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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
ABUSE CULMlNATfD
IN FATAL SHOOTING
Mother of Girl Wife Slain by
Husband Blames Herself for
Permitting Marriage
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON, Nov. 20.-"This thing is
terrible! Oh, terrible! / feel RESPONSE
BILE for this tragedy because drove my
daughter to her death. She didn't want
to go to Fresno. to join him and I made
her go. If l had let her stay at home
she would be alive today"
SO declares Mrs. C. F. Kirk, mother of
Il year old Eva Thompson, who died at
Bakersfield yesterday from a gunshot
wound inflicted the night before by her
husband, Charles Thompson, formerly
of this city.
The young woman was known here
as Eva Gault. In speaking of the
tragedy the heart broken mother
added:
II am not surprised, because I knew
that my daughter married desperate
man. Two DAYS after their wedding he
abused her and said: You've got a
murderer to contend with; 1 killed a
man once
Charley worked at Holt's as a la
borer. He was a hard drinker and had
probably been drinking when he shot
my daughter. They were married by
Justice Parker September IL of this
year. The very night Of their wedding
day he got drunk and my husband had
to pull him away from the bar and
make MIN come nome.
He went TO Fresno two weeks after
their marriage and she refused to go
with him. After he got down there he
kept writing, telephoning and tele-
graphing, entreating her to come and
join him. then told my daughter that
she had better go to Fresno and live
with him. He pleaded so 1 though he
had repented and would treat her right
She didn't want to go. but urged and
persuaded her.
Charley abused her again, finally
taking her wedding dress away. She
could stand it no longer and went to
That was the last 1 heard
until l learned of the tragedy"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
SUITS TO BE FILED
AGAINST DREDGfRS
Anti-Debris Association Decides
TO Take Legal Action to
Check Work
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20-Acknowl-
edging the receipt of the dredge COM
mittee report, the Anti-Debris associa-
ton today passed a resolution to bring
suits against the dredgers on the
Feather river, which are said to be in
juring property near Oroville.
Actions against the dredgers and hy-
draulic miners operating in that sec
ton, whether with the permission of
the debris commission or not Will be
taken by the anti-debris board.
The same resolution asks that he
California debris commission take some
action to prevent injury TO the naviga-
ton of the Sacramento and Feather
rivers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
BOYS PUNISHMENT
CAUSE OF CLASH
Disagreement With Trustees
Caused Reform Schools
Head to Resign
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20.-Disagree-
ment as to the kind of punishment
which should be administered to the
inmates of the Preston reform school
is what caused the breach between the
school trustees and Doctor Randall,
superintendent, and resulted in the
latter's resignation under pressure.
Such is Doctor Randalrs explana ton
of the case.
The trustees and I disagreed as to
the kind of punishment that should be
dealt out to the boys" said the doctor
today. Il think there are occasions
when cutting a boy is necessary.
Neither of us would yield.
Where you have 800 boys gathered
together as at Preston, most of them
sent there for reform, you may be sure
they are not angels, and severity is
often called for But that doesn't
mean brutality. and I never was
brutal. The truth is that 1 was too
easy with them"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
MANS JOY BLOCKS
HIS OWN WEDDING
Boast That Deed Is Done" En-
lightens Girls Parents, Who
Prevent EIOpement
Especial Dispatches 10 The CALI

SACRAMENTO. Nov 2o.--Joy spoiled
n pretty romance involving an elope-
ment from Woodland today when
Charles Edward Williams Of this city
secured a marriage license TO wed Miss
Gladys Elvina Toothaker, a pretty
stenographer in q Woodland real es-
tate Office. and daughter OF promi-
nent Woodland merchant
Williams could not keep the news 10
himself and told friends The deed is
done" Thinking he had been married
congratulations were sent TO Wood
land by the friends. It developed, how
ever. that the couple were not married
and had planned for Miss Toothaker
te slip away to Sacramento this after
noon.
The girls folks heard of il and the
romance was nipped in the bud.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
STATE AND COUNTY
TAXES SHOW INCREASE
Gain of Nearly Four Million
Dollars Over Last Year
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20.-State and
county taxes in California have in
creased this year nearly S4,000,000, as
compared with last year, according to
the state controllers compilation,
which is just completed, of the reports
of the 5S county auditors.
The amounts for 1908 and 1909 com
pare as follows:
For state purposes-190s, s7,960.-
1854: 1909, SS,S79,S1S.29. County pur-
poses-19OS, S24.201 ,S05.21: 1909. $27,-
132.S63.6S. Total-I9OS. 32,162. .741.O5;
1909. s36,012, ,676.97 Increase, $3.50
1882
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
RAPID PROGRESS IN
SECURING BOOST FUND
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20.-The execu-
tive committee of the Sacramento Valley
development association reported that
much progress was being made in the
collecting of the $4,000 boost fund
for this year and that no doubt was
entertained of its ability to get the
money. The $4,000 is the first in
stallment of S250,OOO fund to be
raised.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
COURTHOUSE TO BE
OFFERED AT AUCTION
Sacramento County Will Erect
New Public Building
[Special Dispatch TO The Cali

SACRAMENTO, Nov 20.-The han
of records and hall of justice build
ings, comprising the Sacramento coun-
~ courthouse. viii be put under the
hammer December % at a public auc-
tion.
These buildings were constructed at
a great expense in the early seventies
and were used as a state capitol dur
ing the construction OF the present
state capitol.
They are to be sold and torn down to
make way for the new courthouse.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
LIQUORMEN FAIL TO
PREVENT ELECTION
Injunction Dissolved by Judge,
Despite Opposition
Especial Dispatches 10 The Call

YREKA, Nov. 20.-In spite of the
efforts to prevent it, the election on
the liquor license question, which is
scheduled for next Saturday, will be
held in this county. The temporary
injunction was dissolved by Judge
Lodge and the election supplies will
be forwarded to the precincts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
ETNA WILL LIMIT
NUMBER OF SALOONS
Town Trustees Pass Ordinance
regulating Liquor Traffic
[SpecioI Di,natch % ~ CaNl

ETNA MILLS, Nov. 20.-The liquor
traffic in saloons has been regulated at
this place by an ordinance which was
passed at the recent meeting of the
trustees. There are to be not more
than five saloons. All must close at
midnight and o'clock on Sundays.
There can be no frosting on the win
dows. no nickel in the slot machines
and the license will be $3.50 a year.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
MUST PAY FINE OR
SERVE JAIL TERM

-MARYsvILLE, Nov. 2O.-For being
convicted Of gambling. All Hing and
Al Chung, Chinese. must pay $500 into
the city Justices court or go TO jail. is
The ruling made by the Yuba county
superior court on an appeal from a
judgment in the justices court IT is
reported that the Chinese will appeal
the case TO the state supreme court.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
AGED MINER PERISHES
IN BURNING CABIN
Charred Remains Found in the
Ashes of Shack
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

LSpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call
MARYSVILLE, Nov. 20.-The re-
mains of an aged unknown miner have
been found near Strawberry valley in
the ashes of his cabin.
The old man was known only as
Uncle jim" and came to this county
in early days. 1t is thought that his
death was due to an accident. The
coroner has gone to take charge of the
charred remains
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
TOWN OF KENNETH HAS
RECORD FOR RAINFALL
[SnecinI Di,poloh o The ON

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 2o.-while Il
rained generally all over the Sacra-
mento valley last night, the little min
ing town OF Kennett. at the mouth Of
the Sacramento canyon. set a record
with a rainfall Of 2.44 inches This
fall was for the % hours preceding Z
O'Clock this morning
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
SALOON LICENSES MAY
BE INCREASED TO $1,000
iSsseiaI Di.ealeh 70 The Conl

ROsEVILLE. Nov. 20.-The citizens
league. which has taken up the saloon
question. has decided to include in the
saloon regulatory ordinance to be sub
mitted before the city trustees. a
clause raising both wholesale and re-
tail licenses to $1,000. Early closing
viii also be included. Regulation was
suggested by Southern Pacific officials.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
SNOW BLOCKS TEAMS
on MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
fSeseiaL Dispaleh 70 The Call

'DOWNIEVILLE. Nov 20.-Three
freight teams bound from Sierraville
10 Forest City passed through this
place today after having been showed
IN on the summit Of the mountain for
more than a week. Teams from Marys-
Vile loaded for this place have been
On the road three weeks. but can not
get through on account Of the deep
snow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
HAS HANDS AND FEET
CUT OFF BY TRAIN

3WHEATLANDS, Nov. 2O.-Frank
Over was found lying beside the rail-
rdsd track near Sheridan today with
both hands and both feet crushed He
was run over by a train while stealing
q ride. II is thought he viii recover.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
nancy PRICE PAID FOR
CALIFORNIA ORANGES
-seeeiaI Di.ealeh o The CeIIl

Especial DLspotch 10 he Gall
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20.-Reports
from New York today state that the
first California oranges shipped east
this sesson-C. c. Cozzens of Fair
oaks. this county. being the shipper
brought the fancy price of $2.Z5 (. 0. b.
~ Fair Oaks These oranges were
shipped in the early part of October
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21

NEW RECTOR WILL PREACH-Alaueda- Nov
2n.-Rev Everett W. Couper. the recr5r
Of Christ Episcopal church, viii preach at the
services tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21

Harrington. one of its members, past grand
chief companion of the state, who was recently
commissioned supreme chief companion for the
state,
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21

RECEPTION TO DEPUTY-Inter Nos circle No
21j of the Companions of the Foresters of
America will tender a reception next Tuesday
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

II prohibition proves a failure under
the new Alabama law the prohis
might Just as we'll throw up their
hands. II you have liquor on your
person or In your place Of business
Il is prima facie evidence that you
have IL for sale. and you have TO prove
that you are not guilty instead OF the
State proving your guilt. II the Law
Is strictly enforced there Is little
doubt that accommodations will have
to be greatly increased al the county
jails.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The editor OF The Sun is pleased TO
note the increasing popularity OF the
University OF Florida since the cleo
ton Of DR.. Murphree as president OF
the institution. We have come in con-
tact with large numbers Of prominent
men from all over the State during
the past few weeks. and every one
OF them has had n good word to say
for the University. predicting a great
future for IL from now on.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17
Deafness carno, Be Cured

b. local applications. as they canuo,
reach the diseased portion of the
ear There b. only One way 20 cur.
deafness. and that O., by constitutional
remedies Deafness O., caused by az
nfamrd condition ot the mucous
lining % the Eu,tayhian Tube WHOM
this tube b. iunam,d SOU have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing.
aud when Il b. entirely closed psa.
hess b. The Result, aud unless 'bv iu
hammatiuu can be- taken out ana thi-
tube Restored % its normal condition
hrarns viii D. DESTROYED forever
nluc eases out ut trn ate caused Do,
cataryh. which T. nothing but au m
hamvi CundiJiOu ~ tho mucous sur
faces.
We all gi,v our Hundred pullars
TO- auS vase ~ lssaiuvss ,yausrd 81,
caiarrhi that ,Auuut b. cured by
halls Cangrh CuFv srnd iuS yiryu,
Lars tive b D CHENEY a CO,
rohdo a
suli b. tFasslsts lSc
Takv ualp famlH Flla tpg sOustl
stlUa
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Or CASTOR Day. a Gainesville hoy
and son OF Capt and Mrs a. r Day
has been elected city physician Of
Jacksonville. The Gainesville boy
make their mark wherever they locate
but Dr pay g. one ~ m" brightest
young men in the Stat-, and The sun
predicts that he viii some day d. a.
The head OF th- medical profession -
Florida
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Our esteemed friend Russell OF The
Palatka News IL greatly ''exasperated'
over a report Of the recent game OF
baseball In this city between the Palat-
ka and Gainesville teams. which was
written u Jack Shea. II was all right
for the Pslatka papers to roast" our
ball players. a. well as Manager Hen
~ Davis, over a game played In that
city where they refused to play more
than nine innings on account OF the
decisions OF the Gem City umpire. but
all wrong for The Sun TO admit into
its columns any criticism OF the Palat-
ka players and their rOOters. The
statement that Harvey Hutchinson
was unfair In his decisions as umpire
Is untrue He Is noted for his impaT
tial rulings as an umpire. and there Is
no man In Florida better posted as TO
the rules of the National game. A
careful canvass OF the Oak Hall play
ers has failed TO disclose the hired
player" who Is alleged by The News
TO have complained of the umpire's
decisions a. to the Palatka players,
and We challenge the paper to name
him.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The railroad officials should cause
~ BE- posted Ia the smukius cas- ul
each passenger coash uuliCe ui tbr
iaCt THAI "a b. agAlnal thv aa tu
drlak intoxicatlng uguuu lu che
coaches oT upon che platforms ul tb,Ir
trains In this state Ttg as is iaiN
Violated b. psFsoas lEporAut ~ Its "a.
iplsRee. aud thvS shuui Oh. psJ 600
nolics aRd thu aN tuilU.I
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The Lake City Index says J. c.
Luning and E. z. Jones would make
good Railroad Commissioners. We
cannot speak for Mr.. Jones, not know
ing him. but Mr.. Luning would be a
good man for the Office without a
doubt. Let him have the place Of Mr..
Burr. and give Newton Bitch another
term
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Patience h a virtue when y leads
one 10 bear ancOmplainingly the ills
and misf0rtunes OF liic from which
there Is NO escape. but u b. the ~
verse OF a virtue when n makes people
tolerate without protest evils for
which a remedy may D. luuui
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

With a view 10 showing what II
done in Alachua county in the way OF
producing corn, The Sun offers the fol
loving cash pr!zss for the best corn
brought into the Office before October
18th. 1888.
Fest stalk % corn, showing two
or more welldeveloped ears. $500
Second best stalk OF corn ...... $50
ESst ear a corn ............... ZOO
Second best ear Of corn. ...... 100
The corn entered must be grown In
Alachua county: must be delivered al
Tire Sun office. all charges paid. be-
fore October 18th, and be accompanied
by the growers name. address. mum
Der OF acres grown. average yield per
acre. variety. and a short description
Of the method OF cultivation.
The exhibits viii be placed In some
public place and left on exhibit for a
few days at the close OF the contest
The awards will be made by compe-
tent farmers. who have not entered
any corn in the contest.
The object In Offering these prizes
In TO stimulate our farmers to better
things in the way OF crops for home
use and 90 ship.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Owing TO the embarrassed condition
Of the States finances Governor
Brown has been compelled TO levy the
maximum tax rate Of FIVE mills In
Georgia. This is two and one-half
mills less than the State tax in Flor.
ida. however.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Now comes the announcement that
Claude L'Engle has abandoned the
idea Of an automobile canvass for the
United States Senate and will try his
luck in a buggy.-Plant City Courier.
Slowing down already. Ell?
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The distance between the promises
and performances Of some people il
exceedingly wide. II only the perform.
ance would get within reasonable dist.
ance OF the promise what a deal would
be accomplished.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Anterior DoliOmyeltis Is the name
given to a disease that Is said to have
been fatal To a number OF infants in
Winona. Minnesota. Such a name a.
that might well prove fatal 20 adults
as well as little children.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Mr.. Rockefeller is opposed to pay.
ing income tax. MIR. Rockefeller has
a chronic and deep-seated objection
20 paying anything the Government
wants him TO pay. and hitherto he has
generally managed 10 escape.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The anti Loan shark" law enacted
by the last Legislature has put the
building and loan associations out Of
business. but the three ball" fellows
continue 60 do business at the same
old stands.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The True Democrat SAYS even bets
are being made Ia Tallahassee that
Claude LEngle will be elected to the
United States senate. Another y,ria
cation OF thu old SAYING that a fool
and his money SOON part
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Chemical baths may be used to
clean our bank notes and make them
respectable. Might not the same pro-
cess be applied to many methods OF
acquiring them2
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Although August Is usually a dull
month In the world Of steel. orders
continue TO exceed production. The
needles OF all indicators are made OF
steel--even the indicators Of prosper.
Gay.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Magistrate Crane OF New York City
says: "Ninety-nine out OF a hundred
boys between the ages of ten and
seventeen years who come before me
charged with crime have their fingers
disfigured with yellow cigarette stains.
." I am not a crank on this sub
iect: do not care to pose as a reform
eT. but IL IL my opinion that cigarettes
will do more than liquor To ruin boys.
When you have arraigned before YOU
boys hopelessly deaf through the ex.
cessiye use OF cigarettes. boys who
have stolen their sisters earnings, boys
who absolutely refuse 20 work. who do
nothing but gamble and steal, YOU can.
not help seeing that there Is some 81.
rect cause. and a great deal OF this
boyhood crime il. In my mind. easy
20 trace to the deadly cigarette. There
II something in the poison OF the Gig
arctic that seems 20 go into the sys-
TEN OF the boys and to destroy all
moral fihre'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Texas is a land Of OptImists, yet the
incorporation OF an aerial navigation
company In that State shows a faith
I'm the future which Is really sublime.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

There Is not enough Of Powell's
push and smile" in evidence among
the people OF Gainesville. Get a move
ON you. and quit looking so 'mopy.'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

DR.. Hiram w. Thomas Of Chicago.
one Of the most prominent ministers
and platform lecturers in the United
States. died az DeFuniak Springs last
week Of old age.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Patronize the home merchant whO
advertises. He is the one who mas the
welfare OF the town at heart and helps
those who help him.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Those Turkish revoIutiOnists who
we're hung In patches OF thirteen by
the government had good reason to
think - an unlucky number.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

The true test OF q man is not what
he has, but what he Is and what he
~ to the community.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-08-17

Boost Gainesville wherever you 60.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-15
LONG Out OF the Sea.

Mr.. Gaynor. an lrishman celebrated
for his good humor, was dining one
Friday with friend and fish was the
only meat served. Gaynor was par.
ticularly fond of haddock, and seated
himself near a fine specimen. His OIL
factory nerves. however, soon made
him aware that the fish was not too
fresh. He first lowered his mouth to-
ward the head OF the fish, and then
his ear. as If conversing with 1t. The
woman of the house perceiving his
peculiar motions. asked him whether
he wished anything
Nothing" replied Gaynor, nothing
at all madam. | was merely asking
this paddock whether he could give
ne any news of my friend, Capt. Muir.
ply. who was drowned last Monday;
but he tells me that he knows nothing
At the matter. for he himself hasn't
been to sea these three weeks. Sun.
day Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-15
ELvINS ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams of
Elvins entertained number of
friends at their home last Saturday
July 10th, in honor Of Mr.. Williams
37th birthday anniversary. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hahn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smith, MIR. and
Mrs. John Dulaney and son Harry
of Flat River, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hulsey and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Gray and son, Mrs. j d. Cherry
and daughter, Misses Alice Jones of
Desloge, Esther Hahn and Mabel
Beard, and Messrs. Earl Hahn,
Robert Dounard and Willard
Hahn. An elegant supper was
served, good music was furnished
by Mr.. Hahn, and at n late hour
the company left wishing Mr.. Will
liams many happy returns of the
day.
Mr.. Elmer Smith aud wife, Mr.
John Dulancy, wife and son, o
Flat River, and Mr.. Charles VIII
liams and wife Of Elvins spent Sun
day and Monday at Iron Mountain
fishing.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-15
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