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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
LOBBYISTS TO WORK
FOR BIG WATERWAY
Fight to Be Made in Congress
for "Lakes-tO-the-GuIf''
Project

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. Adopting
President fafts suggestion that the
time for oratory was past. the lakes-to-
the-gulf deep waterways convention to-
night decided to send 500 lobbyists to
Washington to demand that congress
deepen the Mississippi river
A resolution to that effect. offered by
David R. Francis. OF Missouri was
adopted. 1t follows:
Resolved that the president Of the lakes 10
tue gulf deep waterways association be re-
quested to appoint 800 delegates from our or
ganization TO visit Washington and TO present
to the proper committee of congress and 10 the
heads of our government the resolutions adopted
by this convention and at the same time TO act
as delegates 10 the rivers and hareors con
gress to be held in that city December 5. .
and 10.
The regular report of the resolutions
committee was also adopted. This de-
elared that the federal government
should enter upon definite policy and
plan of waterways development. begin
ming with the Improvement of the Mis-
sissippi and Illinois rivers as a main
trunk of a great waterway system, IN
such way as to open effective naviga-
tion. between the gulf of Mexico and the
Great lakes. such main trunk line to be
developed with no dispara cement Of and
constant reference to the concurrent
development of the tributaries.
The Issuance of popular bonds in
small denominations was urged upon
congress as means of paying for the
great undertaking.
Representative ID. E. McKinlay OF
California was one of the speakers at
the afternoon session. He made
spirited argument on the necessity of
improving the inland waterways He
came as doubter. he said, but was
now converted to the cause.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
.H[N[Y'S OREGON
WORK IS PRAISED
Prominent Portland Ministers
Send Telegram Urging the
Prosecutors Election

, -
That the great mass of good citizens
Of the state of Oregon are in sympathy
with Francis j. .Heney in his fight for
the district attorneyship in San Fran
cisco, and that his work in the land
fraud cases in that state has won for
him general approbation, Is the declar-
alton of number of prominent pastors
Of Portland, who signed telegram
received yesterday at the Heney league
headquarters In this city.
The telegram from Portland is signed
by Rev. c. T. Wilson. pastor of the Cen
tenary Methodist Episcopal church. and
carries the Endorsement OF several other
clergymen. Here is the telegram:
Portland. Or, Nov. l, 1909.
The Heney League, San Fran
cisco. Cal:
All good citizens are coming to
appreciate the heroic and historic
work of Francis J.. Heney in Ore
gon. He brought to a full stop the.
.spoIiation of our government lands
:. through corrupt official conniyance, 8
and has saved hundreds of thou
sands of acres and the national
henor.s He won against fearful odds.
No man living could have done the
Work or the government better. All :
Oregon has watched his work in
San Francisco with. sympathetic in
tefest and hopes to see our neigh
Dor city free herself from the rule
of graft and put Heney where he :
will have full power to punish the
corrupters of mankind and to guard s.
that city against future spoilers. /
have known Heney's career for 15
wears past. He is frank, manly.
brave, honest, earnest, and the
greatest criminal lawyer I ever saw
try a case.
CLARENCE TRUE WILSON,
Pastor Centenary NJ. E.. Church.
The above is indorsed by Rev: J..
Whitconlb Brougher, pastor of First r
Baptist church: Rev. T.. Nelson AL :
len, pastor of Hawthorne Park
Presbyterian church: Rev. Charles
w. Hayes, pastor of Marshall Street
Presbyterian church. and Rev.
Henry Narcotic. pastor Of West
minister. Presbyterian church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
BANKERS WILL UPHELD
BY SUPREME COURT
Charges of Undue influence Are
Quashed by Decision

In an appeal from a judgment en-
tered after verdict Of a jury revoking
probate of the. last will of William D.
'Carithers, deceased, a banker and iner-
chant of Illinois who had moved to
this state before his death, the SUI
preme court Yesterday reversed the
judgmentso the lower court and denied
a motion for a new trial
respondents eontended that the tes-,
tator had been unduly influenced in
making his Will and that. beingad-
dicted TO the use of fntoxicants he was
mentally unsound.
The court held that unless evidence
was produced to show that at the
time of the signing of the Will. testator
was either insane or under the inf1u-
ence of liquor, whether an inebriate or
not his will must be upheld. No SIC
of undue influence was shown.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
GETS DIVORCE FOR
DfARIH OF KISSES
Dashing Young Sacramento Ma
tron TearfnlIy Tells OF Her
Marital Troubles
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


SACRAMENTO, Nov. because her
husband would not kiss her and show
the affection she says she craved for
Mrs. Genevieve- Mckay. the dashing
wife of Dan Mckay. local harness
dealer, and cousin of Mrs. w. E. Corey
wife of the president of the United
States steel corporation. today secured
a divorce on the ground of cruelty. +
Between tears Mrs. Mckay told
Judge Shields that in their six years
of married life Mckay had not kissed
her once and when she would make
such advances he would put on his hat
and leave the house
Another: grievance was that Mckay
would not buy her ice cream.
The suit was originally brought by.
Mckay and. in his complaint he made
charges that promised real sensations.
A compromise was effected. however,
and valuable property rights settled.
It was agreed that Mrs. Mckay. should
get the divorce. The prominence OF
the couple has attracted much atten-
tion ito. the case:
Mrs. Mckay is a daughter of w. C..
Curtfss, wealthy woodland farmer.
She was permitted to.resume her maid
en- name. Mckay was formerly presi-
dent of. the city. trustees. Mrs Mckay
Is to get $50 a month as long: as She
remains single. 81 -
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
OUTDOOR ART LEAGUE
CONSIDERS ROUTINE
Mrs. Lowell White Delegate to
San Jose Nesting

a meeting of the Outdoor Art league
yesterday afternoon was devoted prin-
cipaily to the transaction OF routine
business and the further consideration
OF matters which seem to be indefi-
nitely In allegiance
Mrs. Loven White was chosen to
represent the league at the convention
OF the San Francisco district of the
state federation 10 be held at San. Jose
next week, with Mrs. A C. Kellogg as
an alternate.
II was decided to give an informal
luncheon at the Portola cafe the last
saturday Of the month. to which each
member may bring guests. A special
meeting OF the league was called for
next Monday 10 discuss use TO which
SHAH be devoted the $500 raised shortly
after the fire for the rehabilitation OF
the Islands in Dolores street in front
Of the mission. The city underta king
that duty. the money was not expended
and is still on hand.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
WILLIS BRITT'S FUNERAL
WILL BE HELD TO-DAY
Sporting Man to Be Buried in
Holy Cross Cemetery

The funeral of William f. Britt, the
well known sporting man, will be held
today from his residence, 46 Portola
street. At 10 o'clock solemn redueim.
high mass will be celebrated at Sacred
Heart church for the dead man, and his
remains will be then taken to Holy
Cross cemetery for interment All
day yesterday a stream of mourners
looked upon the remains. Britt was
a unique character and he had many
friends. The floral offerings were
beautiful and they came from persons
in various walks of life
James Edward Britt the noted boxer.
who is brother lof the dead man, is
in South Africa aud a cablegram was
sent TO him by his father, notifying
him of his brothers death.
All day yesterday telegran1s and mes
sages of sorrow were received by the
widow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
Important Auction Todav

The grandest furniture and household
treasures since the Van Arsdale sale
come under the auctioneers hammer
at the Curtis Studio, Van Ness at Pine.
today. A dining room suite and a bed
room suite that cost more than thou
sand dollars each; magnificent solid
mahogany furniture by the best New
York makers. carpets and rugs, are
some of the many attractive things in
the sale.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
WOMAN FOUND DYING.
IN BUILDING DOORWAY
Mrs. Dolores de Iona Expires
on Way to Hospital

Mrs. Dolores de Iona, well dressed
woman about As years of age, a resi-
dent of Oakland, was found dying in
the doorway of building at the corner
of First and Market streets early. last
mis- ght. Shewas taken to the central
emergency hospital, but died en- route.
1T is believed that an apcplectic stroke
was the cause of the woman's DEATH A
membership ticket of the Eastern Star
order was found among her possess
sions
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
MRS. STETSON PROMISES
TO QUIT PRACTICE
Christian Science Healer Will
Obey Mother Church

NEW YORK, Nov. LIN a signed
statement issued here tonight Mrs.
Augusta E.. Stetson, the Christian Sci
ence leader, announces that she viii
not teach or heal for three years. as
decreed by the Boston directors of the
church during the latter part of Sep
tember. but at the same time she Will
remain in the church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02

ACCUSED BY GIRL-walter Meyers. diamond.
setter for Shreve & Co.. arrested early
yesterday morning by Detectives Macphee and
Tayior for assaulting Amy Banks. 13 years of
age, whose mother Is proprietress OF the Troy
hotel, S93 Eddy street. in room In the May
tie juvenile detention home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
TWO PRISONERS BURNED
TO DEATH IN JAIL

Ell PASO. Tex, Nov. 1.-Two prison.
ers in jail at Lordsburg. n. NJ. were
cremated tonight when that STRUCTURE
was totally destroyed by fire
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02

BOY FALLS FROM sBALusTRADE- sliding
down long balustrade In his home 623. Point
L9bos avenue. Alfred Heatley aged A. lost
: his balance and fell, sustaining. severe laeerac
tions of the sealp.rHe may also have internal
iniuries.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02

Remember that former Superior
Police Judge -
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
Trade: of the South


Then there is the. trade to the south
of you. Can. you conceive: of its inn.
mensity? Why. if you could ia ke Chile
and place its-southern extremity upon
the southern extremity. of California its
northern border would reach. into
Alaska. While we are talking water,
ways and holding conventions in the
southern states they. Of South America
have rivers which boats drawing 20
feet can navigate for 1900 miles. just
think of 1t, gentlemen--think of the
commerce that. means. This,.I tell you,
is the. commerce. the other nations are
going after and which we can not reach
because we haven't the ships.
South America last year had a'com-
merce of s2,00o,000. .000- In Blaine's
time an arrangement was made with
some of these South American countries
by which we were Jointly TO contribute
for line Of steamships: The South
American countries appropriated the
money. but they are still waiting. for
u.s.
Penton then told of the wonders of
Buenos Aires, its great Development
and trade possibilities. Turning to- the
Il
tinued: .-.'s.:.
when the Panama canal is: finished
you and Buenos Aires are going to be
next door neighbors. For that canal we
began. to spend $200, ,e00, 900, then it was
$500, 900. then. 100000 .0eo,- and now
understand 1t is to be S500,000, 900;
yes, we are expending all this for the
benefit of Emperor William and the
Japanese.
AT this very same canal everything
is American, except the ships. They
protect everything but the shipping in
terests.
Now there is not a place in the
world SO vitality interested or so much
concerned over the future of American
shipping, as California, as San Fran
cisco. We have organized throughout
the country and have now come here
for your assistance. Our only organized
opposition is to he found in the foreign
steamship owners and operators. And
you would be surprised to. learn how
eyic fic this
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
AID IS PLEDGED!
FOR SHIP SUBSIDY
Secretary of National Merchant
Marine Organization Guest
at Banquet
Continued from Page 1


ment. officials and businessmen Of Japan
met to consider what above all things
should be. done to build UP. the coun-
try, to restore its industries, depleted
through war; The decision was unani-
NOUS. 1t was that japan should build
up merchant marine irrespectiYe of
the cost. How we'll it has succeeded
you know only too wellA
when we learn. as. we heard from
your speakers tonight, that Japan pays
in subsidy ais much as. $4,000 TO
single vessel for. a. refund trip from
Japan to California, and that after
January. it will expend ss,Qoe,ooe an.
nualiy in subsidies. is. it not time for
the United States to. open its eyes?
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
By FRANcIs I.HENEY

Lord Nelson at the great naval
battle OF Trafalgar sigualed TO. his
feet the message. England expects
tiTis day that every man shall: do.
his dafy." And expect that: this:
day every honest voter of San
Francisco shall. do his duty. with.
that expectation in mind. have no
doubt that Z shall. .recelve two votes
for every one. that is given my. op-
Moment -
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
THIRTY. .FouRTH. ASsEMRLY pIsTRICT

| io--Beoth front 1857 18th bet. Church and San
| II-Booth Sc Goth and Castro.
1s nooth front 1s2 Goilingwood bet. 18th and
I9-Basement .3S4. Eureka bet. goth and 2lst. -:
20--Booth SN. Elizabeth and Castro.
21-Booth opp. 1891 23d bet. Sanchez and Noe.
22z-HalI IL a Church near 23d =
23ZBeoth NV. Noe: and Jersey.
24-Booth SF. Diamond and Path.
25AStore soc Elizabeth. near Douglass.
26-Bootl opp. 1921 Church bet. 25tll and. Clipper
29zBoeth Sc. 2Tth and Dolores.
2SZS Store 1865 Church near Duncan.
2s-Basement 1909 Diamond near e5th.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
Polling Places Where the
Voters Will Cast Ballots
Location Of the Different Voting Booths il
San Francisco =

Location OF voting booths throughout the city where ballots
ST in todays municipal election:
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
THIRTY SEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
THIRTY- -EfGHTH AssEMBLY. DIsTRIcT

Booth opp 1883 FRANKLIN bet. .Ellls and
24Be6th NV Franklin. and EDDY. .s*s
3-Booth opp. G23 Franklin bet McAllister and.
Golden Gate aE
-4--Rooih NV. Cough and Fulton.
5-Beoth OPP: 1eel-. Laguna bet Turk and
Golden Gate
-6@Booth front l12s Ellis bet. Cough and Dc
7-Boeth opp. I407 Lagnna bet. O'FarreJl and
s-Bssement 1913 Lagina near Ellis. :
e-Store 1881 Ellis bet. EagHna and Buchanan.
I0-BdotE NV. Buchanan: and Laurel aT.
ll-Booth NV Lsguna and AfeAflister.. !.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02
sTY.F1FrrH ASSEMBLY. DISTRICT

12-Booth NE 2Sd and San Jose Az.
13-Booth SW. San Jose av. and Alvarado.
14-Store 1902 Valencia near 21st.
I5-Boeth front 90s Dolores bet. 22d and I'D
16-Booth SW. 23d and Fair Oaks.
lT-Store f2o2 Church bet. oath and 2Jth:-
1S-Relph's. hall. +. side Guerrero bet. Gath
and 25th.
10 Booth opp. 1929 Guerrero. bet. cath and 2sth.
20&Rooth Sc. 25th: and Bartlett.
2l-=Boeth SW. 25th and Cepp.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-02

! l2+B0otl front s33 Webster bet. McAllster and
T.: Falton -;
/ 13.-Booth Sc. Webster and Turk
14-Boeth opp. 1886 Webster bet. Ellis and Eddy.
|. l5-Booth W: side Steiner. 80 3. of Eddy.
/ -Booth SW. Pierce. and Ellis.
1T-Bootll f. side Steiner. 80 S. of McAilister.
1S-Booth NV. Scott and Golden Gate ay
fa--BOoth NJ side Fulton; 40 L. Of Broderick
20-Booth front 12Ga Scott near Eddy.
21--Booth opp 141T Scott bet. Geary and O'Far-
reli.
22-Booth NV. Ellis and Derisadero.
23z-Bootb SN. Broderick and Golden Gate av.
>24-Booth NV. Lyon and Fulton
25-Booth opp. f42 Central av. bet. McAlIister
. and Fulton.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09
A BUSY MONTH IN THE GARDEN

Don't let the garden go ragged
this month.
Pull and burn every weed you can
reach
Remove all dead stalks and dried
leaves from the flower beds
Pile potting soil In the sun to sweet
en-. turning often.
Transplant shrubs and vines as soon
as the foliage rlpens.
For transplsnting choose a rainy
time and disturb the roots as little as
possible.
Keep all lowering plants from ma
turing seeds, perennials as we'll ms
ANNALS. II you want late blooms
Give chrysanthemums manure wator
not too strong, and quit topping them.
Remove many buds II you want large
flowers.
Get sand, soil. gravel and manure
and store where they can be reached
when wanted. Put a boxful away In
the cellar.
Sow pansy seeds and transnIant
those started last month into prcnorod
beds. Have the cold frames ready fo,.
them.
In the south the pansy bed NAV be
spaded up in September and seooo
sown In October Sow the seeds thin
ly and firm the soil over them. Hard,
percnnlal9 may have the same lrc.t
mcnt.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09
The Use OF CaCt to Save Stock in Times Of Drought

rather long pipe for the reservoir and
ono that may be turned in different di-
rociions. Gasoline is a fuel and is
used under pressure and mixed with
air. so it is very essential that all
joints be tight and bo kept free
OF gasoline, otherwise serious explo-
sions may occur.
The torch method Is much the more
rapid and less laborious. Experience
has shown that II is well to have good
pressure in the tank and avoid using
the torch In the wind as much as
possible. since this materially increases
the amount of singeins
Considering the fact that We have =
period Of shortage Of feed and water
each year in the spring and early sum-
mer, and periodic occurrences Of years
that arc drler than usual at that time.
II would seem but sensible thing for
stockmcn to encourage the growth OF
cacti upon those parts OF their ranges
where grnss and better forage do not
grow well; this is to be done with the
idea OF preparing for the lean year"
The easy way Of planting cacti Is to
scatter the separate joints over the
ground. They Will take root without
covering. The work may be- done at
any season OF the year. though a larger
per cent of the joints VIII root during
the rainy season. This statement np~
plcs TO the lower and hotter southern
end of the territory.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09
AGRICULTURE IN ALASKA

The area of Alaska is so great that
tho United States government main
tatns five agricultural experiment sta
tions in the territory. 80 situated that
crons may be tested under all the cli-
matte conditions. Sitka, on the strip
~ coast projecting southeast. has a
raIrIN mild climate, while the station
"a Ean,part is close 10 the Arctic circle
- q Ceoryeson, special agent in charge
az all the stations. in his annual report
rocently Issued by the United States
Denartment of Agriculture declares un-
ouali6edly that Alaska Is an agrl-
cultural country" that good hay can
bo nroduced I'm any quantity" for win
Ter feeding. while the native grasses
"con maintain live stock In excellent
condition in summer" He says also
thai potatoes cabbage, caulflower
rbuharb. turnips. lettuce and. I'm short
all the hardy vegetables, can be grown
10 perfection up TO and even within
the Arctic circle. as has been proved
nv thousands of settlers" But before
Alaska can be largely settled railroads
and wagon roads must be built Under
tnresont conditions. he says, Few farm
ers can afford to go 10 Alaska with
their families. live stock and equip
mont" The expense OF transportation
"wouId equal the cost OF a farm in tho
States"
Abundant sunshine is essential for
good crops In Alaska In 1908 the rain
fan during the growing season at Sitka
Was 1922 inches. against 24.76 inches
the wear before, and 1891 inches in
eo6. Tho smaller rainfall meant more
sunshine ond tho result in 1908 was
large crops OF potatoes, cabbage, cauli-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09
HARVESTING SOY BEANS

Harvesting soy beans is in some re-
sPects moro difficult than that Of cow
peas The latter are generally allowed
to mature much OF their seed, so that
they arc harvested at a rather late
stage OF growth.
Soy beans should be harvested at an
earlier and more succulcnt stage in or
der TO save as much of tho foliage as
possible, An additional reason is that
at maturity tho seed skaters badly
Various methods In common use for
COW peas have been tried at the Ten
nesseo station. but with poor results,
especially in wet o. cool weather.
Trials have also been mado with both
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09

silagc. The summer silo is sure to be-
come a more important factor in sue
cessful dairymg.
Tho use of silage for fattenIng beef
cattle has been tested at number OF
experiment stations and by stockmen
with excellent results. In experiments
conducted by tho writer 1t was found
that sllage fed steers sold at Sle5 per
100 pounds. while those fed no sllaee
brought only si.7O per 100 pounds. a
gain of 25 cents In favor the sllaee-
fed animals. II was found that for
every loo pounds of gain III pounds OF
silage fed saved Is pounds OF grain
and los pounds OF alfalfa.
In these tests sllogc was fed in con-
ncction with alfalfa hay, corn chop.
kafiir corn chop and cotton seed meal.
The average soil. In unusual seasons.
VIII produce twelve to fifteen tons of
green corn per acre Even with n Weld
of ten tons per acre there is an In
come. according to this experiment. OF
about $23 per acre.
The financial statement of this ox-
pertinent showed that the siIaee-fed
steers made profit OF $40 per head.
while the same grade OF steers fed on
the same feed except sllago lost S147
per head.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09
BY PROFESSOR D. H. OTIS.
University OF Wisconsin.

or the various feeds which arc the
most palotable corn silage Is without
doubt the cheapest and most effective
to add to the ration, 1t is valuable
feed lor dairy and beef cattle and also
for horses. calves and sheep. Many ol
the leading Wisconsin farmers find that
sIlage can be handled as cheap. If not
cheaper, than the corn crop can be
handled In the usual manner. Sllage
furnishes a suooulent feed with very
little waste. and Is always ready to
use.
In combination with alfalfa or clo-
ver with mixture OF corn OF barley
for grain. silage furnishes an espe-
cially good ration. all grown on the
farm and cheaper than mill feeds. The
importance of palatability cannot he
overestimnted, as il Increases tho
amount OF feed eaten and. when prop
erly assimilated. the more the animal
cats the larger product 1t will re-
turn.
A ton Of mixed hay occupies 400 cubic
feet OF space. and eight tons OF corn
slIage can be put In the same amount
of room. The ton OF mixed hay con-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-09

This short article is written to call
the attention OF those stockmen who
have already aveilcd themselves of the
supply. and more especially those who
are losing stock, to the fact that they
probably have upon their ranges a for
age which may be available to their
stock by a little work.
Spineless cactl viii not grow in the
open range OF New Mexico. In fact.
their thorns and spincs together are
one of the characters that make 1t I'M
possible for cacti OF any kind TO live
on the open ranges. And even this de-
fensivc armor is insufficient TO protect
them from number of enemies But
the splnes do protect them from stock.
and before they can be made into
stock feed the spine must be de-
stroyed
Fortunately the spines burn readily.
hence II is possible to singe them on
without affecting the stems. and 80
come at the forage.
Two ways of burning the spines have
been shown TO be practicable. One is
To cut the stalks with a machete OF a
sharp spade and hold them in the
blaze of a brush FIRE with n pitch
fork The other is to SINCE them on
the plants az they stand with a gaso-
line torch specially made for the work
This torch is made on the principle of
an ordinary plumbers torch, with a