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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-14
Zelayan General Joins Enemy.

New orleans. Dec. 14.-Private dis
patches from Panama, which appar>
emily are authentic, today declared
that General Morales, formerly one or
the zeiayan leaders, has declared him
self in favor Of General Estrada, as
serting that Zelaya's yoke is that of
tyrant. and no longer to be borne.
With all his forces It is reported that
he has marched against Rivas after
having already captured Orisi. and
Suppoa. towns near the Costa Rican
border.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-14
HAS
SLIGHT CHANCE
King of Belgium Submits to
Operation Which May Save
His Life
BELGIUM FEELS LITTLE
GRIEF FOR MONARCH

Doctors Feared to Operate But Aged
King Survived and Hope Is Felt
Again-Favorite Daughter STAYS
by His Bedside During Operation
People OF Brussels Mourn Little
Have Grown Apart from Their
Ruler
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-14
,1c,.rible Surroundings.

Everything was dirty. sticky and
tlisagreeable to the touch. Every inn
preston was offensive Worse than
this was the general aid to immoral
ity. For 3 hours each day | witness
ed all around me this improper, in,
decent and forced mingling of women
and men, who were total strangers
and often did not understand one word
of the same language. People cannot
live in such surroundings and not
be influenced"
The woman agent had told of the
mingling of the crew with women of
the steerage and said the same was
true of the men steerage passengers
with the women.
Agents of the immigration commits
sion say that on many steamships men
stewards and members of the crew as
well as male steerage passengers
crowd into the compartments set aside
for the women and constantly pass
through the passageways of such
compartments, so that no woman in
the steerage had moments privacy.
Bestial Action of Crew.
Members OF the crew." said one
woman agent, never failed to deal a
woman passenger a blow when she
was found standing on the frameork
of lower berth to get anything from
an upper berth. If a woman was
dressing they always stopped to watch
her.
"One night, the chief steerage ste
ward entered our compartment but,
not noticing me, approached a Polish
girl, who was apparently the only oc-
cupant. She spoke in Polish saying
My head aches; please go on and let
me alone. But he continued and soon
was insulting her The girl, weaken
ed by seasickness, defended herself
as best she could, but soon was strug-
bling to get out of the mans arms.
Just then other passengers entered
and he released her."
The writer tells of repelling advanc-
IS on the part of the crew ana stew
ards with a hard unexpected blow on
the offenders face. She says:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
CalifOrnians on Travels

NEW YORK, June 22.-Californians
are registered here as follows: From
San Franciscan. de la Lande. W. 8.
Gray. Hotel Belmont; Miss K. Halo
ran. Grand Union; G. King, Hotel VOL
colt: C. A Mitchell. Herald Square;
F. E. Odell, Mrs. r. E. Odell, Park
Avenue hotel; j. O'Donnel1. Herald
Square; ]. A. Pryor, Mrs. ]. A. Pryor.
Hotel Churchill; s. selior. Mrs. seiIor,
Herald Square: Miss E. Barton, Al
bany; J. NJ Brewer, Mrs. j. NJ Brewer,
Marlborough; B. V. Bryan. Hotel Meth
erland: Miss Z. Halloran. Grand Union;
J. F. Cobb, Hoffman; s. Donnelly, Ho-
tel Normandie: ]. NJ. Scott Jr.. Hotel
Normandie: Nine. Kimball, Victoria:
]. B. Naher, Hotel Gerard; c. A. Ros-
sier, Mrs c. A. Rossier. Hotel Bres-
lin.
Los Angeles-W. P. Gala CHER. w
Hughes. Mrs. W. Hughes. j. ]. Nc
Mahon, Grand Union: F. de Laguna
Victoria; Mrs. NJ. NJ Harris. Grand ho-
tel; L. c. Judson. Hotel Cumberland:
NJ. s. McKerahan. Mrs NJ s. McKera-
han. Marlborough: A. F. Parker, Gil
sey: z. j.. Bell. Grand hotel; Miss G.
Paine. Martha Washington.
Oakland-I. Little. Victoria
San Rafael. W. Schlosser. New
Amsterdam.
Santa Barbara-P. G. NJ Austin, ST.
Denis.
Long Beach-Miss H. B. Wells. VOL
colt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
NEWS OF OAKLAND BERKEEY ALAMEDA HAYWARD AND SAM ADRO
WOMAN SUES FOR
WAGES AS SL[UTH
Demands $50 a Day for Shad-
owing Certain Persons for
Wealthy Sacramentan


OAKLAND. juno ga strange suit.
in which a woman demands $50 day
for detective services in "shadowing
certain persons" was brought today in
the superior court by Mrs. Ida Hagler
against A. w Morrison OF Sacramento.
Considerable secrecy is being main
tanned about the affair.
Mrs. Hagler sued for Salts. She
alleges that she was regularly en-
ployed by Morrison January IL. of this
year. and worked steadily for him
every day until February 27. The slip
ulated wage, she said was $50 a day
and she worked As days, earning in
all S2.250. Morrison gave her SIS, and
when she left his employment. re-
fused to give her any more.
Morrison formerly lived in Oakland,
butfis now in Sacramento. T. S. Gray.
the plaintiffs attorney, said today that
Morrison was a wealthy man. engaged
in business there. Mrs. Hagler is at
present separated from her husband.
She is not now in Oakland, but left for
San Jose a few days ago for visit
She is not professional detective.
The name OF the person Morrison
wished her TO shadow. and what was
his purpose In having her do so, Gray
refused to explain. His anxiety TO Sc
cure information did not relate to any
divorce pending or to any contem-
plated divorce suit. the attorney said.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
TO RESUME WORK
ON DOE LIBRARY
Trouble at the State University
Has Been Settled in Sat-
isfactory Manner

BERKELEY, June 32.-As a result
OF a joint meeting of Secretary Victor
II. Henderson of the regents. r. NJ
Hamb. business agent of the building
trades council of Alameda county. and
Secretary F. II. Pratt Of that organiza-
ton the difficulties, as a result OF
which a strike was called among the
workers on the Doe library, the new
81, 900. 900 structure in the course Of
completion on the university campus.
have been adjusted and the strikin z
metal workers and steam filters Will
return to work tomorrow morning, aft
er being out about a week.
They will resume work upon the I'M
derstanding that the university steam
filters and electricians are not to take
any part in the building OF the Doe
library and that none but union men
be employed in the work.
The university employees were work
ing under the direction of Prof. c. L.
Cory. head of the department of me-
chanics. who is installing the electrical
fittings and steam pipes. The union
men claimed that thoy were not mem
bers of the union and went on strike
last week. The controversy was taken
up by the university authorities. and
following the meeting today of the
representatives of the trades council
and the secretary to the regents the
trouble was satisfactorily adjusted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
CUPID VICTORIOUS
OVER STERN PAPA
Bride of Five Days Permitted
to Go Away With Her
Husband

ALAMEDA, June 22.-It took fve
days for Mrs. Margaret Ianier. nee
Donandt to persuade her father that
her recent wedding was all for the
best and to soften his heart to the
extent of receiving her husband. HUI
bert Lanier. as father in law should
Parental forgiveness was forthcoming
today, after the elder Donandt had
vowed that he would never become
reconciled to the marriage of his
daughter and Lanier.
The youthful pair eloped Wednesday
and were married in San Mateo They
came back to Alameda at once to
break the news to Donandt He locked
up his daughter. Lanier was told to
leave the house.
The bride wept, but she was not
permitted to leave. much less TO see
her husband. Donandt declared that
his daughter was not Is years old. and
that he would have the marriage an
nulled. But when he saw his daugh-
ter's tears day after day and listened
to her pleadings he at last melted
Mr.. and Mrs. Lanier left the Donandt
home together today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
ORPHAN HOME TO
HOLD A TAG DAY
Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley
Will Be Scenes of Chari-
table Vending Bee

OAKLAND, June 22-Saturday has
been selected as tag day for the benefit
of the Union Mans orphanage at San
Leandro. and an army of tag vendors
will offer their wares for sale on the
streets Of Oakland, Berkeley and Ala
media.
The following open letter has been
circulated by Secretary Frank Spra que
of the board of directors of the home
10 the Friends Of the orphan: This appeal Ii
made In the trustful hope of interesting the
frienes of the orphans III Alameda county &c
tine extent that they will aid in making tag day
for the JnloR Man s erphsnage at San LORENZO
n success SATURDAY June 20 has been hxed
upon as tag day. Tne mayors Of the cities OF
Oakland berkeley and Alameda have granted
permission for the day and pledge the aid OF
lnls orphanage was established in December,
1905 and incorporated December "a 1905. il
is located san Lorenzo "a the late Captain
Roberts place. An option taken on IL
acres Of laau watch are among the most fertile
in the state Of California. The land was bought
at option Tor $4,000 and II is estimated that
there arc S25 600 in improvements GA the place
consisting of substantial buildings. orchards
gardens. etc According TO adjacent values. the
land is easily worth 81 1Hl0 per acre. That price
has been offered ny investors for tie bare land
The Incorporation provides for crphanags
on the cottage plan, l6 boys or girls IN cot
tsge presided over by matron for each cot
tage The orphsnage is strictly nondenomina
tlonaI and nonsectarisn II is the purpose Il
teach the boys horticulture poultry raising
dairy farming. etc. and the girls useful pur
suits.
The cottage plan Is unique in charitable in
stitutions there being only oae other of the
character in the state OF California that main
tanned in honor Of and through the liberality OF
the late Mrs F. NJ Smith-the Cottage Home
for Girls-and the plan l. thoroughly modern
and proves highly acceptable wherever Il hat
been tried BY this method the individuality
of the child Is preserved and Its advantage over
the big building and dormitory plan is evident
! 1t is calculated 10 equip the child FOR the best
citizenship.
Money IS needed to protect the option and
needed at once. The orphsnage is caring
for six children. with 20 the waiting list
The money realized from The sale OF tags, stock
etc will be used in making first payment and
enlarging accommodations. The board OF trus
tees Is now temporary. and permanent board
will be elected by the stock holders.
II is highly important that funds be raised
at once in order that this magnificent property
may be retained for the purpose OF orphan
age II is most laudabfe uuderta king anC
YOU are kindly asked 10 assist in any way thai
seems best 10
Z In behalf Of helpless ones who need protec
fion and care. thank yon for the assistance
that we feel certain you will extend Kindly
reply at once in order that we may know tn,
extent OF your cooperation.
FRANK SPRAGUE- Secretary.
By order of officers and directors and hoard o.
Union Mans orphsnage. San 10
reno. Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
SHOWS MARKS OF
BEATING BY WOMAN
P. II. Riley, Alleged AssaiIant of
Mrs. Wilson, Appears in
Court With Wounds

BERKELEY. June %. - Showing
marks OF the severe beating he re-
ceived from the hands or Mrs j. A.
Wilson OF 1905 Newberry street. south
Berkeley. whom he is alleged 10 have
tried 10 hold up. P. III. Riley appeared
in court this morning, and his pre-
lirinary examination was set for
Thursday morning at IL o'clock. Filey's
bonds were fixed in the sum OF 81. 900.
When he attempted to snatch the
woman's purse. she said. he was felled
to the pavement with a beer bottle
which she managed TO secure from his
pocket. after a fierce hand to hand
struggle Mrs. Wilson is an adept at
wrestling. having been trained by her
husband. and she was more than a
match for Riley.
L will get YOU" he is declared to
have said.
IF you don't I will get you" re-
torted Mrs. Wilson.
From the looks OF Rfley's head she
did.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
.ELKS' DRILL TEAM
GIVES EXHIBITION
Oakland Lodges Contingent
Appears in Effective Display
of Military Work

OAKLAND. June 22.-Determined TO
bring home the honors and. incident
ally, the $1,000 cash prize offered by
the grand lodge, Oakland lodge No.
III of Elks has perfected organiza-
ton of a drill team of which much is
expected at the forthcoming week of
estivities at Los Angeles.
The competition viii include repre-
sentative teams from virtually every
Elks lodge on the Pacific coast, as
we'll s many from eastern cities
Oaklands interest in the contest was
given impetus tonight by the appear
ance in public at drill for the first time
Of the team, which viii represent III.
The team assembled at Piedmont rink,
before a large number of spectators.
who were impressed by the fine work
Of the platoon, the soldierly bearing of
the drillers. and the evident close study
of the many intricate movements which
We're given.
A noteworthy feature was the uni
forms These made individually, were
OF white flannel, cut to military regu-
lation with facing and stripes of pur-
pie. the Elks' color; straps of gold, col
lar numerals III, in gold, and golden
Elks head on the tasty military caps.
|The ensemble was pronounced in ex-
cellent taste, and sure TO win many
points of commendation.
Colonel ]. K. Ritter commanded the
platoon OF "a men this evening. His
lieutenants were First Lieutenant Wal
ter A. Noffsinger and Second Lieutenant
oscar f. Whitney. Colonel Ritter or
gained the team and has been drilling
the men for FIVE months His efforts
as drillmaster have been highly appre-
ciated AS he holds record for hand
ling successful drill teams throughout
the United States. the team feels con-
fident of making winning at the big
test
preme court. past grand exalted ruler
Of the Elks, made an address 10 the
team this evening. congratulatory and
hopeful Of success. After the drill a
program of music for promenade and
dancing was given.
Oakland lodge No. III will give a
house warming Saturday evening at
Elks' hail in Fourteenth street in cele-
bration OF the recent extensive return
fishing of the elubrooms, upon which
$4,000 has been spent. This removal
direction of Ed II. Benjamin. chairman
of the house committee. Owing to
Past Grand Exalted Ruler MeIvin's
membership in Oakland lodge the mem
bers are making unusual preparations
to entertain visiting Elks on their way
TO and from the grand lodge session.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
NOTED EDUCATORS WILL
HELP LAY CORNERSTONE
Ceremony at New State Normal
School Today
TSo.eiol Di,boioh 10 TT. Gill

SAN JOSE. June 22.-Noted educators
and hundreds of alumni from all parts
of the state are in San Jose today. and
others will arrive tomorrow. TO witness
the ceremony OF the laying of the cor
nerstone Of the magnificent new build
ing that is to replace the state normal
school. destroyed in April, 1906.
Among those who will speak are DIR.
Alexis f. Lange. University of Califor-
MIA; DR.. Edward l.. Thorndike, Column
bia university; State Superintendent of
Schools Edward Hiatt; DR.. Ellwood Cub
berry, Stanford; Judge Hiram d. Tut
tie, Lawrence E. Chenoweth, president
of the alumni. and DR.. NJ. Z. Daley,
president of the normal school.
The commencement program at the
school is now in full swing, and vari-
Gus elaborate programs have been pre-
pared for the several events that are to
mark the closing days of the school
term.
This morning class day was cele-
brated on the normal green. The first
feature was the parade of the pretty
school teachers in sunbonnets. This
was followed by the drawing of the
will OF the class and the class prophecy.
The alumni entertainment is sched-
.uled for Wednesday evening, the fea>
ture being a playlet entitled The Man
Behind the Powder
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
BURLINGAME SUES FOR
LAND AS IT'S PARK
Realty Company and ID. o. Mills
Estate Defendants
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

BURLINGAME, June 22-The city
has sued the Burlingame realty com
pany ann Harry VI. Taylor. capitalist
and manager OF the ID. Q. Mills estate
TO determine the ownership OF certain
pieces OF property abutting the square.
For the time being Francis J. Carolan
and Teddy Howard. polo players and
fellow clubmen, have been left out OF
the strife.
The clubmen. however, claim the
green spots that abut the roadways
but the city fathers decided TO first
fight the more serious problem present
ed by Taylor and the realty company
For many months the real estate
agents have occupied a piece of land
near the square with their office, while
Taylor has been paving taxes on a
strip of land running outinto the plaza
The city's suits are to determine the
ownership of the land
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
SUBMIT FIGURES
FOR FISCAL YEAR
Estimate of Tax Income Needs
Trimming of Demands by
City Auditor

OAKLAND. June 22.-City Auditor
Gross announced today that his esti-
mate OF the tax income for the fiscal
year 1sOs-1e1O. computed on the
present tax rate of s1.2O will be $500
600. So large are some of the depart
mental estimates submitted to him for
the. preparation Of the buget. that I'M
usual trimming of the department
chiefs. figures will probably be made.
The city council will sit as budget
committee about July 1.
The street department filed its esti-
mate this morning. asking for $685.
03s.53 for the fiscal year which will
open July l. This amount includes
the cost OF construction OF storm
sewers. street improvements. and the
maintenance of the department The
police department has asked for $1sS,
S47: the park commission has esti-
mated the expenses for next year at
$4,000; and 81 SIS is to be asked for
the Oak street museum, besides de-
sired allowance for a purchasing fund
The fire department estimate and that
OF the board of public works are being
prepared. Gross has said that the
figures submitted by the IRE. police
park and street departments will leave
nothing out the estimated tax income
for other expenses. Hence. vigorous
trimming of the department estimates
will be made
Included in the budget will be pro-
vision for the increase OF the detective
department Consideration OF the or
dinance authorizing the increase, as
well as OF that preparing for the par
tial reorganization OF the IRE depart
ment. will be taken up in the budget
procedure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
FOUR REDWOOD CITY
SALOONS TO BE CLOSED
Trustees Deal Liquor Industry
in Town Severe Blow
Especial Dispaich 10 The Call

Especial Dispaich 10 The Call
REDWOOD CITY. June 22.-The
liquor industry In this city was dealt
a heavy blow last night by the trustees.
After July l there will be four less sa-
looms in the town, those OF Patrick
Foley Charles Imporsani. Barth Shee-
han and Long & Green being forced
out of existence
About a year ago the council adopted
an ordinance prohibiting the existence
of apv saloon within goo feet OF a
schoolhouse.
This affected the resorts OF Foley.
Imporssni and Sheehan. who however,
after urgent pleas. were granted year
in which to settle up their business. The
wear expires July I and the saloons
will then be without a license Long 4
Green will be refused a license for hav-
ing broken various existing laws
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23

THREE TRAMPS KILLED
WHEN CARS ARE WRECKED
Accident to Freight Train on
Canadian Pacific Railway

KAMLOOPS, B. c.. June 22.-Three
unknown tramps were killed and one
seriously injured in a freight wreck
on the Canadian Pacific railway at
North Hill. FIVE miles east of here, this
morning. None of the train crew was
injured.
PUEBLO. Colo, June 22.-Missouri
Pacific passenger train No. ., leaving
here for the east at IL o'clock was
wrecked near Balatea KAN at 4
O'Clock this afternoon by spreading
rails. The engine rolled over on its
side. but the coaches remained on the
track No one was injured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
No Reason TO Be Deaf
Unless Deaf to Reason
For sUsry SviI 'Hssts thS san
There IS ours, OF tkszS IS NoHS.
If there IS ors, try 20 find q,
II there fSs't-Escsr nIin5 81. -

II there isn't a cure for deafness. still
the deaf can be made to hear. BY the
use of the new electrical device-neat.
inconsDicuous and nnely constructed
known as the ACQUISITION" the deaf
can hear instantly. permanently. It's
use brings immediate comfort and re-
lief. not alone to the sufferer. but TO
the sufferers suffering friends. For
every thousand deaf persons who are
made to hear. ten or twenty thousand
friends and acquaintance are bene-
hted.
If the auditory nervs Is not wholly
destroyed-ft seldom ts-any one who
is deaf can have the lost sense restored
by the use of the ACQUISITION" Thor
oughly tested, and now successfully IN
stalled on a large scale in the lea ding
well as IN the public buildings in
Washington. in its individual and port
able form IL bids fair to prove OF even
far more reaching Importance.
The little instrument is a marvel OF
ingenuity, IS very inconspicuOus. Is
worn as a part Of the dress. and there
Is no need to risk cent for il can be
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and we viii inform you how you can
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compulsion to buy IL IL does not make
you hear. Cases are frequently re-
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hearing having been stirred 10 activ-
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ton. and the cure has been lasting
The ACQUISITION increases or mag
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Let US advise you TO cut this adver-
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THE GENERAL ACOUSTIC co.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
TeIegraphic Breyities
pARpoNs MURDERER =

PARDoNs MURDERER Harrisburg. Pa
June 22.--GoverDor Stuart today approved the &C
tion Of the state hoard Of psrdons. which last
James r. Gentry, the actor who killed Madgs
Yorke Of the Baggage Check" company here in
1895.
PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED - Washington
todav az follows: Buck. Pluruss, county9Robert
W. Hammstt.J r., vice D. n. Jones Jr. resigned
south Des Palos. MERGED county-Mrs. Maude NJ
Close. vice II. C. Christian. resigned; winevilie
Riverside county-Royal C. Nettle, vice @. 81.
Emery, resigned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
REBUFFED PREACHER TO
CONTINUE WITH CHARGES
Honolulu Minister to Garry Ac.
cusations to WASHINGTON

HONOLULU. June 22.-Rev. Edward
B. Thwing. whom the grand jury CEN
sured yesterday for hling charges
against United States District Attorney
r. W. Breckons, which IL declared to
be groundIess, has renewed his charges
against Breckons and stated that he
would press them before the depart
ment Of Justice in Washington
Thwing filed charges against Breck-
ons with the department of tustice
some time ago. The United states dis
trict attorney for the territory sent In
his resignation. but Attorney General
Wickersham requested him to with
draw il and asked him to continue in
office.
Thwing brought various charges
against Breckons' administration.