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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
M[NACfS WATER
FRONT PROPERTY
Harbor Commissioners Want
Ordinance Passed Prohibiting
Smoking on the Wharves

The harbor commissioners at their
regular meeting yesterday morning
awarded to the Associated construction
company the contract for building pier
SO. The company's bid was sS64,
900, with unit bid on any extra cylin-
ders that may be required at the rate
of SO per lineal foot.
SMOKING ON wHARVES
The custom of smoking on the
wharyes is again receiving serious con-
sideration. Notices forbidding the prac-
tice were posted some time ago all
along the water front, but having no
police powers the board has been un-
able to enforce the rule. Discarded
cigars and cigarettes and carelessly
thrown matches have been responsible
for many incipient fires and now that
the sun has dried the wharves and
bulkheads constant vigilance is all thai
prevents these little blazes. from as
suming serious proportions.
Attorney Davis of the board has pre-
pared for presentation to the super
visors an ordinance making smoking
on wharves and bulkheads a misde-
meanor.
s. ". Rolph submitted to the board
a proposition to supply eucalyptus piles
for use along the water front. He
claims that they are teredo proof and
Engineer Barker reported that several
eucalyptus piles that have been In the
water for FIVE years show no signs of
attack.
COMPLAINT AGAINST GRAY BROS.
V. C. Bogue of the Western Pacific
called the attention of the board to the
slow progress being made by Gray
Brothers with the construction of sec
tion IL of the seawaIl. Secretary
Thorpe was directed to notify Gray
Brothers that the penalties for failure
to complete their contract within the
specified time would be strictly en-
forced.
of supervisors. notified the harbor
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
mo TRACE OF THE
MISSING PHYSICIAN
DIR. Bowling Had $4,000 on His
Person When He So Mys-
teriously Disappeared

The mystery of the sudden disap-
pearance OF DR.. J. H. Bowling, a New
York physician, who left his room
at the Hotel Stratford, 242 Powell
street, Tuesday. has not been cleared
up and his wife of a few months who
is entirely without friends in this city,
is on the verge of nervous collapse.
From the statements OF Mrs. Bowling
it develops that her husband had for
warded large trunk and a chest to
Portland, Ore, some weeks ago. They
were at first sent to the Portland ho-
tel, but on deciding to remain a few
weeks longer in San Francisco they
were transferred TO a storage company,
where they are at present, as far as
Mrs. Dowling knows She intends tele-
graphing an inquiry to the PortIad
hotel SO that she can determine posi-
lively whether her husband has de-
serted her and gone to Portland alone.
DR.. Bowling and his wife were mar
ried in Philadelphia last November, and
since that time the couple have lived
in Los Angeles and this city, having
had apartments at the Hollenbeck and
Key West hotels in the south and at
tne Nlctorla ana the SuatIord nere
The missing man carried nearly
$4,000 in currency on his person, all
the cash the couple possessed. Mrs.
Bowling is entirely without funds, but
has several hundred dollars worth of
jewelry and diamonds. She still be-
lieves that her husband has not left
her voluntarily.
The description of DIR. Dowling sent
to all the local stations is as follows:
Age 40, height feet inches, weight
10 pounds, gray eyes, black hair,
smooth shayen, wore light soft felt
hat; overcoat, black silk faced; black
and white figured vest; coat and
trousers gray pepper and salt
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
DEATHS

BEATTIE-In this city. April T. 1909 John c.
Beattie, brother Of Rev. George ". Beattie
Of Bloomfield, Cal, native of Ireland, aged
Friends and acquaintanees are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral today (Fri-
day., at IL O'Clock a.. M. from the parIors Of
Halsted q Co.. 924 Fillmore street Interment
Cypress Lawn cemetery.
BRAcKEN-In Vista Grsnde, April S. 1909, John
Patrick dearly beloved husband OF Celia
Bracken, loving father of Sadie. Elizabeth.
William. Francis and the late John Bracken
and brother in law of James Malone native
Of County Galway, Ireland, aged 43 years. A
member of Golden Gate aerie No. 6l. F. o. E. f:
Court Colma No S5 +. of A, and knights of
Tara
Friends and aequaintanees are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Sat-
urdayl, April TO- at II 80 a. M from his
late residence at Vista Grande, thence TO St
ann chnIch- Gonna, where services will he
held at u o'clock. Interment holy Cross
cemetery.
BUREETT-In this city. April s. 1909. Alice.
beloved wife Of the late William O. Burnett
and mother OF Ethel Joseph Frank Oscar
Chester and Leslie Burnett and sister of Mrs.
Il. r Aber ana William Crane OF San Leandro
native Of st. Joseph, No., aged SO years and
10 months.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral tomorrow Saturday, at 30
p. n, from her late residence 1913 Page
street. Cremation. ]. o. o. F. crematorr
cHIsHoLM-In Berkeley. Cal. Anril 1aoo
Mrs. A. Chisholm, beloved wife of Alexander
Chisholm. and mother OF Archie Chisholm
Mrs. Joseph $. Brooks and Stuart Chisholm.
ne f1nerai ia.5a VIII take place today tFri-
2s21 EimHood avenue, Berkeley Intermenf
private.
CoMBS-In walIa Nalla. Wash April 3. 1909
John w Combs. aged 13 years. lSsn lose
Cal. papers please copy)
DAKIh-in this city. April I, 1902 Sarah Ann,
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
MARRIAGES

BAUER-FINK-In this city. April g. 1903, by
Rev Herman Gehrcke. George Bauer and
Johanna Fink both of this city.
CAMPBELIs-KIRBY-In this city. April 4.
1909 by Rev E. l.. Nalz pastor Green street
Congregational church. David H. Campbell and
Mary Keyille Kirby, both Of San Francisco.
CAAIPICHE-BABD-In Oakland April Z. 1909,
Inv Rev. A. McAfee. pastor First Presby-
terian church. Dr. Paul s. Campiche and Mrs.
Renee Baud both of Switzerland
GAFFNEY-SPRINGER- this city. April 4,
1909. by Rev. W. e. Dugan pastor Stewart
Memorial church. Frank NJ Gafney and Helen
W. Springer. both Of San Francisco
HLENZ-HALLERSTEDE - In this city,
April Z, 1909. by Rev. J. H Schroeder. VII
liam kuchenz and Erna HalleTstede, both Of
San Francisco.
SHAw-BUDD-In this city, April 4, 1909, by
Rev. Herbert y. Bevier, James G. Shaw OF
San Jose and Minnie A. Budd Of San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
ARMY BOARD TO EXAMINE
CANDIDATES IN SURGERY
Tests for Places Open in Marine
Hospital Service

A board of commissioned medical
officers will meet in the United States
marine hospital, San Francisco, Mon
day, May 3, to examine candidates for
admission to the grade of assistant
surgeon in the public health and ma
rine hospital service.
Candidates must be between the
ages of % and so, graduates of a
reputable. medical college. and must
furnish testimonials from responsible
persons as TO their professional and
moral character
The salary of assistant surgeon is
$1,000 year, and he is eligible to pro-
motion to the grades of passed assist
ant surgeon, salary $4,000 a year, and
surgeon. salary s2,500 year. Follow
ing is the usual order of the examina-
ton: l, physical; 2, oral; 8, written;
4. clinical. The examinations will be-
gin at 10 a. m.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09

and Assistant District Attorney O'Gara.
O'Gara took exception to some of the
questions asked by Moore and follow ed
up the subject introduced by asking
the talesman If he had ever heard of
Calhoun clamoring for trial prior to
the time the books and accounts of
the United Railroads were spirited
away from the state and the jurisdic-
tion of the local courts. Moore took
the usual exception on the ground that
O'Gara's question was "prejudiciaI and
unwarranted." and the quarrel ended
with mutual promises TO "go to the
bottom Of the matter" during the
actual trial.
IN FAVOR OF CALHOUN
John S. Lautenegger. collector,
said that he had formerly worked for
the California street railway COM
pany and was hostile to the strikers
during the United Railroads strike OF
1905. Furthermore, he was convinced
that Calhoun was innocent and that the
town would he better off If it had
more men like him" Lautenegger
was challenged by the prosecution.
Henry London, a leaf tobacco dealer.
and oscar T. Larson, q painter and
decorator. advanced personal business
excuses as the basis of pleas to be
excused Both had opinions. as WELL
and were excused by consent. Joseph
Lame, a bakery proprietor, was al
lowed to go because he did not under
stand the English language. Charles
E Lipp and Robert L. Lewis had de-
cided opinions which they said. would
influence them in considering the tes-
timony, and were challenged
A neW panel jury venire will be on
hand this morning and the case will
continue at $50 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
TWO REAL ESTATE AGENTS
FACE 5 FRAUD CHARGES
Last Complaint Alleges False
Pretenses in Furniture Deal

For the fifth time in as many weeks
a warrant was issued yesterday by
Police Judge Shortall for the arrest
of George Elliott and f. ]. Spaulding,
real estate agents, on a charge of OBJ
tanning property by false pretenses.
The complainants this time are II. c..
Mcdonald SIC Octavia street, and Mrs.
Margaret Redding.
They allege that on January II they
were induced to deliver to the defend
ants the furniture and other effects IN
the lodging house at 1920 McAllister
street valued at $1,000, by the false
representation that Spaulding owned
two lots in Ashbury park addition. Salt
Lake City. the title to the lots being
assigned to the complainants in eX-
change for the furniture and effects in
the McAlIister street lodging house.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
MORGAN GUNST ILL IN
ROME WITH APPENDICITIS
Telegram From Italy Causes
Father to Undertake Journey

Nose Gunst received cable from
Rome yesterday telling him that HIS
son Morgan was seriously i'll there
with appendicitis. Gunst will leave for
New York Saturday to catch the first
steamer for Rome. Mrs. Gunst will
accompany him.
With Jesse Lilienthal young Gunst
left for a European trip December 26.
He was then suffering from indiges-
tion and had symptoms of appendicitis
The message from Rome did not state
how serious his condition was.
Morgan Gunst is the Oldest surviv-
ing son of Nose Gunst, his brother
He is % years old.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
SKILLFUL SNEAK THIEF
FINALLY LANDS IN JAIL
Steals Clothing With Ease and
Also RObS PawnShOp

Charles Bacigalupi. who was held for
trial before the superior court yester-
day by Police Judge Deasy on a charge
of burglary is. the police say. one OF
the most skillful thieves in the city.
The charge on which he was held was
for entering the room OF Nick j. CALI
in the st. Paul hotel. 354 Mont gomery
avenue, March 10, and stealing guam
tity of clothing.
1t developed yesterday that CALI
learned of the fact that Bacigalupi
was the thief and searched for and
found him. Bacigalupi admitted steal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
HandIon's Trial Delayed

The case of Joseph II. Handlon,
claims adjuster of the United Rail-
roads, charged with grand larceny in
connection with papers stolen from the
office of William J. Burns. was called
in Police Judge Deasy's court yester-
day and by consent was continued till
tomorrow to be set. He was repre-
sented by Attorney Sheehan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09

board that the city will take immediate
action in the matter of compelling
property owners on the west side Of
East street to build proper sidewalks
The secretary was directed to adver-
tise for bids for a lease of seawall lot
16. where the free market was located
1t Will be leased for a term not to ex-
eeed 25 years. If the tenant wishes to
tear down the building that now stands
on the lot he must pay $4,000 into the
state treasury. The rent for the TWEEN
ty-fifth year must be paid IN advance
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
,Ii.sinr Tug Reaches Port

CLEVELAND, o., April S.-Word was
received here today that the tug George
Flood. with seven men aboard, reported
missing wednesday, arrived safely at
Fairport harbor, 80 miles east of here.
late in the day, after hard struggle
with the wind and sea.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09

viii not be inserted They must be handed in at
either Of the publication Offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence OF persons author
1xed 20 have the same published. Notices re-
stricted simply TO the announcement Of the event
are published once in this column free OF charge
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Notable Deaths

LEE P. WALLER, PIONEER AND INSURANCE
MAE-Lee r. Waller, pioneer, for 40 years
prominently connected with the Equitable life
insurance company died Wednesday IN New
ork. following q stroke Of apoplexy- Many
II his friends on the Pacific coast viii regret
10 bear Of his death. for coast agent for
the insurance company he was known from
San Diego TO Vancouver. Waller was born
in New York city April IA. 1897, and came 10
California in 1871 He leaves widow and
four children-Ssmuel J. Waller, builder of
the New York customs house: Mrs. NJ. Wsrt-
man Of New York DR.. Newton r. Waller OF
New York and Dr. Julian /. Waller Of San
Francisco
MRS VAN sANDT. MOTHER OF THE TEXAS
REPUBLIC Fort Worth. Tex. April s.
Mrs. Van Ssndt. Mother OF the Texas Re
public died here today, aged "a years. She
the widow Of the late Isaac Van Sandt,
who negotiated the treaty by which the Texas
republic entered the Union.
JOHN NEvIE HAZLETT, JoURNALIsT-Pitts-
burg. April s.-John Nevin Hazlett. dean Of
the newspaper profession IN Pittgburg. died
here today after long illness He was for
30 years city editor of the Leader.
WILLIAM NEVILLE, FORMER JURIsT AND
COEGhESSMAN-Dougla Wyo., April s.
Judge William Neville former supreme 1us-
tice OF Nebraska and former congressman from
the sixth district Of Nebraska died here to-
day. Judge Neville was sent TO congress as q
populist.
BENJAMIN HITCHCOCK, PIONEER FARMER
Salinas. April S-Ben1amin Hitchcock a veal.
fhy pioneer farmer dropped dead at his
home. two miles from town, this morning. He
wa aEed "a
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Have you n Room Vacant.

A five time ad in The Call under Rooms
to Let will soon fill that vacant room
for you. Do you stop TO think that
every day that room is idle you are
results. Phone Kearny Sc and your ad
will be called for.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09

ing the clothing and took Call TO
pawnshop at 1908 Dupont street. where
ne had pledged the articles Whiie
there Bacigalupi stole a pair OF trou-
sers and Call notified the police. be-
lieving that such a daring thief should
be in JAIL Bacigalupi was later ar
rested.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Los Angeles, and Frances f. Lewis, IS, Kan
saS City.
, 1909-04-07
ST. CROIX STATION.

A Gibraltar telegram announces the ar
rival there of Mr.. Roosevelt after a pleasant
voyage. Visits were exchanged between
him and the Governor, Sir Frederick Fores-
tier Walker, the latter taking him for a drive,
but all was private and informal.
The Chairman of the Governing Committee
of Lloyds announces that as the results of an
independent examination by chartered ac-
countants ninety eight per cent OF it's NOM
bership are qualified, and that FIVE and a half
millions sterling in securities are deposited
as security for contingent liabilities, which he
considers q complete answer to both British
and foreign criticisms.
The Mayor Of Sydney, New South Wales, is
promoting a public subscription Of a quarter
of q million sterling as a gift to the Mother
country for naval purposes.
The French Court Of appeal has ordered a
new trial Of MATHS, the waiter who assault
ed President Fallieres on Christmas Day.
The Reichsta8 has passed the third read
ing OF the Budget and adjourned until the
twentieth instant.
The Belgrade correspondent Of the Times
reports an antidynastic movement in favour
OF Prince George, the pretender, who re-
Gently renounced his succession to the
throne.
A demonstration has taken place at
O6NA'b 6A4O AAON pAOo6 4dH3 pOA~
allies seditious publications. Troops charged
the crowd, among which were many students,
with a fire hose, and dispersed it.
Washington, April 3rd.-Criticism OF the
new tariff is so severe that interest is trans
ferred to the Senate's proposed substitute
now under preparation. The House of Re-
representatives. measure is unacceptable
after amendment.
Demerara, April 3rd-His Excellency the
Governor, F. M. Hodgson, leaves today by
mail for England, the Hon. c. I. Cox, Govern
ment Secretary, viii be sworn in as acting
Governor today.
St. kits 3rd-H. NJ. S. Scylla arrived
1915 am.
Washington, April 3rd-The suggested
appointment of President Eliot of Harvard
as Ambassador to Great Britain is approved
on both sides of the ocean, but President
Taft authorizes the statement that Mr.. Eliot
has declined it on account of age, and he
doubts any reconsideration, although the
matter is pending. Elk Vice President Fair
banks will be the probable alternative.
London, April 3rd-Oxford won the In
teruniversity boat race this afternoon by
three and a half lengths, time nineteen min
utes fifty seconds. 1t was a good contest
as far as Barnes Bridge, then Cambridge
weakened and Oxford finished an easy
winner.
London, April 5th.-The death is an
nounced of Lord Gwydyr in his ninety
ninth year. He witnessed the coronations
of four British so~vereigns.
Mr.. Lucy, in the Observer, says Mr..
Asquith will save his face by maintaining
his naval formula, but will quicken con-
struction, shat is. the eight D~readnoughts
will be conceded in fact although nominally
she programme of four will remain ~unalter-
ed. He thus takes q leaf from Germany's
book.
Mr.. Maxse, Editor of the National Review,
has sent a cheque to Mr.. Asquitb as a per-
sonal contribution towards charging naval
construction, as being cheaper than a defeat
by Germany, which would be double the
expense of building D~readnoughts,
, 1909-04-07

There are public apprehenslOns OF q bloody
insurrection and scarcely less at the decla-
rations that in the event of war the proleta-
r!at would neither fight nor work. The
Journal des Debats warns the Government
that the country is facing anarchy; and revo-
l~utionary preparations, it declares, are pro-
ceeding beneath the eyes of the Govern
ment, which eith9r it does not know, or it
does not dare to stop the agitation.
The Turkish Chamber of Deputies has
approved Austria's adjustment for her annex
atoms by 1875 against 46, after a stormy de-
bate. The Albanians accused the Government
of selling part of the empire for an insigni-
fcant sum.
A Picking despatch states that a new law
Of naturalization has been promulgated, for
bidding Cinnamon to become subjects Of
other states, those doing SO nevertheless will
remain Chinese. This is peculiarly applica.
BILE to conditions at Hong Kong, where many
Chinese are registered as British subjects.
A st. Petersburg telegram says the Gar
is preparing to pay several state visits
aboard the Royal Yacht STANDARD, escorted
by warships, to Christiania, Copenhagen and
perhaps London, returning King Edwards
visit. This will be his first extensive travels
since 1901.
The Teheran correspondent of the Times
says a tragedy IS approaching at Tabriz, q
famine if it resists the invaders, d massacre
if captured, in either case thousands will
perish, and f~ugitiVes have scant hopes OF
escape. Europe, he says, should not endure
the prospect of no help for Asia, and no
sympathy for the doomed P~ersians, who are
supposedly in revolt against oppression.
and such complete indifference regarding
Tubriz.
In Berlin military precautions are being
taken against disorders caused by the pro-
duction shortly of Gan En%glishman's Home.
There is some controversy in the press over
permitting the production Of a play which
ends with the defeat of the Germans.
Mr.. Roosevelt has arrived at Naples and
been greeted with great cordially.
Pointeapitre 9th y. S. S. North Carolina
arrived outside harbour yesterday afternoon.
Basseterre, Gaud. 6th-U. S. s.. Montana
from Culebra arrived eight a. m.
Pointeapitre, 6th-U. S.. s. North CARROLL
ma left last night, destination unknown.
New York, April 9Th
Flour, Blended Clears per barrel $500
Meal, Kindred, per barrel $50
New Seasons Pork
Heavy Mess Pork, $184--19
s,oor Crystals per 100 lbs 1881
0uh~' Muscovado 89otest 10Otbs. 3. ASH
1855
Molasses Eng. Islds. per gal. no quotation.
Liverpool Cotton, middling Upland. s Is
Exchange, New York&Londop so days sight
1861
Exchange NewYork and LondOn,si sight 4.87a
London, April 9th
Dem. Crystals Ids. 6d-15s. Sd
Muscovado, floating terms, in
sugar bond, los. 0d-l0s. Sd
German beet 88.f o. b.. los. AID
Java Sugar $500 Gibraltar or Channel foE
orders, floating terms. 11s.43d.
Demerara Rum, Is 6d.-1s. It'd.
Cocoa, Trinidad, good middling Red,
pr cwt Cos. d. nominal.
Nottor u,ad;uo Fine \ T at TiyerDooI nominal
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-07

PROSPECTS
roIIND IN THE MAY RETURNS ON
OPERATIONS IN BUILDING.
Cities Show An Increase OF
BUILDING Permits of SO Per Cent
over May of Last Year.

NEW YORK. June 7.-Reuorts to
Rradstreet's from the building trade
continue to reflect great present and
prospective activity. Favorable wealth
err has aided in this, as has, OF course
the ease of money. the fact that re-
1ression ruled in 1908 and that the
second or spring quarter of the year
USUALLY witnesses the high tide of &C
tivity in this line.
Returns from sixtw-two cities of the
United States show total aggregate
of building permits for in May to have
been S64.4SO,397, as against $6O,o13,-
500 in MAY. 1908. There is here shown
a gain of 1878 per cent. over April,
and of S9.S per cent. over May last
YEAR with only twelve out of the sixty
two cities reporting showing a smaller
aggregate of building than in May,
1908.
The gain in May of S9.S per cent, it
Will be seen compares with an increase
CT $50 Der cent. for the first quarter
of the year. an increase of 44.9 per
cent. in April, of SO per cent. in March
and of "a per cent in the months o.
January and February.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-06-07
BUMPER CROPS
EXCEPT WHEAT
Substantial Gain in All Kinds of
Stocks and Bonds Europe Still
Taking Large Amount of
Gold.

NEW YORK, June "A sudden
burst of activity occurred during the
latter part of the week which carried
prices of many securities to the high
est ON record. Public buying contin-
ued on a moderate scale, and opera
tons were confined largely to the big
traders, backed by some Of the strong
est leaders in the market. A few
prominent bankers disapproved Of
such manipulation on grounds of con-
servatism and that prices are already
high enough, if not too high; but
in the present state of the market,
both confidence and money so abund-
ant, the bulls had little difficulty in
carrying things their own way. There
were evidences of considerable profit
taking at times, and the impression
gains that big insiders are quietly
feeding out stocks on every rise
A hopeful feeling prevails in bust
ness circles generally, and trade con-
tinues to show an improving tendency,
both Clearing House returns and rail-
TOAD earnings emphatically demon
strating this fact. The iron industry
maintains its lead in business recov-
cry, some departments having received
month of May. There is, however,
occasionally slight halt in the plac-
ing of new business; and with the ap-
proach of the summer months it would
cause no surprise if general business
was to show temporary signs of sleek
ening. This is partly true in the dry
goods trade, where high prices have
already somewhat interferred with ac-
tivity in both cotton and wooden goods.
The tariff seems to have almost
dropped out of sight as a business de-
terrent, although it's settlement would
unquestionably be a relief The final
outcome is still a matter of doubt. At
present the indications suggest nu-
merous advances in rates instead of
reductions, yet the prevailing feeling
is that these are intended to be used
in bargaining for final adjustment in
conference committee. One effect
of the tariff agitation has been to
greatly swell our imports, although
the increased activity in manufactur-
ing lines has, of course, stimulated the
demand for raw materials not pro