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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16
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Mr. Balngers They will
real his place
of the interior and that fact he has been dismissed
from office
before committee having consideration bc
later regulate the patenng of coal Alaska
In reference the Cunningham land claims he testified
of navy
bill
call
pending Alaska
these fields located corporations organized The had
conditions which,
of the land Office technical violation of the
nen sn6q Dc ar IN my my nhon Ata m mas @ not been
of the accommodate themselves
be
entries In other words would
the old deal difficulty
of the land
BaIinger then commissioner of the general land
In his opinion the violations of law merely technical Later
attorney press these claims patent Now,
technical violations of the law H. H. Schwartz
the Office field testified before the
into the borng camps the and secured lborers to
applications
Chicago and Tere Hau Ind and probably Detroit Meh and other
clerks who knew nothing about
who behind the railroads
and of building signed those app
large numbers and those lands located and their
personally his hands, and who of
careful that
pending coal lands Alaska in his
opinion of fraudulent
1t needs urging of the point that official who
excusng takes employment from the benefciares
of the further pefermenf in the service of the
government The complete against him that the intima
tons OF his retirement under fire surprise.
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STEANBoAT-A Subscriber Santa Cruz. Cal
In what country was the first steamboat started? ?
In England In 1857 william Patrick
Miller obtained a patent for paddle
wheels, and shortly thereafter, in con-
junction with w. Symington. construct
ed small steamboat which on trial
trip made four miles an hour.
LIQUOR TRAFFIC-Ahstainer. CITY. where
can obrain information about the Houor traffc
IN Golden Gate City. present and past?
Address a letter of inquiry to the
California Voice. Los Angeles.
Observation-Disclosures. City. What IA the
penalty imposed on one who deserts the navy Of
the United States aside from thar which 70 lows
arrest and triaI7
Every person who deserts the naval
service Of the United States is deemed
to have voluntarily relinquished and
forfeited his right or American citizen
ship. as well as his right TO become a
citizen, and such deserter shall be for
ever incapable OF holding any ofice OF
trust or profit under the United States
or OF exercising any rights OF citizens
thereof
ALAMEDA c0uNrY-N., City. Is Alameda
county an island2
If you will look at any map OF Cali
fornia you will discover that Alameda
county Is part Of the main land
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x ANSWERS TO QUERIES x

BE UP TO DATE-H. H. H.. City. Which is
correct. "on Howard street at the corner Of
Twenty fourth. or In Howard street at
Twenty fourth r.
II you want to be up to date you Will
use the latter.
PERIODICALS-R. E.. Berkeley. and @. B.
R.. Pleasanton Cal. Where are the Railway
Age. a railroad magazine, and the West Coast
Magazine Published?
The. first in Chicago and the other
in Los Angeles.
MOVING PICTUREs-s C. H., City why
do all the moving pictures show objects as II
driven or sgitated By 4 strong wind. outdoors
and indoors? 1t leaves the impress that there
are no days without strong wind
You have not. it IS evident. seen pic
lures of that kind when a very soft
breeze moves the leaves or window cur
tains at an open window. The pictures
you have seen were undoubtedly taken
when there was strong wind blowing
THE DELAwARE--E. T. NJ, City. where a
the itinerary Of the battleship Delaware that Is
soon to 60 into commission at Newport News to
The navy department at Washington,
D. c., can furnish it.
NEWsPApER-A Subscriber, Santa Cruz. Cal.
Where was the nrst Newspaper published;
In Rome, The Acta Diurna, issued ss1
before Christ.
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Gossip Of the Railwaymen

casion. Among the entertainment that
has been arranged for the agents and
their families are automobile rides.
yachting. luncheons and theater
parties.
c. A.. David. travelling and passenger
agent of the Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific, with Office at Chicago. is in
the city on a visit.
c. s. Fee, passenger traffic manager
OF the Southern Pacific, returned from
several months trip to the east Sum
day. He says that the outlook for
colonist travel, rates for which go into
effect today, is promising. The Portola
festival is being we'll advertised in the
east and Is attracting great deal OF
attention.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas has
issued new time table, effective Sep
tember rs. The trah1c officials of the
company are preparing for a new fast
schedule train to be instituted when the
new time table goes into effect.
The new cutoff on the Northwestern
Pacific. this side of San Rafael, was
opened yesterday. It will be run In the
" anu from 0du naldefs anu
will mean a saving OF 10 minutes be-
tween San Francisco and San Rafael
The transportation men who are or
Eanizing an athletic club are in a
quandary. They want name and do
not want it to conflict with the name
of the Transportation club. 1t has been
suggested that q prize be offered for a
name, but George Fraser, who Is fore
most In the organization, Is at a loss
where to get the prize.
The Southern Pacific. Mexican Gem
tra1 and Santa Fe have Jointly issued
an elaborate folder on Mexico, prepara-
tory to the annual excursion scheduled
to leave this city next month to that
republic. The pamphlet is full OF de-
tail, containing many descriptions of
that portion OF Mexico to be seen on
the excursion.
George A Kyle. former division engi-
neer for the Chicago, Milwaukee and
Puget Sound, has resigned to take
charge Of the surveying and engineer
ing work Of the Oregon Trunk Line
down the Dsschutes valley.
The new tug virgil q. Bogue, for
use OF the Western Pacific company,
was towed into port Saturday by the
steamer Casco. Captain Ahlin. The
new boat was built by the Craig ship
company at San Pedro. It Is 90 tons
burden 1t came UP In command Of
Captain Nelson and Will be used in the
bay service here as - tender and also
Tor launch purposeA s.
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ffT OR the entire family?" asked
Vaughn NJ Garside, passenger
1 agent of the Southern Pacific.
few days ago, when DR.. w. J. Nc
Cram of South Omaha, Neb.. handed
him card and asked for tickets to
South Omaha.
Just for myself and my oldest son,
replied the doctor. When I take the
family / usually charter special car
why did you ask that man about
his family" inquired another passen-
ger agent in the office.
Did you see his card?" answered
Garside. mo? Well look at this"
The doctors card. besides contain
ing his name and address, had a pic
ture of the doctors family-the doc
tor, his wife and IA children.
If / could sell 16 tickets at one
time wouldn't it be making money
faster than selling them separately
said Garside as he tucked the card In
a drawer in his desk labeled SCRAP
Book
1t is reported from Milwaukee that
at the annual meeting to be held the
18th of September Roswell Miller
chairman of the board. will be suc-
ceeded by A. J. Earring, now president
of the Milwaukee, and John Williams.
president of the Chicago milwaukee,
and Puget Sound. probably will be-
come chief executive of the entire
system.
w. G. Neimeyer, general western
agent of the Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific, with Office at Chicago, is
in the city on a visit.
The National railways OF Mexico
will resume service from Mexico City
to Laredo within few days. All
trains on the Mexican lines have been
compelled to take 4 circuitous route
on account OF the recent floods.
John j. Byrne. assistant trafic man
ager of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe. is in the city on business.
The Southern Pacific has applied to
the interstate commerce commission
for permission to place In effect in less
than the statutory time, rates on apples
that may be placed in cold storage
while in transit to the east
DR.. Miles Taylor. chief surgeon OF
the Northwestern Pacific, returned
Tuesday from a visit abroad, where
he attended several important clinics.
The American Association Of General
Passenger. and Ticket Agents opened
its annual meeting in Toledo Tues
day. George A. Cullen, general
passenger agent OF the Lackawanna,
has been chosen as orator OF the oc-
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|Hysterical
| antrurns OF
Los Angeles

politicians scheme born OF greed for office and power In th
instance this motive reinforced by the dodgers
AS for the future of such auspices th
Union goes say:
So far Los Angeles proper
and other that might
that might profit greatly political standpoint the division
OF California Angeles would dominate and
would
be pleased bestow Its the last
affords excellent OF judging of the and richness OF those
Besides controlling of state, Los
would
the upbulding Of Just talking bond
building harbor Pedro Does anybody
pocket?
habor Pedro would raucously proclaimed
benefit all southern California
Angeles would
Riverside, San Bernardino, Barbara and ohers
The San Bernardno Sun opposes division and says
The
Caornis admission the talking
division possible werep possible.
We southern California think have fairly
at the hands of the state board of equalization although
will be found be per
the north that basis is extremely doubtful
inequalities
reforms method the of
county The
and that proposed for 1910 is fair basis
Presently Los Angeles will calm down. pay and forge
It. For the that county suffering from rush of bloc
to the head The OF the ice bag might help.
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of November and will probably take
place at the home Of the brides mother,
Mrs. Sherman Stow of Santa Barbara.
While the wedding is one of unusual
interest, 1T is also somewhat of a sur
prise to the friends of the pretty bride
elect since none expected that her
friendship for the young attorney
would culminate in a romance. The
couple have had an acquaintance dating
from childhood and 1t appears that
during the recent visit OF Miss Stow
in the orient the friendship. deepened
into more tender feeling. Bruce Is
the son OF a New York clergyman, a
graduate of Columbia university and
is engaged now in following his pro-
fession in Manila.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Stovel have
returned from q two weeks motor trip
through the northern part Of the state
the home OF Mrs. J. l. Martel in
Buchanan street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Masten have
returned from Belvedere where they
passed the week end at the country
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leland s. Lath-
rop.
Mrs. william Irwin and her daugh-
ter. Miss Helene Irwin, who have been
abroad all summer. sailed q few days
ago from Cherbourg, France, for New
York, and after brief visit in the
eastern city will arrive here early in
Washington street for the winter. Mrs.
Irwin and her daughter are accom-
panied by Mrs. Edward Moore Robin
son q Philadeiphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry e. Bothin have
returned to their home at Ross after
motor trip to aetna Springs, where.
during the grape festival. there were
many other visitors. among whom were
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, who
entertained Mrs. Thomas Eastland and
few other friends.
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West Is Skeptical Of
Aldrich'S Good Faith

has undertaken mighty task when he promises
IVI people of the good
tariff making of shameless bargains greedy
terests ignoring altogether the rights Of the has not
worked persuade anybody that Senator Adrh good
ah with the special interests which he known to
represent.
Mr. Adrich preparing bring comprehensive
for reform of the 1t be the admirable plan
will necessarily profound
dstrus with which proposition coming from that quarter must
be received If the bill win with that handicap will be
marvellous.
the last OF all propositions that ought
to be conded to the direction OF Adch It is subject
public is little familiar they know
branch of legislation that easily lends itself the plausible conceal
of what call oke and others call bugs Legislation
of this character should be onded the handling of whom
the people trust. They do not trust Aldrich
Mr.. Taft is quoted:
any involving
the a s G for
Quite fact Mr. Taft the why the
likely fall by whom presented There
they all the assumption of honest
free from political control The country does not believe that
would fulfill either of these requirements and Wall street
would be the bank. There escape from that.
When Mr. Aldrich tells us that he will find means to keep
Wall of it, he will be believed If there to be
central bank, Wall street will control it.
The central bank plan would lead to further concentration
available supply money New York The country already
suffers from that congestion and the panic OF 1907 accentuaed
because New would the coin although the
money the This of the situation expressed
by Charles Helms of Topeka Kansas who
The such financial institution Kansas banks are
opposed such scheme During the last panic banks the Meyt
on where se they millions deposit they
panic great deal to DO with the opposition
I M einf bs are s0a bs o
banks especially those
imagine that Mr. Taft will find that these views very
generally by who taken pains study the subject
the others will be sufficient that the is propounded
by Aldrch.
the monetary business of the is
already much centralized in New York.
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Pays the
Freight

which consideration should be due Ii there
transportation sevude here might be made
to the ruler made visible to his subjects.
Dropping aegory that justice to California demands
for the Southern Pacific system should
and Chicago New York 1t is IN California
that the freight originates here that the governing body
should reside As things the finances of the system
managed New York and the operating and making
departments located in Chicago California anything
DONE it New York Chicago with its petition
Now California pays the freight and is entitled to some
consideration
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

trying than Washington. Peradventure, the
demands of private business requiring instant
attention will become imperative. The official
mind is ingenious in the way of devising
means to save the official face. The American
public will not particularly care to scrutinize
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

southern Counties ranking after Los Angeles
the scheme meets no favor. The San Diego
Union goes into the history of former agita-
tions to divide the state and points out. the
reasons why they failed 1t has always been
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

intimated from Washington that Secretary Ballnger
planning dgnihed retreat from Office Possibly his
family physician will prescribe absolute climate less
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

thing done IN the way OF transportation, they
must humbly carry their petition to New
York. California is conquered province
whose single important function is to pay
the freight.
Yet this is a magnificent, industrial do
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

HE proposition divide the OF California little
sympathy the SOUTH outside of Los Angeles, whose
hysterica invite only derson In San Diego and
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16

transportation California has become captive to tn
east meaning York Our great railway interests rule
from If California the Cafornian want
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-05-28
Miss Elizabeth K. Thomas

or null. with lace and needlework
for young girl.
But many girl will override heI
sensible mother and wear silk gauzes
or even silky. opaque materials.
Crepe de chine and chiffon cloth are
perennial favorites.
Silk cashmere will be extensively
used this year.
! So. too. will the new thin silk otto
man. which has the large cord Of the
old and thicker weave.
The returned Grape cloth of thin. al
most gauzy texture is a practical ma
terial for such gowns. II is fine and
clinging and lends itself to elabora.
ton.
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Mrs. May Lewis of Anderson and
Miss Lewis Of Mount Carmel. were
guests Thursday of Rev. and Mrs.
Leon Jones.
Preparations are being made by the
ladies of the United Brethren church
for a Children's Day program. All
children who are to participate in the
entertainment are requested to meet
at the church Saturday afternoon 1t
two-thirty O'Clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-05-28

, requested TO come in costume repre-
senting y nation. The hostesSes wore
African costumes. Whist WAS PLAYED
at three tables. Mrs. Van SAINT and
Mrs. Sol Frankel won the favors. The
special guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. Lew kluter. Mrs. Frankel and
Mrs. Elmer Smith. Luncheon was
served after the game. The place
cards were hand painted designs en-
bellished with the coat-ofarms of the
various nations. Mrs. Smyser and
Mrs. Walter Ratliff will entertain the
club in two weeks at the Ratliff home,
northwest Of the city.
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Mrs Rady entertained emmbers Of
the Thursday card club yesterday At
her home on North d street. Cards
were PLAYED at four tables. Mrs. Chas.
Weber and Mrs. Wickemeyer were
given the favors. Luncheon was
served after the game In two weeks
the club will meet with Mrs. Weber.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-05-28
Club Meetings for Today

The Woman's Missionary society OF
the First Presbyterian church is meet
ing this afternoon at the church.
Dorcas society is meeting this after
noon with Mrs. George Fox at her
home. South Fifteenth street.
Mary Hill w. c. T. L. is meeting
this afternoon with Mrs. Hill. Ills
Hunt street.
A social and card party will be given
this evening in St. Mary's hall.
Mrs. Schirmeyer is entertaining a
company of friends this afternoon.
J. T. Club meets with Mrs. Charles
Kuhlman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-05-28
HAMPTON'S
MAGAZINE
,une-On Sale Now

Some of twenty other great fea-
lures of this number are:
Luther Tram, the Psyscho-
iogist Detectivo-In a few
months he will be as well known
as Sherlock Holmes. A new
detective and a new system of
detection. The story in June
will show you not only the alb
surdity and cruelty of the police
mans third degree" but how a
scientific substitute works better.
Tile Black Hysfe,y.-In THE
Tnknowable Negro" Judge Har-
ris n. Dickson has produced An
unbiased, very interesting spe-
ciai article that Northerner and
Southerner alike will read with
profit
Wzife Coal.-A fine big article
on water farming" by John L.
Mathews. If you don't wake up
YOUR great-grand-children win
freeze to DEATH
The FInishixg School. "A
breezy discussion Of the rich girls
education BY Reginald Wright
Kaufman
Boy Il today-a.v svs sevs1s.l~
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CLUB NOTES

The Home and Foreign Missionary
society of the Second Presbyterian
church was. pleasantly entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. F. D. FL
lis. The devotional exercises were
led by Mrs. L. U. Overman. Porto
Rico and Cuba" was the subject for a
talk given by the Rev. Robert Dun
away. Mrs F. d. Warmer read a pa
per on Work in Our Stations in Siam
and Laos" Several musical numbers
were given by Miss Ruth Mumbower.
Light refreshments were served and a
social hour followed. Mrs. Warner
will be hostess for the June meeting
of the society.
Mrs. Oscar Hastings gave an excel
lent report of the state convention
of the c. A. R. and W. R. C. held at
Charlottesville, Ind, the report being
read at a meeting of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps held yesterday afternoon in
the G. A. r. hall. Several important
business matters were also discussed
at this time.
Members of q missionary circle of
the Universalist church met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roser
on South Tenth street. Miss Beeson
was the leader for the afternoon. the
subject for discussion being "Humil-
ity." An interesting talk on state
work was given by Mrs. Lewis of An
derson. Mrs. Bair assisted the hos
will entertain the society in June at
her home on North Twenty-second
street.
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Mr.. and Mrs Walter Paulus were
host and hostess for a meeting OF the
Eureka Card club last evening at their
home on North A street. Euchre was
played at three tables Mrs Harmon
Wierhake. Mr.. Walter Paulus and Mr..
Adolph Stauber were given the IA
vors. Luncheon followed the game.
In two weeks Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Mey.
err will entertain the club at their
home on Laurel street.
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The Daughters of the American
Revolution will NEE. Saturday after.
noon at the home Of Mrs Jennie Var
yam on North Tenth street. The
meeting will be called at two-thirty
O'Clock.
The Standard Bearers society OF
the Grace NJ. E. church will meet at
two-thirty o'clock Saturday afternoon
at the church parsonage. A good at
tendance of members is desired
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Mrs. Rallinger entertained yester-
day afternoon with taimble party at
her home on North Eighth street
The guests included women who are
| members of the Reid Memorial church
Needlework. guessing games and so
cial conversation featured the after.
noon. The assistants for the affair
were Mrs. Bishop. Mrs Brown, Mrs. C.
\. White. Mrs. A. C. Ogborn and Miss
Lulu Hammond. The afternoon was
a most pleasant one
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| The closing meeting for the season
of the Sheepshead cub was held
Thursday evening at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Klute Cards !urn
ished the evenings amusements
Luncheon was served after the game
The club will proba bly, reorganize nexl
season
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One OF the mos: Charming affairs
in club circles yesterday was the
| 'frolic' of the ThErsday Whist cluf
held az the hone of Mrs. Harry Shaw
| in the REED flsts The hostess wal
assisted By Mrs Richard Van SAINT. Il
extending hospitaIities. National col
Tors. ferns and plants were used IL
decorating the rooms where the guest.
swere received All those hidden wer,