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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
CHARLES D. PIERCE
AT DEATHS DOOR
Former Mayor of Oakland and
Well Known Financier Dying
at Stockton
Especial Diseatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Oct 16.-Colonel Charles
d. Pierce, the we'll known capitalist and
former mayor of Oakland, is dying. He
has been in an unconscious condition
for the last 4S hours and at 8 o'clock
this afternoon DR.. G. r. Harry. his
physician, gave out the following:
There is absolutely no hope. Mr..
Pierce is suffering with acute kidney
disease. He has been a sufferer from
the ailment for the last 10 years and a
runaway accident in which he figured
several weeks ago brought on an acute
attack as climax to his chronic all
ment. The patient may live several
days or may expire at any moment"
Colonel Pierce is very wealthy land
owner in this county. Several weeks
ago he and his wife were out driv-
ing in his fast turnout when his
team took fright, ran away and threw
happened along in his automobile and
removed the couple to their home in
this city.
Charles d. Pierce was elected mayor
of Oakland several years ago on a
businessmen's independent ticket. He
served two terms and refused a third.
He was recognized as one of the ablest
mayors Oakland ever had.
With his brother w Frank Pierce,
he attained remarkable success in the
business world. Starting in business
on Broadway, Oakland, 25 years ago,
as hardware merchants, they rapidly
rose TO prominence. They were the
promoters of the Standard electric
company and until about six years ago
were the owners of the Stockton water
company
Both are prominent in the banking
world and have extensive banking in
terests in Oakland and San Francisco.
They introduced the National cash
register on this coast and are the own
ers of a patent self-computing scale.
The brothers are the owners of the
famous Pierce land and stock company
of Rough and Ready island and also
own Vaudeville island and other rich
reclamations.
c. D. Pierce resides in one of Stock
tons finest residences, the former Hill
man home, which he purchased few
years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
WESTERN PACIFIC
OPEN IN 6 WEEKS
Vice President Bogue Promises
Train From Oroville to
San Francisco
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 16.-Returning
from an inspection of the Western Pa
cific line. Vice President and Chief En-
gineer Virgil C. Bogue stated today
Oroville to San Francisco in six weeks.
Ten miles of track along the Feather
river have not been completed. and IS
miles of rails will have to be laid over
the Nevada line, but this viii be ac-
complished by the early part of No
vember, Bogue says.
much larger passenger depot will
be built for Sacramento when the
transcontinental line opens. says Bogue,
as 1T will then be necessary to raise the
tracks for crossings. as the present de-
pot sits too low.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
CITY TO CELEBRATE
GOLD RUSH OF '49
Contest Begins to Determine
Who Shall ImpersOnate the
Pride of Roaring Camp
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI


STOCKTON, Oct 16.-The election of
the pride of Roaring Camp to reign dur
ing the rush of 40" celebration that
begins here on the 26th and continues
five days is creating a great deal of
interest, and the friends of the nine
contestants are exerting every effort to
pile up the highest number of votes
for their respective candidates.
Roaring Camp is now in the course of
construction. and will be the center of
attraction during the festivities. The
young woman who is selected the pride
of the camp will be afforded special
courtesies and honors. The forty miners
will pay homage to her.
The young women in the race are:
Patricia Benson, Blanche simpson,
Emily Faccini. Bernice Bartels, Jewel
Fore, Maggie Turner, Ruth Ringe, Jes-
sic Cowen and Elsie Teichman.
1t is estimated that there will be
about so, 900 visitors in Stockton during
the celebration. The residents of the
southern mines district are taking spe-
cial interest in the affair The forty
miners who came to Stockton from San
Francisco on the rush for gold were the
settlers in the southern mines counties,
so the residents Ol
and Calaveras counties have cause to
consider the celebration of the sixtieth
anniversary of the gold rush as much
theirs as Stockton's.
The parade features of the celebra-
tion will be varied. There will be a
miners parade, prairie schooner parade
farmers parade and manufacturers
parade r. T. Melton has charge of the
arrangements for the farmers parade
II is proposed to have a procession two
or three miles long, consisting of wagon
loads of San Joaquin county produce.
Fruit and vegetables, banked high in
wagons, loads of wheat, oats and bar
ley, loads of hay, beans, potatoes and
numerous other products will make UP
the parade.
The celebration is under the auspices
of the Stockton combined Merchants
and Manufacturers association and the
chamber of commerce. The entire city
will participate in the affair, and the
week will be given over to the celebra-
tion, which promises to eclipse any
thing ever held here before.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
NYE BEGINS LAWSUIT
ON INHERITANCE TAX
State Controller Demands Strict
Enforcement of Statute
| TSpecial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 16.-True to his
statement made some time ago that ne
intended investigating estates to see
that there was no evasion OF lnherlt-
ance taxes, State Controller Nye,
through Robert Waring, speciai m
heritance tax deputy, today brought
three suits against the heirs of Mrs.
Kate Buckman.
1t was found that three deeds ex-
ecuted by the deceased to her cnll-
dren were recorded the day OF her
death, and the matter is said to come
within the provision pertaining to gifts
and deeds made in contemplation OF
death The property involved is worth
considerable, consisting of lands In the
Cosumnes district and Sacramento, and
promissory notes.
The heirs mentioned in the suits are
Lillian Filmer, Gilbert Buckman and
George James. They will be given
hearing November 1.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
.NeWbro'S S
Saves Worry
Saves Money
Saves the Hair

If you want to free your
head of dandruff and stop
falling hair, you must
sooner or later resort to
Newbro's Herpicide.
By using Herpicide first
you save yourself worry,
which is desirable; you
save money, which is a
consideration, and you
save your hair, which is
the most important of all.
Why not profit by the
experience of Mrs. S. A.
Lee of 10 South 4th ST.,
Richmond, Va, who
writes:
-Four years residence in In
dia ruined my hair until 1t was
but two inches long and very
y
rope and America without BEN
eft until / was induced to use
Herpicide. My hair Is now long.
soft and silky and natural color,
while before it was quite gray.
Ny friends never tire of admir-
ing my hair"
Mrs. Lees story is a
typical history of hair
troubles. After every
thing else fails, Newbro's
Herpicide brings relief. 1t
would be just as effective
if used first.
Newbro's Herpicide
kills the dandruff germ
and prevents falling hair.
1t stops itching of the
scalp almost instantly.
No matter what the claims
of others, Herpicide is the
only genuine original dan
druff germ destroyer.
One Dollar Bottles Guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists Applications
at good barber shops.
The Herpicide Co.. Dept. 35B. De-
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FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG STORES
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
VETOES THE ORDINANCE
BARRING ALIEN LABORERS
Mayor of Sacramento Says the
Measure Violates Constitution
TSpeciol Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 16.-The ordi-
nance passed by the city trustees by
which aliens were barred from holding
positions in any city department or be-
ing employed by contractors doing city
work was vetoed by Mayor White
today.
The main reason for the veto, de-
clares the mayor, is because such ac-
tion is not legal and would be in viola
tion of the fourteenth amendment of
the constitution of the United States.
He also holds that the passage of the
ordinance would tend to rush aliens
to become citizens who are not prop
erly qualified to become such.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
CENTRAL PACIFIC SUED
FOR PATENTED LAND
Uncle Sam May Wrest Mine
Property From Road
rcy MI a.. TIL. CzU1
TSpeciol Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Oct. IA suit in
equity to force the Central Pacific
company to give up its patents on val
liable mining lands in FL Dorado county
has been brought before the United
States circuit court.
The Central Pacific secured patent
to part of the Spanish dry diggings In
1905. The United States district at
torneys Office contends that the land
was held by mining claims before the
patent was granted.
The property has become valuable
through minerals found there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
OHIOAN LOSES WAY,
THEN is ARRESTED
Luck Forsakes Wandered on
Gun Club Preserve
TSpeciaI Disoofch 10 The Call

LoPecIdl Dispdlch 10 he Gall
COLUSA, Oct. 16.-Henry Groetten-
dick, recent arrival from Ohio, went
hunting Thursday. He became lost in
the tules and, wandering upon the
Gridley club preserve, was arrested,
taken to Gridley and fined.
The keeper of the preserve returned
him to point near the gun club, but
Groettendick again became lost and
spent the night wandering about in the
tules.
He found his way out yesterday and
returned home today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
OFFICER WHO ATTACKED
WIFE TO SERVE TIME
Deputy Constable Sheehan Yio-
lated His Parole
TSpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 16.-Deputy Con-
stable Dave Sheehan of Fruitvale who
is held in Alameda county on a charge
of robbery, will be brought to this
county tomorrow.
He viii be compelled to serve out the
two years imposed by Judge Hughes
for assault with intent to commit muir
der, but later suspended when Sheehan
was placed on a parole.
Sheehan tried to kill his wife in Sac
ramento and was permitted to go on
parole when he secured bondsmen to
guarantee his good behavior
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
NEEDHAM TO ESCORT
TAFT DOWN VALLEY
[speeial Dispatch 10 The Cain

STOCKTON, Oct. 16.-Congressman ].
c. Needham of Modesto is in town to-
day preparing to leave for the east to
accompany President Taft's party down
the Mississippi.
The congressman accompanied the
president TO the Yosemite valley and
left him at Fresno. He will leave for
the east wednesday and will meet the
congressional party at ST. Louis on the
25th instant
He expects to reach Washington on
November ?, a week ahead of the con-
gressional party.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
SACRAMENTO HUNTERS
BAG BUT FEW DUCKS
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 6.-Sacramento
hunters have had poor duck shooting
so far this season. The early opening
of the season, with the accompanying
good weather, sent the birds to other
feeding grounds.
Not a half dozen limit bags have been
secured since the season started.
The nimrods are now waiting until
storms in the north drive the birds
down
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
JUDGE RIDES FAR TO
HOLD COURT SESSION
Reaches SusanviIle Only to
Find Jurors Tardy
TSpeciol Dispotch to The Call

Especial Dispatch TO The CALI
SUSANVILLE, Oct. 16.-Judge II. d.
Burroughs, who had been in San Fran
cisco for several days, missed a train
at Reno yesterday and was forced to
ride all night in Q buggy to reach here
in time for jury trial today, only to
be forced to wait an hour on some tardy
jurors who live within a few miles Of
the courthouse. The judge gave them
a reprimand.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
LABORER KILLED BY
CAVING OF ENHANCEMENT
Especial Dispatch to The Call

OROVILLE, Oct. 16.-One man was
killed, another suffered a broken skull.
third was seriously injured and three
others were slightly hurt by the caving
OF an embankment along the Western
Pacific railroad near French creek yes
terday afternoon. All are Greeks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
VINEYARDIST WOUNDS
PROWLER IN FIELD
Austrian Victim in Hospital and
Shooter Released
TSpeeiol Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
AUBURN, Oct. IA stranger, an
Austrian, is in the county hospital suf-
fering from gunshot wound inflicted
by Arthur A. Dunow, well known
vineyardist.
Dunow heard man prowling in his
vines and shot. The bullet penetrated
the mans kidney.
Dunow was arrested, but was re-
leased on his own recognizance.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
COUNCIL HAD RIGHT
TO MAKE APPOINTMENT
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

STOCKTON, Oct. 16.--City Attorney
de Witt Clary has rendered an opinion
10 the effect that the council had the
right to appoint a city electrician. W.
Il. Kuhn OF this city took exceptions to
the appointment of such an officer on
the ground that the charter prohibited
the making of public Office not pro-
vided for.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
COUNTY AUTOMOBILE
RUINED IN COLLISION
Surveyor Phinney Crashes Into
Vender's Wagon
Especial Dispatch to The Colll

tSpecIdI Dispdtch 10 The CdIIJ
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 16.-An auto
mobile bought but month ago by the
county was wrecked in a collision late
last night with fruit vender's wagon.
The car was driven by County Sur
veyor Phinney, who was going at
fast clip toward town when he over
took the wagon and crashed into it
from behind.
The machine was demolished
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
SLAYER GOES TO
| PENITENTIARY

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 16-Thomas Kane
was found guilty of murder in the see
ond degree by jury here today.
He killed Fred Mohrle in the corridor
of the Four Courts building June z.
political leader of whom Kane was a
follower, last April
The jury recommnded that Kanes
punishment be fixed at IL years in the
penitentiary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
CHRISTIANS OBSERVE
CHURCH CENTENNIAL
Woodland Flock Celebrates Its
Fifty-fifth Anniversary
Especial Dispatch to The Call

WOODLAND, Oct. 16.-The centen-
NAL of the Christian church and the
fifty-ffth anniversary of the wood
land Christian church were celebrated
by an entertainment and big dinner at
the church last night About 800 were
present, including many from Yolo,
Winters and Madison.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
Suggestions for Gentlemen

Lodge Charms
Manicure Articles
Match Boxes
Military Brushes
Paper Cutters
Pencils
Pipes
Pocket Knives
Silver Mounted FiaSks
Seal and Signet Rings
Scarf Pins =
Shaving Mugs
shaving Brushes
Studs
Tobacco Jars
Travelling Cups
Umbrellas
Watches
Watch Charms
Watch Chains
Whisk Broonls
Whist Counters
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

Nearly every one feels he needs about
all the patience he has.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

Continued From Page 20
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
'. M. [. A. DINNER
 LARGELY ATTENDED
Charges of Mismanagement and Criti. cIsm Answered by Dircctors-Plain Talk Was Feature.

The dinner given by tue Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Mems Christ Ian Association at the headquarters last night was largely attended and had, it is believed, its desired effect. Those who attended realized that en- couragement at this time and contin- nal cooperation can revive sufficient interest in the Association work here to make the local branch one of the best in the South. Some "heart-to- heart" speeches were made during the evening by prominent men of the city. who are identified with the associa- tion and some of whom declared that If they were given any kind of assist. ance they would donate liberally to it financially and with their personal efforts.
 The association for several months has been subjected to severe criticism and charges of mismanagement and | the directors last night ans were these charges without minclng words County Judge James Gould talked straight from the shoulder and his talk made quite an impression tn those present. W. II. WesiDrook was toastmaster and effective speeches were also made by Fred Fox, r. M. M. Richardson, international secretary: Rev C. C. Cline, Secretary w. R. Stitch. C. G. iiolae, D. T. Miller. W. l., Dewoody and Rev. J. I. Norris
 The association is heavily in dett The speakers argued that 1t could be pet cn q SOIL f.naneia basis, made most creditable institution and &C., complish what is intended for it, If the proper support was given it by the ministers and others of the city. The shortcomings and accomplish ments of the association were review cd In detail and some good, effective work in the interest of the local Y. NJ. C. A. Is expected to result witair the next few weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31

the counter, Mir. Matthews, Who was waiting on the negro, left the store and Henry appropriated the gun and left the store through the back ,ioor. Fred Fox was in the alley and notie. ed the negro with the gun. He noti fled the hardware store, who found that the gun had been stolen from them. The officers were notifiel and Detective Dave Glover, Corstahle Frank Stewart and deputies. A. Poole and J. N. McNulty went to Worh on the case. Deputy Constable Nc Nulty captured the naSsc near the Cotton Belt shops about an hon; af- ter he had stolen the gun. When ar raigned befo.a Nee.stra!c l. E. Cheek Henry was oouni ove: tc await the action of .i!' grand jury
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
State Convention Closes Af- ter Some Record Break
 ing Results
TROPHIES AWARDED
Sebastian County Wins Attendance Cup, While Clark and Helena
 Get HOnors.

Hot Springs, Dec. 30.-With the election of officers for the ensuing year the Arkansas State Teachers As- sociation this morning closed the greatest convention held by it since it's organization.
 Prof. George Wesley Droke, profess sor of mathematics at the University of Arkansas, and one of the best known educators of the State, was chosen as president of the organiza- tion, succeeding Dr. Henry Simms Hartzog
 Other officers elected were: ~ E. L. Hutchings of Augusta, cores lnd1ng secretary, succeeding Prof bnry Trailer, who has been several nes elected to succeed himself; Miss hthleen Blacknell of Philadelphia; cording secretary.
 Nne-presidents were chosen, one ''n each congressional district, and tlexecutive committee named.
 feature of the morning was the a1 1ss by Judge U. NJ. Rose, of the hk peace conference, on the Am eA Eeace. Society movement. His
 n9as delivered in his finished
 styi1iEas sl strong appeal for the
 anna1 pf the sentiment fostered
 |neS movement.
 E night one of the ablest ad-
 ps probably ever delivered in the
 was given by pr. William Ben- hin Smith, professor of philosophy Tulane University.
 Trophies Awarded.
 There was keen interest displayed in the awarding of the handsome lov- ing cups.
 Sebastian county secured the loving cup offered annually by State Super intendent George B. Cook for the best showing made as to attendance from 'any single county. The showing is based on the number of teachers at tending from any county seat to the place where the convention is held being considered.
 Sebastian county sent 62 teachers to the convention. Randolph county won the cup last year, with an at tendance of 37 teachers, and made a strong showing at this convention. A new loving cup was instituted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
NO SERVICES AT
 TEMPLE TONIGHT

There will be no services at the 1emple tonight Or tomorrow morning. here will be no Sun,a. school Sun day morning owing to the absen:e oc the teachers, who will be in Iitt,., Rock attending the annual Sabbath School Teachers Association meeting. On Monday i%h ut S o'clock Nfs x. ]. Goldberg, field secretary of the Jewish Chautaqua Society, will deliy- or an address at the Temple and a reception will be rendered her that and Junior Chautauqua societies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
FLORENCE GEAR IN
 "FLUFFY RUFFLES-

When the announcement was made that Florence Gear would tour the counry as Fluffy Ruffles'', it was thought that for this season at least she would relinQush her policy of wearing the most fetching gowns and hats. Seemingly the role of Fluffy Ruffles" does not call for very ex- pensive or gorgeous raiment. becausa with woman's utter unfathomahle- ness she deliberately chooses employ ment in minor capacities, such as saleslady, waitress, lady S maid and the like, in which the simplest clothes could be worn. Miss Gear, always quick to discover sartorial possihili- ties in part undreamed of by others. makes Fluffy Ruffles" one of the most exquisitely dressed young wo- men upon the stage this season. Even the wonderful creations of the mo diste and the milliner w;tL whici, Miss Gear uazzled our feminine thea tergoers last season in Marrying Mary" are eclipsed by her this season in Fluffy Ruffles' which is book U for appearance at the Elks Theater on January 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31

this year, to be given annually to the county with the largest percentages of the teachers enrolled in the Ark ansas Reading Circle. This cup went this year to Clark county.
 The third trophy, the silver cup for the school improvement association making the best showing as to work done during the past year, was won by the School Improvement Associa- ton for the City of Helena.
 The attendance has passed i,200, be- ing by far the greatest ever recorded for the association.
 Adjournment was taken about i o'clock this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
NEGRO STOLE GUN
 IS NOW IN JAIL

Wednesday a rather bold theft was Hardware Company. When Will Mat thews' back was turned Jim Henry, a negro, grabbed a good pump gun and walked away, only to be arrested about an hour later and placed m jail. The theft occurred about noo1 when Henry went to the store an priced some guns. One, Marli pump gun, valued at s1S.50, was 9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31

Stern and Levi, the well kno,.n and popular Main street clothing and gents furnishing house is moving into the building No. 2O5 and POT Main street, adjoining the Simmons Nation al Bank building and will be ready
 for business there on January 1. They hope to make their new store one of the most attractive in the city and will carry, as in the past, an up- to-date line of gents furnishings. The new place will be known as the Pal ace Clothing House.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
GIRL CRUELLY !.
 TREATED IN JAIL

Atlanta, Dee. 3o.-Ruby Gather, IS years old told an invest te;rsing com mittee today that she was hung as though crucified, with her arms through rings until she tainted h the city prison. She said other women were similarly treated and beaten with a heavy strap, with a projecting r,vet. The prison was described as being too foul and dirty for hogs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
PRESIDENT ATTENDS
 NIfCf'S WEDDING

New York, Dec. 3o,-Miss Louise ". Taft, daughter of Henry ". Taft. and niece of the President was mar ried today at her fathers home, to George ". Snowden, of Seattle Wash ington. President Taft. his son, Robert and daughter, Helen, journey ed from Washington to attend the ceremony. The ceremony was private on account of the recent death of the brides aunt Miss Margaret LOW, a school chum, attended the bride
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
PAUL GILMORE
 IN \ NEW PLAY

The advance announcements for
 Paul Gilmore's annual appearance here gave 'The Call of the North" as the title of his offering, this being the play in which Mr. Gilmore started his present season Recently, however MT. Gilmore and his company tried out 1lew comedy, ~Asflte Candidate and the latter piece made suca q pro nounced hat that it has been substi- tuted as his offering for the balance of the season. Notwithstanding some of Mir. Gilmore's advertising still car ries the title of the old play, he will be seen at the Elks Theater on Jan uary ,. in his latest success, "The Candidate. which was written espe- cially for him by Owen Davis, au. thor of the memcra' 'c college play, 1t Yale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-31
PRESIDENT HADLEY
 DEFENDS FOOTBALL

New Haven, Dee SO Football is no worse than Baseball for injuring players considering the number Of boys who play football said Presi- dent Hadley. Of Yale, today, ITO abolish the mass play means that all gridirou lines must be abolished, and q rule inserted sos@the ball changes hands at every down unless tue op- ponents have fair chance to get pos session of it.