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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MANY AUTOMOBILES
Large Number of Fast Cars
Will Take Part in the
Hill Climb
By X. X. PHommedieu

The hiH climbing contest of the San
Francisco motor club, to be held tomor-
row afternoon at 1 o'clock on the Nine
teenth street hill. has brought out an
exceptionally nice lot of entries for a
contest that has been arranged on such
short notice. Over 80 of them have
been received. and from the class that
has been entered, Some fine speed ex-
hibitions are likely to be seen.
While the course selected may not
be as hard hill that most of the
motorists would like to see, yet it is
the best that the city affords. Among
the cars entered are two Ramblers, two
Tourists, an Overland two Stoddard-
Daytons. three Bucks. two Mitchells,
two Stearns, two Oaklands and an
Auburn.
Among the noted drivers who will
be at the wheels of the racing cars are
Il. B. Harvey, who holds the Los
Angeles-San Diego, the around the bay
and several other records; Charles
Soules. who was a team mate of
Barney Oldfeld; Charles s. Howard
who has won many events on the track;
Fred Wiseman, another OF California's S
experts: Norman de Vaux, the holder
of the San Francisco-Fresno record and
a cross continent driver, and w. W.
Macdonald, who has done some big
things in the game in the last ten
years. 1t is seldom that so many high
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
is best, each hour Of recreation, of enjoy
ment, Of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
dinary conditions in many instances q
simple, wholesome remedy may be inyalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently. the Company's Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of Senna gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only. and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

name OF the street from Norton court
to Langton street.
DAY WANTS INVESTIGATION
President of the Board of Works
Charles Day declared yesterday that
the land grabbers would have to move.
lie said that personally he would take
up the matter of the two grabs of
Langten street with the board of pub
lie works and recommend a thorough
investigation of the two specific cases
and far reaching inquiry into the
many charges of extensive street grab
bing in the district
We will notify McNab & Smith that
they will have to tear down the build
ing they have built across Langton
street said Day, and if they re-
fuse to do so we will send our men
down there and treat it as any other
street obstruction. We Will proceed
TO tear it down unless restrained by
an Injunction holding up the matter
until its final determination in court. u
STREET OPENED BY CITY
The city attorneys office declared
yesterday that the city had a clear title
to Langton street and that it was the
duty OF the works board and would
be their only procedure to order the
immediate demolition of the McNab e.
Smith building, and to compel the
Western Pacific to cease its building
operations on the property. CITY At
torney Long said:
When l first came into Office I ran
into scores Of similar grabs. The rec
ords were destroyed in the fire. and
there frequently has been dispute about
the title to the small interblock streets.
We have fought quite a number Of
such cases for the city
Records in the city attorneys office
showed the unquestioned ownership of
Langton street in the McNab & Smith
block by the city. BY resolution of the
board of supervisors passed in 1864
(order No. 60D Downey street. as the
thoroughfare was then known. was
formally declared an open street ex-.
tending 275 feet from the south line
of Bryant street westerly. BY resolu-
tion No. 1852. passed in 1876. the name
was changed to Langton street. and
neither of these ordinances has been
repealed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
President of Works Board Says Property Must
Be Restored to the City

Gigantic street grabs by big corpora
tiens and rich private individuals in
the vicinity of the Southern Pacific
freight yards are TO be the subject of a
rigid investigation to be begun by the
board Of public works on the initiative
of President Charles A. Day. Disclos-
ures in The Call yesterday of the dar-
ing steal of Langton street by the dray-
ing firm Of McNab & Smith has led to
still further revelations which are said
to indicate a startling condition. Many
portions OF the city's streets worth
hundreds Of thousands of dollars have
been absorbed outright. the steals TAX
ing place Immediately after the fire
during the Schmitz administration, ac-
cording TO citizens OF the district
The newest exposure in the fragrant
street grabbing is the theft of an en-
tire street by the Western Pacific rail-
road. This is a continuation of Langton
street a block from the scene of the
McNab & Smith grab. The stolen sec
tion Of street runs south from Brannan
street between Seventh and Eighth.
STREET SHOWN ON MAPS
On the official maps, and in the Of
fetal city records it is supposed to
extend 275 feet into the heart of the
block, 35 feet wide. The Western Pa
cific has purchased the property en-
tirely surrounding it and now has
teams at work dumping dirt over the
entire area, preparing the block for a
freight yard.
The grab was made shortly after
the fire, and at the time the citizens
Of the district rose in protest, but their
pleas with the Schmitz administration
fell on deaf ears. The railroad claimed
the street was private property, say
ing it never belonged to the city. Bood-
Ter Duffy, who was then president OF
the board Of works. agreed with them.
and nothing was done. The plat of
land was allowed to lie idle until re-
Gently. but now construction work has
been commenced and the street is al
ready absorbed.
The records in the city engineers
and the city attorneys Office disprove
the claim OF the railroad, however, and
establish the city's title to the street.
The official 100 vara survey maps give
the location Of the street. with its
size. and the eity's right to the prop
erty is further proved by a resolution
OF the board Of supervisors passed in
1895, numbered 1888. changing the
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

saving OF time. TO say nothing of the
other features which enhance it's value,
such as it's large scope of operation. In
fact it is quite probable that the de-
mand for cars for 1909 will be greater
than would have been the case had we
not passed through the recent depreS-
sion. Little has been done in the way
of systematically educating the public
in general to the advantages and deslr-
able features of automobiles II IS the
going car that has almost invariably at
tracted the new conner. and not an or
ganized and systematic effort which
has shown TO the inexperienced that
the motor car. first costs. maintenance
and results considered. is the most
practical and economical means OF
transportation, Judging from the large
number of sales we have made since
the first of the year. the outlook for
1909 Is most fiattering and promises a
big increase over any previous year.
But the most encouraging feature OF
the business is the substantial element
which has become attracted to the mo-
tor ear.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The Following marriage licenses were issued in
San Francisco Friday, March 10, 1909
TEIIe-LASSALLE-Lou p Dumon-
teil. p. 2325 Pine ST. and Anna Lsssalle,
3. 1854 Sacramento St
NcHALE-zAHN-Mic Michael ]. McHale. 50. and
Anna Zahn, 81. both Of 1888 Bryant ST.
IN-CLARKE-Lauris F. Merwin. q.
and Katharine Clarke, IS. both or Larkspur.
R0WLAND-JoSES-P Demott Rowland s.
Croker tract and Catherine Al. Jones, 25,
1s7 Vienna st.
SIMAioNS-FLEsfER- Charles F. Simmons. 80.
l6 Csrl ST., aud Henrietta Z. Flemer, 81,
1888 Page
WEIR-PALMER-W William Y Weir 40 and
Saidee G. Palmer. 30. both Of 1875 Polk ST
Oakland. March I9.-The following marriage
license was issued today:
N-TaOMPSON-Calyin H. Ander-
son. A. Nenado, and Gertrude NJ. Thompson
-. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
STREET INSTRUCTORS
ARE TO BE ARRESTED
Two Officers Detailed to Keep
Watch for Offenders

As result of the three cornered dis
cussion at the meeting of the street
committee of the board of supervisors
Thursday, in which Supervisor Pollok,
President Day of the board of works
and Chief of Police Cook participated.
regarding the Instructions of building
material on the streets of the burned
district Chief Cook yesterday decided
to detail two men to see that all OBJ
structions were removed and to obtain
warrants for the arrest of the offend
ing contractors or those responsible
The two policemen, who will begin
work this morning. are Charles F.
Groat from the central station and
Patrick j. Tracey from the southern
station.
Yesterday morning Dennis Jordan
foreman of the Healy- -Tibbitts con.
structlon company, was arrested for
obStructing Eddy street opposite the
hall of justice. He was released on
$40 baiI
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
DEATHS

BALDoccHI-In this city. March 10. 1909. at
her late residence. S33 Buchanan street
Barbara, beloved wife OF Csslmer Baldocchi
beloved mother OF H. A. Carl Guido and
George Baldocchl. and beloved sister of Egssto
and the late Constantine Tore, aged AZ
years months and "a days
Friends and acquaintanees are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral tomorrow tSun-
day. March y. 1909, at 1890 O'Clock from
the pariors Of G. Iaccheri d Co.. 1913 Stock.
ton street between Union and Green. Inter
ment Italian cemetary-
bAkhf-l1 this city. Marc- vs. 1909 Rich
ard beloved brother OF John, Bartholomew
and Michael Barry. Mrs. William Carey and
The late Catherine Dunlea and Patrick Barry
native OF Ireland aged As years
Friends and acquafntaDces are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral today tsaf
urdayg, az $3.50 O'Clock. from his late resi-
dence, 43T Webster street thence TO Sacred
Heart church. where a requiem high mass
VIII be celebrated for the repose OF his soul
commencing AZ S:45 O'Clock. Interment Holy
cross cemetery. by electric ear from Thir-
teenth and West Mission streets.
Bearwald. beloved wife Of
the late George Bearwa aid and mother OF Mrs
H. Harris. Mrs. NJ. Wiener Leopold Rear-
waia, Abe Besfwald. Louis Besrwald. Mrs d.
Woif- Toby BeRrwald and Mrs. 8. Abrahams
OF New York. a native OF Poland aged 40
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
TWO MASKED MEN ROB
BOOKSTORE PROPRIETOR
Lock Victim in Back Room and
Rifle Establishment

Two masked men, one armed with a
revolver and the other carrying a con-
eea]ed gasDipe. entered a bookstore at
ll5l Polk street last night and held up
DT. J.. G. Smith, who conducts the es-
iabllshment- Commanding him to re-
treat into a room in the rear of the
store. the foOtpads followed and
searched their victim, securing a valu-
able diamond pin.
Returning 10 the store they rffed fha
cash register, securing SIG.
After locking DR.. Smith in his room
the tootpaos neo. He was released by
neighbors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Birth. marriage and death notices sent by mail
viii not be inserted. They must be handed in at
sfther Of the publication offices and be indOrsed
Eth the name and residence of persons author
lied 70 have the published. Notices re-
stricted simply TO the announcement OF the event
are published once in this column free of charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
WILL NOW PROCEED
IN HFTCH HETCnY
Manson Returns From East and
Talks of Plans for
Sierra Water
Work Progresses on Construc-
ton of Models for Lake
Eleanor Dam

City Engineer Marsden Manson re-
turned yesterday from his three
months stay in Washington for Hetch
Hetchy matters, and expressed his sat-
isfaction at. the outcome Of the latest
concessions made the city by the in
terror department After a brief trip
to New York to inspect incinerators
there Manson went back to the capital
to see Secretary Ballinger, Garfields
successor, and Ballinger confirmed his
former dictum that all that had been
granted by Garfield should remain in
the city,s possession.
All the city needs now is some
energy and public spirit said Manson
yesterday. The new administration is
with US. Rights to install canals and
all needed accessories for the con-
struction of the dams and the reser-
voirs We're given during the closing
weeks of our stay in the capital, and
now we can go right ahead.
es, we have begun the construction
or the models necessary for the Lake
Eleanor dam, and some of this work
is pretty well along. I have just re-
turned from a five days trip over the
desert, during which / inspected more
than leo miles of the Los Angeles
Owens river water system in building
The work is going ahead well now.
They expended $1,0OO.0 .000 before
spade of earth was turned, and people
grumbled that nothing was doing.
We've got to close in all along the line
now, rights of way, stations, every
thing. We are pretty well off now
and plenty will be doing"
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
Noted Eastern Drivers Will
Handle Some of the
Entries

grade drivers are brought together at
one time, and the public will have a
chance to see some keen sport. The
public can feel certain that the event
is not a money making proposition, as
some of the automobile contests have
been in the past. The contests are
given on the public streets and anyone
can witness them. free of charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

WANTED TO MAKE cLEANUP-Roderick
McLennon, formerly a contractor in this city
and Oakland, booked at the city prison
yesterday for passing a fictitious check. Ne.
Lennon had arranged TO accompany woman to
Seattle Thursday afternoon, and to get the nee
essary coin he passed several checks for small
amounts in this ciiy and Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS this city. March
Il. 1909, by the Rev. E. r. Ollie, u. D.,
pastor Central NJ. L. church. George Pona-
rouse and Louise r. Gretsch, both Of San
Francisco.
SLEMM0NS-SWALE-M March IS 1909 by the
Rev. Charles R. Brown Fred L. Slemmeps
Of San Francisco and Lille Swsle Of Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
Kahn Reintroduces Bill

WASHINGTON. March 19-Another
attempt is to be made to obtain con-
gressional approval of the transfer of
jurisdiction over the Hetch Hetchy
valley from the federal government
to the city of San Francisco for munich
pal water purposes. Representative
Kahn of California today reintroduced
in the house the bill which was re-
ported out of the house committee on
public lands at the last session, but
was not considered in either the house
or in the senate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
New Owners
of Chalmers

and Oldsmobiles from the Pioneer au-
tomobile company. Calvin {. Eib, sales
manager of the company. left yester-
day for a short trip through the inte-
rior of the state. He will tour to Santa
Rosa. Napa and surrounding country.
Another large shipment of Thomas fly
ers and O1dSmobiles was received yes
terday by the company. The lot con-
sisted of two of the 4-60 New York to
Paris cars, two six cylinder touring
ears and four Oldsmobile touring cars
and runabouts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
BIRTHS
MARRIAGES

/ SCoNER0-In this city. March Is, 1909 to the
wife Of Antonio ScoTero a son.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Mccullough. designer and builder OF
apartment houses. 2e2S Market street,
near Dolores.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

L. III. B. Blaidsel of Modesto. Frank
w. Williams of Fresno, Louis RuhstaI-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

ItE UI CIdIIItUL %
and James Mullin
are among the lat
est purcha serS of
Chalpop oprS DotrOit
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Manager John II. Eagal of the auto
mobile department of the local Stude-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

is thoroughly practical, but that il 4
economical in maintenance and in tn,
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Automobile
n Time Saver
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

yesterday. Il am
confident that the
automobile has not
only proven that if
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

name OF the street from Norton court
to Langton street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
WANTED-BoARDERs.

TWO large. pleasant rooms. four blocks
from P. o.. modern home. good table phone
455. -7-3t
FOR RENT-BeautifulIy furnished front
room. very cheap, blocks from p o. with
or without board. 522 Washington st. =
Observation-Disclosures OF the Legislature
can secure comfortable quarters at 323 Dex-
ter Avenue. Midway the Capitol and Court
Square. all modern conveniences. reasonable
rates. -7-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
TYPEWRITERs AND REPAIRS

TYPEWRITERs-New second hand and re-
built Easy terms IL desired. Old machines
taken In trade. machines vented. Repairs.
Supplies Southern Typewriter Exchange
Commerce ST.. Montgomery Ala --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
LOST.

LOSr-Amethyst brooch. Finder VIII re-
turn to 216 S. Court St, and receive re-
wars. -lS
LOSF-Strayed from the Cloverdale Dairy
gath, one small red and white but-head
COW, information leading to recovery win
be rewarded. Address Borden Bros. or
phone 1878 --IS-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

FOR sALE-For 81, 500 $500 cas- balance
$50 per month. new two story residence on
South Hull St. lot 50x150 feet. The house
contains eight large rooms, with sanitary
both floors. The reception hall. parlor and
dining rooms connected with double set Of
sliding doors; cabinet mantels. electric
lights etc. front and rear staIrways. in fact.
as complete and nice a home as you could
buy for this money. Why pay rent when
YOU can secure such an opportunity as this
"a own your own home. You don't have IN
ask Ruth Grey to tell you how much Hull
street will enhance in value in the next few
years and the steady enhancement in value
on this property is assured fact easily
determined. How many people have you
Known TO make good money In Montgomery
property, while you waited" don't, let this
cnance slip. for It will not wait Thomas &
jackson. % Commerce St., telephone Ss8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
MEDICAL.

DR. HEADS Emmo Pills (Woman's HopeO
A safe and prompt treatment for painful
suppressed. dicffiult or similar distractions
to menstruation. Price $500 By mail Head
Chemical Co., Macon. Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
S1sSo.oo

Five room cottage with bath and
sanitary on car line, in Highland Park
South. Terms $4,000 cash and
$1,000 per month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
STOP!
You've
Paid Rent
Long Enough

You and your family have always
longed for home-here's your oppor.
tuniy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

One Of the best homes in the city.
Two story. nine rooms. No. l06
Summit Street. Terms $4,000 cash.
balance monthly payments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
FURNITURE.

FURNITURE-We pack and ship your fur
niture. We repair and rennish your furni-
ture. Geo. B. Wragg Furniture Co.. Phone
obe. III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
sls5o.oo

New cottage with FIVE rooms and
bath. on BelIinger's Hill. A bargain
and only $4,000 cash required. bal
ance like rent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
EDUCATIONAL.

COACHING-In Mathematics by Miss Mary
NJ Napier. 20 South St.. Phone 1891. II
MISS ARCOURT'S Art school, 2Sh Dexter
Ave. lessons in drawing. water colors oil.
pastel. and China painting. outdoor sketch
ing. every Thursday. Visitors welcome at
the studio. -ss
sAwTELL School Of Millinery. Regular mil.
linery training school. Write for Catalogue.
AoM whitehall St., Atlanta. Ga
25-su-tu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
FOR RENT.

FOR LEASE. 500 acres of fine fertile
land In Alabama on Southern Railway, near
Demopofis, within 200 yards of town, 800
acres in cultivation. balance in timber; land
will grow fine cotton, corn. alfalfa and In
fact most anything; 1000 acres in fine
pasture 500 acres In cane; will make fine
stock farm and the SOC acres fine cotton.
corn, etc. In cultivation this year. 9 million
feet timber wire fencing running water on
place the year around. Residence, and 16
tenant houses plenty labor. Will lease for
80 years for $4,000. Address W. p. Allen.
BOX s5s, Sharon, Tenn. -12-sp-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
FOR RENT

The best cotton office in the city
centrally located.
Stores on Commerce.. Bibb. Court
and Perry Streets. w 90
Dwellings IN an partsgof the cry.
J. I. Roberts q Son.
"a s. Perry st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
FOR RENT-AoFFICEs.

FOR RENT-Large space In our office No.
20 Commerce St, ground floor. will sub
divide into desk space to suit tenant. neat
THOMAS & Jackson. 20 Commerce st. 16-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
For Rent

Several good stores and plenty Of
dwellings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
surH1ER RESORTS.

PINE GROVE LODGE-Hendersonvili N.
G. Main St, next to Hotel Wheeler. large
shady grounds, all modern improvements,
tennis grounds, fare excellent, terms moder-
ate Mrs. A. Yambate. -su-Zt
SUMMER REsORT-The 'aOld Mil" Inn on
Pensacola bay. on electric line fifteen
minutes from city. Bathing, fishing and
boating. Good table board. large airy roons
For fuvther information address Miss Lille
Taylsf The "Old Mill" Inn. Pensacola, Fla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

WANTED-A high class man to organize
sales force to sell new and winning Special
"; article extensively advertised: appeals
TO best consumers sales rapidly increasinR.
profitable business can be done in MontRom
cry by capable man. Exceptional money
making opportunity for right party who can
act at once, give full details first letter
The Progress Co.. Rand McNaIly Bldg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

sALEsMEN-we want IS statesmen before
August 10th, prefer men with experience
with the hardware, harness and general
store trade. Must have first-class references
United States Whip Co.. westfieId. Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
ENGRAVING.

WAETED-You to illustrate your ads with
our cuts; they add % per cent to the
attractiveness of any ad; talk It over with
The Advertiser Engraving Co. III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25
RUBBER HOSE.

DON'T buy q hose not guaranteed, loss Is
sure to follow soon. Seven ply guaranteed
hose. best grade 15c per foot Little Paint
store, II North Perry. III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

5ALESMAN-Wanted to handle an excen-
uonally attractive real estate and timber
Proposltlon' which can be sold on annual
semi annual or monthly installments we
furnish Inquiries and good strong literature
capable aggressive and energetic man can
make very desirable connection with tha
largest and strongest house IN its line IN az
Louis, Mo. - %.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

OIL SALESMAN 81, 500 and expenses exper-
ienoe not necessary; grocery salesman 800
and expenses; two bookkeepers, 500 and
SIS; stenographer $50; collector $50; ship
ping clerk 500. Business Mems Clearing
House. S14 Lumbermans Bank Bldg. Hous-
ton, Texas. %
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

HoeIERY-Darn proof. twelve pair q 90 to
Introduce guaranteed. intense black. or tan.
assorted. Gents or ladies. Express paid.
Globe Hosiery Mills. Kernersviile. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

INFORMATION Wanted from owner who
has good modern residence for sale, In or
within Is miles of Montgomery. wish to
learn OF best bargain being offered. Give
price and brief description: no agents need
Answer. Address q. Currier room 178 F..
&c West Monroe St, Chicago. Ill Ill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. experienced in any
line to sell general trade In South, An unex-
celled speciality proposition. Vacancy after
August list Commissions with $35 weekly
advance for expenses. The Continental jew
eIry Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. -5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-25

FOR SALE-On account i'll health am com
PEELED to leave the city for better climate.
Will rent sell my residence at bargain
for cash small monthly payments,
beautifully located and In good neighbor-
hood Address Box 144. MONTGOMERY. Ala