government he would go in or stay in and compete and would, in addition, have this advantage-that the competing trust" would in all probability have to pay dividends on 'watered" stock, while the independ- ent would not. It is maintained, fur ther, that it is perfectly lawful for any one man or set of men to control the output and the price of any com HlOOlly or 10 put up the price or It. But under the operation of the law suggested he contends the situation produced by putting up the price would cure itself by the profits that others would make by entering the business at the high prices. In oth- CT words, independents could not be kept out or be forced out of the busi- ness when once they were in it through a lowering of prices by the trust; but they could. through active competition force a division of the volume of the business between them selves and the trust" It is not clear here exactly how the public would be protected against inordinately high prices, unless it be assumed that the free competition thus made possible and protected by the law would in- evitably, sooner or later, keep prices at a normal level.
 This, t is claimed by opponents, would be just as much an interference with the constitutional freedom of contract as the sherman law is but upon the plea that it might accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number it might find approval in the supreme court and in congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16

He stood on the broad veranda and gazed down the long slope of green lawn. Yes, there they were, just emerging from the wooded path which led to the lake. Hand in hand they walked, his nephew and his ward, evil dently in very earnest conversation, as the girls eyes were bent upon the ground and the young mans head was very near hers. The watcher sighed, then shrugged his shoulders vigorous ly as though to shake off some feeling which possessed him. He was a tall, splendidly proportioned man of 40, with square jaw, grave dark eyes and hair very slightly touched with gray. T have never gotten over the wonder of it." he murmured, that plain, shy little child has developed into such an attractive woman. If only were not so old" "Wallace," called a querulous feminine voice. The tall man on the veranda gave one last look at the approaching couple and turned to enter the house, where his sister evidently desired his help with her troublesome household accounts.
 The two young people drawing near to the house were good to look at The man, who would come of age on the nor row, somewhat resembled his uncle, Wallace Grant, with whom he and his mother made their home, except that his figure was decidedly boyish and his hair was not cropped so closely as to prevent it's curling slightly upon his broad forehead. Esther Charles, who had made her home here for the past year since completing the course of education laid out for her, would reach her Fist birthday the following week. Esther's blue eyes were bent upon the ground to hide the laughter in their merry depths. but in a sympa- thetic voice she murmured: "Yes, Har- ry, dear, but which one are you in love with now? You haven't told me the lady's name" She was accustomed to having Harry's affairs of the heart conf1ded to her, but the weather vane of his affection sometimes veered so rapidly it was quite impossible for her to be absolutely sure of whom he was speaking.
 Tt is Madge Clereford," he replied reproachfully: then impetuously, "any other attachment I have had, Esther, was as nothing compared with the love I have for Madge. Esther" pleading ly, wont you manage somehow to prepare uncle? I think I can man. reason Uncle Wallace seems to avoid any conversation relating to love and marriage"
 The girls face grew very grave and her lips trembled slightly. The de- parting sunlight rested lovingly upon the shining golden braids which crowned her head. She did not smile now, but said, slowly, DO you not think, Harry, it would make better impression if you presented the mat
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
r,a oualitx of Immiaration.

Of the 113,OSS aliens admitted in Marc !, 1909, which figures are typical of all other periods in recent years, only 10.224 were skilled workmen, while 77,05s were unskilled labcrers; ;
 the remaining 25,75S being women and children, professional men and others having no definite occupation.
 Tn other words, these figures show that less than 10 per cent. of the aliens admitted in the month of March were equipped and trained to follow a giv- en line of employment. whereas 77.05S were thrust upon us. In most cases so situated that they would be compelled
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
DON'T THROW 1T AWAY

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