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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
PSYCHIC WIZARDS BARE
OCCULT SECRETS IN COURT
"It's Religion" Says Accused
Fortune Teller

Police Judge Weller and court filled
with spectators We're treated yesterday
afternoon to dissertation on the
meaning and power of occultism when
Eugene Edwards of "a Mission street
charged with violating the new ordi-
nance against fortune telling, was
brought to the bar of justice. Edwards
told Policeman King his fortune for 81
and King arrested him.
Edwards testified that he was pres
ident of the Occult research association
of California and that occultism was a
religion because it was study of the
force that created the world and which
permeates every human being and
everything on earth. It's ultimate OBJ
ject was TO benefit mankind.
Define psychic force said Assistant
District Attorney Sweigert, and Ed
wards had TO admit that he was unable
to do so; but L. V. Raymond, a. dealer
in books on oecultism at 1858 Devisa-
dero street, who said he had studied
occultism for 3S years and held a chair
at one time in the University of Paris,
came to his rescue and asked Sweigert
to define electricity. Sweigert had to
confess his inability
The judge convicted Edwards. order
ing him TO appear for sentence M Monday.
Edwards lawyers said they would
make the case a test one and would give
notice of appeal when sentence was
pronounced
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
SAVANT NAMES FARMERS
SPECIAL "EVANGEL TRAIN"
Throngs of TiiIers Benefited by
Lecture on Agriculture

Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of
the state university, has rechristened
the agricultural and horticultural and
demonstration train of the Southern
Pacific "Evangel train" because it car
ries to the farmers of the state a spe-
cial message. The president was with
the scientists last week and left the
party Saturday night. He is impressed
with the work the train is doing and
has announced his intention of accom-
panying it on its next tour.
Sanger, Dinuba, Reedley and Exeter
were visited yesterday and at each stop
the train was visited by large num-
bers of people. Prof. w. T. Clarke, in
speaking of the train, said when seen
at Fresno Sunday:
Few people realize what this train
means to the community Farmers as
a general rule are backward about
brought to their doors they are anx-
ious to learn something which will
prove of benefit.
I'VE have examples here of what
can be done in producing a wheat
which will yield more heavily. These
samples appeal TO the farmer and he
at once grows interested.
1T comes as q message to him that
IT is within his power to make the
earth yield him a larger crop. He will
stop till he knows all about the 1esson
becomes the instructor to hundreds of
others.
1T is the same with pruning vines
and trees. He has examples placed be-
fore him. He sees here specimens of
the friendly and unfriendly insects, and
also is shown how to spray trees for
pests. The trip has been hard but we
are being recompensed by the intelli-
gent interest taken in the lectures, and
the state will feel the benefit of this
work. We bring this tour to an end
Wednesday. but will start out for the
southern part of the state some time
about the end of the present month"
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
STEALS TO PURSUE
WIFE,; ENDS IN JAIL
Charles Gordon, Architect, Is
Trapped in Police Marathon
Chase Through Downtown
Woman Quits Him to Flee East
and He EmbezzIes Funds
to Follow Her

San Franciscos first police Marathon
was run at 5:15 o'clock yesterday
afternoon from the corner of Powell
and Market streets, up Powell to Ellis
down Ellis to Market and into Market
street, when Charles Gordon, an archi-
tect and builder, tried to race away
from Detective Armstrong after being
accused of having embezzled money.
which he intended to use to trace his
wife. Mrs. Gordon left her husband
February 5. When Gordon had out
sped the detective and was about to
lose himself in the jam of traffic in
Market street, the detective drew his
revolver and fired shot into the air.
That shot called citizens to the chase,
and the barrier quickly dropped on
Gordon's career.
The man was taken to the city
prison, where he admitted that he had
embezzled s1,385, which Tulio A Clan
mini of $40 Frederick street had given
him with which to make payment on
materials and labor, employed in some
construction work which Gordon was
carrying on for Giannini at 665 Fred
erick street
Il took the money for my own use"
said Gordon at the city prison. II did
1t that l might be able to go and find
my wife, who left me last Friday. On
that day l received a letter from her.
mailed at the ferry, in which she said
that she had gone east, that she was
tired of living with me- Here is the
letter. he added. drawing a much worn
envelope from his pocket and exhibit
ing it to the police 81 believe that my
mother in law was instrumental in in
ducing my wifeYto leave me-"
Gordon was placed in detinue He
lived at 1914 Clay street. and his Of
hces were at room 131, Investors
building. at Market and Fourth streets
Giannini had Gordon plan and con-
struct some flats for him in Frederick
street. Yesterday he gave the architect
an order for 1885 on the First national
bank. which was to be used In making
the third payment on. work done at the
building. In the afternoon Giannini
had occasion to go to the bank and
learned that Gordon had withdrawn the
entire amount. The owner of the prop
erty knew that such a transaction was
not required to settle the business and
he investigated. Gordon was not at his
office and Giannini telephoned to the
house in Clay street There it was
stated that the Gordon had left the city
for the east. Giannini at once reported
to the police department. Detective
Armstrong was detailed on the case.
al HhStIonS went 10 tHe -llcKet OmceS
in the Flood building at Powell and
Market streets and saw Gordon about to
purchase an overland ticket. Gordon
recognized the detective and lodged out
of the place, speeding past Giannini,
who was on the sidewalk Both Clan
mini and Armstrong were soon in pur-
suit. Gordon ran down Powell street to
Ellis, gaining on his pursuers. He was
a good distance ahead at Ellis street,
and as he neared Market street looked
to be a sure WINNER. Then Armstrong
fired his revolver into the air. The shot
did not cause Gordon to alter his pace,
but it aroused several citizens and they
surrounded Gordon and captured him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09

complaining witness, Joseph Little,
carpenter and builder, Of 1850 Clement
street ~
do some carpenter work on building
in Pacific avenue between Polk and
Larkin for $500. He was paid $3.50 and
on June Z last Little offered him the
balance of $50, which he refused, de-
manding Sis. Cuisine got Little in a
room in the building and, locking the
door, pulled a revolver out or MS
pocket and told Little that unless he
signed check for s115 he would Kill
him.
and signed check for the amount on
the German savings bank and handed
it to Cuisine, who backed out OF the
room covering Little with the re-
volver The victim stopped payment
of the check and swore out a warrant
for Cuisines arrest. Yesterday after
noon Little saw Guistine leave car
at Union and Fillmore streets and got
a policeman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
Personal Mention

c. l. Manning of Seattle is at the Bal.
timore.
F. J. Forrest of Denver is at the st
Francis.
George Parsons of West Virginia is al
the Granada.
f. Polask and wife of La Grande
Ore, are at the Argonaut
V. W. Brown, merchant of Colusa
is a guest at the Stewart.
Senator G. W. Cartwright OF Fresno
is staying at the Ste@art.
Thomas w Patterson, a banker OF
Fresno. is at the Fairmont.
Leo rrankel of Chicago. has taken
apartments at the Dorchester.
Frederick r. Lyon, mining operator
of Kennel, is at the St Francis.
A. Baillie, a commission merchant OF
Tacoma, is registered at the Fairmont
/. T. Crandall. an oil operator OF
Los Angeles, is guest at the St. Fran
els.
Colonel NJ. P, Maus of Monterey is
registered at the st. Francis with Mrs
Maus.
J. ". johnson of New York and B. c
Beal and wife of Vancouver, B. c.. are
at the Holland.
W. r. Rust general manager of the
Tacoma smelling company. is a guest
at the Fairmont.
". l.. Leland. who has mining inter-
ests in Alaska, is at the Stewart, regis
tered from Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
ELEVENTH JUROR
FOR BIG GRAFT
TRIAL SECURED
Former Restaurant Man Tempo
rariIy Passed for the
Calhoun Jury
Not More Than Six OF Those in
Box Expected TO Survive
PeremptOries
Additional Panel of Sixty Tales
men Summoned to Appear
This Morning
Talesmen Passed Subject
To Peremptory Challenge

Joseph Dixon, clerk, 1000
Steiner street.
Peter Anthes JT.. retired min
ing man. 763 san Jose avenue
Walter l.. Baskette, book
keeper. 1924 California street.
Walter J. Rock. stationery
salesman. 1926 Green street.
Michael Mcguire, retired hay
and grain merchant, PSI Page
street.
David HOizberg, jeweler and
optician. 1929 Geary street.
Arthur :. Holman, life insur-
ance. 2s1S Van Ness avenue
James A. Godfrey. lodging
house keeper. 2O14 Webster
street.
Joseph L. EmmOns, proprietor
carpet cleaning works. 2400
Geary street.
John scOIlard. shoe merchant.
225 Eddy street.
Frederick G. WuIzen. restau-
rant keeper. l5s Third street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
MISS JOSEPHINE MARIANA
is BRIDE OF CALVIN PERCY
Relatives at Quiet Wedding in
St. Brigid's Church

Miss Josephine Mariana, daughter Of
Mrs. Z. Mariana of 1882 Broadway,
was married last evening at O'Clock
to Calvin Percy in the parish house of
St. Brigids church. 1t was a very quiet
affair only the brides relatives being
present. The bride was given into the
keeping of the groom by her mother
Mrs. f. Mariana. The others at the
ceremony were David Mariana, brother
of the bride. and her three sisters,
Misses Edith. Hazel and Romelita. The
bride wore a travelling gown Of pea
same shade. After a supper at down
town restaurant the happy couple left
for San Jose, where they will reside
Both are natives of this state.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
To Enjoy

the full confidence of the Well Informed
OF the World and the Commendation of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial that the component parts of Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of Senna should be
known to and approved by them; there
fore, the California Fig Syrup Co. pub
fishes full statement with every package.
The perfect purity and uniformity of pro-
duct, which they demand in laxative
remedy of an ethical character, are assured
by the company's original method of man
ufacture known to the Company only.
The figs of California are used in the
production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste, but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most beneficially.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
VICTIM TRAPS MAN WHO
EVADED POLICE s MONTHS
Extorted Money From Employer
at Pistols Point

After evading arrest for eight
months Bartholomew Cuisine, a car
penter charged with threats against
life, was lodged in the city prison
yesterday through the efforts of the
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09
RESORTS
NewZealand andAnStralia
Via Tahiti
ReguIar Through service

Tie wonderland OF the Pacific. See Milford
Sound. the Wanganui River and the Hot Lakes
and (seyse -surpassiuS the Yellowstone. New
Zealand is now at its best. The ). $ Mariposa
sails March u. Only $3.50 round trip 70 Vel
lugtOn- New Zealand, first class: one way. third
class. $S5. -
LINE 70 HONOLULU-Spec round trim
rate. $110. :. ;. Alameda. sailings. Feb. -. Mar
Is; etc Send for itinerary. %. s. s. Co. 673
Market st. Telephone Kearny 1231-
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-09

Weak Weary, Watery Eyes Welcome
Murine Eve Remedy as an Eye Tonic. .
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21

y
Cash quotations we're as follows
FLOUR-Steady; winter patents, S5.iOq
SO; winter s~traights, 81 95q5.95; spring pat
ents, N.90d6lO; sprtrg straights, A.90G5 81;
bakers, S2B5dGlO.
BARLEY-Feed or mixing, 5OG54c. fair
to choice, 60665c.
S~EEDS-FlaN, No, / southwestern aS;
No. l northwestern Ni5. Timothy, H.76.
Glover, S1l.T0.
PROVISIONS-Mess pork. Der Dbl, 500 %
g22.25. Lard, per 100 lEs, 31L87h Short
ribs sides uoose), Nl5Ogl1,75. short clear
sides (boxed), $l2l2EG1225.
BUTTER-Steady; Creameries, 2lq265sc,
diaries, a0Q23hc.
~EGGS-Steady; receipts Hiss cases. a,
mark, cases included, lSc; firsts, zoe; prime
firsts. nhc.
CHEESE - Strong; daisies, l5ISQlb%c
15&c: long horns, l5Ikn16Ac.
POTATOES-Firm; choice to fancy. asa
soc; fair to good. 45147c.
PoULTRY-steady; turkeys, lbc; chickens
l4hc; springs, l1l5c,
VEAL-Firm; 80 to 6O-lb. weights. SaS &c.
60 TO &-lb. weights, eQ9hc; s. TO tlO-lb
weights, 9kGiic.
Total c~Iearauces Of wheat and flour were
equal 10 $4,000 bu, Exports for the week
as shown by Bradstreet's, were equal e
$4,000 blu. Primary receipts were $500
bu., compared with $4,000 bu. the CORE
spending day a year aEo.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat
81 cars; corn, ld carsi oats, Se cars; hogs
10000 head.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21
NETWORK STOCKS AND BONDS
Market is Irregular When Not Alto
gether DisOrganized.
ACTIVE LIST SHOWS LOSSES
Bulk of Business IL In Union and
Southern Pacific, Reading and
steeI-RaIIy Begins Near
Close.

NEW YORK, Aug. N.-Today's stock
market was again irregular when not al
together disorganized. At the opening most
declines were fractional. but before the end
Of the first hour the movement gathered
greater momentum under a fresh accumu-
latiOn Of selling orders and recessions of
2 points or more were recorded through
the active list. The business OF the morn
ing session was estimated at over 1W,WO
shares. Just how much Of this huge
amount represented long stock and how
course, impossible to say. There were in
termittent rallies, but early In the after
noon the list took a fresh start, with FUR
ther liquidation in Union Pacific. Southern
Pacific, Reading, Steel and others of the
active group.
OF the many theories offered to account
for the markets extreme heaviness only
two are worthy OF serious consideration
The first, of course, has to do with the
apprehension existing in many quarters re
garding the health OF Mr.. +. II. Hartman,
and the other is that a shaking out OF
the rank and file was deemed advisable
by those who are supposed TO be IN con,
troll of the markets machinery. the tlnal
hour was characterized by orderly ana
steady recovery, many Issues regaining the
larger part Of their loss, while not a few
made net gains. Throughout the day con
siderable strength was shown by a group
Of speclalties, which included United States
Rubber, American Car and Foundry and
American Locomotive. The local fractions
also exhibited such steadIness. As an IL
lustration of the markets narrOwnes5
dealings In four stocks-Union Pacific
Southern Pacific, Reading and United
States Steel-made up fully 90 per cent OF
the days business, which aggregated l,4JO,
900 shares. The closing was steady, with
the rally still under way. London was a
seller here to the extent Of 1000 shares
The heavy liquidation in stocks made fol-
easier rates In the money market, bul
the demand was very light. Forecasts OF
the weekly cash movement indicates a galT
OF about $3.50, 900 by local banks, much OF
this coming from the interior. The days
budget of news bearing upon the finanCla
situation included advices of better cotton
crop conditions in Texas, cooler weather
in the corn belt and record breaking sales
of wool in Boston. A marked decline IL
copper exports for the week was reported
The bond market was again weak. Tota
sales, par value, amounted to A,97S, O0
United States bonds were unchanged.
The following were the closing quota
lions on stocks:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21
New York Mining stocks.

NEW YORK, Aug. sO-Closing quotstto
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21

70 - 1NENANN kAN ANAakAAAI
OF supplies In the fat sheep
branch Of the trade yesterday there was
nothing Of consequence carried over until
realized qrUtably steady figures. On a few
odds and ends prices appeared to be q
shsds Lover Ps5hsps; pvt barring scattered T
pretty we'll sustained. Influenced by scant
receipts today packers and feeder buyers
counts. There were only about twelve
double decks on sale, both feeding and fat
stock. 1t was a busy market from the
hands by $50 a. m. There were hardly
enough supplies in any one branch Of the
trade to give the market very much force
as a value tester, but trading figures on
most sales were just about steady. Feeder
lambs brought $3.50; feeder yearllngs real
s77.S5, and fat wethers realized s4.S5.
The trade In fat sheep and lambs has
been a rather perverse affair thus far this
week Eastern packers fabricated the tat
Tor local concerns promptly followed suit.
values were accordingly set back %
few days. Regardless Of the falling market
the demand has been almost vigorous and
or liberal volume on most days, and young
killers have been free sellers at the easier
prices. The fact that a healthy tone to the
trade has been insufficient to bolster val
ues Is not at all illogieal, however. Last
den for permanency and this weeks break
was more or less expected. Incidentally fat
alAAb bhBPllGo NNCGlNtu ~ Nlllb pOlllN uuIlNk
the week were the best that have been
marketed any week yet this season.
Fat sheep have been In good supply since
Monday, but have generally met with a
rather Indifferent inquiry. II there has
besn any change in the market. however,
1T has been in the direction OF better fig
ures. Prices on good handy weight killers
are quotable at l0iD15c higher than last
Saturday, with medium and Common grades
comparatively strong.
The feeder trade has presented no espe-
cially new features OF late. At the opening
Of the week ar easier feeling was apparent,
caused by the recent hot spell, but trading
figures were not materially affected.
Feeder lambs have especially been in good
request and weekend values on both sheep
and lambs are fully steady with last week.
Almost half of the weeks receipts have
been feeders.
Total receipts for the five days this week
approximate 5000 head, as compared with
5000 head for the five days Of last week
and $4,000 head for the same period OF last
year.
Quotations on fat sheep and lambs Good
to choice lambs, S6S5q7.4 40; fair TO good
lambs, So 50d6.S5; good to choice yearlIngs
S.90q5. Is; fair to good y~earlings, %.S5m4E
good to choice wethers, A.26014.6 5; fair tC
good wethers, $3.90Q4.25; good TO choloC
ewes, A.CoaGS5; fair to good ewes $S,65 d
400.
Quotations on feeder stock: Fair to choict
lambs, S5.7b96.50; fair to choice yearlings
$4.50Qb.25; fair to choice wethers, S3.5014 Is
Representative sales.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21
GRAIN AN9 PRODUCE MARKET
Wheat Again Weak, Support lacking
IN Favorable Harvesting.
HEAVY MOVEMENT EXPECTED
s4orn Firnrer on General Buying and
Dry weather RePorts-Cash
stuff slow and shade
Lower in Price.
iAvY MOVEMENT EXPECTED

OMAHA, Aug. 20. 1900.
wheat was weak again today, lacking
Z support as conditions in the spring wheat
Idistrict are favorable for harvesting and
q heavy movement Is expected early next
week.
There Is nothing material to advance
prices on except the congestion In the
september option and this Is speculative.
! Corn was firmer on general buying sup
ported by continued dry weather reports.
Cash corn was rather slow and a shade
lower.
Wheat was slow and somewhat lower,
with beArlsh pressure predominating. A
3arge movement Of spring wheat Is looked
7 for next week and selling Is the feature
on this outlook. Harvesting is progressing
under favorable conditions in the north
west.
Corn was steady to higher on general
support on dry weather prevailing In the
corn belt. Some Of the best traders are
inclined to discount any material damage
lby drouth as yet. however, the market has
a strong tone and advancing.
Primary wheat receipts were 69S.OO bu.
and shipments were 100, 200 bu., against re
coipts last year OF 745,00 bu. and shipments
Primary corn receipts were 49, 900 bu. and
shipments were 32t, 900 blu, against receipts
last year OF As,OOo blu. and shipments OF
5000 blu.
C~lsarances were 1000 bu. Of corn, $4,000
bu Of oats and wheat and flour equal TO
1000 bu.
liverpool closed I'D higher to Nd lower
or wheat and hd higher on corn.
Local range or options.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21

and october, So SsdiSOO, November Si2eO0
1870, December S~lAUul&lv rne Lonuau
market closed firm, with spot quoted a.,
Eb9, is, Sd and futures az Sta, 6s, Sd Local
dealers quoted lake copper at N3.l2Ed
&Slh; eleCtrolytic at tls.NrfNlSl2h amt
casting at u~R62hG1a7h. Lead was steady,
with spot quoted at N&a4S New York
and at N.SdAG East ST. Louis delivery.
The London market was a shade higher At
el2, los, Spelter closed steady, with 81 {
quoted at SfOu6S0 New York. and at &.0
n6.@ east st. Louis delivery. Tive ' n
don market was unchanged at SIZE. Iron
was higher IN luuuuu at Jue "a ...
Cleveland warrants. Locally the market
remained steady, No. 1 foundry northern,
E75OalSW; No 2. StCaII5O, No. / south
ern and No. l southern soft, N775aiS.25.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. M.-METALS - Lead.
firm. $3.50 Spelter, strong; $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21
Wool Market.

BOSTON. Aug. 2O.-WOOL-The CONNER
cial Bulletin of Boston will say Of the
wool market tomorrow: The week Just
ended was one Of the most active in the
history OF the wool market. with a to al
business Of 1900, 900 pounds Of terrific y
wool, OF which the American Wooden com
pany bought a.OOO, 900 pounds. The supply
OF choice worsted wool is nearly gone. Rs
naming stocks are very firmly held, as
about 60 per cent of the 1909 domestic clip
has been marketed to date. The shipments
of wool from Boston to August 10, inclu.
sive, were 1853, 936, 764 pounds, against LOG,
9SO,032 pounds for the same time last year.
Te receipts TO August 10, inclusive, were
30S, 294,O 33 pounds, against III, 97S, 2S7 pounds
In the same period last year.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20-WOOL-Steady:
territory and western mediums. 23a2Sc;
fine mediums, 22a24c: fine, 18dl9c.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-21
f%CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISION.
Features Of the Trading and Closing
Prices on Hoard of Trade.


: CHICAGO, Aug. a.-Ideal weather for the
harvest Of the new crop Of wheat In the
northwest caused a severe slump In wheat
prices on the Board Of Trade today, but
much of the loss was subsequently fegained
on covering by shorts. At the close prices
were hd1c lower than yesterdays final
figures. Corn closed strong and oats and
provisions easy.
The wheat market was weak the greater
part of the day, owing TO general selling
prompte by continued favorable weather
for harvesting and movement OF the new
crop. The movement of the new wheat in
the northwest Is gaining daily, and, with
good weather, the arrivals at Minneapolis
and Duluth will soon reach considerable
proportions. Reports from the spring wheat
country were again OF the most optimistic
character as regards the prospective yield,
and harvesting was said to be progressing
rapidly. Several OF the leading holders
the day, particularly OF the September de-
livery, but late in the session offerings be-
came much more meager. Talk OF some
wheat having been sold for export induced
considerable covering, which resulted in a
rally Of about 1c In all deliveries. The mar
ket closed fairly steady.
Growing belief that the corn crop OF the
southwest Is being seriously injured by
drouth inspired lively buying Of corn,
which resulted In a strong rally following
a slump early in the day due to the break
in wheat. The market closed strong, with
prices al %4&c to 1d1bc.
Oats were extremely weak early In the
day, but became much steadier late in the
session. Prices at the close were a shade
lower to Nc higher.
Provisions were inclined TO be weak all
day. At the close prices were unchanged to
lOc lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows.