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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
Sacramento and San joaquin Valleys
VOLCANO BASIN TO
Be A RESERVOIR
Pacific Gas and Electric Com
pany Said to Be Back of
Big Enterprise
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

JACKSON. Nov. 12.-volcano basin,
IL miles northeast of jackson. is to be
converted into big reservoir for
power and irrigation purposes, accord
ing to "a story told today. following
the visit. of w, C. wynkopp of the
government board of engineers and
L. A. Gross of San Francisco.
The basin is surrounded by hills. ex-
cept for a small cut at Sutter creek.
This could be closed easily, making q
reservoir capable of holding a large
volume of water
A story told here today is to the
effect that the Pacific gas and electric
company is behind the movement. Gross
is said TO have options on almost every
acre of land in. the basin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
DREDGER HAND WASHED
OFF DECK TO DEATH
Pressure of Hose Proves Fatal
to George Ward
rS...:,J D;,ooicb In The Call

STOCKTON, Nov 12.-George Ward
while washing off the deck of a dredger
on Brack slough, near the Rindge tract,
fell overheard last night and was
drowned His body was recovered to-
day and brought to Stockton, where an
inquest was held.
No one saw him go overheard. but
it is presumed the force of the water
through the hose, which was all of 90
pounds. caused him to lose his balance.
The deceased was 40 years of age and
was a single man. He was the brother
in law of T. j. Kennedy, captain of the
dredger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
FARMERS BEGIN FLOWING
IN SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Rains Are Welcomed by Stock
men and the Orchardists
Special Dispatch 10 The Call |

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 12.-Rains of
the last few days have softened the
ground sufficiently for farmers to plow.
and all over the valley plows are at
work In the far northern end ofgthe
valley more rain Is needed to make
plowing really easy.
In the foothills stockmen and fruit
growers are pleased, because the rains
mean better grazing and aid the fruit.
While ii has been raining in the
valley, there has been snow in the
higher attitudes. Stages in Eldorado,
Sierra Placer and Nevada counties use
runners in traversing some sections.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
A. L. LAWSHE MAY BE
NEW MEXICO'S GOVERNOR

Ell PASO, Tex. Nov. 12.-Belief that
Third Assistant Postmaster General A.
l.. Lawshe will be named by President
Taft as governor of New Mexico has
been strengthened by Lawshes action
in taking up his residence in Las
Cruces. N. NJ. and his announcement
that he intended making that city his
permanent home. He will not return
to his position at Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
CHINESE PUGILIST IN
TROUBLE WITH AFFINITY
All Wing Seeks Arrest of White
Girl, but Reconsiders
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

ISpecIal Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov 12.-Ah Wing,
known over the coast for his pugilistic
talent, has had trouble with his white
affinity, pretty Gertrude Day, and last
night secured a warrant for her arrest
on a charge of stealing a $50 diamond
ring.
All Wings heart softened after he
had placed the matter in the hands OF
the officers and had sent them on the
trail of his affinity, who went to San
Francisco.
Today he recalled the warrant. He
first said it would cost too much to
get the ring back and then, again, he
blamed his friends.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
MISSING FOUNDRYMAN
is LOCATED IN JAPAN
Friends Notified of Intention tC
Return Home

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 12.-Joseph L.
Gawley, a foundryman, who disap-
peared from Tacoma 10 days ago.
cabled from Yokohama, Japan, today
that he was coming home His busi-
ness affairs here were in a tangle,. and
a receiver was appointed who esti-
mated liabilities at s175,000 and assets
at about $50, 900. 1t is understood that
arrangements have been made whereby
wealthy relatives have come to Cav
ley's aid and that a satisfactory ad-
justment will be made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
WIRELESS APPARATUS
AT SHASTA. HIGH SCHOOL
Power Company Will Also In
stall System at Its Plant
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
REDDING, Nov. 12.-Wireless ap-
paratus has been ordered by the
Shasta high school and by the North
ern California power company ana
course in wireless instruction VIII De
included in the high school course.
One apparatus Will be placed on the
high school building.
The power company will install Two
sets of apparatus at its plants In the
mountains and communication VIII De
established for the benefit of the stu
dents, as well as Tor use IN the
cOmpany'S business.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
OLD MAN BEATEN BY
DRUNKEN CELLMATES
[Speciol Disp0tch 10 The Call

Special Dispdich 10 ne IdHI
STOCKTON, Nov. 12.-Richard Lin
game, an old man, came very nearly
being murdered by ). Ruiz and Joe
Rodriouez. cellmates, last night. He
was saved from being beaten to death
by the interference OF two farm hands
who were also in the cell.
The men were arrested for drunken
ness and Ruiz and Rodriguez We're
drunk enough to be ugly. They at
tackled Lingane, knocked him down and
kicked him when the other men at
tempted to drive them off,
The jailer finally stopped hostilities
and Justice Won petten today sentenced
Ruiz and Rodriguez to serve six months
each in jail for battery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
GIRL BEATEN FOR
DELAYING SUPPER
Father Arrested After Drawing
Blood From Daughters
Body With Cane
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

CHICO, Nov. I'm Bora, who con-
ducts a boarding house. was arrested
today, charged with beating unmerci-
fully his IA year old daughter because
she was late in preparing supper for
the IL boarders.
Since the death of the girls mother
a short time ago the girl has been
compelled to do all the cooking for
the II boarders
Bora beat her with cane last even
ing, drawing blood from her arms and
body.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
The Vogue for knitting

The vogue for knitted and crocheteo
objects is steadily increasing. 1t has
taken the place to a large extent OF
embroidery in the way of fancy work
The objection TO wool work was the
limited amount of objects that could be
made. the clumsiness of the patterns
and lack Of originality in the designs
but now all that is changed. The num-
her of pretty articles which may be
made from wool is almost unlimited
The warns are finer and of more artistic
shades: in fact. everything about wool
work has improved wonderfully.
Can anything be smarter, for in
stance than the new style sweaters,
which are in reality less sweaters than
tailor made little Jackets, accentuating
every good point in the wearer's hgure? +?
Some of these knitted Jackets are
made full length, with a belted effect
They are usually made in white or
pearl gray. although some stunning
specimens are made OF the new buff
shade.
For small children there are little
sailor REFERS knitted of navy blue
wool. with the edges of collars and
revers piped with red and white and
red and white emblem on the arm.
There are also very pretty bathing
suits made of white wool edged with
red or navy blue bands. Norfolk jack
cts of heavy gray wool are smart when
trimmed with pearl buttons and worn
with white leather belt
Even the homelv afghan has changed
and now comes in a five paneled design
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
BLOCKADE ON SHASTA
ROUTE RAISED AT LAST
Trains Now Pass Through the
Tunnel Near Coram

REDDING, Nov. 1.-THE blockade
of the Shasta route of the Southern
Pacific, which has prevailed ever since
the tunnel near Coram caved in on a
freight train November 1, was raised
today.
The southbound Oregon express went
through the tunnel today, but the pas
sengers were transferred.
BY tonight the tunnel and the open
cut will be safe for the passage of all
passenger trains on their usual sched-
ule.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
INSTANTLY KILLED
WHEN AUTO OVERTURNS
Pioneer Resident of Fresno Is
Pinned Under Steering Wheel

FRESNO, Nov. s12.-James Statham,
pioneer resident of this city, was in
stantly killed this afternoon near
Selma, when an automobile which he
was driving overturned in a ditch and
pinned him under the steering wheel.
Two other men were with Statham
at the time, but both escaped.
The deceased was a native of Fresno
county, and was so years old. He was
brother of j. ID. Statham, former city
trustee.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
DISPUTED OWNERSHIP
OF NEWSPAPER SETTLED
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

FAIRFIELD, Nov. 12-Through the
decision of a board of arbitration j. NJ.
Fix has obtained possession of the En-
terprise newspaper plant, which he sold
TO G w Ray a year ago, but which
he claims Ray never paid for. The
two have had much trouble recently
over the plant, first one obtaining pos
session and then the other, but the case
of ownership has finally been settled
and Ray will move back to Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
EDITOR TO
BE TRIED FOR LIBEL
rsoeciol Dispotch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 12.-H. B. Mizu-
tani, editor of the Sacramento Daily
News, a Japanese publication, was to-
dav held to answer to the superior
court by City Justice Anderson for
criminal libel. The complainant in the
action against Mizutani is George NJ.
Ikeda. who says a story in the News
called him a pettif0gger and said he
had no credit and was becoming a
Vaqrant
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
CAPTIVE BALLOON CAN
SOAR ONLY IN A CALM
Sacramento Authorities Fear
Damage to Fire Alarm System
tSeeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Nov. PA compro-
mise has been reached between the city
officials and A. B. Go1dstein, owner OF
captive passenger balloon, and the lat
ter will be permitted to soar only our
ing fair weather and in a calm.
Mayor White had prepared an ordl :
nance prohibiting Goldstein from sail
inc the ba o at ali because of the danger
to the alarm system.
GoIdstein suggested compromise
and if was accepted. lie must cease
business by Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
FREIGHT AND WORK TRAINS
COLLIDE EAST OF RENO

RENO, New, Nov IA westbound
extra freight train eollided with a
sidetracked work train at Deeth, $50
miles east of this city, at $50 o'clock
tonight The engine and three cars
of the work train overturned, delaying
traffic for seven hours. There were
no injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
REDDING NOW HAS
POPULATION OF 5,345

REDDING, Nov. 12.-According to
the new city directory, Redding has
almost doubled its population in the
last nine years. According to the
enumeration, this city now has a popu-
lation of 5,345.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
JUMPS OFF BRIDGE TO
ESCAPE ONCOMING TRAIN
Chico Man Found Hours Later
Badly Injured
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

ISpecIdI DISPdIcn 10 ne Z al
CHICO, Nov. 12.-Caught in the mid
die of long bridge over Chico creek,
and fearing death under the wheels of
a rapidly approaching train. Charles
Ely jumped to the creek bottom last
night. He was found several hours
afterward with a broken ankle and
other injuries, rendering him almost
helpless. At the county hospital it was
stated that he would recover, how
ever
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
GLENN COUNTY LEVEES
IN GOOD CONDITION
ISpecidl Dispatch 10 The Call

WILLOWS, Nov 12-G. w. Warfeld
of the Sacramento drainage district
commission has returned from an in
spection of levees along the Glenn
county front and reports that all are in
first class condition. Twelve miles of
new levee has been constructed and
the breaks caused by last winters
floods have been closed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
PARENTS PLEDGE HOUSE
TO LIBERATE JOE ROSSI
Son Accused of Leading BOxcar
= Robbers
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

TOPectdI DIsPdfch 10 ne IdII
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 12.-Joe Rossi,
charged with being the leader of a
gang of boxcar robbers who looted the
Southern Pacific freight cars here last
winter. has been released from the
county Jail on $4,000 cash bail depos-
tied by his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Pietro
Rossi. They raised the cash by mort
gaging their home at 1917 Fourth
street Rossi's trial is set for the lat
ter part of this month.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
HALF MILLION PUPILS
PURCHASE TEXT BOOKS
TSpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

text books for the fiscal year 190S-09
shows that 5Sl.1o1 were purchased by
children. the total amount of sales be-
ing S142.O55.34. OF this amount s107,-
371.15 was paid to the revolving text
book fund, while royalties amounted to
s34,6S4.19.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
CITY WANTS POLICEMAN
MADE HEALTH OFFICER
Trustees of Jackson Seek to
Save Expense
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

. SACRAMENTO. Nov. 12.-Jackson,
Amador county. has but one police
man. The law requires that cities of
Jackson's class have a health officer
The city trustees are economical and
want to consolidate the offices, and
have written the state board of health
If they can have one man hold both
jobs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
NOTES OF THE AUTO

Charles s. Howard. head of the How
ard automobile company. agents for
the Buick and Oldsmobile cars. has
left the east and is expected to arrive
in the city this evening.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
Simple Menu for Thanksgiving Dinner

(Kitchenette)
Cream of Oyster Soup
Olives. Salted Nuts Celery
Young Chicken Cooked With Salt Pork
Mashed Potatoes
Squash
Charlotte Russo in Cups
Sweet Cider. Coffee
Nuts Raisins. Bonbons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
BIG PROFITS IN
AUTO BUILDING
Annual Report OF the General
Motors Company a Won
derful Showing
Transactions in Motor Cars
Run Away Up in the
Millions
By R. R. .L'HoMMED1EU

Few realize the enormous amount of
money that is involved in the auto
mobile trade in the United States. Each
month sees a wonderful increase. The
great amount of money that is in
vested and handled by the manufactur-
ers may be realized from the report
just made concerning one of the ANAL
gamated companies which is a little
over a year old. The report states
that the Michigan holders OF General
Motors common stock have been noti-
fed of the action of that company in
declaring a, dividend of $50 per cent,
payable in common stock November 10.
Present common stock of the General
Motors company amounts to s5.500,000-
With the dividend just declared the
outstanding common stock will be in
creased to s13.750.00O, still leaving more
than $26, 100000 OF the $4,000. 600 COM
mon stock authorized by the stock
holders some time ago in reserve.
Cause for rejoicing on the part of
stock holders is not alone dependent
on the dividend just announced. the
showing in other directions during the
first year of the General Motors COM
pany's existence being decidedly ia
vorable.
According to W., C. Durant, presi-
dent OF the General Motors company, at
the close of business September 30.
marking the end OF the year, there was
a surplus in excess of $1,000, 900. Charg
ing off all depreciation, patents and
doubtful accounts, there still remained
a surplus of s1.040,000, a decidedly
comfortable showing for so short
period.
During the year just closed constitu-
ent companies making up General Mo-
tors produced an aggregate of 2S.550
automobiles, the volume of business
represented being s34,00O.0OO. Fore
casts for the coming year are even
more favorable, Durant stating that
orders have been secured for $4,000
cars representing a sale value of
$50, 900.
j. w. McAllister of Los Angeles,
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

Read the want ads on the classified
page, There is something there that
will interest you-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
A. FEW WORDS WITH tie
LADY Me>HOUSE

A meal should be regarded as an i'm
portant end in itself. 1t should be
taken at leisure. body and mind being
for the time being given up to it and
to agreeable social intercourse.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
MOtorist Visits
the City

drove his car up to attend the intercol-
legiate football game, which takes place
today in Palo Alto. While In this city
McAllister will be the guest of III. o.
Harrison, head of the H. o. Harrison
company, distributors of the Peerless
cars. they having been warm friends
while Harrison was living in the south
ern city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

Charles Burman, factory represent;
tive of the Peerless cars in the ives
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
Studebaker
| Separate Plant

. EameS. Ilen cnleI
engineer of the Electric vehicle COM
pany. to undertake the task of design
ing and marketing a class OF electric
vehicles such as would add to Stude-
baker prestige. Eames. following out
his invariable plan. undertook the
large task in a quiet way. preferring
to do the work and let others do the
talking" states Chestner n. Weaver.
manager of the local branch.
by a systematic process and a
proper display of skill the plan has
prospered and it will come as a news
item of more than little purport to
most people that the Studebaker auto
mobile company will now go into the
building of electric vehicles on a large
scale, and in view of the other efforts.
in the shape of gasoline automobiles.
now well under way. it has been de-
cided to make a separate department
of the electric vehicle work. c. H Ty-
ler. one of the Studebaker electric
staff, formerly connected with the
Studebaker Chicago branch. will hold
sway over the destiny of this separated
project
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
Take Care of
Auto Tires

tires are allowed to deteriorate in this
way, and when the ears are put into
commission again the castings do not
give the service that they should.
When car is laid away for several
months the wheels should be lacked
up and the tires Debated. 1t is essen
tial that they should be kept in a
place where no sunlight can penetrate
Ia cool, dark place being preferable
The company advises owners of Fisk
tires to examine their rims and cleanse
them of any rust. which. of course, ne
cessitates the removal of the tires. fol-
lowing which a little graphite should
be applied to the rims before replacing
the tires.
little attention to spare castings
and tubes before putting them away
will mean added service in many cases
If there are any cuts in the shoes they
should be filled with a good cement
and il there are any spots where the
fabric is exposed it should be seen &c
that these are perfectly dry.
"Some years ago when it was appar-
rent that electric vehicles would have
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

j. W. McAllister of Los Angeles, a
capitalist of that city and an enthusi-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
Burman Leaves
| for Coast Trip

his entire territory. going to Portland
and Seattle before he returns TO this
city. He will be away several weeks.
A ;arge number of motorists who
store their cars away do not take
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

'Some years go when il was appar-
rent that electric vehicles would have
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-23

highest character and reputation,
makes her home at Harmon Terrace,
TO Clark street, Evanston. an exclu-
sive boarding school for girls. She
did not know that her sister had been
arrested until informed by a reporter.
Mrs. Moore was not at Harmon Ter
race and had not been there.
She had packed her trunk and grips
and had them sent to the railway sta.
ton. She told Miss Englebach that
she was going back to Indianapolis to
her husband. No mention was made
OF her trouble The case against
Stowell and Mrs. Moore was continued
at the request Of Attorney Rockwell
until April 80
II wish to withdraw from the case
and would like to have 1t continued
until Mr.. Stowell can get another at
torney," he told Judge Blake. The
continuance was granted.
Mr.. Moore was present in the court
room. says the Chicago dispatch, but
refrained from looking at his wife ex-
cept when he could not avoid looking
In that direction. Mrs. Moore was
dressed In the height Of fashion and
appeared to be at her ease. Mr..
Moore told the story of his discovery
Of alleged infidelity on the part Of his
wife to the court briefly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-23
CAPTAIN NlNS
IS DECLARED TO
Be INSANE Man
Continued From Page one.)

i say that he is as crazy as loon;
1 said it at the last trial: l said 1t
while preparing for this one and say
1t now.
Il don't want to stand in the posi-
ton in taking part in the free on the
community of lunatic. Yet 1 don't
know what may happen at any mo-
ment. Capt. Hams. really believe,
is just as likely as not to jump at the
foreman of the jury under the hallu-
cination that he is Billy Annis.
He Races Toothpicks-
rs man who races tooth picks for
boats in his soup at the luncheon
table sane man."
To most who have observed the
prisoner in court. the prospective pic
lures of Capt. Hams as witness at
his own trial is not a1pretty one.
If he is acting as he sits day after
day. the long hours through in court.
he is acting mighty well. and no
change in his manner would be need
ed to convince anyone that he is far
from normal to say the least.
Just how he would answer questions
is problematical, for. as far as has
been noticeable in court, he has not
said half dozen words to relatives,
to friends, to a single person since the
trial began. The only explanation
that can be given of the remarkable
statements of DR.. Manson is that al
ienist became over-enthusiastic about
what. to him. seemed a marked i'm
provement in Capt. Hams
The physician did not want to talk
this morning and was somewhat crest
fallen after long conference between
Mcintyre, Dan O'Reilly and himself.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-23
WILL GET A CHANCE
Fred and Gertrude Ellis May
Retain Custody of
Children.
JUDGE FOX TAKES ACTION

Judge Fox has decided in juvenile
court to permit Fred and Gertrude
Ellis another chance to care properly
for their three children before they
are taken away from them and placed
in an orphan asylum. The Ellises
have been mixed in police affairs and
the home life was so disrupted that
the children have been cared for at
the home of the friendless for some
time. Prosecutor Ladd has prepared
a decree placing the custody Of the
youngsters with the board of child.
ren's guardians and after the parents
are given trial. il failure follows.
the children will be taken from them.
A little girl and one of the two boys
have said they do not want to return
to their father and mother. The 9TH
er boy is willing to take his chances.
The oldest of the children 1t but ten.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-23
GOT HIN CHEAP.

Ths Way . eamsus Surgeon Yves oNee
clsvesiy Trjelssd.
Sir Aorel Mackenzie once received q
wire from Antwerp asking him his
charges for . certain operation. He
replied $500 and was told to come at
once. when he stepped upon the dock
he was met BY three men In mourning.
who informed him sadly that he had
come too late, the patient had died.
But" said the spokesman Of the
party. I'VE shall pay you your full fee"
And they did. And now" said the
man, ''since you are here. what DO you
say to visiting the city hospital and
giving q clinic for the benefit Of our
local surgeons? It IL not often they
have an opportunity Of benefting By
such science n yours"
Sir Morel said he would gladly COM
ply. He went to the hospital and per-
formed many operations. among which
were two Of . similar nature to that
for which he had been called for.
When he had finished all thanked him
profusely. On the steamer going home
he met q friend, who had q business
house In Antwerp.
"Pretty scurvy trick they played On
you. Sir Mofel"
what do You meanv asked the sur
geon.
Told you the patient died before
you arrived. didn't they?"
Yes"
Lies. Yo1 operated on him and .
friend with the same trouble at the
clinic. Got two operations for one
price"