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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
ENTRYMEN TESTIFY IN
COAL LANDS STEAL
Tell of Alleged Shady Work
Practiced by Officials

SPOKANE, Dec. s.-Entrymen Frank
A. Moore of Walla Walla and Frederick
Burbidge and Fred H. Mason of Spo-
kane testified Tor the defense in the
Cunningham coal land hearing here to-
day. All denied ever having entered
into any agreement with other of the
entrymen to consolidate their claims.
Burbidge, who was secretary of the
Spokane conference of May Is, 1907.
identified the minutes thereof, which
set forth that the entrymen present
appointed a committee to form a cor
poration to hold title to the claims for
future disposition and said that he
was very much opposed to the proposed
Guggenheim deal and urged other en-
trymen not to approve it.
He testified that he had disposed of
his claim through Howard F. Winchell
to B. NJ Bennett for $4,000. Mason
testified that originally half interest
in his claim was held by Howell Peel
his business partner, and while that
interest had lapsed. he is still inclined
to allow Peel that interest in case a
patent to the claim is issued to him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
A Tainted Breath
Highly DisagreeabIe
A Quick and Permanent. Relief for
This Trouble at a Small Expense

There, are many thousands of people
who are the unfortunate possessors of
has its origin in chronic nasal and
throat catarrh. or an unhealthy condi-
tion of the stomach. or decay of the
tse and tns wnen Sicti inese oh realize
desirable possession they frequently
feel constrained to remain OFF to
themselves the greater part OF the
time, because they understand only too
we'll how disagreeable Ii must be to
others with whom they come in con-
tact.
For it is an undeniable fact that
people will comment on and criticise
the person whose breath is foul and
offensive. Very frequently we hear the
comment, "So-and-so is a most agree
with large fund of information; is
we'll posted on world history and the
biographies of many celebrities can
talk fluently on current topics: Is an
accomplished musician and litterateur:
and would be most desirable addi-
ton to any social gathering. except
her breath is so extremely offensive
that persons of refinement good
breeding and delicate sensibilities do
not care to come into contact with
them
And very naturally. too. for an OBJ.
noxious breath taints the very at
mosphere, and affects the persons sur
rounding the affected one in a way
which is positively nauseating.
There is no longersany excuse for a
person, however foul and offensive
their breath may be, inhicting its
trils and olfactory nerves of others.
Charcoal, the great absorbent is
the ideal remedy for conditions de-
CHARcoAL LOzENGEs I'VE have the e
very best form In which charcoal may
be taken. These little lozenges alb
sorb one hundred times their own
volume In foul gases and tainted
breaths, and besides deodorizing and
purifying the breath and rendering
II sweet and agreeable they also act
as antiseptics and cleansers of the
stomach and intestinal system, abb
sorbing all offensive gases which may
be present there, destroying disease
germs, poisons and microbes. and put
ting stop to such morbid processes
as fern mentation and decomposition in
cases of chronic dyspepsia and intes-
tinal Indigestion.
Don't allow yourself to be kept out
of company of your friends because
you may be so unfortunate as to have
offensive breath from any cause. Use
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. and you
may rest assured that your trouble
will be removed thoroughly and
rapidly.
Purchase a box from your druggist
for Csc and send US your name and ad-
dress for free sample package. Ad-
dress r. A. Stuart Company, zoo Stuart
Bldg, Marshall, Mich
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
PICKPOCKETS OPERATE
ON CROWDED CARS
Numerous Reports of Petty
Thievery Made to Police

Edward ]. DAILY, 224 Elsie street
while going home late Tuesday night
was confronted by young man at
Cortland and Prospect avenues. DAILY
struck him several times with
his fist and grappled with him, but he
managed to break away and escape
George Kelly, musician, 2019 Mason
street, was held up by three men early
yesterday morning in Montgomery
avenue and robbed.
Antoine Dellaredova, Fishermen 6
bay, Sonoma county, met three Ital-
ians Tuesday afternoon, who took him
to Vincent Kusich's saloon. 523 Jack
son street. where they tricked him out
of 500 at game of boccia.
Henry I. Heffelfinger, Maxwell, CO.
lusa county, met a stranger on the
train Tuesday, who took him to room
at 712 Kearny street. When Heffel-
finger awokesyesterday morning he was
short $3.50.
L. M. Haycraft, 1890 Fulton street
was relieved of purse containing
$137 on a Fillmore street car. Tuesday
Giovanni Lorancelli Is San Antonio
place, of a purse containing 81 and a
check for s54.95 on a Valencia street
car; Mrs. A Ketjin, 709 Broderick
street, of purse containing SIS on
an Eddy street car; 0. E. Cheney, Bull
letin building, of a gold watch on a
Market street car; S. Cooper, $50 Fol-
som street, of purse containing SIS
and a gold nugget on a Folsom. street
car; Olaf Osborne, 1927 Folsom street
of a purse containing s22 on a San
Mateo car, and J. B. Maciel. a purse
containing $40 on an Eddy street car
Burglars stole from T. Flick's room,
Howard hotel gold watch. eyeglasses
and $50; Miss Ruth Tibbitts' room
S74A Valencia street, jewelry and val
liable silver ware; Mrs. Bertha Richers
room, 1874 Seventh street, jewelry
valued at $129.50; John Larsens room
33S Fifth street, jewelry valued at 800;
A. Harrington's residence, 1851 Fourth
avenue, jewelry valued at 800; Mrs
F. E. Clark's room, Malta apartments
Fourteenth and Market streets, silver
ware, furs and other articles, and Mrs
A. Laws room, 1414 Sutter street, dress
and watch valued at $S5.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
VAN ARSDALE ESTATE
TOTALS $1,I17,16Z.52
Lumberman's Will Establishes
Trust in Favor of Family

The inventory of the estate of Will
liam w. Van Arsdale, a well known
lumberman, who died March 20 last
was filed with the county clerk yes
terday, showing that the dead man left
property worth $1,117,162.52. The bulk
of the estate consists of $3.50 shares of
the capital stock of the Van Arsdale
company, appraised at $1,061, 123.
There is cash in the estate totaling
s37.510, and the balance consists OF
real estate in this and other counties.
The will of Van Arsdale establishes
a trust in favor of his widow, Nellie
Van Arsdale; his daughter, Irene Van
Arsdale Kurtz; his mother, Jane Van
Arsdale, and other relatives. Half the
estate goes to the widow absolutely
at the end of ten years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
WANT RAILWAY TO
MAINTAIN BRIDGE
Yolo Supervisors Willing to
Pay Part of Cost of Con=
structing Driveway
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

WOODLAND. Dec. s.--The Yolo county
supervisors will pay a fourth of the
cost of construction of the overhead
driveway on the proposed new South
ern Pacific and wagon and foot bridge
across the Sacramento river at Sacra
mento. but Yolo county will not pay
anything toward maintenance of the
bridge.
This is the present status of the
bridge controversy between the super
visors of Sacramento and Yolo coun-
ties and the Southern Pacific company
The matter has gone over until the
January meeting of the board. The
Southern Pacific wants a new steel
bridge to take the place of the old
wooden bridge at Sacramento and asks
that Sacramento and Yolo counties help
pay for the overhead bridge for wagons
and pedestrians.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
LINEMAN CUTS HIS NECK
AND WALKS THE STREETS
Accuses Employers of Refusing
to Paw for Injury

SACRAMENTO. Dec S.-W. C. Grant,
a lineman formerly in the employ of
the Pacific gas and electric company at
San Francisco, was found on the street
this morning with cash in his neck
inflicted with a small pocket knife dur
ing the night while in a fit of despon-
dency.
He said ne could not get justice from
his employers, whom he charged with
being responsible for electrical
shock which threw him from a pole
and fractured his hip while working in
South San Francisco last September.
He had walked the streets all night
with the blood flowing from the wound
in his neck. He will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Personal Brevities

DIR. P. A. E. Boetzkes of Giroy is registered
the Msnx-
NJ E. Nichols, coalman Of Stone Canysn.
is at. the Manx.
L. Grant Duncan of the forestry service is
staying AT the Manx
L. h. Coats cattleman of Hanford, is a
guest at the Stewart.
JOHN d. McGIvrsy. who is interested in stone
quarries. is at the Stewart.
Adiutant General J. B. Lauck is at the Fair
mont. registered from Sacramento.
Ion L. Clark broker and real estate dealer
Of Los Angeles. is at the Argonaut.
Colonel f. A. Forbes. proprietor Of the Marys.
vile Appeal is guest at the st. Francis.
Henry Holsbird of the Home telephone com
pany, Los Angeles, is at the ST. Francis.
y EIlery. state engineer is at the Manx
for few days. registered from Sacramento.
Robin Grey. a capitalist Of London with min
ing interests in Nevada, is staying at the Fair
mont.
Of commerce of Marysville, is guest at the st.
Francis.
E. R. Argensinger.. mining man of Gold
6eld, IS among the recent arrivals at the st.
G. W. Billings. well known in insurance and
resi- estate circles in Portland, Ore, is at the
Holland.
Joseph F. PlIne. who is interested in dredge
mining in Nome, is spending few days at the
st. Francis.
Richmond Dean, general manager Of the Pull
company =. >. hunkerford, general super
intendent. and Edward Sollas, Chicago fnan-
cier, are at the Fairmont.
DR.. g. NJ. Crow Of Los Angeles, DR.. II. r.
HARRISON OF San Diego and DIR. J. W. Neblett
of Riverside. members OF the state dental ex-
amining board, are at the Stewart.
Frederick c. Parker. manager of the Ameri-
can biscuit company. accompanied by his wife
and daughter, Miss Dorothy. win leave soon for
New York and Chicago. Miss Dorothy is to re-
main in the latter city to continue her studies.
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
WITNESS CHARGES
BRIBE WAS OFFERED
Accuses Former Detective With
Attempting to Elk" His
Testimony
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dec. S.-Charges that
bribe was offered him to testify for
the defense in the trial of DR.. T. Wah
Hing. accused of malpractice, were
made today by ". NJ. O'Brien. wit
ness for the defense on cross examina-
tion. O'Brien startled the court by
stating that former County Detective
Phil O'Neill approached him and asked
how much he wanted to testify for
Doctor Hing
When O.Brien repudiated the propo-
sition he says ONeiIl cursed him and
said his testimony was not necessary.
as the jury was fixed" anyway.
The disclosures created a sensation
in the trial and caused the defense to
ask for q continuance OF four hours.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
STEEL TRADE COMBINE
JUSTIFIED BY COURT
Thirty-three Firms Acquitted
by Boston Judge

BOSTON, Dec. S.-Thirty- y-three Amer
lean steel firms and individual agents
for steel companies were found not
guilty of collusive bidding for city
steel contracts in the superior court
today.
The finance commission reported two
years ago that many steel companies
had combined to maintain prices by
permitting one firm to submit bids for
steel work for the city of Boston.
The court decided before the jury
retired that there had been no
monopoly and also that the defend
ants had the right to combine to ad-
vance their own interests.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
FIRES AT REDDING
ENTAIL LOSS OF $4,000
Residence Destroyed and Busi-
ness Buildings Burned

REDDING, Dec. S.-Two fires in this
city last night entailed a loss of about
$4,000
The first. at midnight, burned the
residence of A. ]. Martin, the family
having a narrow escape. scantily clad,
during a snowstorm.
Another fire in the business section.
caused considerable damage to build
ings and stock. Following were the
principal losses: W. J. Valentine. pho
tographer, $4,000; David Breslauer,
clothing, $4,000; w c. Ponder, candy.
$4,000; Mary O'Neal. buildings, $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
LIONS DEN BRIDE is
GRANTED FINAL DECREE
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dec. S.-The last
chapter OF romance commencing with
a wedding in a lions den was enacted
today when Abbie II. Belts secured
from Judge Post a final decree of di-
vorce from John H. Belts. whom she
married a year ago in a cage of lions
a the state fair.
Extreme cruelty was Mrs. Belts
ground for divorce.
The marriage was decried by the
ministerial association of this city at
the time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
STUDENTS GRANDFATHER
TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

Letters of administration over the
estate of Horace Virgil r. Logan. the
student of the University of California
who was accidentally killed in Yo-
semitic valley, were granted yesterday
by Judge Graham to his grandfather.
DR. James, Il. Logan of Berkeley. The
young mans estate consists of prop
erty worth $4,000 inherited from his
father His only living relatives, be-
sides Doctor Logan, who is SO years OF
age, are his uncles and aunts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
FAILS TWICE IN EFFORT
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Mare Island Mess Attendant Is
Foiled in Plan to Die
ISnecinl Disnnfch 10 Tie Call

VALLEJO, Dec. S.-Ernest Alexan-
der, a mess attendant on Mare island
made two Intellectual attempts last
evening to commit suicide before being
placed in the emergency hospital.
He evidenced further determination
of doing away with himself by seeking
to grab poison that was in the medi-
cine cabinet.
Alexander purchased five cartridge
shells from hardware firm in Georgia
street and asked to borrow a revolver.
stating that he would return it in a
few minutes. The clerk became sus-
picious and refused to lend him a
pistol. cit is presumed that he had
planned taking his life with the aid of
the revolver.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
MEMBERS OF UNION
GIVE OFFICER RING
Especial Dispoteh 10 The CoRl

STOCKTON. Dec. s.-The members of
brick masons' union No of this city
last night honored Eli Confer, for seven
years recording secretary, by giving
kim a gold ring. The presentation was
made by Edward Hanks. Inscribed on
the inside of the ring is: b. NJ. 1. No.
4 10 Z. Confer"
The presentation of the ring followed
the semiannual election of officers, who
are:
President, George Lloyd: vice pres
ident, John Dean: recording secretary.
Marion Cowell: financial secretary, r.
Davidson: treasurer, A. w. Cowell; dis
trict deputy, c. P. Waltz; alternate,
Mike Doyle; trustees-Jack O'Neil,
George Summeryille and Eli Confer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

SUICIDE OF AGED woMAE-Kansas City, Dec.
s.-Mrs. Louisa Percy. aged SO years, a
wealthy woman, the invalid wife of Archibald
Piercy of this city committed suicide today
by taking strychnine. After taking the poison
she sent messages to her son in law W. F.
skinner. and her physician, informing them of
her act
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
BOYS PUT CLARET IN
SCHOOLGIRLS PUNCH
Justice Who Investigates Is AS
sured Twas Joke
TSeeciol Di,patch TO The Call

VACAVILLE, Dec. S.-The authorities
have begun an investigation of a
charge that a number of high school
boys put claret in the punch served to
high school girls at a recent reception.
A number of the boys were before Jus
tice of the Peace Bristow today. They
said it was all a joke and that none of
them intended that the girls should be-
come intoxicated.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
ONE KILLED AND THREE
INJURED IN A MINE
Fatal Accident at the Shawmut
Property, Tuolumne County
ISncoinL Disnntch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. Dec. Sword has
just reached here of an accident Satur-
day at the Sawmut mine, Tuolumne
county, in which James SHELTON, shift
boss, was killed, and Frank Marcus,
James Angorove and William Mello
badly injured. Shelton leaves a wife
and five children.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
BOARD PLACES BAN
UPON ROLLER TOWEL
Article Suspected of Conveying
Tuberculosis Germs
T,Soce;al D;spotch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dec. S.-The city
board of health has tabooed the roller
towel said to be a carrier of tuber-
culosis germs. Information received
by one of the members that Iowa and
Kansas have ruled against this useful
article caused the board to take the
stand. An inspector was delegated to
investigate conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
EIsetropodes
Do Wonders
For Stomach
Remarkable Electric Device To
Produce Wireless Current
That Quickly Restores
Diseased Stomach
and Other
Organs.
A Real treatment For Rheumatism

A Real Treatment EOE 6neulnd51SIu>
We want to call the attention OF
our readers to a remarkable electric
device which seems already TO nave
sicians and scientists. and to have
produced positive wonder to those
who have used it,
This new invention is called Elec-
tropodes. which comes in pairs
both producing together, 1t is stated.
an unnoticeable yet effective current
throughout the entire body, per-
meating the vital organs, purifying
and correcting diseased conditions.
regulating vital functions and
strengthening the nerves almost
beyond description.
1t proves at last that electricity is
not only life but health. and vigor
unsurpassed. 1t has already pro-
duced astonishing results in Stomach
and Liver Troubles, Kidney Com
plants. Back Pains, Lunbago, In
sonnia. Weak Heart. rheumatism.
Nervous Prostration, Neuralgia and
These results are not fanciful but
already proven For those who have
relied on medicines for curing the
above diseases, these Electropodes
come as distinct revelation
inexpressible new feeling of glow
and health to every organ. the
nerves. and entire body. Nothing
like it has ever been found.
Electropodes are peculiar metallic
insoles in appearance. insulated and
so placed in the heels of the shoes
as to be unnoticeable to the wearer.
They are never uncomfortable: in
deed. were it not for the glow OF
energy and health you would never
know you had them on. They are
different from any other electric de-
vice in that they produce a current
only when in actual use
Electropodes have already been
distributed so that You can now get
them at any drug store at S1.00 a
pair. To prove to you that they do
the wonderful things claimed for
them, the druggist signs a legal
binding contract that if Sou are not
perfectly satisfied with the Electro
podes at the end Of 80 days, your
money will be refunded.
II your druggist should not have
Electropodes on hand, have him order
them from
COFFIN, REDINGTON COMPANY
Distributors, san Francisc
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
NINE WORKER KILLED
AND ANOTHER CRUSHED

Especial Dispaieh TO The Call
JACKSON, Dec. S.-Serafino Aven-
Gina, a miner, was killed in a stope on
the 1000 foot level of the Kennedy
mine today. Fred Hicks, another miner,
was badly crushed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
See the page entitled What
Women Are Doing" in The Sun
day Call. Sterling silver prizes are
awarded for recipes, as specified.

dainty scarfs to advantage as draperies,
etc.
"A touch of color may be added to the
black gown by lining the VS. with a
delicate lavender or piping the neck
and cuffs with the same shade
Bride, ON Fathers Arm, Follows Maid
of HOnor-The bride and her father go
directly behind the maid of honor. and
when the chancel is reached the ushers
turn to the right side and the brides
maids go to the left side. The maid Of
honor advances before them 1t is she
who holds the brides bouquet and after
the ceremony lifts the veil from the
face of the new wife.
As soon as the brides father nuts
her hand into that of the Clergyman he
steps back into the pew to join his wife.
Directly after the ceremony the man
ner of leaving the church is reversed.
The bride and bridegroom go arst down
the aisle, followed Immediately by the
maid of honor and the best man. walk
ing together Lastly come the brides
maids and ushers, each man then walk
ing beside a girl After the bride. at
tendants have been put into carria ges
it is customary for the ushers to re-
turn to the church and escort the family
and relatives of the bridal couple.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
A FEW WORDS WITH Ae-~
LADY heyHOUSE

Health is the best thing. beauty the
next. strength the third, and riches the
fourth.-Plato.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
gas Bills Reduced

And your gas service taken care of for
a small monthly charge.
Gas Consumers Association
Phone Franklin TIT. 467 O'Farrell St.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Creamed Dates Chestnuts Glace
CrystaIlized Pineapple
Buttercups Crystallized Oranges
Stuffed Figs Pecan Cakes
The Wedding
Mother-A correspondent asks for a
suggestion about a gown to wear at
her daughters wedding, which Will be
useful to her later on.
One suggestion would be 20 have a
semi princess gown made from a nice
black peau de sole.
Such a model would be very becom-
ing, and a handsome black silk gown
is one of the most useful in the ward
robe of the middle aged or elderly
woman.
If silk is considered too expensive,
then one of the silk and wooden mix
lures, such as crepe de Paris or any of
the novelty goods, may be chosen.
Either the plain or self striped ma
terial will be effective for this costume.
The bordered or figured goods will not
be so becoming, neither will they be
as appropriate for the occasion for as
a rule they lack Importance
Of course fabrics of this description
demand more in the way of trimming,
etc, than handsome goods.
Again. while 1t Is not necessary that
the brides mother should confine her
self TO. black, in the case of a stout
figure 1t is the better choice. Gray is
frequently worn and so are the law
ender shades When the wearer is tall
or slender and has gray hair there is
really nothing prettier than these COL
ors In the soft messalines and silk pop-
Inns that can be made up into charming
gowns.
The robe dresses in black point d'es-
prit. with lace or silk applique, are both
attractive and appropriate. and may be
made over either white or black
Filet net braided with black silk
soutache and little gold is another
attractive combination.
The slender woman can also use
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Diamonds. JeweIry on Credit
Charge accts. Weekly or monthly In
stalm'ts. Brilliants. 704 Mkt. r. 611-12.s =
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Candies for Christmas Holidays

Nut Caramels Chocolate Caramels
Nut Fudge
Cream Candy Peppermint Drops
Pralines of Pecans
Pralines of Cocoanut Molasses .Taffy
Chocolate Fudge
Cream Walnuts Stuffed Dates
Creamed Dates Chestnuts Glace
CrystaIlized Pineapple
Buttercups Crystallized Oranges
Stuffed Figs Pecan Cakes
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Culinary Notes

SpIhach WIN Stuned Eggs-Chop
with salt, pepper and butter. mix
thoroughly and dispose in a hot yege-
table dish; have ready some hot
"boiled" eggs; cut them in halves
press the yolks through a sieve. add n
equal measure of chopped ham or
tongue, a little Worcestershire sauce.
salt, pepper, as much curry powder -
pepper and tomato catsup to moisten
mix all together thoroughly; with this
fill the halves of eggs, rounding the
mixture above. Set these around the
spinach and serve at once, for supper
or luncheon
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
New Models of
Franklins Here

The automobile dealers who have
been canvassing the San Joaquin val
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Three new models of the air cooled
Franklin car are in the city. They are
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Big shipment of
RambIers Starts

He also reports that shipment of four
carloads left the factory November so
for the coast. These are also sold.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Another 1910 model of the high grade
cars reached this city yesterday. 1t
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Big Auto Trade
In Fresno District

Tracey Holmes. who Is handling the
Corbin car, reports that since the be-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
Tracey Holmes
Selling CorbiBs

Four carloads of Rambrers have been
received this week. reshipped and de-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Six Cylinder Peerless tourine 2
Peerless Here model. The car is
-ss gem, showing
the high craftsmanship as already dis
played this year in the four cylinder
vehicle. It is finished In rich blue and
as 1T stands on the salesroom floor OF
the HI. o. Harrison company makes a
most striking automobile.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

livered to custom :
ers. reports L. H.
Bill of the coast
branch of Thomas
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