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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
HOT REIOINDER TO
MRS. ANNIE BESANT
Secretary to Katherine Tingley
Renews Attack on Charac=
ter of Leadbeater

The pertinacity of the members of
sophical society in attacking Mrs. An
ME Besant, international president of
another branch of the theosophical So
ciety, continues. ]. H. Fussell, who is
associated as secretary with sIrs.
Katherine Tingley at Point Iona. and
who had published several pamphlets
attacking Mrs. Besant and Charles w.
Leadbeater, has issued another state
ment in the case, in answer to the in
terview with Mrs. Besant published
in The Call Sunday morning. In that
interview Mrs. Besant defended the
character of Leadbeater and excused
he was disgracefully libeled in the
pamphlets and other papers issued
against him.
In reply F'ussell sent yesterday the
following dispatch:
POINT Iona, SAN DIEGO, Aug. %.
Mrs. Besant's statement is no reply to
the pamphlet. but merely a reiteration
of her former statement. and therefore
a concession that my position was
rightly taken. She does not deny that
Leadbeater gave the degrading teach
ing of which he was accused and to
which he confessed twice. Neither does
she deny her knowledge of his confes-
sion ner has she explained her own in
consistency in first denouncing his
action and afterward indorsing the
man, nor does she explain her own ad-
mitted blunders in her official connec-
tion with the affair. She does say that
Leadbeater has been disgracefully
libeled. If by this she refers to the
statement made by me in the pamph-
LET entitled Annie Besant and the
Moral Code" it should be borne in
mind that however disgraceful the fact
alleged against Leadbeater such facts
are not libelous unless false, and in
regard TO their truth, as the pamphlet
shows, Leadbeater himself has con-
fessed twice.
Moreover, I have in my possession
sworn aff1davits to substantiate the
charges against Leadbeater. AS TO her
e,<logy upon Leadbeater's character
Nis may be explained by the possibil-
ity that Mrs Besants standard of
purity and nobility is quite different
from that entertained by the average
American citizen. j. H. RUSSELL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
BROTHER CONVICTS Go
TO THE SAME PRISON
Court Heeds Plea of Mother of
Helms Slayers

The two Young brothers, James o.
and Thomas o.. convicted of the killing
of Policeman William H. Helms. Will
spend their imprisonment in the same
Jail Thomas who was found guilty
Of murder and sentenced to life
term. is in San Quentin. James, con-
victed of mauslaughter and sentenced
to 10 years, was first ordered confined
in Folsom.
In behalf of their mother. however,
the petition was made that he be sent
to San Quentin. in order that she might
visit both on the one day.
Judge Dunno wrote to the warden of
San Quentin asking if it would be
subversive of discipline to have the
brothers in the one jail and, having
received an answer to the effect that
the matter was discretionary with the
court, Judge Dunno yesterday sem
fenced James to San Quentin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
The california Promotion Commute,

fIhe SAFE central Organizatlon organiEed in
1902 IAN association for the Commercial and
induf trial development OF California;
PROMOTION. The act OF promotion advanee-
menf encouragement Century Dfctionarv 4
The Fommlttee has for its object the PROMO
TI0N r California interests. II has nc thinr ID
sell II fosters all things tending 30 the ID-
FANCEAENI OF California. Il h an aufhorltr
on AZ. matters relating to California. II EN-
C0ER h6ES the establishment OF new industries
and testers thoSe already established. II invites
desfrsiole immigration. II presents the e,,n-.~,
tunftlks and needs OF all 1slds Of business ans
professional activity II Is supported by uounIa7,
subscription and makes no charge FOR any service
rendered II has affiliated with II $50 CONNER
cial ORGANISATIONS Of the state. with Combined
memfersnip OF more than 10000 Meetings ~
semi%nnuaily In different parts OF the sfafe
wherf matters Of California's interests are 6is,
cussed- Headquarters OF the COMMITTEES 40
maintained ID Merchants Exchange buIldirr ~,
Frareireo CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
GETS 10 YEARS AFTER
VIOLATING PROBATION
Convicted HoIdupman Caught
R0bbing Store

Fred Ramidez. who nearly ves-
ago pleaded guilty Of robbery with
violence, and was admitted to nrohs-
ton. made the mistake Of VIOLATING
the terms OF his probation and was
sentenced TO 10 years in San onentss
by Judge Dunno yesterday.
The Judge addressed the young man
sternly, telling him that he had hrol-aa
faith with the court after being s,1,e-
z chance, and that he deserved No
further consideration.
The original offense, upon which
Ramidez was sent to prison yesterds,
consisted OF holding up John well
genant and robbing him of SO Atta~
ney Bush Finnell was the probatsor
officer Ramidez reported to FinneiI
only once.
Recently he was caught red handed
while driving away from the water
front with a wagonload of stolen
cigars and fountain pens.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
CALHOUN CASE AGAIN
GRANTED CONTINUANCE

further continuance in the trial Of
Patrick Calhoun on a charge of brib-
cry Of the supervisors was granted by
Judge Lawlor yesterday.
In putting the case over TO D. m.
Friday next the judge stated however.
that at that time the attorneys for
the defense must make showing 10
the court why there should be any ad-
sftionel delay.
The trial has been interrupted by
The illness of Stanley Moore. one OF
the leading members Of Calhoun's arr
ray Of lawyers. In order 10 keep the
record in proper form Judge Lawlor
desires that q regular showing as TO
inc state OF Moore's health should be
made
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
TWO MEN WOUNDED IN
DANCE HALL FIGHTS
One Beaten With Club, Another
Stabbed in Neck

Pietro Muzio. proprietor OF dance
hall at 5S1z Alvarado street, and AL
berto Franco and James Molinaro had
fight Sunday night in the hall and
Muzio struck Franco on the head with
a club, inflicting q wound In his scalp.
Muzio was arrested for assault with a
deadly weapon and Franco and Moli-
naro for disturbing the peace. Franco
had to be taken to the Mission emer-
gency hospital.
During a free fight in the Latin
dance hall, 1449 Stockton street, Sunday
night, Pogie Giambruno fell to the
floor with a knife wound in his neck
He refused to tell the police who
stabbed him. although admitting that
he knew. He was sent to the harbor
emergency hospital and later to st.
Winifreds hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
HEALTH COMMITTEES
WORK WINS PRAISE
Consul in Prague, Austria, Asks
for Copy of Report

The citizens health committee has
received letter from Joseph l. Brit
tain, United States consul at Prague
Austria, highly commencing the work
done by the committee in the cleansing
OF San Francisco, and asking that
copies of the health report be sent to
the mayor and other officials of Prague.
San Francisco deserves the praise
and admiration of the world he writes
.'for the manner in which she has
arisen from her ashes to city mag
nificently built. Many persons in Eu-
rope think that the city is still in
ruins, and very few realize fully what
has been accomplished"
The citizens committee sent COPIES
of it's report to 120 American constls
in foreign cities, from whom letters OF
praise are received daily.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
SAN FRANCISCO BOOST"
BOOKLETS IN DEMAND
Artistic Souvenirs Sent to Sc
attIe Fair Prove Popular

The new illustrated booklet adver-
tising San Francisco has been in big
demand at the Seattle fair, according
to Arthur D. Briggs. chairman of the
state board of trade in the ferry
building. The first shipment was sent
TO Seattle wv +he meehs sgo. ana those
are calling for more. The books are
the most artistic of any in the promo
ton work heretofore issued, and are
highly priced as souvenirs by the
visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
MINER TAKES CYANIDE
AFTER LOSING FORTUNE
Fickie Turn of Fate Too Much
for John Won BoIen

Choosing speedy death in preference
to a slow end by paralysis John Won
Boien. a former Nevada miner, who
left letters saying he had lost 100000
in stock deals. took cyanide of potas-
sium yesterday in his room at $40 Eddy
street He died on the way to the
central emergency hospital.
Letters left by Won Boien said that
he had made the fortune in Nevada
mines and had been tricked out of the
money by partners in stock transac-
tions.
Bolen was born in Monterey. He
was IS years of age and is said to
have been the son of a wealthy Am
sterdam ship owner
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
CAT VICIOUSLY ATTACKS
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD

Resenting a rude Interruption of its
frolics with two children a cat at
tackled Nathaniel Sanford, IT'S Holli-
day street. in his home yesterday, tear
ing his right arm with its claws and
sinking it's teeth into his wrist. Doc
tor Remmel, who treated Sanford at
the central emergency hospital, feared
that Infection would set in and per-
haps cause the loss of the arm.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
Fast schedule to Eureka

be substituted for CITY OF Topeka. on
four day schedule, leaving San Fran
cisco September l, p. m. and every
iourfn day thereafter. arriving at Eu-
reka a m next day.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
stateroom ob.erva.Ion sleeper on ows

leaving San Francisco Ferry Depot
August 29 the Southern Pacific inaug-
urated observation car service on this
train. The car is one OF the latest
style turned out by the manufacture
ers, containing eight staterooms, spa :
cious ladies' parlor and open air obser-
walton rotunda. With these added fea-
lures the Owl becomes one of the finest
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
PROPOSALS

u. s. ENGINEER'S Office Boston. Mass.
Aug. SO. 1909 Sealed proposals for Boilers. en-
eines and Generators (for Philippine Isi1nqzl
will be received here until u M Sept. 80. ieos.
aIie then publicly opened. Information on ap
plication IEDW. Burr. 1t. Col. Engrs
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31

Taxfeabs for Renf
.+a,i hours Taxicab Alto Livery Co..
S1s Van Ness AZ. Phone Market lsoa
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-31
SCRIMS

Fancy Scim Yard
Fancy Scrim with crossbars corded
4Sinch Scm, H. per
Saped
Craftsman Scrm design
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
"CIan1p Dorvn The Lid.'
 BOdekeY Hears The CYv

That the "lid'' will be slammed down, bolted and braided on the reverse side so as to effect tightness in Birmingham equal to that of a corked bottle, and not only that, but that the cover will be her. medically sealed, appears to be a formid- able probability. It is understood that an effort will be made to bring about abso- lute Sunday observance, and that the "blue laws" may be put in force.
 It was learned from several sources yesterday afternoon that petitions have been put in circulation asking that the "blue laws'' be enforced. The petitions, it is understood, are drafted so as to cover every line of business, including drug stores, soda fountains and cigar counters.
 No definite information regarding the proposed measures could be ascertained yesterday, although the matter is rapidly becoming a subject of general conversa- ton. Chief of Police George H. Bodeker, when questioned regarding the matter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
IRMINGHAM MAY
 GET HEADQUARTERS
SONS OF VETERANS WILL MEET WITH CAMP HARDEE SATUR- DAY TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR Lo- GAPING HERE.

At the regular meeting of Camp Har- dee, United Confederate Veterans. which will be held next Saturday afternoon at the Commercial Club rooms, on Twenty first street, movement will be started for the location of permanent headquar- ters in Birmingham for the Sons of Con- federate Veterans.
 It is announced that the leading mem bers of the sons of Birmingham will meet with the members of Camp liar dee at this time and discuss the propo- sition. The question is one of great in terest not only to the sons but the vet erans themselves, and it is believed that the movement will be pushed to suc- cess.
 The location of the permanent head quarters of the Sons of Veterans at Birmingham is considered of no small importance. It is said to be the inten- ton of the organization to maintain permanent office force and conduct all the business from the headquarters.
 In discussing the matter yesterday J. Lawler Darby, a well-known veteran and officer of Camp Hardee, said:
 "The Sons of Veterans will establish permanent headquarters and Birming ham has a change to land the prize
 "The sons and veterans will discuss the matter at the meeting of Camp Hardee next Saturday. The old veter- ans are rapidly passing away and if the valor and sufferings of the Confeder- ate soldiers are to be perpetuated in memory 1t must be done by the sons and daughters They have done com mendable work in this direction already and may be depended upon for the fu- ture.
 "Every true southern man wants the memory of the Confederate veteran per petuated, not in bitterness but in love and kindness. There are tender memo ries of the struggles and heroism that should never be forgotten either in the north or south.
 "A large number of the sons of the Birmingham district are expected to meet with the veterans Saturday."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
TO ARRANGE FOR
 COMING OF TAFT

The committee to arrange the pro- gramme for the entertainment of Presi- dent Taft will meet this morning at II o'clock to take up its work. Chairman John L. Parker made the official call yes- terday.
 The president will reach Birmingham November at 7:45 o'clock p. m. and leave the following day at 4:10 o'clock D. m Everything possible will be done to make his stay pleasant one. banquet and public speaking will be necessary. as usual. but there will be opportunity for originality in all the arrangements.
 The committee is composed of John l.. Parker, chairman; M. V. Joseph, A. H. Ford, Frank Y. Anderson, Rufus N Rhodes, Mayor Frank F. OBrien and Frank Nelson, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02

had the following to say:
 q have received no authentic informa- ton. I understand, however, that peti- tions which seek to have everything closed up on Sunday are being circulated, and would not be at all surprised if such a petition or petitions were presented to the authorities. Of course if the docu- ments were presented to the city constab- ulary it would be within the power of the police commission to act and I have no idea what action that body would take. However. if such a petition is sufficiently backed by the signatures of taxpayers I have no doubt that the commissioners and the county authorities would take cog nzance of it."
 The matter caused considerable talk on the streets yesterday. Apparently the re- form wave which Birmingham has been undergoing for some time has assumed even more magnitudinous proportions than ever before, and the new proposition is being considered quite seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 o. L. Thomas of Mt. Pinson to Miss Alma Hull.
 Borio Rumore of Bessemer to Miss Giovanina Viglio.
 E. D. Reid of Jonesboro to Mrs. Lizzie Stanley.
 William Lee McNeal of woodlawn to Miss Bertie Blanche Boggs.
 John Lentz of Birmingham to Mrs. Margretha Schild.
 Cornelius T. Forsyth of Avondale to Mrs. Josie Cassels.
 Robert B. Ray of Avondale to Miss Eula M. Butler
 Gordon Kenimer of Birmingham to Miss Lorraine Hardness
 M. L. Galloway of Cleveland to Mrs Addie Galloway.
 William H. Smith of East Lake to Miss Mary E. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
ANOTHER PIONEER JOINS HIS FATHERS Professor Samuel LoWrie Rob
 ertSon Passes Away STORY OF HIS CAREER Was Brave Soldier, Great Educator and Devoted Husband and Fath-
 er-The Funeral Will oc-
 cur This Afternoon.

Prof. Samuel Lowrie Robertson, one of Birminghams pioneer citizens, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. w. H. Robertson, 1924 Ina street. Death came after life of Il useful years, while the last illness of the deceased extended over a period of only two weeks. General debility brought to a close the life of one of Birmingham s most beloved and respected citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02

the judiciary committee, submitted the following report:
 The judiciary committee recommend that improvement ordinances Nos 475, 476, AT, ATS, new series, be adopted.
 That improvement ordinances Nos. 60 and 4Sl, new series, be adopted by unani- nous consent.
 avenue, between Thirty-eighth street and Baldwin street, be referred to the city attorney and city engineer for report
 That the petition of Mrs. M. l.. Branch for certain strip of land be referred to the city attorney and city engineer for re- port.
 That the resolution authorizing special Attorney E. D. Smith to appeal water works cases to supreme court be adopted by unanimous consent.
 That the ordinance amending section Soo of the city code be adopted by unani- nous consent
 That all other matters go over
 Finance Committee.
 Present: Alderment Heidt, Burnett O'Neill, Gambill, Klotz, Collins, Gregg Morgan. Absent: Aldermen Hogan, Cope. land, J. R.).
 Alderman Heidt, chairman of the finance committee, submitted the following re. port:
 Int the petition of the Celery Cola com pany for refund of license be disallowed
 That A. J. Hall, inspector of weights and measures. be authorized to have his buggy repaired at cost of not exceeding the sum of $15.5O
 That the recommendation of the city attorney relative to claim of T. B. Smith be concurred in and said claim be set tied in full for the sum of $250.
 That the petition of B. H. Cooper fo, refund of S3O be granted.
 That the recommendations of the city attorney relative to settlement of claim of J. H. Hamilton for the sum of s1OC be cOncurred in.
 That the recommendation of the city attorney relative to bill of John B. Weak ley be concurred in and said bill for the sum of s2OO be paid.
 That the petition of J. R. Caldwell for wages for time lost on account of illness be granted and he be paid half time, the sum of s13O.
 That the petition of Jackson & Garvin for refund of license be disallowed.
 That the petition of Fulton B. Clark for refund of $25 be disallowed.
 That the petition of J. A. Vann for re- fund of s22 be disallowed.
 That petition for refund of license of Price & Davis be disallowed
 That petition of Luke Clarke for dam- ages be referred to the city attorney for report.
 That report Of city treasurer relative to delivery of second installment of SlOO,- 900 sewer bonds be reviewed and spread on the minutes
 That Buck Wetzel be allowed the sum of $15 for the months of June, July and August for extra work in sharpening city lawn mowers.
 That the petition of the chief of the fire department to purchase 5000 feet of fire hose be granted, and the said fire hose purchased.
 That assessments under improvement ordinance No. 420, new series, be con- firmed.
 That the ordinance providing for the payment of bills and payrolls be adopted by unanimous consent.
 That improvement ordinances Nos 469, 470 and H4 new series, be confirmed. That all other matters go over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02

streets or sending an officer to your home to make the arrest. I am, yours respect fully, GEORGE H. BoDEKER,
 "Chief of Police''
 The newspaper man read the letter again. again and again. Could such over towering joy be possible?
 In all his dreaming the journalist had never dreamed of such luxury. To go bounding over the hydrangia beds of his neighbor in a touring car running down chickens and blowing up the petunias was the extreme excess of glorious aban- don. Even to own the machine had been beyond the boundaries of his most ex- travagant fancies. But to be arrested like this, sitting in the comfort of his office and by mail, was more than the limit.
 He recalled the time when he was hauled unceremoniously from under a park bench, tapped across the head by way of expressive punctuation with a billy in the hands of policeman, who had no regard for social distinction, and dragged to the police station at the helm of a wild and jeering mob of street rabble.
 But now it is different.
 He is arrested by mail and for disport- ing with "his' Automobile He wondered if the story would not get in the news papers. He would see to that himself He would write a big "four-declx'' head and smuggle it onto the first page. He would ask bis colleagues on the other papers to copy.
 But alas there was an awakening from the dream that seemed so real. A mistake had been made in the name. He was not the man. Though he insisted and plead with the officials the laurels were be- slowed upon another of similar name and another of the journalists fancy bubbles was punctured.
 Cruelty punctured.
 But those two hours of exultant joy will finger with him through life like the odor of violets crushed in the hair of his lady love. w. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
CITY ITEMS.

Changes P0stpOned-The changes in the schedule of trains No. 25 and 26 on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, which were to have become effective next Sunday have beeen post poned until September 12.
 Police Have Watches-A number of watches are being held at police head quarters awaiting Identification by the owners. Most of them were recovered by officers as stolen property. One or two extra fine watches are in the lot.
 Board Visits Bessemer-The Board of Revenue will go to Bessemer today to investigate the conditions in Rebie hall and plan a number of improvements which are necessary. Several hundred dollars will have to be spent in ar ranging the court for the convenience of the people of the lower end of the county.
 Liquor Cases Put O6-On account of the requirement. of the law that five days notice be given to Iersons whose liquors have been seized under the Full Ter bill, several cases growing out of raids made recently by the sheriff's dep nties were postponed yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy until next Thursday afternoon.
 Phi Gamma Deltas Meet-A meeting of the members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity in the Birmingham dis trict will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock It Is expected that about 20 members of this fraternity, including men from the chapters at Alabama Yale Purdue, Richmond, Ohio Wesley an, Washington and Lee, Tennessee and others will be in attendance. Judge J'eagin will probably preside over the meeting. He is from the Washington and Lee chapter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
Election of New Ninth Ward Representative Was Unan-
 imOus RESOLUTION INTRODUCED FOR TWO BIG V|ADUCTS O'Neil States Belief That Railway Company Will Do Its Part.
 Suburbs Invited To An
 nex at Once.

Walter Metcalf was unanimously elect ed by the Board of Aldermen at the regular meeting of that body last night to fill the vacancy in the Ninth ward caused by the resignation of Alderman George H. Estes.
 He was nominated by Coffee Jackson. The nomination was seconded by Walter Moore, who immediately moved that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
s. p. Brooks.

s. P. Brooks, age s7 years. died yester- day afternoon at local infirmary. The remains were removed to the Gaudin rrn- dertaking company's establishment, snd will be sent to Pinson today. The de- ceased was an old resident of Pinson and is survived by widow and Il children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
James c. Brooks.

James c. Brooks. aged 6S years, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Ave nue I and Twenty-seventh street. Flu neral services will be held this After noon at o'clock at his late home, 7eoo Second avenue, East Lake. Interment will be in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-02
OPENING OF CHAMBER.
Homo of Commercial Organizations
 Thrown Open September 15.

The opening of the Chamber or Com- merce will take place about September 10.
 When the interior is practically com plete the doors will be thrown open and the public invited to make an inspection of the new home of Birmingham's com mercial organizations.
 A programme will be arranged and ad- dresses made in the auditorium. Other plans will be announced later.