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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
ANNOUNCES EXAMINATIONS
FOR FEDERAL POSITIONS
United States Civil Service Com
mission Issues Dates

The United States civil service com
mission announces that the following
examinations viii be held in San Fran
cisco at an early date:
Architectural and structural steel
craftsmen. assistant chemist (male),
office of public roads, department of
agriculture; mechanical assistant, with
knowledge of refrigerating machinery,
department OF agriculture; photo-en-
graver. Philippine service.
At Oriand, Cal. an examination will
be held on May 2e. 1903. for the posi-
tion OF Junior clerk in the reclamation
service. For application blanks for the
junior clerk examination applicants
should address the board of examiners,
reclamation service, at OrlaRd Cal.
For application blanks for any Of the
other positions mentioned above, ad-
dress secretary twelfth civil service
district. Postofice build.1g, San Fran
cisco. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
Local Brevities

CLERK IS BANKRUPT-w. H. Beall OF Ie-
moore. Kings county, formerly a clerk in San
Lonenzo, Alameda county. filed petition in
bankruptcy in the United States district court
yesterday. According 10 the schedule Beall
ownes s4,052, with no assets.
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY-James Har-
ner and william 0'Hearn were booked at the
city prison yesterday on charge of burglary
They are accused OF breaking into the store of
Mrs Mary Mullin. 1912 San Bruno avenue Sun
day. and stealing quantity of tobacco and
liquor.
RESIDENCE ROBBED Henry Hook and wife
wedding at the San Francisco Turner halI last
Sunday night found on entering their home AT
1882 Turk street that burglars had ransacked the
place and stolen revolver and $25 in cash In
closet, however, $500 in gold was found 10
have been overlooked Hook reported the matter
20 the poice.
RETTIG RETURNS Ns-Adolph ". Rettig. who
was formerly associated with the p j. Went
ger company. returned to this city yesterday
after spending months in Europe Rettic
at the time of his departure was much broken
80 pounds He is in this city representing
a number OF eastern houses. The affairs of the
+. j. Weniger company are still in the bank
ruptcy courts
ARRESTED FOR CRUELTY-special Officer
Hennessey of the s. p. C.. a yesterday ar
rested Alexander Brassey. driver of the Stand
ard hotel. Kearny street. who was found drIy-
ing horse with shoulder. He was
booked st the southern station a charge
of cruelty to animals. Riones Condos. pro
prietor of fruit store at Third and Bryant
streets. was also arrested and booked at the
southern station on the same charge for hay
ing worked a horse afflicted with Quittor
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
TRUSTEES NAIL UP
THE SCHOOLHOUSE
johannesburg Rent by SquabbIe
Between Education Board and
Plucky Sch00Ima'am
Especial Dispeteh 10 The Call

-
BAKERSFIELD. April 5.-Miss Kath-
crime F. Coughlin, teacher of the Jo-
hannesburg school. whose troubles once
attracted statewide attention, is find
ing that the guiding of the young
minds at the desert town is not an un-
alioyed pleasure.
few days since the trustees nailed
up the schoolhouse and advised Miss
Coughlin that her services were no
longer needed in connection with
training young ideas TO shoot. But
the lady declined to have ii so and,
securing quarters in a nearby building.
she continued in the work of instruc-
tion.
That johannesburg is not a unit in
the sentiment that Miss Coughlin is
persona non grata is evidenced from a
petition that has been circulated and
signed and addressed TO Superintendent
OF Schools stockton. The petition is
signed by 10 heads Of families at Jo-
hannesbu and declares that the lady's
dismissal was unjustihable and de-
mands that she be reinstated. The
petition is a strong statement from the
side of the schoolmistress. The trus-
tees side has not been heard.
The cause of Miss Coughlins dis
charge has not been made public by the
trustees but whatever il may have
been it is quite certain that the lady
does not expect TO submit tameiy. Dur
ing the summer Miss Coughlin defeated
the efforts of the board Of education to
revoke her certificate by q decision of
the superior court OF Los Angeles as
the result OF trouble in the Soledad dis
trict
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
ROAM TEAMS BLANKETS
SAFE FROM STRANGERS 6
Ten Dollar Wager That No One
Can Remove Them

There is ten dollars waiting for any
man who viii lift the blankets off the
roam team that does carriage duty for
Nicholson in front Of the ST. Francis
hotel; that is, lift the blankets IN per
sonal safety and without causing the
complete demolishment Of the carriage
by the roam teams hoofs.
ToVmy keatlng. superintendent Of
service at the ST. Francis. was about
10 take the carriage 10 the bank yes
terdsy loaded down with coin Of the
realm. The usual driver Of the roam
team. Mathews. was not about So 2
strange driver essayed TO remove the
blankets from the team. But such a
fuss.
Had not Mathews returned In time
10 intervene the pair would have
dashed the carriage TO pieces.
Some one remarked that this was q
strange pair Of animals and Mathews
forthwith bet any man ten dollars that
he could not remove the coverings
without personal danger or without
bringing about untold damage TO the
carriage.
The bet is open. and is up to all
comers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
THREE TICKETS IN
FIELD AT STOCKTON
Republican, Democrat and Good
Government Forces Nominate

STOCKTON. April 5.-Republicans
and democrats nominated in ward
meetings tonight lists of delegates to
be voted for at the primary election
tomorrow. and the good government
league tonight decided to put an inde-
pendent ticket in the field. saying they
will fight for the present Sunday clos
ing law and will not accept the re-
publican promise TO enforce the law un-
til a majority of the voters demand in
an election its repeal.
There will therefore be three tickets
in the field.
The republicans will nominate a
ticket April Is. the democrats on the
18th and the good government forces
will nominate by petitions.
Tonight the latter decided to nonli-
nate for all Offices, though some of their
forces wanted to nominate only legis-
lative candidates to support the Sunday V
law. A city election will be held in
May TO elect a mayor. four councilmen
and other officers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
San MATfO GRAFT
SCANDALS CROP UP
Supervisors Shy at Various
Expense Bills Sent in by
County Officials

REDWOOD CITY. April 5s-Rumors
OF the county's graft SCANDALS perme-
ated the meeting of the board of super
visors today and more than once raised
the temperature OF the proceedings to a
white heat An early indication OF
what might follow was given in the re-
ports received from county officials
shortly after converting, when two
charges of $3.50 in the sheriff's report
Tor expense to first township, inyesti-
eating reported gambling helped the
crime chasers report back to the files
for the time being on a protest OF
Chairman McEvoy. The = treasurers
report showed the receipt from "Al,'
Eikerenkotter, former superintendent
or the poor farm, of s75 for hay sold:
$40, rebate on Mrs Picketts INDECENT
money, and s154.25 for potatoes and
onions.
EXTRAS ON COURTHOUSE
Extras on the courthouse caused a
clash between Chairman McEvoy and
]. J. O'Brien of the O'Brien construc-
ton company during the afternoon
when charge OF V. Michel for s4o.7s.
for anchors furnished. coming on top OF
bundle of other courthouse extras
aroused McEvey's ire
District Attorney Bullock came
through with an unusual suggestion
that Michells bill be paid and the sum
deducted from the final payment OF the
. Bfien company. McEyoy objected
and OBrien claimed that his company
was not required TO furnish anchors
the contract not calling for them
Addressing McEvey, O'Brien stated
You were at great expense and trouble
to go into this matter fully and demon
strated that we had nothing to do with
the stone work. don't like this star
chamber business
DO you know what star chamber
means?" asked McEvoy. Then they
We're. of. but McEvoy had the final
word when he assured O'Brien most
positively that the county would never
pay for the anchors.
CLAIMS ARE REJECTED
The claims incurred by julius Caesar
Eikerenkotter. before his political
death knell was rung at the last cleo
ton. with the Z. B. & A. l. Stone COM
pany for rock to be used on the county
roads were rejected during the after
noon by Supervisor Casey. his success
sor Casey refused to agree to the
payment Of a small bill presented by
the company for the purpose of a test
and the matter probably will be fought
out in the courts unless decision is
reached at special meeting OF the
supervisors TO be held on Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
REVOLUTIONISTS FAIL IN
PLOT TO STEAL 5000, 900
Armed Russian Band Captured
on Steamer

BAKU, Russia. April 5.--A band OF
Georgian revoIutionists failed by the
narrowest OF margins yesterday 10
carry ont a carefully arranged plan TO
seize the treasure on board = steamer
IA the Caspian sea and make their es-
cane into the Caucasus
The steamer CzaTeyitch. with $500. 900
iu specie on board. was about to sail
from krasnovodsk yesterday morning,
when the band. consisting Of 90 armed
n'en. under The leadership Of Lieutenant
1iaslikaridzO. an officer OF the reserve
was discovered and arrested.
It had been the intention OF the band
To overpower the crew at sea rob the
treasury room and land with the gold
on the sparseiy Inhabited Caucasian
coast
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
TWENTY-EIGHT CONFIR MED
AT PALM SUNDAY SERVICES
Receive First Communion at
Swedish Evangelical Church

Twenty eight young people were
confirmed at the Palm Sunday services
at the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
church. Fifteenth and Dolores streets,
and received their first communion.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with lilies and special musical
program was rendered by the Ebenezer
church choir under the direction of
Edward TeHeen.
Miss Alma Hjelte was at the organ.
Mrs. Agda Johnson and Miss Louise
Frank sang d duet and Miss Erlandson
a solo. The church was filed 10 its ca
pacity at both morning and evening
services.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
CAST Of CHARACTERS
In Ditritchstein's Farce
adapted from the Ge-man)
Are You a Mason"
By Walter Anthony

Time in its fight drops many plays
10 oblivion. Musty books are full of
the names of forgotten dramas and
forgiven playwrights, but Are You
a Mason?" is still winging braveIy
and is as bouyant and young as ever
1t was. 1t is not true that nothing is
so old as an old joke. and it isn't true
that farce is a flower quick to fade.
Are You a Mason" is proof There
seems to be enough longevity about
this farce to keep a dozen plays sweet
and secure for q dozen seasons.
The Alcazar is staging Are You a
Mason?" this week. 1t is a regular
holy week attraction and comes around
as regularly as the penitential season
10 cheer and amuse. / suppose that
half of the audience had heard the
piece at least twice before. but every
body laughed ateathe absurdly funny
situations as though they were brand
new. The popping OF the lines was as
corks from champagne bottles, and the
plot as exciting in its entanglements
and as interesting in its unraveling as
ever.
There were several big individual
hits scored by the members of the
ing was it's team" compactness.
Everybody worked together in fly
ing wedge OF fun.
Ernest Glendinning is in skirts this
week. The incongruity of the person
ality with the petticoats and girly ruff
fies is itself productive of joy Be-
sides. ne acts his role of George Fisher,
who helps his friend out of scrapes.
in fine spit of humor and irrepressi-
BILE youthfulness. Howard c. Hickman,
in a makeup of complete fidelity. plays
an usher at. the music hall and does
splendidly correct limitations. He bows
like waiter in a swell cafe. and where
he got those pants he wears will be
an interesting story when he tells it.
Bertram Lytell assumes the comedy
role of Frank Perry. He is not at his
best in farce. but is gracefully per-
suading as the gay young husband
whose fondness for forbidden things
starts all the trouble. John B. Maher's
characterization of the role of the man
who for 90 years has sworn false
ly that he is Mason is one of the
best parts this fine character comedian
does The women of the cast are
nicely assigned in the distribution of
the roles and the farce goes with
gingery quickness.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXCURSION ARRANGED
Businessmen Will Make Trip
Through San Joaquin Valley

Preparations for another excursion
by the chamber of commerce have
about been completed. the body Of rep
resentative men this time journeyfng 10
Bakersfield and through the San Joaquin
valley. The residents OF the valley
have prepared big reception to the
members of the party and arrange
ments are being made TO show the
resources and region that lies between
San Francisco and Bakersfield
The chamber has arranged for spe-
cial train. TO leave Thursday evening,
April 15 at s o'clock. Twelve cars
have been chartered. eight OF them
sleepers, two dining cars, a buffet and
baggage car and observation car. This
will give abundance of room and will
supply all facilities for comfort
Stops will be made at Bakersfield,
where the oil fields Will be visited
Porterville. Lindsay. Visalia. Hanford,
Fresno. Clovis, Merced. TurIock. Mo-
desto Salinas and Salida. The party
will reach San Francisco in time for
supper April Is.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
RETIRED ARMY CAPTAIN
TURNS PISTOL ON SELF
Note TO Wife Says Income Not
Sufficient for Two

NEW YORK. April 5.-Chambers u.
Craig. retired captain OF the United
States army. tonight committed sui
eide in his apartments here by shoot
ing.
He left a letter TO his wife saying
II wish you great happiness and I
wish I could remain with YOU but
there is not enough for two. You will
realize SIS a month sometimes and
other times there is s125 z month"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
NINE. MODJESKA STILL
ALIVE, BUT is WEAKER
No Hope for Her Recovery Is
Held Out

Los ANGELES. April 5.-Although
the attending physicians have predict
ed her death al any minute of the last
"a hours. and since Friday she has lain
in a state OF unconsciousness at her
home on Bay island. Nine. Helena. Mod
jeska is still alive tonight and IL is said
that she may linger for some time.
No hope Of her recovery is held out.
Her husband. Count Bozenta, and her
son. Ralph Modjeska, are constantly al
the bedside.
There is no perceptible change in her
condition. except that she grows con-
stantly weaker.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
THOUSANDS FACE
DEATH AT TABRIz
Besieged Persians in Danger of
Starvation or Massacre
by Invaders

LONDON. April "a special dis
patch from Teheran. describing the
situation at Tabriz. says there Is no
doubt that a great tragedy is close at
hand.
If Tabriz holds out against the In
vaders. the dispatch says. thousands
must die OF starvation II Tabriz falls
probably tens of thousands viii be
massacred.
The rest OF the country. however.
looks on with traditional eastern
apathy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
BAD WEATHER PREVENTS
AERIAL ENDURANCE TEST
ZeppeIin's Airship Is Forced to
Seek Shelter

FRIEDERIcHSHAFEN. April 5.-The
"a hour endurance trip Of Count Yep
pelins airship. started from here today.
ended in failure owing 10 Unfavorsble
weather. Tho airshfp ascended ct 9:1S
m and the voyage was abandoned al
= . this evening. During this time IL
T6escended twice 70 the surface OF the
lake. taking water on for ballast Major
Sperling who acted as pilot in place OF
Count Zeppelin. finally decided 10 return
10 refill tine balloon with gas The dcs-
tination OF the trip. which was made
purely for military purposes. vas kept
secret.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
FORMER EXECUTIVE DROPS
DEAD BEFORE GOVERNOR
w. A. Poynter of Nebraska
Makes Speech, Then Dies

LINCOLN. Neb.. April 5.-W. A. Poyn-
ter. former governor of Nebraska,
while making a speech in the office of
Governor Shallenberger at the hear
ing of the daylight saloon bill TODAY.
was stricken by apopIexy and died
within a few minutes
Poynter had scarcely finished a calm,
deliberate speech in favor of the lay
light saloon bill when he was stricken
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
CRAZY SNAKES SON
WILL BETRAY FATHER
Promises to Lead Officers to
Chiefs Hiding Place

MUSKoGEE. Okla. April 5.-Crazy
Snakes son. Legas Jones. was taken
from the federal prison here this aft
ernoon by United States Deputy Mar
shall William Martin, on the promise
TO lead the officer to the hiding place
of his father, who has been sought for
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06

WILL BRING COUNTER CHARGE-San
Rafsel. April 5--Frank DePue, head OF the
criminal identification bureau and who IL
charged with assault to commit murder By a
young prize fighter known as South Side Jack
O'Brien'' and two Of his companions appeared
before Justice of the Peace Magee this morning
at San Rafael. His case was set for April Is.
1t is said that DePue will have his accusers
arrested for disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
DID NOT TAMPER
WITH THE LETTERS
Charge Against POstmistress of
Larkspur Proved to Be
UnfOunded

LARKSPUR. April 5.-An attempt to
drag the federal government into a
petty political row existing between
two factions of the trustees of Lark
spur has failed. The United States
postofice officials have completely ex-
onerated Postmistress Sarah Foley OF
all the charges made against her by
Town Marshal John Murphy. her
brothers political enemy, and incident
ally intimated that the guardian Of the
community's peace had no basis in fact
on which 10 make his accusations.
TWO HOSTILE FACTIONS
Larkspurs board Of trustees has been
divided into two hostile factions for
months. Ranged on one side are Mayor
craig and Trustee Foley. and on the
other Trustees Won Meyerinck. Woods
and Kennedy. One OF the stanchest
Marshal Murphy
Mayor Craig filed charges against
Murphy two weeks ago. demanding his
removal on the ground OF incompetency.
The Murphy faction contended that it
was a political move to oust the mar
shal for the purpose OF giving the
position 10 Trustee Foley's father The
charges We're dismissed by the superior
court.
CHARGE FALLS FLAT
EXonerated himself. Murphy decided
70 wreak vengeance on the Foley clan
by fling the serious charge of tam
pering with the United States mails
against Postmistress Sarah Foley. a
sister Of The trustee. This was looked
upon as most strategic move. and
pictures OF the federal government
crushing the political enemies Of Muir
ply were almost ready for distribution
Inspector George Cellars investigated
tie affairs OF the pOstofice. and has
reported 10 the authorities that there
IS no basis for the charges against the
postmisIress. who has proved a most
efficient officer. For this very good
reason the federal government has de-
cided 10 let Larkspur politicians settle
their own petty disputes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
SAN FRANCISCO PROOF

San Francisco. Cal. says: II can rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills, as know
from personal experiences that they act
as represented. had severe attacks AZ
kidney trouble and l believe the com
plant was brought on by the nature
OF my work Dull pains in my back
annoyed me greatly and that my KID
neys were weak was shown by tbs sra-
quent passages OF the kidney secrefions.
Reading about Doans Kidney PfIlx I
was led to get box and begin their
use They brought me relief from the
first and In short time entirely -a
moved my trouble"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06

ness are dull. aching pain in the back
retention. excessive flow, discoloratfon
or scalding Of the urine. This tells Of
Kidney congestion or Inflammation. Neg
lect the trouble and dizziness, nervous
ness. rheumatic pain, swollen ankles
and limbs. dimming OF the eyesight
seoiment In the urine, or fiuttering OF
the heart will mark the near approaeh
OF dropsy. gravel. stone in the kidney
diabetes or Brights disease.
only IN one way can kidney disorders
be checked and cured-by prompt
treatment of the kidneys themselves
with special kidney remedy. Doan's
Kidney Pills are for the kidneys only.
They cure sick kidneys, clear and reg
ulate the urine, relieve strain upon the
heart and nerves, and cure backaeb.
rheumatic pain and dizziness They
are recommended at home by people
you know
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06

PARDON POLITICAL. oFFENDERS-M Madrid
April 5-The cabinet has decided to Introduce
in the cortes bill granting general amnesty
to political Offenders.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06

For Throat Irritation and Coughs, use
s52ro~n's Bronchial TrOches." Sold only in boxes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
BAKERS HELPERS
ENTER THE UNION
Photo Engravers Send New
Delegate to the San Fran
cisco Labor Council

Bakers and confec-
TONERS union. To-
cal No. "a. at its
n,notino Last st
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-21
TWO HOLDUP MEN
NOW IN CUSTODY

B. Joyce, the deserter from the T.
s. S. Pennsylvania, who was arrested
Sunday night for holding up a Poe-
tuguese young man, and confessed to
Chief Leal that he was the one who
broke into Abraham Fernandez store
on King street and stole four revolvers.
was also guilty of another holdup just
a short time before. He at the time
was in company with another man,
who is now under arrest.
A man named Lewis left the Homo
lulu library shortly after O'Clock
and started home by way of Emma
street. Opposite Emma square he no.
ticed man walking slowly ahead of
him. Lewis stopped to light cigar
and as the match fared he saw the
man turn suddenly and face him. What
he at first took to be the stranger IS
forefnger pointing at him turned out
later to be the muzzle of a revolver.
He thought it a joke and laughed.
Imagine man laughing when gun
barrel is right under his nose He
was brought to a sudden realization of
the situation when the stranger said:
II mean what say, hold up your
hands!'' Lewis did so and told the
stranger to go through his pockets. At
this moment the stranger turned Lewis
around so that a street light shone in
his face, and then remarked:
stYou re not the one.' Lewis walk
ed on, glad to be rid Of the gun-carry-
ing mysterious highwayman.
A little while afterward the high
wayman held up the Portuguese. Tiller
seems to have been mixed up in both
affairs According to Tiller, he was
discharged recently from the q. s. s.
Arethusa at Mare Island and recently
has been working in the pineapple Sec
ton at Wahiawa. He says he met
Joyce on Sunday night. He says that
the deserter, after proposing to do a
holdup job, handed him one of the
reviewers stolen from Fernandez store.
He acknowledges knocking the Por-
tuguese down and pulling gun on
him and also knocking Porto Riean
down. Tiller claims he handed Joyce
over to the police, after the police had
been sent for after the Portuguese
boldup and claims undue credit has
been given to Chief Leal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-21

tinuance of trust mtge in lib 166, fol
249, as security for new issue of bonds
of 100000. 81. B 321, p ass. Dat
ed July /, 1909.
Irwin FL Beadle tr TO Trent Trust
Co Ltd. D; 8035 so # land, King St,
Honolulu. Oahu. 81. B 316, D All.
Dated Sept 2, 1909.
Balhina Larsen and hsb (W) to NIL
Bldg & Loan Socy of Haw Ltd, NJ;
lots Is and 16 blk 5, bldgs, rents, etc,
Kaimuki tract, Honolulu, Oahu. $1,000.
B 322, P ia. Dated Sept 8, 1909.
Mutual Bldg & Loan Socy of Haw
Ltd to Joseph A Mckay, Rel; lot 10,
gr 1925, Kalihi, Honolulu, Oahu $500.
B 322, p lis. Dated Sept 8, 1909.
John j Combs to Hawaiian Trust
Co Ltd, NJ; por gr 1906, rents, etc,
cor Beckley and King SITS, pc land,
rents, etc, Palama, Honolulu, Oahu!
$1,000. B 322, p 179. Dated Sept 3,
1909
] E Kekipi and VT to c H Diekey,
D; R P 1858 kul 72S3F, Pahoehoe l,
S Kona, Hawaii. $50. B 317, 33S.
Dated July IS, 1909.
Ellen A Polyblank to Elizabeth K
Booth, Rel; land patent s1s2, rents,
etc, Laupahoehoe 2, Hamakua, Hawaii
$4,000. B 322, P 100. Dated Sept 3,
1909.
Elizabeth K Booth and hsb &C W.
to Hawaiian Trust Co Ltd, M; por l.
P 1882, kul 6245, rents, etc, Laupa-
hoehoe Nui, Hamakua, Hawaii $1,000.
B 322, P 169. Dated Sept l, 1909.
W K Kahakuea to Henry P Bald
win, D; int in pes land, Napili l, etc,
Kaanapali, Maui. $50. B 315, p 500.
Dated Aug 81, 1909.