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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

A successful liar, like any other so.-
cessful individual, must be constantly
working at his job, and usually his
inclinations are in the line OF industry.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

1t is queer why a girl who succeeds
on the stage Immediately tries to make
the people believe she was raised in q
convent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Fruit is one of the best morning
foods, but the exception is the Maras-
CHINO cherry at the bottom of the glass.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

BREAK UP THAT COUGH
WIN Aliens Lung Balsam, the popular family
dealers. Csc, Soc. 81 90 bottles AH'1 an
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

When mans toes turn in it is no
sign that his feet are asleep.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Or. P.efcc's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invi2orate stomach. liver and bowels
s;ugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take
a candy
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30
vITALIZER

RESTORES LOST POWERS. A weak
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vITALlZER will wind him up and make
him g. IS you are nervous, il you are
irritable, II you lack confidence in your
ycr on 90 hE. o ~ TbeIe
are q VITALIZER tablets In one bottle;
every tablet 10 full Of vital power. Don't
spend another dollar on Quack doctors or
harmful drugs. Begin on MUNYON'S
vITAL1ZER at once, and you will begin
to feel the vitalizing effect Of this remedy
after the first dose: Price. 81, post paid.
Arunyon, 58rd and Jefferson, phila, Pa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

some men are deluded into paying
the preacher big marriage fee under
the mistaken impression that they are
being accepted at their own valuation
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

The per capita circulation of 1874. 9s
Will not be enough in every case 10
complete the Christmas Shopping
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

o Lax intent. O bootlass zeal,
We make our plans in vain
Full soon the passing days revca,
Unsighty blots again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Mrs. Wisslew's SOOTHING SYRUP for chf,d,.n
teethng. softens the gums. reduces innAm1nati on
allsyspain. cures wind collie. &c bottle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Some men are so opposed to the tip
ping habit that they viii not tip their
hats
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Too many men who apply for Job
ind that the openings are all outward
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

The difference between q lunch and
a luncheon is about the same as that
between II mechanic and a mechani-
CHM
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Many a widow reading the obituary
e surprised to learn what good hus-
hand she had.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

PILES CURED IN TO u DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudna
Piles in . to "A days or money refunded soc
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Yet to our purpose stout we stand
No failure faith pe.ceives.
Till memory with cruel hand
Turns up the shabby leaves
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

And to .he paper clean and white
Sit down with hope aglow.
Resolved that what we there may write
A fairer page shall show
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
hasan envinblc reputation OF over seventy years
reliable remedy for lnmbago. scatica. pleuris s.
stitches, etc. 25c. S5c and 6Uc. Az all druggists.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

A striking gown of grey panne velvet
has sleeves and yoke 81 silver lace, which
is used on the skirt too.
The model shown here was also trimmed
IN bands, very narrow ones of gray fur.
Gathered chiffon may be used instead OF
the iur if lighter effect is desired.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

And then we see with bitter grief.
AS on each scraw we gaze,
Although we've changed the year .ill,lleaf
We haven't changed our ways.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

] hope that eraftors large and small
Who fatten on the land
Will find themselves Sing-Singing as
The Jury shows its hand
hope for hcaps Ia come To pass,
And hope that you'll infer:
That ann hoping for us an.
instead of yours,
--yoe Kerr
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30
TURNING the Leaf.

Another leaf we turn today
In tines great book of years.
And shut The blottcd sheet away
Mhereon the past appears;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30
Some New Years Hopes
NLooK OUT

nope that coal will take a drop,
And rents go down d peg;
And that the man who make. the gas
VIII pull no more my leg.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

hope tina; trusts III boots and shoes.
And trusts in all we wear:
May find their dividends reduced
TO 1hinnest kind of air.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

hope that beef and pork and such
VIII cheaper quite one-half.
And that my hunger may be auenclled
Should IL require calf.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

hope that stocks Will take a rise.
And that ou! Johnny -.
Will drop the price of kerosene
And make ii light to see.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
HOLDUP STORY Is NOT
ACCEPTED BY POLICE
M. c. Moore Played the Races
and Rent Was Due

Further Investigation by the police
into the alleged holdup of NJ c Moore
manager of the Hotel Bon Air. Stanyan
and Page streets. Saturday afternoon.
when Moore says he was robbed OF
500 by a footpad at the point or
revolver has confirmed the suspicion
that the holdup existed only in Moores
imagination
There are several things" said e r
tain Anderson yesterday. that do NJ
ht in with the holdup theory. Moore
on his way to the Stanyan street STA
tion to report the robbery. passed FO
liceman Peter DOherty, who was on
foot. and he said nothing TO him aoout
It. There were three mounted @ @hlen
facing the Panhandle, where MOOT
said the robber ran. and II ne hdu
told them instead OF going into tne
station they could easily have causht
the footpad. We know also that Moore
has been playing the races hedVlIy. anu
although he declares he was not
loser we have reason to believe othei
wise. He was twice arrested recehtll
in ppolrooms Then again the rent
was two weeks due and the LANDLORD
Edward Rolkin. would have called TOT
it on sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
MANY ANGLING FOR
STATE BANKING JOB
New $4,000 Plum, Created by
the Legislature, Attracts
Host of Volunteers

Who will be superintendent of banks?
This is the question that is agitating
many local bankers at present. Governor
Giilett has received hundreds OF ap
plications for the position since the bill
passed through both houses of the
legislature. There are other hundreds
seeking the position, which pays $4,000
appointment
Bank Commissioner w c.. Watson,
from all appearances, is now the
strongest candidate in the field. Au-
thoritative statements made yesterday
were to the effect that the governor in
his efforts to secure competent man
for the position had shown a tendency
to favor Watson. Watson has never
solicited the position, but has intimated
that he would accept where it rendered
TO him. Besides having had many years
banking experience and an insight
into the duties through his office of
bank commissioner. Watson would be
able to gain the influence of his son in
law, Thomas B. Dozier of Shasta, who
was chairman of the convention that
nominated GilIett for governor.
F. e. Beck of the Anglo Californian
bank has the Endorsement of the ma
Jority Of the commercial banks of the
city. w. Z. Palmer, cashier of the
Humboldt savings bank, has the in
dorsement Of the savings banks of the
city and is reported TO have a good lead
over Beck.
II. f. Sherer. another member of the
bank commission, is after the position
and is reported to have secured the in
dorsement of many banks in the south
ern portion of the state. Sherer has
had but little actual banking expert
ence, although he has been examining
banks for some time. W. f. Vawter of
the bank commission, who was candi-
date some time ago, is reported to have
withdrawn from the race. William
Bigelow, formerly with the Fargo
Nevada national bank, is also out with
a petition for Endorsements.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
FORCES WIFE TO WORK
FROM DAY OF WEDDING
Judge Trout Quickly Divorces
Woman From DrOne

Mrs. Hannah Searcy. who has main
tanned herself by her own exertions
from the first day of her marriage,
was granted a divorce yesterday from
Archibald Searcy- She informed Judge
Trout that her husband had never
supported her-not even in the days of
their honeymoon. She often spoke to
him about his failure TO buy her food
or clothing, and he said he wanted all
the money he could earn to gamble
with. He was the proprietor of a
shooting gallery. More than Il year
ago he went TO Seattle.
Bertha Ferry was granted n divorce
from George Ferry by Judge Trout on
the ground of willfuI neglect
jamie r. Kreiger was granted a
divorce from Charles Z. Kreiger by
Judge Sturtevant.
Suits for divorce were filed yester-
day by:
Aileen ]. Meyer against Frederic n.
Meyer. wilIfuI neglect.
William G. Harris against Gertrude
Harris, desertion.
Anna Zussman against Samuel Zuss-
man. desertion.
Hattie LENA against Joseph Lena.
desertion and cruelty.
Ada Hughes against Beverly Hughes
inf1delity. Mrs. Alice Nusser being
named as correspondent.
A NJ Hicks against Jessie Hicks
cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
TERMS OF GONZALES WILL
COMPROMISE ARE GIVEN
Court Signs Order Permitting
Agreement to Settle

The exact terms of the compromise
of the contest of the will of DR.. Ma
riano E. Gonzales were disclosed yes
terday in a petition filed by Margarita
Rico, mother and guardian Of nine of
the 43 heirs known as the t'Rico heirs"
for permission to accept the settlement
offered by Mrs. Edie w. Gonzales. the
widow, who contested the will. The
contest is to be submitted to the Jury
simply upon the testimony introduced
for the contestant for the purpose of
showing the unsoundness of mind of
the testator Upon this testimony the
jury will revoke the probate of the
will and within 80 days after entry of
the resultant judgment Mrs. Gonzales
and her stepdaughter will pay to the
43 Rico heirs $4,000. The remainder
of the estate will be divided equally
between Mrs. Gonzales and Miss Anita
Gonzales, and, the will having been
broken. the former will be permitted
to remarry.
Each side must pay it's own law ex-
penses There will, the petition of
Margarita Rico states, be $4,000 for di-
vision between her nine children after
expenses have been met. This she con-
siders of greater benefit than the small
income that would come to them dur
ing their lives under the will Judge
Graham signed the order permitting
Mrs. Rico TO enter into the compro-
mise
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
HISTORIC BELL STOLEN
AND BROKEN UP FOR JUNK
Owner Receivers Pieces and VIII
Have Relic Recast

Stolen three weeks ago from the Carr
foundry and machine works, 932 Fol-
som street. a bell which has tolled
every year in and out since 1852 was
recovered yesterday after having been
sold as junk.
The bell originally hung over the
machine works of "Old Man Patter-
son in Sonora and was used for the
purpose of calling the men to work
1t hung before the entrance and under
1t, in the old days, it was customary
for the men to gather and chat 1t
came into the possession of E. NJ Carr.
president of the Carr foundry and
machine works, some years ago, when
he purchased the Patterson plant and
two years ago he removed it 10 his
factory in Folsom street.
About three weeks ago it was stolen
from the shop, and an investigation
disclosed that it had been broken up
and sold as ordinary brass With in
finite patience Carr trailed the various
pieces and yesterday succeeded in get
ting the last of them. The bell will
be recast, it's history inscribed on it
and then presented to a Roman Catho-
lie church to do duty summoning the
people to religious services. The bell
weighed 200 pounds and had a remark
ably mellow tone.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
ONCE AGAIN THE
PIANO BOND
Article No. a for Holders of Worthless
Piano Bonds, Manufacturers Ger
tificates, Prize Coupons, Etc.

Spokane. Wash. was saved through
the intervention of the postal authori-
ties only a few weeks since Cnicaso
officials stopped bond contests, as have
also the government officials IN many
other cities The mere. fact that a
bond for 500 will not buy a soc sheet
of music or a package of needles for a
talking machine. proves conciuSlVely
the wOrthlessness OF all bonds, credits
and certificates of this nature and the
falsity Of the method of advertising
THE SOMETHIN6-FOR-NO
PIANO
No business house can give you 500
In piano value for a worthless scrap OF
pape rcalled a gold bond No dealer
in the whole Union can freely bestow
millions OF dollars on a community like
San Francisco. and no manufacturer
has money enough or folly enough to
a piano right; that Is to go to a
straightforward. honorable and square
house with your patronage. There are
several in the city. and every bond
holder and coupon winner owes il to
herself or himself TO investigate fully
before the. purchase is made.
SOME SPECIAL PIANO VALUES
At the Wiley B. Allen stores NAV
always be found piano values OF the
highest order at the lowest possible
prices. and on terms that make own
ership of good piano more than easy.
Ihere are a lot Of good used pianos
most of them nearly new. which have
been taken in part payment for player
pianos, which will be sold at the price
allowed in exchange. SIPS gets a good
piano, not new. but in excellent condf-
ton. Mission Oak cased Willard at
S165 is another fine value. fancy
good tone and action at s17S is espe-
c1aIly attractive. New pianos at S195
and S215 on easy payments. the sort
that bond houses ask 1915 to $500 for
are a magnet for those who want new
pianos at low prices. Easy payments
of course. A S525 Special. made for A.
San Francisco house and barely used.
IS Onered for $3.50 New player-pianos
at S435 to $500 and several slirhtTv
used players ranging from S375 to S4OO
are mighty attractive bargains. There
are many others They are good. every
one, and worth the price asked ana
more. See them today
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
CORK POPS AGAIN
IN All SAM CASE
Counsel C0untryman and Ser
geant Matheson Furnish
Fun This Time
misunderstanding on Part OF
Venireman Causes Spell
OF Hilarity

Continually to keep the cork of ex-
citement popping from the efferves-
cent bottle of the All Sam case is an
obligation imposed on every one con-
nected directly or remotely with the
accomplished Chinese clubman. gam
bier and champion subpoena server of
160 Waverly place. AT the brief ses-
sion of court held yesterday the duty
was assigned to Detective Sergeant
Duncan Matheson, head. of the China
town squad. and r. Fl. Countryman,
chief counsel for Fong Ukiah's syn
dicate of presumptiye Chinese gam
blers.
The examination of veniremen was
languishing, when the detective and
the lawyer gave it a dose or two of
tonic. l.. w. Hill. a painter and house
decorator of 430 Hayes street, was un-
der examination when the allegro
movement was started Hill was
asked if he knew any officers of the
city.
FINDS 1T LAUGHING MATTER
i've heard of Mr.. Countryman." he
responded, misunderstanding the ques-
tion
I'm not an officer. he he. ha ha.'
quoth Countryman. II plead not
guilty, ha ha, he he"
You wouldn't last long IL you
were" retorted Sergeant Matheson,
quick just like that from his seat
behind Assistant District Attorney
Ward
Wen have you on the carpet soon,',
Countryman replied
IF you were on the force you
wouldn't last over night" commented
Matheson.
'Ha ha, he he" laughed Country
man at the detective
Hill afforded Ward the opportunity
of bringing in the names of two other
Chinese suspected of being affiliated
in some way with Fong Ukiah's
scheme for gambling by injunction.
Hill said that two years ago he did
job In Sacramento street near Kear-
ny, and he believed the house he
worked on was for club purposes.
Did San Jose Charlie or Lee Toy
hire you for that job?" asked Ward
Hill did not know
TWO JURORS PASSED
There are now nine Jurors sworn
to try the case. The two finally
passed yesterday were Dennis Foley
and Gustave Seaman. Seaman was
examined yesterday He lives at 34O2
Twenty-sixth street and is business
promoter. Three Jurors previously
passed were excused on peremptory
challenges. two of which were exer-
cised by the defense, which is using
up all it's challenges so that it can
appeal the case on grounds based on
the impeachment of the jury
Two Jurors were temporarily
passed-Hill and X G. Majoressy. q
coffee dealer of 1920 Ellis street A
new panel of so names was ordered
for Thursday afternoon. making 200
jurors called in the case.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09

Weak, Weary, Waterv Eyes Welcome
Murine Eye Remedy as an Eye Tonic. =
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throats.
etc, should Try -Br0wn's Bronchial Troches. p
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
POPULAR BANK EMPL0YE
DIES FROM OPERATION
Alexander J. Pettee, Former
Well Known Athlete, Expires

Alexander J. Pettee. for years one
of the most popular employees of the
Bank Of California, and at one time
prominent athlete, died early Sunday
morning from the effects of an opera
ton for appendicitis.
Pettee,. who was S5 years old at the
time OF his death, entered the employ
OF the bank when only a boy and dur
ing his service with the bank became
one of its most valued men,
Pettee was a married man. He leaves
a WIDOW. Catherine, and five children
Catherine, Margaret. Helen. Mary and
Alexander. The funeral will be held
this morning at 3 o'clock from his late
residence, 1850 Ellis street
sufferers. from Coughs, Sore Throats,
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
PLAN BANQUET FOR
! DR.. BLUE AND STAFF
Citizens Health Committee to
Honor Doctors Who Directed
Fight Against Plague
Elaborate Affair to Mark Clean
ing of City and Elimination of
Danger From ScOurge

Recognizing the vast extent of the
work accomplished by Dr. Rupert Blue
and his corps of federal assistants,
the citizens health committee, togeth-
er with the most influential men in
the city and state. have arranged for
q banquet to be given in their honor
at the Fairmont hotel March 81.
Among those who probably will at
tend will be Surgeon General Wyman.
chief of the United States medical
corps, Governor Gillett and Mayor
Taylor.
Apart from the occasion being one
of honor to DR.. Blue and his staff. it
will commemorate also the compile
ton of the work of the cleansing of
the city, the entire elimination of the
danger of the bubonic plague and the
conclusion OF as remarkable a cam
paign of sanitation as was ever car
rled on in any city in this country.
The aim of the committee in charge
is to make the event a representative
one as far as possible, and to attain
this end those who subscribed to the
health fund will be allowed the first
privilege of purchasing seats. These
lnclude high and low. rich and poor
When the city sent it's call for sub
scriptions to create the fund for
cleansing the city, it received replies
from every quarter. The dinner will
cost $3.50 a plate.
AS covers for 500 persons only will
be laid, the expectations are that the
demand for seats will be greatly in
excess of the invitations issued The
businessmen of the city, who more
than the others have been able to
recognize the difficulties which con-
fronted DR.. Blue, have received the
idea of the banquet with the greatest
of enthusiasm.
The health committee has taken ad-
vantage of this opportunity to for
ward invitations to the editors of the
leading newspapers and periodicals in
the country the purpose being to cor
rect the erroneous impressions re-
gard1ng the plague condition prevail
ing here in some quarters and to
show that the danger no longer exists.
Among the features of the dinner will
be the presentation of medals to the
IA members of DR.. Blues staff.
OF the amount originally subscribed
for the rat war, there remains 19 per
cent, and this will be returned to the
subscribers. The banquet will be un-
der the direct charge of Charles C.
Moore, chairman of the executive com
mfttee. He will be aided by the fol-
lowing:
tiustaye Brenner IDr John NJ Williamson
Walter Macarthur Dr. Charles G. Ieyison
Dr. George III. Evans DR.. James H. Parkinson
Il
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09

This is our fourth article devoted 10
the exposure of the Piano Bond, the
Rebus, Puzzle. Dot Counting and Geo
graphical contests. and all advertising
schemes which have been published to
mislead and take advantage of the
confidence of the people of San Fran
cisco and the Bay Counties. As before
stated, we have but one object in open
ing this campaign for honest methods
and square deal. That object is the
protection of the public generally
against unfair and fraudulent methods
whether they be bond contests. fake
sales, or any other device which has
for its object the deception of the pub
lie and the abuse of the confidence of
the buyer. The Wiley B. Allen Co. may
be counted upon. now and always. to
expose every trick. every fake and
every advertisement that is calculated
to mislead, and which casts discredit
upon the legitimate and honorable
dealers in pianos and musical mer-
chandise. as well as the promoters Of
those alleged contests. We have driven
the last nail in the coffin of the rebus
puzzle and the guessing contest. They
are dead ones, and we shall see to 1t
that they stay dead.
GOLD BRICKS AND PIANO BONDS
Many have been swindIed in the
past and more Will be in the future by
the sharper with a gold brick for sale.
The dot counting contest and the rebus
puzzle. with their millions in prizes.
are the gold bricks of the bogus ad-
vertiserS of pianodom. The methods
are somewhat different. but both are
founded on the desire Of the public to
get something for nothing. The gold
brick man operates against the indi-
vidual, while the publisher of the prize
puzzle looks upon the whole community
as his prey. and scatters his worthless
bonds and certificates impartial1y
among the thousands who have shown
confidence enough to answer his ad-
vertisng. bestowing upon each a bond
or coupon good for 500 on the pur-
chase of new plano. the price of
which has been raised 500 or S150 to
offset the bond and cost of advertising.
MILLIONS IN BONDS OUTSTANDING
We have shown in former articles
on the subject that more than S20 0OO,-
600 in piano bonds have been issued by
San Francisco and Oakland plano deal
ers. Sacramento has just had her dose.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09
FOR MEN ONLY

Admission free. What can be seen a.
the GALLERY OF SCIENTIFIC WON
DERS, 745 Market ST.. San Francisco.
Cal Wonders OF Pathology. Wonders
OF Osteology. Wonders OF the Digestivs
Organs. Study for origin and develop
ment OF the human race from the era
die to the grave See the freaks OF
nature. the curiosities and monstrosities.
ADMISSION FREE. Gallery Of Scien.
tinc Wonders. T45 Market st.. sas
+ Francisco. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-09

VIOLATES MILK LAW-Albert Natzen pro-
prietor OF a restaurant, was fined s25 by Police
Judge Shortall yesterday for selling watered
milk.