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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
SITE IS SELECTED
FOR new ARMORY
Block Bounded by Van Ness
Avenue, Bay, Polk and North
Point Streets Is Chosen

1t is UP to the people of San Fran
cisco to decide whether or not the pro-
posed $4,000 armory building for the
new national guard coast artillery
corps shall become a reality and have
this sum. appropriated by the last ses-
sion of the legislature, expended here.
This was the announcement of the
finance committee of the national guard
armory site committee made yester-
day following the selection of site
for the projected structure in the block
bounded by Van Ness avenue, Bay, Polk
and North Point streets. Unless the
sum. of 100000 for the purchase of
this site is forthcoming within the
next SO days the committee will lose
what it considers the best available
location for the building and the entire
project viii be definitely delayed.
The expenditure of the state appro-
priation was made contingent upon the
people of the city of San Francisco
agreeing upon a suitable site that
would also meet the approval of Gov
ernor Gillett and deciding the property
to the state of California. Since May 1
last a committee has been busily en-
gagged with the task of selecting q
block of land suitable for an armory
building. Now that the site has been
definitely chosen the committee has be-
gun an active campaign to raise sufii-
cient money to purchase the property.
ENTER INTO CONTRACT
After investigating every available
site the committee finally entered into
a contract with Mrs. Harriette D. Kit
tie owner of the Western addition
block at the lower end of Van Ness
avenue, for the purchase of the entire
block for the sum of 100000, with the
understanding that the committee
would have so days in which to raise
the money by popular subscription.
The contract price is considered by
experts on realty values to be excep-
tionally reasonable and the committee
members are confident that the citizens
of San Francisco will respond promptly
TO their appeal The site chosen is con-
sidered an ideal one for the purpose,
being adjacent to the bay as well as
the Presidio and Fort Mason, where
most of the shooting OF the young
artillerymen will be conducted. The
location met the approval of many mill
tary leaders as well as the governor.
Tentative plans for handsome
building have already been drawn up
by State Engineer Ellery and the state
engineer is ready to begin actual con-
struction the moment the site is finally
secured.
APPEAL TO PUBLIC SPIRIT
All the members of the committee,
including the realty experts. have con-
tributed their services, and 1t is an
nounced that there will be absolutely
no expense connected with the raising
of the fund outside of postage, as there
will be no salaries or commissions paid.
Remittances may be made to ]. r.
Howell, secretary of the armory COM
mittee, care of Baldwin & Howell, 31S-
324 Kearny street The committee in
charge OF the project is composed of
James N Gillett, chairman; Frank B.
Anderson, William B. Bourn, William
H Croker, A. w. Foster, Joseph d.
Grant. J. r. Howell. l. w. Hellman Jr..
william G. Irwin. George A. Newhall,
Captain A II Payson, Leon Sloss and
Henry T. Scott.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
VISION OF SNAKES
HORR|F|[S WOMEN
Parnassus Heights Alarmed by
Stories of Boa Constructors
and Venomous Reptiles

Boa constructors, water snakes,
gopher snakes, black snakes, rattle
snakes, garter snakes and a dozen
other varieties of the reptile family
have been seen in and about Parnassus
heights during the. last week, if the
hysterical stories related by saucer
eyed citizens of that section are to be
believed.
Rumor has it that a king cobra was
killed at the end of Stanyan street,
and, further, that rock python, meas
uring from four to % feet in length,
gave battle to an army of residents in
Woodland avenue two days ago, and
hugged three men. The python was
said to be a female.
Patient investigation. however, dis
closes that the rumors are somewhat
exaggerated. but that, like many ru-
mors, they have a foundation in truth.
rattler, carrying ten rattles and a
button, was killed in Sutro forest Mon
day by John Pedlina, after it had
almost frightened Mrs. L. r. Cranz and
her daughter. who reside in Belmont
avenue. into Mysteries
RATTLEsNAKE IN ALCOHOL.
And the venomous snake measured
feet 8 inches in length, as any one
can verify by calling at the Park
museum. where the reptile rests in
alcohol.
Also two big black snakes, of va
riety unknown to the sober citizens of
the district have been encountered and
overcome within the last week in Stan
yam street. Each measured over six
f40 l<,- L.
proven by communicating with Al Guy
ton, carpenter, who has earned the
title, among residents of Parnassus
heights. of "the snake charmer" Guy
ton killed one of the reptiles, and
Snakes" Miller. plasterer, captured
and imprisoned the other
THREE SERPENTs SUBDUED
Now, these three serpents were all
subdued within an area of less than
500 square feet, and near the residence
of DR.. o. C. Joslen in Woodland ave-
nue. The doctors neighbors say that
the monsters escaped from captivity in
his back yard, where they were being
held prisoners, but this the medical
man stoutly denies. His wife insists
that the last of their pets died year
ago, and the doctor declares they
passed away some four months ago.
Both insist that no snakes ever escaped
in by the grim reaper.
However, the snakes have been en-
countered and slaughtered amid con-
siderable hysteria among the women
citizens, and not few quakings among
the men.
SNAKE KILLER REWARDED
D. l. Westover, owner of house
now in process of repair at 1851 Stan
yam street. rewarded Snakes" Miller.
plasterer employed on the building,
with 81 for killing the six foot black
snake found in the front yard
Westover frequently inspected his
dwelling, but has not been seen there.
1T is said, within the last few DAYS.
John Herman, contractor on the build
ing. is displaying great haste in re-
pairing the structure, and his car
penter, Al Guyton, who caught one of
the reptiles alive, is working fever
ishly beside him. Where the serpents
came from is somewhat of a mystery.
That they really appeared is certain.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
FIREMAN WINS PRAISE
FOR HEROIC RESCUE
Commended by Commissioners
for Stopping Runaway

William Robling, fireman of engine
company "a. received the praises of
the fire commissioners yesterday in a
formal resolution commencing his res
cue of Rev Father P. J. Sears from
danger in runaway. Manager F. P.
Stanley of the ST. James hotel reported
that Robling had at great risk to him
self stopped a horse at the crossing
of Turk and Larkin streets just In
time to save the clergyman from in
jury.
Robling's name was ordered inscribed
in the book of meritorious services.
The board called on the civil service
commission to certify the names of IA
eligibles for appointment as hoseman
and for So substitutes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
MAN WHO KILLED TWO
STRANGERS ARRAIGNED
William Percy Fox Pleads Not
Guilty of Murder

A plea of not guilty was made yes
terday by William Percy Fox, ar
raigned in Judge Dunne's court on an
information charging that he murdered
Victor Grodt and Dennis Shea. 1t is
understood insanity will be pleaded as
a defense.
On the night of June IA. 1909. Fox
entered the saloon of H. F. Segelck and
began discharging a revolver at the
men standing before the bar, all of
whom were strangers to him.
Grodt and Shea were fatally shot.
and a third man, j. p Hanrahan, was
wounded.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
AIRSHIP LITIGATION
ASSUMES NEW PHASE
MorreII Charges OTIS with Em-
bezzIement of Shares

The fight between stock holders of
the National airship company and J.
A. Morren, 45s Franklin street, presi-
dent and GER which has occupied
the attention of the criminal courts
for some years, Morfell always being
the defendant. took on a new phase
yesterday when Morre1l appeared be-
fore Police Judge Weller and swore
to a warrant for the arrest of Alex
ander OTIS on charge of embezzle-
ment.
OTIS is a stock holder and was at one
time assistant secretary of the COM
pany. He had Morrell arrested for
embezzlement. but after an extended
hearing in the police court the case
was dismissed.
OTIS is now charged with embezzIing
2l,000 shares of the stock OF the STAN
ley airship company of the value of
$4,000. August /, ] 9os
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
YOUNG MURDER CASE
TO BE ARGUED TO-DAY
Brother Thomas Does Not Tes-
tify for the Defense

The last of the testimony for the
defense in the trial of James o. Young
for the murder of Policeman William
III. Helms was introduced yesterday and
the case will go to the jury today
In an opening statement, Cameron
King, attorney for the defendant, said
it was admitted James o. Young passed
the revolver to his brother Thomas,
but -contended that this took place in
side the O. K. saloon, and not on the
sidewalk, as asserted by the prosecu-
tfon.
Attorney King announced that owing
to misunderstanding Thomas Young,
the brother who has already been con-
victed of murder, had not received the
subpoena directing him to come across
from San Quentin and testify.
Prosecutor Ward offered to grant a
postponement in order that Thomas
Kings presence might be secured. but
King did not accept the offer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
The CaIifornia Promotion Committee

(The State Central Organization organized in
I902-An association for the commercial and
Industrial .deTeloDment os California;
PROMOTION. The act OF promotion, advance
ment, encoura cement. Century Dictionary.
The committee has for its object the PROMO
TTON OF California interests IL has nothing
sell. II fosters all things tending to the AD
VANCEMENT OF California. It is authority
all matters relating TO California. IL EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already ESTABLISHED 1t invites
desirable immigration. II presents the oDpor-
tunltIes aud needs OF all fields OF business and
professional activity. Ii IS supported By popular
subscription and makes no charge for any service
rendered. It has affiliated with Il $50 CONNER
cial organizations OF the state with combined
membership OF more than 2O.OD0. Meetings OF
representatives OF these organizations are held
semiannually in different parts OF the state
where matters OF CALIFORNIA; interests are dis
caSsed. Headquarters o. the committee are main
tanned IN Merchants Exchange building, san
Francisco. CORES PONDENCE INVITED.
THE WEEKLY CALL. 81 PER YEAR
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

CHIEF TAKES vACATIoN-Ch Cook will
leave for Afendocno county this morning on 4
hunting and fishing trip for two weeks and dur
ing his absence Captain Anderson will be in
charge of the department.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

GIVEN so DAYS IN 'JAIL,--Daniel Barnes
pleaded guilty of attempt TO commit burglary
Yesterday and was sentenced by Judge Conley 10
% days Imprisonment in the county Jail.
Barnes was caught in one of the stores of the
South End warehouse company.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

$3.50 French crushers. all colors.
Tom Dillon, opposite Cali building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
CAMERA CLUBS MONTHLY LEcr,

CAMERA CLUBS MONTHLY LECTURE
The California camera club will give itS -
hundred and twenty NTH monthly alInstrated
lecture this evening at Christian Science bsfi
Alexander Russell will deliver the lecture vrbiel,
IS entitled Java. the Gem Of the East Indies -
aud SCI Of lantern slides will be shown mo,
delivered by Albert lie Breton. who viii teIi
tales about The Camera Club in Alaska
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

Baldwin Jewe1ry Co. still at Van Ness
Silver Ware. Advances on diamonds.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

Gray Hair Stopped-By Mrs Nettfe
Harrison's 4-Day Hair Color. The only
entirely successful and satisfactory
preparation for this purpose. Cleanly.
safe, quick. Never fails. All druggists !"
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20

Taxfcabs for Rent
At all hours. Taxicab Auto Livery 90
s1s Van Ness av. Phone Market $50. >
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
Can YOUR Optician
Point to a Record Like This?

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RAJ G IL D II G. T.
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mandcr in chief
Unite Il States
navy. Washing
ton. ID. C.MR.
GEORGE MAY
ERLE-Dear Sir:
Replying to your
recent letter, /
ann happy to say
that l still carry
in my pocket and
use daily with
great comfort the
glasses which you
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-20
ACCUSED on FNBrzZLEMENT

kae. = ieborer was faken 10 san Lris ObiSpo
yesterday by Sheriff y. AcFaddeh. Trakas is
accused Of enbezzling 500 worth Of jewelrg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
WOMAN SAVES HUSBAND
FROM CHARGING MOOSE

Lutsen. Minn.-A well directed bull
let put through the shoulders of
charging moose in the wilderness
north of here by Mrs H. B. Parker
of Chicago, one of Illinois best shots,
saved her husband and the old Indian
guide of the two from death beneath
the wild animals hoofs.
The moose came upon the indian
early in the morning while the latter
was drawing a pail of water from a
spring near Parkers camp preparatory
to breakfast The Indian, who was
unarmed, called to Parker for help,
Parker came running also without his
rifle and the moose charged him, the
Indian having climbed a tree for
safety Parker endeavored to escape
and lodged the beasts horns piercing
his shirt The moose pursued him and
was about to trafnple him down, when
Mrs. Parker appeared. She fired
rifle at the raging animal, The beast
lurched sideways when he received the
bullet and fell. He was dispatched
later by the Indian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30

to harass his peace OF mind, but, de-
spite these visits of the little devils
who seek to whitewash ones hair"
it may be safely asserted that the
philosopher -humorist's head 'if
bloody is unbowed."
DIR. Clemens was born in Missouri.
for which he isn't responsible. The
little village of Florida had the hon
or of being his birthplace, but his
parents moved shortly after to Han
nibal, and in that city he spent his
youth. At IA he became a printer,
For a short time he was pilot on the
Mississippi steamboats, Then he
went west to Nevada and California,
and worked as a newspaper reporter.
Heading eastward again, he landed in
Buffalo, where he was editor of a
newspaper. His wife, who was Olivia
Langdon. died in Italy in 1904, "she
was the light of our lives" wrote the
grief-stricken husband, and it is GER
tain that her death was a blow from
which he will never recover.
1t is reported that Mr.. Clemens, If
his health permits the trip, will go to
Bermuda this winter. He first visit
ed the Bermudas in the early SOS, de-
scr,bing his experiences in "Some
Rambling Notes of an Idle EXcur-
slon." and has since made frequent
visits to the little island colony. His
last visit to the "isles of enchant-
ment" was in 1908, when the late H.
H. Rogers. the Standard Oil magnate,
was his companion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
GAMBLER BEQUEATHS
MONEY TO VICTIMS

Kansas City.-One of the strangest
wills ever made here came to light
recently when the last testament OF
George Brown, jr., famous as gaH;-
bier and race horse man, was filed IN
the probate court.
1T is my desire as far as possible,
the will reads, "to pay every person,
man. woman or child, any money
which'I may have won from them by
gambling during my life time, and |
direct my executors to make an ef-
fort to learn their names and re-iln-
burse them to the full amount with
interest from the day the money was
won"
Another strange provision of the
will is for a tombstone to be erected
above himself and his wife, which
will bear only their names. omlttins
the name Brown"
George Brown, sr., who killed MS
sons wife with an Indian club about
year ago, surrendered himself at tho
penitentiary recently to begin his SEN
tence though the supreme court has
not yet rendered a decision III MS
case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
ROOSEVELT RANCH SCENE
OF HUGE NATURE FAKE

Bismarck y. D.-The Maltese
Cross ranch near Medora, N. D.. un-
til recently the property. and locale
of much of the early western life of
ex-President Theodore Roosevelt,
celebrated its transfer of ownership
by one of the most gigantic nature
fakes connected with anything Roose-
veltian.
A herd of Elks killed a big, black
bear within few hundred yards of
the site upon which the ex-president
first erected his cabin when he came
to Medora in the early eighties to go
into the cattle-raising business.
The event had many eye-witnesses,
besides the Eiks themselves, there be-
ing the foreman, John Casper, and
four cowboys present at the slaughter,
while the townspeople of Medora saw
| the Elks bring their rtophy into town.
The bear hunt was planned by the
Elks, and they wheeled into Medora
prepared and singing the war cry of
| Dickinson Lodge, No. 1877. To add
| a SAVIOR of romance and thrill of the
| chase to the event the bear. caught
|
| turned loose in the afternoon at 4
/ o'clock
/ The Elks feasted and congregated
that night. arose very early at 8
O'Clock the next morning and follow
ed the trail which, when picked UP
! led directly to the Roosevelt ranch,
papers in transfer for which ground
before pre-empted of nature fakes
had been filed in Medora two days
before.
Bruin was followed along the
banks of the Little Missouri river tc
the top of a hill upon which the IA
NOUS cabin once rested, and there
was shot by successive volleys from
the huntsmen.
The Dickinson Elks will devour tn
bear at their first anniversary cele
bration. December 10.
The pelt will be sent to Colone
! Roosevelt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
AEWSY NOTES OF ECHO
ECHO FURNITURE co.
MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS
a. Il. Thomson Returns from Extend
ed Tour-Large Golden Eagle Is
Killed.
Especial CORRESPONDENCE J

Echo, Ore, Nov. 29.-The Echo
Furniture company is moving it's large
stock of furniture to the handsome
Dorm building. 1t will occupy the
center hall, which is % feet by 90
feet and expects to be located in the
new building by December 1.
A. b. Thomson returned Friday
from an extended trip to the south
west. Mr.. Thomson has been gone
the past six weeks. He visited old
Mexico. going through Texas via Los
Angeles He was well pleased with
the country and returned home by
Ogden. Mr.. Thomson was aecompan-
led on his trip by Thomas Pr,ce, man.
ager of the wool securing mills of this
city. Mr.. Ross went direct to Port
land on his return.
Rev Gabriel Sykes. superintendent.
of the Walla Walla district of the CO.
lumbia conference. was here Saturday
evening and held the quarterly con-
ference at the residence of ]. II.
KoontZ. On Sunday morning he COW
Quoted the services at the NJ. Z.
church.
Miss Louie Borland, who spent The
Thanksgiving holiday with her father
at this place, returned to Pendleton
last evening.
Mrs. Blanche Brown of Stanfield,
visited in Echo Friday and Saturday.
Louis Scholl, jr., went to Pendleton
Saturday evening to meet his uncle,
John Fulton of Wasco, who was en-
route home from Walla Walla.
o. A. Cannon returned Saturday
evening from Walla Walla.
T. G. Smith returned from Vinson
on Friday. Mr.. Smith has fine al
! falfa farm on the Meadows and was
away to buy cattle for winter feeding.
Eugene Jones was visiting with
friends at Stanfield on Saturday.
While hunting ducks on Sunday
morning. Carl Gilbert killed a large
golden eagle which measures seven
| feet six and quarter inches from
! tip to tip. This is believed to be the
largest golden eagle in this part of the
country. 1t is an old residenter and
is thought to have wintered here for
several years and has done much
| damage. Not only do the sheepmen
rejoice at its death but the hunters
also. for il has been a nuisance to
them in that it preyed on the ducks
and geese and often kept them from
the favorite hunting fields. Mr. Gill
bert intends to have the bird mount
| ed
H. H. Arbogast and wife of Wall7
Walla, are here visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. z. East of this place, and w
J. Haney and wife of the Meadows.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
MARK TWAIN CELEBRATES
HIS 71TH BIRTHDAY

DR.. Samuel Langhorne Clemens,
alias Mark Twain, is "a years Of age
today Having won secure place
on the topmost pedestal in the Am
erican Hall of Fame. the distinguish
ed humorist is now resting from his
labors. Such work as he does, II is
said. is on his autobiography. portions
of which have already been publish
ed The completed work, however,
will not appear until after his death.
Recent reports have stated that Mr..
Clemens is not at all well. but his ad-
mirers throughout the world will con-
tinue to hope that these rumors like
those Of his death several years ago,
are greatly exaggerated" The re-
cent marriage of his daughter to
Russian musician with an unpro-
nouncable name. has left Mr.. Glenn
ems very much alone in the world, SO
far as relations are concerned. An
other serious blow has been the order
OF his physicians cutting down his al
lowance Of cigars. In the last year
business troubles have also come up
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
Kills Her Foe of 20 Years.

1.-The most merciless enemy 1 had
for 20 years" declares Mrs. James
Duncan. of Haynesville. Me, "was
dyspepsia. 1 suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had fail
ed and several doctors gave me up. l
tried Electric Bitters, which cured
me completely. Now I can eat any
thing. l am 70 years old and am
overjoyed to get my health and
strength back again." For indiges-
ton. loss of appetite, kidney trouble,
lame back, female complaints, it is un-
equaled. Only soc at Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
Icaycs Key for Robbers.

Halsey, Ore.-The general mer~
chandise shore of d. S. McWilliams'
Of Halsey. was entered by burglars,
who pried open the front door Tues
day night. A quantity of clothing
shoes and about IL pounds of candy
are the only things missing Thieves
have been so numerous that MIR. Nc
williams had printed a card telling
how to open his safe and has fastened
it above the safe. He kept nothing
but books and papers in the store at
night. The safe was not molested
The burglars left a monkey wrench
and chisel, both hand made. 1t was
thought they came from Dawson's
blacksmith shop, as they were made
by smith and are such as are used
in blacksmith shop, but Mr.. Daw-
son, the only blacksmith in town, says
they are not from his place. 1t is
hoped that they may be the means
of locating the culprits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-30
TOMMY RYAN TO TRAIN
DIR. ROLLER FOR FIGHTS

Seattle. Wash-Dr. B. F. Roller
wrestler-ph physician, has reconsidered
his decision to devote the winter to
wrestling and has resurrected his old
ambition to become a pugilist.
According to an announcement
Tommy Ryan, the veteran middle
weight boxer, has taken DIR. Roller
under his tutelage and declares that
the Seattle physician has the making
Of a fighter. Roller, who is at pres
cnt at Mount Clemens Mich, intends,
he says, to devote himself to the ring
game exclusively after the Christmas
holidays. and he will have Ryan as a
steady boxing partner. After several
months Of preparation, Roller viii be
matched with one Of the second rate
heavyweight scrappers for a tryou,'
It is to Ryan's coaching that Jim JET
fries owes his boxing science,