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The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
Sailor Court-mnrtin1ed at Sea.

A report has reached the Navy De-
partment from Rear Admiral Schroeder.
the Atlantic feet to the
effect that David Williams. the mess at
tendant on the battle ship Vermont, is
being tried for court-martial at sea, on
charge of manslaughter. Some weeks
ago, Williams in a boxing match with
another mess attendant. by the name Of
Harrison II. Foster, fatally injured his
opponent, he dying the next day from
fractured skull
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Members Of the congregation Of the
Randle Highlands Baptist Church, with
their families and friends. gave an outing
yesterday at the Bradbury Heights
Pleasure Park, the use Of which was
donated for the occasion by Robert F.
Bradbury. vice president Of the Randle
Highlands Citizens Association. The
outing was given under the personal di-
rectlon Of Rev. Elias Augur, pastor. and
Samuel Trtz
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
Capers win Relinquish putie,.

John G. Capers. who recently resigned
as commissioner OF internal revenue. is
expected to arrive IN Washington early
next week from Cedar Mountain. n. c
Where he went In an endeavor to re-
cuperate his health which had been shat
tered by a long illness. Upon his ar
rival In this city Mr.. Capers will immedi-
ately turn over the administration Of the
internal revenue bureau 10 his success
sor' Royal E. Cabell. of Richmond, Va
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
south PneiAc Chnrted.

The photographic Office Of the Navy De-
partment has just issued the first pilot
chart Of the South Pacific Ocean. The
chart viii be issued every three months.
and will be OF great value to mariners.
Preparations are being made 10 Issue
a chart OF the Indian Ocean, which is the
only body of water not now charted by
the photographic Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

report from Consul General Dawson.
at Barcelona. says:
The Spanish ministry will reform the
countrys postal and telegraph services.
aiming to place the Spanish administra-
ton on a level with those Of other Eu-
ropean countries. instituung parcels-pOst
service. postal savings banks, and postal
money order. In addition, the postal
service Will be thoroughly overhauled,
new offices opened and rates lowered.
Similar reforms will be introduced in
spain's telegraph and telephone service,
which are owned and operated by the
state
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
LOCKWOOD FUNERAL TODAY.
Services for Veteran VIII BE Mark
ed with Military HOncrH.

The funeral Of Mai. George M Lock-
wood viii be held from his residence, 9s7
French street, this afternoon at O'Clock.
The last rites viii be marked with fun
military hOnors. and Rev. DR.. Wise. pas
tor OF Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church, will officiate.
At the outbreak Of the civil war the
deceased organized Company D. OF the
Fifty-eighth New York Volunteers, OF
which he was appointed captain. He was
later breveted major for ganantry In
action.
Mai. Lockwood. a personal friend Of
Grant, Lincoln. and Blaine. had been en-
ployed for the last twenty years as chief
clerk in the Interior Department His
wife aud one daughter, Mrs. Francis
Decker, OF Michigan, survive him.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
DIED.

DIEHL = Suddenly. on Wednesday. Au-
gust is. 1903, at his home, WILLIAM
b. DTEHI.
Services Friday evening. August %. at
p. n. at the house 50 Rhode Island
avenue northeast. Friends invited.
MATLACK-At his residence. In Rock
VILE Nd, on August 1s 1909, al s a.
m, OF Brights disease, SAMUEL AD-
DAMS MATLACK, in his seventy
eighth year
Funeral from st. Nary's Catholic
Church. Rockville Saturday, August
z, at 10 a. m. Friends and relatives
invited 10 attend
UNSWORTH-On Wednesday. August IS.
1909, at p. m, DTAIPLES. infant
daughter Of William II. and Jennie {.
Unsworth.
Funeral from the residence OF her
grandfather. 1895 Seventh street north
west, saturday, August u. at p. m.
Interment IN Rock Creek Cemetery.
WOLHAUPTER-On Wednesday. August
Is. 1909, at 1880 p. m. CLARA REL
CART, beloved wife Of David p. VOL
happter.
Funeral from her late residence 3415
Holmead place northwest. Friday. Au-
gust q, at p, m. Friends OF the fam
lily Invited. Interment private.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Commissioner West yesterday received
word from Commissioner Macfarland.
who Is away on his vacation. that the
latter would not return for a few davs
longer Meanwhile Commissioner West
VIII continue to act as president Of the
Board Of Commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Acting Secretary OF the Treasury J. p.
Reynolds issued formal orders yesterday
70 the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
Tor the Issuance OF the special stamps
authorized 20 commemorate the Hudson
Fulton celebration in New York next
month There win be 100000 in circula-
ton. all Of the denomination of 2 cents.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
American Consul Dead.

Advices were received at the State De-
partment yesterday from Vice Consul
Delepiane, at Rouen, France. OF The
death IN that city Of oscar MaIrnros
the American consul. Nr. MaInros ba6
been IN the consular service since 1Sc5
lie was appointed consul at Rouen In
March 1905 80
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
storm warnIng Isnued-

Inc Weather Bureau has issued a
warning predicting serious disturbance
south Of and near Porto Rico, now NOV
ing from the westward. 1t is considered
exceedingly dangerous for vessels navi-
eating In the various parts Of the Greater
Antilles during the next two days. and
probably later Off the Southeast coast.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
Delegates Receive instructions.

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Mcnamara, Of Cam
bridge, Mass. president Of the Woman's
Auxiliary OF the United Spanish War
Veterans, has issued general orders TO
the several auxiliary chapters OF the or
ganization in the District Of Columbia
In regard to the attendance OF delegates
at the sixth annual convention Of the
order. to be held at Tacoma, Wash.
September s to To-
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
RAIsTN CARGO LIBELED.
District Attorney Would Condemn
$50 Boxes OF California Fruit.

The United States, through United States
Attorney Baker and Assistant United
States Attorney Proctor. yesterday
brought suit IN libel in the District su-
preme Court to condemn $50 boxes Of
seedless raisins, alleged 70 be in the pos
session Of the Connecticut Pie Company,
Wisconsin avenue and o street north
west.
In the libel II is stated that the raisins
are labeled California Seedsess Raisins;
packed by the Malaga Packing Company
Fresno County. Calf" and consigned by
Palmer C Rice. New York City. 1t is
declared they are decomposed and in
Tested with vermin. and are therefore, in
violation Of the food and drugs act.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
HAS HAD COOPERATION.
Board of Condemnation of In
sanitmry buildings Aided.

The board for the condemnation Of in
sanitary buildings has received the CO.
operation OF property owners and real
estate men in the work which it has
been accomplishing in the removal and
repair OF such structures. said r. T..
Haynes, secretary Of the board. IN dis
cussing the matter yesterday.
During the last fiscal year ended June
30. 2d buildings were removed by the
board. and since It's organization two
years and a half ago 7es lnsanitary struc-
tures have been demolished According
to Secretary Haynes, there is at least
two years work ahead Of the board be-
fore the city is rid OF this class Of
buildings
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
CLERKS ARE INDIGNANT.
Charge Bureau Chiefs with VioIat-
Ing Secrecy of Record Cards.

Charge Bureau Chiefs with VioIat-
Ing Secrecy of Record Cards.
The information blanks which recently
brought forth such a storm Of protest
from the clerks OF the Treasury Depart
ment are the object Of much indignant
comment by the employees Of the depart
ment.
This last wall was brought forth when
Il was discovered that the cards which
had been made out for the eve OF the
Secretary Of the Treasury alone had
fallen into the hands OF the several bti-
reau chiefs, and as they contained much
which could not be strictly classed as
complimentary 10 the division heads. re-
lations are therefore, considerably
strained The clerks charge the bureau
chiefs with opening letters intended only
for the Secretary.
Much uneasiness is felt by the en-
plOyes as 10 the outcome OF the contro-
versy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

A report was received in Washington
yesterday from Beverly. Mass, that John
F. wilkins. a prominent real estate
broker Of this city, has purchased a
magnificent country home in Massachu-
sets, near the summer capital
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Mrs. Frank Baur. wife OF Detective
Sergeant Baur, died yesterday morning
after a long illness. Her death was not
Unexpected. and she has been IN bad
health for the last year. Her body will
5e taken to Erie. Pa. for interment. She
leaves one son.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

See the list Of branch Offices Of the
want ad. department OF The Washington
Herald. top Of first column, want page,
and get your branch firmly fixed IN
your memory.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
DR.. WILEY REFUTED.
British Commission Reports
on "What Is Whisky"
RECr1F1ERS ARE INDICATED

English Scientists Not Only Define
Scotch and Irish whisky as Any
whisky Made In Those Countries,
but Say that Amount of Impuri-
ties Has No Bearing on Definition.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
BAND CONCERT.

Fifteenth Z. S. Cavalry Band. Fort
Myer. Va. band stand. this evening al
80 O'Clock, George F, Tyren. chief mu-
siciau. director
PROGRAMME:
March Cosmopolitan Butler
Overture. La GAIA Ladra'' ....... Rossini
Paraphrase. ''Loreley' y''................N .Nendba
selection. 'Huguenots' '..............A .AIyerbeer
Waltz. Spanish Silhouettes'' .Pomeroy
Barn dance "A Cracksriack' ........... Mills
Characteristic dance. Louisiana Buck"
Brooke
Excerpts from opera, ''Fautana" 80. .HubbcIi
March. Army and Nary''. .TyTreIl
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
GILMORf'S AIRSn|P
STOLEN FROM NINE.
Inventor Suggests Rivals Want
Model to Copy His Gyro-
scope Arrangement
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

COLFAX, Sept 9.-Lyman Gilmore's
airship has disappeared. The inventor
believes it has been stolen. No trace
has been found of the thief. Gilmore
was in Sacramento a few days last
week and part of this.
Fearing to leave the aeroplane model
in his cabin on the Iowa Hill road, he
hid it in an abandoned mine. He re-
turned Tuesday. The aeroplane model
was gone. Gilmore hunted for several
hours and then notified the constables.
A secret search was instituted, but no
trace has been found of the machine
1t is too large to be shipped out with
out being noticed, and no rancher has
been found who saw 1t being hauled
on any wagon road.
Gilmore believes that the model has
been stolen by some one interested in
aeroplanes. He thinks the gyroscope
arran cement by which he has been able
to hold the machine level is the feature
which caused the theft He says he
will go right ahead with the building of
a larger machine, however, intending
to complete one in which he can take
actual flights.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
NATIONAL -GUARDSMEN
HELD UP BY FOOTPADS
Militia Run Away and Shots
Are Fired at Them

Edward R. Norris and F. L. Clegg,
members of Company E, Fifth regi-
ment, national guard of Santa Rosa,
were stopped by two footpads in San
some street near Merchant shortly
after ] o'clock yesterday morning and
ordered TO throw up their hands In
stead of obeying they both ran and
one of the footpads fired three shots
at them, none of the bullets taking ef-
feet.
Policemen heard the shots and hur-
ried to the scene of the shooting With
the two guardsmen they made thor
ough search of the neighborhood but
failed to find any trace of the foot
pads.
Amandus Schulz of the Rex hotel.
Third and Tehamay streets left a hotel
at 479 Third street about 3 o'clock
Yesterday morning and was attacked
by two footpads he was passing
a vacant lot in Verona place near
Third street. They robbed him of
IS. a nickel watch and chain and a
Stfckpin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
NAVY TO EXPERIMENT
WITH SUBMARINE BOATS
Tests Will Be Held at SausaIito
Within Few Days
Special Dispotch % The Call

VALLEJO. Sept. 9.-The most inn
portsnt series of experiments ever at
ten. I'd by the navy department on
the-rr,a ,acihc coast with the submarine
boa viii commence at Sausalito with
in a Few days and extend over a period
of four months.
The submarine Grampus, in command
OF Lieutenant A w. Dodd. and the sub
marine Pike. in command of Lieutenant
Kirby Crittenden. and in tow of the
tug Fortune left Mare island navy
yard today for Sausalito.
These experiments were scheduled
for early spring, but a gasoline eX-
piosion aboard the Grampus in the
spring which resulted in the death of
two of the members of her crew and
much damage to the little boat. de-
layed the experiments until the Gram
pus could again be overhauled.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
STEAM SHOVEL HITS
DYNAMITE CHARGE
Machine Shattered by Terrific
Explosion and Three Men
Seriously Injured
[Snecinl Dispaich 10 The Call

MARYSVILLE. Cal, Sept. 9.-A steam
shovel being operated in the Western
Pacific grade at French creek ran into
a charge of dynamite that had been
placed along the track this afternoon
and terrific explosion followed
The huge machine was shattered and
the track torn up for short distance
Three men. foreigners, who were
standing near the shovel at the time,
were hurled about Is feet, one of them
had a leg and arm broken and the
others were seriously injured.
The first reports were that two men
were killed, but there were no fatali-
ties. The men have been taken to Oro-
vile and placed in the railroad hospital
The dynamite had not been blasted,
and the operators of the steam shovel
did not know it was near the track.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
RICH STRIKE REPORTED
AT INDIANA RANCH
California Mother Lode Mine
Said to Promise Well
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
MARYSVILLE, Sept. 9.-The strike
of an exceedingly rich body of ore in
the California Mother Lode mine at
Indiana Ranch during the last week,
and the assurance that the vein is
strong and permanent, has compelled
the company to install at once an cleo
trio power plant and 10 more stamps
to the mill
Manager Warren c. wilkins left to-
night for San Francisco, where he
Will purchase the new machinery.
Many new mines are being opened
and old ones resumed. Several
properties, supposed to have petered
out, are being reopened and found TO
be rich in gold.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
SOLDIERS BUSY WITH
GUN DRILL AT PRESIDE
Regulars and Guardsmen Are
Working i'm Conjunction

The troops Of the United States
army, combined with those of the ma
tional guard, now in camp behind the
big guns at the Presidio, had a busy
day yesterday.
In the morning they received a visit
from Adjutant General j. b. Lauck
who spent two hours looking over the
great guns and inspecting the camps
Of the national guard. He expressed
himself as highly pleased with the
work of the state troops now acting
in conjunction with the regulars.
Last night. following a lecture by
Captain Casey, the call TO arms" was
sounded and all forces rushed to their
positions ~ the different guns This
drill will be repeated next week
General D. y. Weston is improving in
health and strength every day. Major
y. NJ Kennedy says he is highly
pleased with the generals condition
and if he does not get setback he will
soon be out
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
ASSESSMENTS INCREASED
[Seeciol Dispotch 10 The Calll

STOCKTON, Sept. 9.-County Auditor
and Recorder James H. Kroh received
a telegram today from T. NJ. Eby,
secretary of the state board of equal
ization. to the effect that the San
Joaquin county assessments had been
increased Is per cent, and instructing
him to inform the county assessor.
The assessment roll in this county is
about $4,000. 900. Deducting the rail-
roads. the assessment to be increased
will be about $4,000. 600, making an
increase of fully $4,000, 900.
The recorder will have to go over
the entire assessment list and this will
necessitate the employment of a large
force of clerks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
STOCKTON SAVINGS BANK
NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Sept. 9.-The board of
directors of the Stockton savings and
loan society bank last night elected
r. Z. Wilhoit, senior member of the
real estate firm of r. Z. Wilhoit & Sons.
president of the institution TO succeed
the late Fred NJ. West
Wilhoit was a member of the banks
finance committee, his position having
been filled by August Muenter.
W. W. Westbay, cashier of the bank,
was the acting president from the time
of the death of West to the election of
Wilhoit.
The salaries of Cashier w. W. West
bay, assistant cashier: Horace Vincent,
teller, and Thomas Heffernan were in
creased.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
YOUNG PEOPLE ATTEND
CONVENTION IN VALLEJO
Members of Baptist Societies
Gather for Quarterly Meeting
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
VALLEJO, Sept. 9.-The quarterly
meeting of the Baptist young peoples
societies of the San Francisco bay dis
trict was held here today.
Almost 400 young people from San
Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond, Oak
land and Alameda came to this city.
The excursion arrived at Mare island
at noon and spent an hour viewing
the big yard
At 1 o'clock luncheon was served in
the naval Y. NJ. c. A. and then an after
noon meeting was held at Cornell Bap-
tist church. where Rev Charles East
man of the church presided and where
Rev. Mr.. Maxfield of Oakland delivered
the PRINCIPAL address of the afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
CORNERSTONE
LAID FOR B'NAI
BIRTH HOME
Impressive Ceremonies Held on
Spot on Which New Build
ing Is Being Erected
Enthusiastic Crowd Takes Part
in Program Held on Site OF
Old Structure

The ceremony Of laying the corner
stone of the B'nai Birth building, now
in the course of erection on its old To-
cation in Eddy street between Mason
and Tavlor streets. took place yester-
dav afternoon. the event being attended
bv a large audience. which made plain
its sentiment by repeatedly breaking
into enthusiastic cheers. The enthusi-
asm was the keenest and the cheers
the loudest when. during the address
Of DR.. Julian Morgenstern, the orator
Of The dav. the speaker laid particular
emphasis on the fact that the basic
foundation of social and benevolent or
sanizations such as the Bnai Birth
was the synagogue
The religious and social duties" he
said. those TO God and ones fellow
man. overlap one another. each being
governed and directed by the other.
can not conceive of the performance OF
social duties as distinct and apart from
the religious: for in our very social en-
joyments and pleasures there must pre-
dominate. in order to realize to the
fullest extent these self-same joys.
feeling Of thankfulncss to the Giver
OF all.
SYNAGOGUE Is BASIS
some men there are who regard
Judaism purely as a social institution,
and 10 these say IL would be well 10
remember that behind the social lnsti-
tutions Of the Jews is the synagogue
II IS central. Social and benevolent
organizations spring from ii. The
B'nai Birth can exist so long as 1T is
inspired by the spirit of Judaism This
fact must be kept well in mind. 1t Is
our duty 10 emphasize the fact that we
fS
+ religion hallowed' by the sacrifices OF
our fOrefathers and that this building
which is to be erected on this spot has
justice as the line and righteousness as
the cornerstone
The cornerstone was laid by Edmund
Tauzky. grand president. who was as
sisted by William Saalberg, past grand
president who laid the cornerstone of
Bnai Birth hail on the same site,
September -, 1873. Among those on
the platform was J. Greenbaum. the
first grand president of the district He
and Iipman Sachs are the only two re-
naming charter members of the local
order
ADDRESS OPENS EXERCISES
The proceedings We're opened by a
brief address by Max Goldberg, chair
man of the building committee, who, in
asking the grand president to lay the
stone said BE sure TO spread with
this trowel the cement of benevolence,
brotherly love and harmony, for with
such cement the building will rest on
firm and solid foundation"
Mayor Taylor. another speaker, dwelt
on the value of organizations like the
B'nai Birth, and in speaking the
praises Of the Jewish people mentioned
their part in giving to civilization the
holy scriptures. 7. J. Ascheim. grand
secretary. read out the list of the con-
tents OF the box laid beneath the corner
stone. The box itself was placed by
Benjamin Harris. the grand treasurer.
and the benediction pronounced by the
Rev. N. :. Levy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
New Scheme at Winery
PIONEER FRUIT MANS
ESTATE WORTH $15O,OOO
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Sept. George B,
Katzenstein. pioneer fruitman who died
recently left no will and the widow
filed a petition today asking for ap-
pointment as administrators.
The estate is estimated at $3.50, 900,
consisting of property in Sacramento
and Orangeva1e and in mortgages and
bonds.
The heirs at law besides the widow
are three children--George B. Katzen-
stein of San Francisco, Albert w. and
Carleton of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
GIRL FOUND DRUGGED
TELLS ABOUT DRINKING
She Remembers Nothing After
Imbibing With ED"
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Sept 9.-Helen Fair
banks, the Is year old Oak Park girl
who was found drugged in a Seventh
street lodging house three days after
she disappeared from her home, has
ciently to tell her story, but it gives
little help to the police in locating the
men responsible for her condition.
She says she was with a young man
she knows only as Ed" and had some
drinks with him.
She remembers nothing else. she de-
clares. until she woke up in the lodg-
ing house.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
no LECTURE ON roREraN IANps-Rer.

TO LECTURE ON FOREIGN LANDS g.
s. Tanner, pastor OF the Richmond Presbyterian
church. Thirty FIRST avenue and Clement street,
will give series OF Sunday evening addresses
Illustrated with stereopticon views, covering the
industrisi, social and religious conditions OF non
Christian countries, and showing the progress
made IN their Characterization. The frsf. en-
titled How They Live In Turkey will be
delivered September 20. Others will be India
in Transition In Darkest Africa and Japan
and the Jananese.'
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
APPELLATE COURT ENDS
10 YEAR OLD SUIT
[Speeiol Dispaich 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Sept 9-The 1ude-
county was upheld today by the ap-
pellate court in the case won by z.
E. Bush, who was sued by Richard
Bradley as administrator of the estate
of the late James A Bradley to re-
cover the amount of two promissory
notes of 81 900 each.
The suit has been in litigation for
more than 10 years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
STOCKTON TEAM WANTS
GAFFNEY AS TWIRLER
Outlaws Make Liberal Offer to
Secure Player
I Special Disootch 10 The Call

ISpccidl Dlspdich 10 he Call
WILLOWS. Sept. 9.-"Whiz" Gaffney.
who has been twirling for the Willows
Giants this season and who was signed
by Danny Long of San Francisco. SUM-
day, received another offer yesterday
from the Stockton team.
Long does not want him until next
sea son, but made arrangements to have
him come to that city on the first of
October.
The outlaw offer was liberal. and
Gaffney may not finish with willows.
Vote for DIR. c. c. O'Donnel1 for cor
oner: the dead will be respected. Rep. :
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-10
RAILROAD MUST PAY
FOR KILLING MULES
[Speciol Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 9.-The South
ern Pacific company must pay E. E.
Johnson of Lincoln, Placer county. 1896
for two mules killed and two crippled
by being run down by a train in Febru-
ary 1906, according to a decision hand
ed down today by the district court of
appeals in upholding the superior court
of Placer county, which denied the
railroad a new trial.