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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
WILL RENEW BATTLE
TO REMOVE MOVER
Montana Miners Determined to
Gust President of Vest
ern Federation

DENVER. July 11.-An attempt to
depose Charles H. Meyer from the pres
idency OF the western federation of
miners is the stated purpose of a
strong delegation of Butte, Mont. min
ers, representing nearly the entire
state of Montana, which arrived here
today to attend the annual convention
of the federation.
The first fight will be made before
the committee on credentials. which
VIII meet tomorrow morning. The con-
Venfion sessions will begin "Wednesday.
The fight. against Meyer will take
the form OF resolution to abolish
the office of president and substitute
a board of directors as the managing
mead OF the federation. The Butte del
egation is declared to be opposed to
Movers rule and falling in the at
tempt to abolish the office he now
holds, will seek the election of mar
more to their liking.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR
PROF. SIMON NEWCOMR
Government Will Honor the
Famous Astronomer

WASHINGTON, July 11-Prof. Simon
Newcomb, famous astronomer matba-
matieian and traveller, who died at his
home in this city early today ar the
age of "A years, will be buried with
military honors in Arlington cemetery
next Wednesday. High officials of the
government will attend and the honor
airy pail bearers will include MANY
prominent men. The body Will lie in
state Monday and Tuesday.
Professor Newcomb received nanv
honors. He was member of the In
stltute OF France, the Royal Astronom-
zeal Society of Great Britain and the
American Association for the Advance
ment Of Science. His astronomical re-
searches cover more than 800 papers
and long list of books on ASTRONOMY.
mathematics and political economy
His tables of astronomy are the basis
OF navigation for all vessels.
Professor Newcomb held many i'm
portant positions. including that OF
professor of mathematics at Johns Hon.
kins university. He held the degree OF
LII d. from Yale, Harvard, Columbia.
George. Washington and other univer-
stiles.
He first entered the United States
navy as professor of matthew q cs in
1851 after his graduation from the
Lawrence scientific school of Harvard.
He was retired with the rank of rear
admiral in 1897.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
WOMAN RUN DOWN BY
ROUGH RIDING YOUTH
Miss q. NJ. Chapman Victim of
POirier's Racing With Friend

Two boys from the Mission. bent on
emulsting the dashing careers OF the
historic rough riders and Tod Sloans Of
fame. came TO grief yesterday after
noon on the south drive OF Golden Gate
park and one Of the lads came near
susing serious injury to Miss G. NJ
chapman Of S07 Golden Gate avenue.
The two boys in the case were Albert
Poirier. BIB Twenty-fOurth street,
and Victor Psulsen, 1897 Army street
They engaged saddle horses at a
livery stable yesterday and started to
hold a little private race, imprOvising
the south drive as a race course
When the two rough riders were rae
ing along the driveway near the Nine
reenrn avenue entrance TO the park Miss
Chapman. accompanied by r. NJ. Chap
man tried TO cross in front of the
young riders Pofrier's horse struck
The woman and she was thrown to the
ground and badly bruised.
Seeing the damage they had done the
two boys started TO escape from the
scene. but were quickly arrested by
Mounted Policeman Mccullough.
Two spectators at the ball games in
uhe park were injured yesterday. J. F.
Mitchell 1140 Florida street was
treated at the park hospital for a
confusion OF the right eye and James
Carroll l45 Capp street. had a broken
nose set The two men had been
struck with baseballs. DR.. Cummings
attended them.
Clarence Glass. a 2 year old boy liv-
ing at 201S Golden Gate avenue, was
bitten in the right cheek by a dog and
was treated at the hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
NATIVE SONS MAY
ABANDON REUNION
Railroads Refusal to Grant Low
Rate Will Result in Canoeing
San Jose Celebration
Garden City Parlor Will Make
Final Effort to Secure Re-
duced Round Trip Fare

The deadlock between the Southern
Pacific railroad and the Native Sons
of the Golden West regarding the fare
that should be charged between San
Francisco and San Jose September 3,
at which time the organization planned
to celebrate admission day in the Gar
den City, may be broken today by the
San Jose parlors. for they have prom
ised to intervene with the corporation
and attempt to secure the low rate
desired. Meantime, however, the par
lors located around the bay declare
that, so far as they are concerned. the
proposed celebration is OF. although
they win be willing to enter into it II
the round trip rate of 81 between the
inland city and San Francisco is
granted.
The railroad still holds out for the
rate of S1.25. but with the opening OF
the offices today il is hoped by the
natives that the lower rate be granted.
But as the Southern Pacific fntrenehes
itself behind the Wright law, Whlcn
forbids discrimination by the roads, II
is unlikely that the announced rate OF
SIPS will be changed.
Spokesman for the order still insist
that the 81 rate was granted before
the fire and should be given again w
D. Hobro Jr., chairman of the joint
9th of September committee in this
city, has announced positively that nc
further meeting will be held. and nc
further plans for the celebration con-
sidered unless the 81 rate is granted.
Meanwhile the invitation from the
Santa Cruz parlors. of Native Sons. re-
| inforced by an urgent call from that
city's chamber of commerce. was drawn
up yesterday and dispatched. to the joint
committees rooms here The commit
tee would not discuss yesterday
whether or not the invitation would
be accepted. preferring to wait until II
is certain what the cajoleries of the
San Jose parlors will bring forth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
SCANDINAVIAN SINGERS
HOLD SUCCESSFUL PICNIC
Male Choir and Woman Vocalist
Entertain Big Crowd

The United Scandinavian singers of
san Francisco held a successful picnic
and singing festival at Shell Mound
park yesterday and more than 5000
persons took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to hear the best Scandinavian
singers of this vicinity render their
native airs.
A choir of 100 male voices. blended
in unison, was one of the pleasing fea-
lures of the days outing and the vo-
calists did not confine their efforts TO
the songs of their country, but inter-
spersed their offerings with old Ken
lucky Home Star Spangled Banner
and other popular American songs.
o. A. Tveitmoe delivered an GRAFTON
in which he took occasion to compare
the music of Europe and America, and
also spoke at some length on the good
feeling between the Scandinavians and
their adopted brothers and sisters. Alex
OLSON gave an address in which he
compIimented the singers and thanked
the big crowd for its appreciation OF
the vocal efforts of "Scandinavia's fin
est" Miss Jennie NorelH rendered a
solo at the evening program which was
vociferously appIauded.
The committee of arrangements con-
sisted of William A. Jensen. chairman;
F. Iverson, Harry Swanson, vice chair
man; Harald Blomquist, secretary; A
F. Ortegren. Evert Nelson. treasurer.
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MARRIAGE ON YACHT
MARKS END OF CRUISE
Commodore Carl Strom Weds
Miss Nora Hansen

With enthusiastic wedding guests
hanging to the gunwales Of the yacht
Nautilus. crowding the deck and
festOoning the rigging, Commodore
Carl Str0m OF the Aeolian yacht club
was married yesterday afternoon to
The vessel. surrounded by all the other
ciub. was safely anchored in the calm
point when the ceremony was per-
formed.
The wedding came as the joyous end
II q long cruise around the bay and
up TO the yachtmen's haunt OF Black
point where Rev. Mr.. Hayes OF Peta-
luna was taken from shore in row.
boat and landed on the Nautilus. In
mediately the wedding guests began TO
swarm over in their roWbOats from
their yachts and when the ceremony
was performed the little craft was
breasting the waves Of Petaluma creek
with her decks awash.
IL was. on July that the commodore
announced his engagement TO Miss
Hansen while the Aeolian's feet was
living of Alameda enga ging in a pyro-
rechnic celebration OF independence
day Then Captain and Mrs. i c.
knight Of the yacht Emma were
elected chaperons and the wedding
cruise planned.
clam bake formed the wedding
breakfast at Black point and other
festivities that lasted far into the
ui ght followed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
TOATTACK TRUST OR
CONTEST TIE WILL
Mrs. Buffers Children Are Con-
sidering Two Modes of Action
to UnraveI Tangle

Pending the return from Los Ange-
les OF George w. Reed of the law firm
of Reed. Black & Reed OF Oakland,
who have been retained to handle the
contest of the will of Mrs. Lucie Beebe
Buffers, no move will be made by the
heirs in so far as court proceedings
are concerned. William B. Edwards,'
one of the sons. who has acted as
spokesman for the children. will go to
Chico Monday on business.
During the week IL is expected that
the children will have secured informa-
ton as to the condition of Mrs. But
ters' estate. which viii give them a
clear understanding of the situation
That there is not sufficient property to
carry the numerous annuities provided
in the will is admitted by the members
of the family. They have thus far
taken the position that it was Mrs
Buffers intention TO provide for her
children but that at the time the VIII,
which has been placed in the probate
court. was made, she was laboring
under strong misconception as TO the
extent of her fortune.
Two WAYS out of the dilemma have
been under tentative discussion py the
family and their attorney. The first is
a straight contest of the will, and this
is said TO have appealed most forcibly
10 the children as the necessary move
to be made. The second plan, which
has been taken up, though not seriously
as vet. is an attack upon the trust
provided in the will This could be
done after the will was admitted to
probate and the estate made ready for
distribution under the testaments
terms. Breaking Of the trust would
mean a division Of the estate among
the legal heirs, Mrs. Buffers children
or lineaI descendants, after SPECIFIC be-
quests had been provided against
Announcement was made at the
buffers residence in Oakland last
night that no further statements
would be made by the family pending
such court proceedings as may fol-
low in due course.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
DROPPED 3OLBS.
IN II DAYS

But he could spare it. for it was
aropsy that was leaving him so rap
ldiy that he could hardly believe II.
Pine, Colorado. June 90 1909.
Jonn j. Fulton Company.
Gentlemen:-I am now taking my
pound. / am feeling very well. Have
very little pains in my back. The elm
NATIONS are free and show a good col
or. am the patient who lost thirty
- pounds to 1872 l weigh now about
Ieb-don't seem to vary. I have no
return OF the drOpsy. The doctors told
me tnat could live but a short time
pound. That was four months ago.
and my friends now tell me that I look
better N health than I have for wears
NY fathsr seventy-six years old. il
taxing the compound. too. Saws no IN
Ieeilng much better. A neighbor also
is on the compound. Please send me
one Of your thirty-six page pamphlets
Yours very respectfully.
z. FAILING.
II this patient had been kept on the
orthodox treatment and his physicians
were right he would probably be dead
instead OF writing US cheerful letters.
We wonder that such experiences as
these do not arouse the unfortunates
with kidney disease who are in the
hospitals and homes slowly drifting TO
the brink under the futile Digitalis.
Nitro-Glycerine. Basham's Mixture. etc.
The books admit the hOpelessness OF
chronic cases on this orthodox treat
ment, but such patients are constantly
recovering under Fulton's Renal Com
pound. What can the families or
friends Of these patients be thinking
OFF, There is certain death in one di-
reetion and hope in the other.
Fulton's Renal Compound can be had
at druggists.
We desire to hear from and advise
with patients not noting improvement
by the third week
Literature mailed free Address Jno.
j. Fulton Co., 212 First Street, san
Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
NOTED ASTRONOMERS TO
GATHER IN PASADENA
international Solar Union to In
spect Mount Wilson

PASADENA, July 11.-Dr. George E.
Hale. director of the Mount Wilson OBJ
servatory, who has just returned from
Europe. announces that at meeting
of the executive committee of the In
ternational solar union, held in Rome
last month. the committee decided TO
hold the next convention of that BODY
in Pasadena in August, 1910.
The convention will last ten days.
part of the sessions being held in this
city and part at the observatory on
Mount Wilson. This convention viii
bring together one of the most excep-
tionaI assemblages of distinguished
scientists in the world, all astronomers
of distinction. About twenty-five are
expected from Europe.
The choice Of Pasadena as meeting
place was made because of the desire
of European scientists to see the equip
ment of the Mount Wilson observatory
which is renowned throughout scien-
tifc circles The international solar
union last met in Paris in 1905
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
DEMAND FOR PIG IRON
CAUSES HIGHER PRICES
Steel Works Responsible for In-
creased Production

NEW YORK. July 11.-Numerous
small sales of foundry iron. aggregat-
ing 10000 tons. have followed heavy
contracts placed by large consumers.
The greater demand for pig iron.
larger shipments and heavier melting,
together with the smaller output by
merchant furnaces. has caused some
reduction in stocks and assisted the
advance.
II is estimated that the output Of
all kinds Of pig iron during the first
half of che year was slightly under
] 1 000, 900 tons. The activity of the fur
naces at the steel works has been
mainly responsible for the large in
crease of production during the last
few months and the country is now
producing iron at the rate of "a 600, 900
tons annually.
Rail contracts last week aggregated
only 10000 tons and there are in
Quiries in the market for $4,000 tons.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
COLUMBIA PARK BOYS
SUFFER TWO DEFEATS
Australian Teams Win Baseball
and Football Games

SYDNEY. July 1.-THE Columbia
Park boys club OF San Francisco,
which is making tour OF the Antip-
odes. giving entertainments and en-
gaging in athletic contests in the vari-
GUS cities. met with two defeats today.
The baseball team Of the club was de-
feated by the BerWOod nine by a score
OF TO g. while a football game be-
tween the San Francisco boys and a
team selected from the public schools
was won by the Australians, 81 to Is.
Much attention is being showered
upon the California boys. A parade
was given in their honor today by the
military forces at the Victoria bar
racks and participated in by several
cadet organizations
Following the parade, General Cor
don made an address TO the Americans.
wished them good time while in Aus
fralia and expressed the hope that they
would carry back with them not only
much knowledge gained in their travels
but the good wishes of their Australian
cousins.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
florence Roberts
Suffers Relapse
AIcazar's Famous Star May
Have to Undergo Serious
Surgical Operation

Florence Roberts. whose season at
the Alcazar theater opened four weeks
ago. suffered q relapse yesterday morn
tate her temporary retirement from
the stage.
Three times during her very success
full season al the Suffer street play
house she has suffered from illness.
Last Wednesday nigA- she was so i'll
on the stage that she feared to sit
down during a scene lest she should
be unable to arise With "a hours
notice. Miss Louise BrownelI. her un-
derstudy. took Miss Roberts place as
Sapho and scored tremendous hit.
Dr. w. F. McNutt attended Miss Rob-
erts and thought that with rest she
would be able to resume her role to-
night. The relapse yesterday morn
ing makes this impossible. There is
probability that Miss Roberts will have
TO undergo serious surgical operation.
The great strain Of preparing for the
role of Madame du Barry, followed by
rehearsals for The Country Girl and
''Sapho." was too much for Miss Rob-
erts and brought about her physical
collapse.
that made il possible for her TO con-
time as long as she did. Although
Manager Fred Belasco was urging her
not 10 endanger her health by continu
ing, she insisted on going ahead with
the role OF Sapho Manager Belasco
has decided TO continue "Sapho' three
days longer and then present The Sill
yer Girl" by Edward Peple, author of
The Prince Chap
The serious illness of Miss Roberts
has prompted Belasco to wire all the
members Of the Alcazar company who
are on vacation to return at once.
Augustus Phillips. the new leading
man, has also been instructed to come
from the east without delay. The
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
Women Talk at Mass Meeting

VANCOUVER, B. c., July 11.-One
hundred and twenty-five leading
women of England. Scotland, Ireland.
France, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
members of the international council
of women. arrived in Vancouver today
en- route TO Seattle. This afternoon "a
big mass meeting was held in the opera
house. at which addresses were deliv
cred by Miss Mcmillan Of Edinburg and
Miss Buchanan of Belfast on the inter-
national scope Of woman's work. To-
morrow the delegates will leave for
Victoria arriving in Seattle Wednesday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12

WHOLESALE THEFT OF BUTTER-Tubs Of
butter worth about 800 were stolen from IN
Sro,t of fine wholesale house Of Morris Brothers
& Co. "a Drumm street. last week. July $50
worth Of butter was stolen and Saturday butter
10 the value OF $40 was stolen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
.fPWORTH LEAGUFRS
HOLD BIG REVIVAL
Open Air Rally Held In Seattle
Market Place With Leader
on Barrel
Young People Take No Active
Part in Meetings and
Few Attend

SEATTLE. July 1.-THE Internal
ton convention of the Epworth League
of tbe Tinted states and Canada closed
IFS fourth day with a great revival
meetinp IN the armory tonight. This
meeting was preceded by an open air
raIIv in the market place square, led
hv Rev. DR.. Charles NJ. Boswell of
philadelpnia. who stood on an oil bar
REL
After the street meeting, which was
full of fervor and what the leader
called "oIdtime religion the crowd
marched in double file to the armory,
singing when the Roll Is Called Up
Yonder." When the marchers arrived
there were thousands of people in the
armory singing their marching song
and coward. Christian Soldiers. The
paraders led by dozen preachers and
a cornet player, made their way up
and down the asiles, rousing the audi
ence to a high pitch of enthusiasm.
Rev. w. M. Wilson of Ada. Okla, was
chairman of the meeting, and Rev. DR..
IN w. Frizelle of Kankakee, H., led
the devotions The principal speakers
were Rev. ]. J. n. Kenney OF Fresno,
Cal: Rev George w. Kerry or calgary,
Alberta, and Rev. DIR. Homer c. Stuntz
Of New York.
This was the biggest meeting of the
convention All the Methodist churches
in the city suspended night services to
let their members go to the armory.
The convention will transfer it's seat
tomorrow to the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition grounds, and will close with
an afternoon rally in the natural ann
phitheater The day has been set apart
by the fair management as Epworth
League day.
AS on former days the young peo-
pie today took no active part in the
meetings and comparatively few at
tended. The discussion Of the policy
of the league as to age has become q
burning question. The fixing of the
age limit of % years has been pro-
posed The younger delegates, who are
not allowed to speak in the meetings,
say privately that the bishops should
retire altogether from the management
and let young officers be installed. The
white haired bishops say things are all
right as they are.
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LOSES WATCH AND MONEY George Kutch
cook in restaurant at 80 Geary street. re-
norted 10 the police yesterday that sneak thief
stole from him gold watch. chain and charm
valued at $50 and 81 in money from closet
in the restaurant Saturday night
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VACATION FOR POLICE CHIEF-Alameda
July 1i.-Chief of Police John Conrad has been
granted leave Of absence for 20 days his va
cation, to begin next month He plans to visit
the police departments Of several eastern cities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12

| FALL FROM CAR is FATAL-vietor Guise. a
laborer died at the city and county hospital
/ failing from streetcar July :. He lived at PIT
Capitol Avenue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12

sUIcIpED WHERE BROTHER DIED-Port-
land. Ore. July lin the loft of the barn
at the rear Of his home. Gottlleb Spllman Jr..
carbolic acid. He killed himself on the same
spot where two months ago, his younger brother
Ernest committed suicide by hanging.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12

LOSES DIAMOND RING-Mrs. Albert p Red
ding prominent in society in San Francisco and
the peninsula lost purse containing diamond
ring Ssturday while returning from Shreves to
the Redding town residence ~ Il35 Taylor
street The ring was intended for present
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-12
FLEETS VOYAGE
TO PHILIPPINES
IS SIGNIFICANT
Treaty With Japan Will Expire
by Limitation in the
Year 1911
Many New Points to Be Brought
Up if New Agreement Is
Entered Upon
[Speoiol Dispatch 10 The ColIl

LAFNNte+ -)A,lllLn 10 4 nc ACltl
NEW YORK. July 11.-Accordinz to
4 Washington special the dispatch Of
the Pacific feet to the Philippines will
have a deep political significance,
II is Up to Japan to make the first
move to denounce the treaty OF 1904.
which expires by limitation in 1871
1t is incumbent on either party in
order 10 abroSate the treaty to give
one years notice There is a well
founded suspicion that Japan has a.
ready given this notice in order to
hasten the settlement Of the labor
question on the coast. which is the
crucial consideration in that conven-
ton
Al the department it is said diplo-
msucslly that the matter is not yet
under consideration, although every
body knows tentative new treaty was
drawn in the time of Secretary Of State
Root and that this viii undoubtedly
he The basis Of a new treaty, il there
should be one. with Japan.
In reality. however. there are several
other issues involved. Japan is far
too busy seeking influence in Man
churia 20 suit the Washington govern
ment, and il is credibly rumored that
the United States intends not long
hence TO warn the mikado that he
must give back 20 China complete SOW
ereiEuty and perfect freedom Of COM
mercisl relations.
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Council of Women to Meet

The sixth triennial convention of the
National Council of Women will be
held in this city Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. the first days session at the
worlds fair auditorium and the re-
naming ones at Plymouth church.
Eighty delegates TO the International
council of women, which has recently
closed its meeting at Toronto, Ont,
will attend the Seattle convention. and
many social honors will be paid them.
These women represent twenty-five
foreign countries. They arrived at
Vancouver. B. c., today on special
train. and will spend day there. Co
ing to Victoria by steamer, they will
reach Seattle Tuesday night. The coun-
ell will discuss equals suffrage, educa-
ton, public health. peace and arbitra-
ton child labor and kindred subjects