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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
WOMEN PLAN fight
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Members Enter Campaign With
Renewed Zest and
Enthusiasm
Arrange to Put in Month at a
Time on Each OF
City Evils

A general clearing of the atmosphere
took place yesterday morning at the
meeting of the California women's pub
lie health association. and every one
talked right out" and said what she
thought. or didn't think. or wanted to
know about.
Some or~the members have been too
busy to attend the meetings for ever
so ong0perhaps they were at sacra-
mento lobbying through bills about
equal suffrage or Juvenile courts. or
perhaps they have had sick children on
We're i'll themselves-but they came
back yesterday with the edge OF their
interest in the sanitary work keener
than ever and things had to be ex-
planned all over to them.
Much time was spent in discussion
and the tactful chairman. Mrs. A. w.
Scott. had a strenuous time recOncil-
ing the ideas OF the 25 women present
10 perfect harmony with the line OF
work planned and embodied in the by
laws and constitution adopted some
months since.
There We're streetcar enthusiasts who
wanted to devote all the time and ener-
gies of the entire association to see
fng that the United Railroads keeps
the streetcars cleaner; others thought
that the school conditions were even
more important than the streetcars;
while there We're those who believed
that the violation of the tenement
house laws was of greater moment than
anything. Looking after all of these.
even when there are so many COM
mittees, is scattering of force. one
faction felt. Finally it was explained
that each subject is to be taken up
month at a time by every one-of-
ficers, heads of committees. committees
themselves. members-and most Ger
tainly-~by the press. the association
hopes. For the next meeting the vlO-
latiOn of tenement house laws and
the housing question generally-is to be
dealt with. Speakers will explain and
exploit the laws and a campaign will
be planned. For the meeting a month
hence the streetcar conditions are TO
be discussed.
DR.. Colby Rucker was present yes
terday and he urged that the women of
the association organize the women OF
the city into divisions or districts and
then carry on the work with vigor.
He brought also a suggestion from
DR.. Rupert Blue that an effort be made
to secure the passage of a bill max
ing an annual state health day. at
which time there be held meetings both
in schools and among citizens to en-
phasize the needs Of the people in
sanitary matters and to hear educa-
tional addresses along that line.
1t was moved and seconded and
passed with emphasis that the hour Of
meeting be changed from 10 o'clock to
/ 1890 in order to secure prompter at
tendance. and every one was warned
that tardiness would be matter OF
/ be deeply deplOred.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
BODY FOUND IN PARK
THAT OF NORMAN MCLEOD
Turf Writer Identifies Dead
Man as His Friend

The mystery surrounding the discov-
cry of body in Golden Gate park
March was cleared up yesterday when
Ira w. Zallinger, turf writer for the
Cincinnati Enquirer, who is staying at
the Alexandria hotel, identified it as
that of Norman +. Mcleod, an expert
accountant.
Mcleod. according TO the information
given to the police. came to San Fran
cisco about three weeks ago with $4,000.
A week after his arrival ne complained
to the police that he had been swindled
out of his money, but could not give a
very clear account of the transactions.
An examination of McLeOd's effects at
the St. Francis hotel, where he had
taken up his quarters, threw little ad-
ditional light on the death. Among the
letters found was one from his mother,
dated at the Brighton hotel at Atlantic
City. and another from j. Bergin of 409
West Twenty third street. New York
Pawn tickets for diamond ring and a
pair of field glasses were found in his
clothing. The theory of the police is
that Mcleod committed suicide after
losing heavily at the races and in card
games.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
WIFE TO MEET
ROOSEVELT AFTER TRIP
Family Will Stay in Italy While
He Is in Africa

OYSTER BAY. March 9-According
to the present plans former President
Roosevelt, his entire family, with the
exception of Mrs Longworth and Theo-
dore Jr.. will spend most of the time
in Italy while he is away. They will
be the guests of Mrs. Roosevelts sis
ter. Miss Carew, at her villa near
Rome
Mrs. Roosevelt and her three chill
dren will leave by Mediterranean
steamer for Naples about the latter
part of June. They will be met at
Naples by Miss Carew. During the
nine months intervening of Colonel
Roosevelt's absence. Mrs. Roosevelt and
her children viii visit various parts Of
Italy and Europe.
1t has been planned to have Mrs
Roosevelt leave Italy early in March
1910, and journey across the Mediter-
ranean to Alexandria, and thence by
boat and rail up the Nile to KhartOum
Here Roosevelt with his expedition will
arrive about April 1 and will be met
by Mrs. Roosevelt. They will make
visits to points of interest in Egypt
on their way dow nthe Nile and will
then proceed to Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
BARRIERS FAVOR
SHORTER HOURS
Union IndOrSeS Resolution Pro-
viding for Reduction of
Working Day
Drug Clerks Organization Hears
of Death of Former PrOmi=
nent Member

-rsr The BARRIERS union
yTF16Ts 75s5cssie ieS5Ss51 at it's meeting Mon
gS6sNSIss day night had pre-
sented TO it reso-
luton having for its object the reduc-
tion of working hours 1t provides
that a days work shall be 10, instead
of 1919 hours, within L hours 1t also
provides that owners of shops may
open at o'clock in the morning, in
stead of O'Clock, as at present, and
in case of the adoption of the o'clock
rule shops are to close at o'clock in
the evening.
The matter was placed in the hands
of committee consisting of Oscar
Hinter. Daniel Tattenheim and III.
Hilker, with instructions TO interview
the shop owners during the week and
report at the next meeting.
The union adopted resolutions of
thanks to Judge Trout for his fair
organized labor in general in the mat
ter of pickets."
A motion TO reduce the salary of the
secretary was defeated by an over
whelming majority, the opinion being
expressed that for the work he is do
ing he is not receiving more than he
deserves"
1t was announced that an exemplary
fine will be imposed on any member of
the union who accepts a job from a
local employment office that is said to
be interfering with the work of the
BARRIERS employment bureau.
Three elected members were obli-
gated and five applications for mem
bership were presented.
General Organizer w. E Terry last
Monday night instituted the recently
organized glove makers union and
installed the officers for the current
term The new organization has a
charter list of % members. Mrs. A.
Mcleod is the president and Susie Bar
bagelata the secretary. This union
does not include the. glove cutters.
At the meeting of the Mattresses
union last Monday night the sum OF
800 was paid to the beneffciaries OF
one of the members who died a short
time since. A collection was taken UI
for two members who are in distress
on account of illness. The union ap-
proved of the request of the San Fran
cisco labor council, that the members
shall not purchase any article that does
not bear the union label.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
WILL SHUNT CARS
IN UPPER MARKET
United Railroads Ignores Pro-
tests and Will Tie Up Traffic

No alienation Of the hardships which
the United Railroads is to. inhict on
the Market street merchants and the
Of districts contiguous to the
Haight, Market. Valencia, McAlIister
and Hayes street car routes would be
promised yesterday by General Man
ager c. \. Black and Thornweu Null
lally. assistant to the president of the
road. A committee Of merchants and
property owners waited upon the oil
cials in the companys offices in the
Balboa building. but the company
would not consider the appeal made
The United Railroads Will this morn
ing start the operation OF the Valencia,
Haight and Market street line from
Market 10 Twelfth, to Mission to
Fifth, TO Market and to the ferry pend
ing the installation Of new rails from
Fifth to Twelfth street.
Hartland Law, r. B. Hale of Hale
Brothers, and l. Prayer OF Prager's $
store, waited upon Black and Mutually.
They asked that some means be de-
vised whereby the cars could be oper-
ated east bound on Market street dur
ing the recons Tuction of the tracks.
Black replied that such a proposition
would De dllnculL ana expensive. lie
adhered to his original plan of divert
ing all Market street traffic between
the two points during the change of
rails in Market street
Black furthermore promised to have
the work expedited and finished as
quickly as possible. He said that two
gangs OF men working nine hours a
day each would be employed.
The committee asked If three crews
could not be put on the work, that
the time could be shortened, but Black
would not listen to that suggestion.
He said IT was impractical. Such a
scheme would mean the application Of
an eight hour day. Black promised
that the McAllister street line, which
for the present will terminate at Nc
Allister and Market streets. can be in
operation to the ferry within two
weeks. Until the new rails are laid to
Hayes street the fIayes street line
viii terminate at Hayes and Larkin
and Market.
The officials of the railroad company
said that it would take "all summer"
to complete the line by working during
the night hours and at intervals of
traffic.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
By Walter Anthony

All that scenic splendor can give
stock production is given by the AL
cazar management to 1.-The Darling of
but it is true. A generous disposition
to spend money Is apparent in every
set and great skill is shown IN the
work OF Ed Williams, the scenic artist,
no less than in the acting of Evelyn
Vaughan and Bertram LytelL The
other principals in this Japanese LA
Tosca" are excellent. From the first
scene, which is called a peep into
Japan. until the last which shows the
honorable souls of Yo San and Kara in
q most august embrace. the production
is the perfection OF stock stagecraft.
1t is safe to assume that the Alcazar
management has not spent so much
money on any play since the theater
in Sutter street was built and it is
equally certain that everything that
stage illusion can bring about is
wrought into the piece.
But, seeing that this IS a personal
opinion OF the writer's it must be said
that the play is brutal and obvious.
The possibilities of a shudder are too
easily imposed upon. Poor Yo San is
forced to witness the tortures of her
lover He is a fine prince who has re-
fused to surrender his two swords at
the behest of an emperor who is con-
WINGED of the advantages of firearms.
Kara belongs to the conservatives and
is a great Samurai. OF his band of
60 but 10 remain, and these are the
quarry for the minister of war who
wants to make favor for himself with
the celestial son of the high Japanese
heavens Yo San sees his tortures in
the fourth act and gives up the secret
of his compatriots' abode. whereupon
the braves are slaughtered, and though
she saves Kara's life, she must do a
term of 1000 years in a Nipponese
purgatory before her soul may be hap
py with his. A beautiful panoramic
vision at the end of the play discovers
to pleased audience that the belated
date is kept and that Kara and little
Yo San are finally recompensed for the
misery of their earthly life.
During the action of the play much
Of interest and excitement is intro
duced 70 San keeps her lover in her
paper covered house for 30 DAYS. during
which time he RECEIVERS from wounds
and a fever to which he fell heir be-
cause he was q victim OF the war min
listers plot.
The scene in the second act. which
discovers the two lovers reading f-om
an American book on love, is really
delightful bit of stage business and
brings the occident and the orient to-
gether in the tie of kindred feelings
The acting in this scene is splendid.
I,vtelI is fine heroic warrior. and his
patriotic fervor for old Japan viii bring
a flush of thrill even in San Francisco;
Miss Vaughan rs demure, innocent
and dainty Yo sab, as fragile as the
butterfly and as sweet as the bloom on
the cherry tree. Louise Brownell is
also eapitally cast and Bessie Barris-
Gale as Yo Sans. mai dis fine bit that
might be a picture from Japanese fan.
The cast, as said before, does ad-
mirable Justice to the play, but the play
is brutally obvious. There is too much
torturing in it. 1t is TOO narrowing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
AUTO RUNS DOWN
MAN IN STREET
Police Seek to Learn Identity of
SCOrChing Party

Struck by speeding automobile
James McFadden, a carpenter who
lives at 311 Eureka street. is close to
death at the harbor hospital
The carpenter was alighting from a
Mission street car at Seventh street
early last evening when passing auto
struck him and then whizzed on its
way.
MeFadden was removed to the hos
pital, where it was found that his
right leg was broken. 1t is probable
that the man has sustained internal
injuries. The police are making every
effort to discover the Identity OF those
who occupied the automobile
While alighting from a Market
street car at the ferry building last
night Mrs. $. A. Wilson of Mill Val
ley slipped to the pavement and frae-
tured her right leg.
Daniel Marshall, a carpenter living
at 1929 Twenty-second street. fell from
q new building on which he was work
ing at Taylor and Greenwich streets
yesterday, sustaining injuries that may
cause his death.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
Two Polo Teams Go South
From Burlingame

The local polo men have turned their
faces southward. Last Sunday and
Monday the polo ponies and those
which will race for the Spreckels cup
were shipped to Coronado. Enough of
them were sent away to make 1t pos
sjbIef for two teams from the San
Mateo polo club to take part in the
tourney.
The personnel of the teams will be
Walter s. Hobart Thomas l.. Driscoll,
the regular Burlingame team. Cyril
Tobin, Joseph L. Tobin. Captain f.
Guest and George e. Parson on the
second team.
Charles w Clark and family left for
the south Monday in Clarlx's private
car Richard NJ. Tobin and Thomas
l.. DriscoIl left at the same time. The
other members of the team will leave
today and tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
HAWAII PLANS TO
INCREASE DEFENSES
Island Legislature Takes Steps
for Self Protection in Event
of Possible Conflict
National Guard Recruited to
Full Strength and Addi-
'tional Companies Desired
Especial Correspondence Of The Call

Especial Correspondence of The Call
HONOLULU, March 2-The legisla-
ture of Hawaii is taking all possible
steps to comply with the wishes Of the
war department at Washington in fur
nisiiing information as TO what Ha
waii can do in the way of self-defense
in the event of possible war.
A number of bills were introduced
into the legislature this week along
these lines. One bill provides for the
preparation of an accurate list of those
able to bear arms within the territory.
Another bill aims directly at the
Japanese living here. making it a mis-
demeanor for orientals to organize into
companies for drill, to take part in any
military drill. or to belong to a society
or school organized for the purpose Of
instruction in drill, without the written
consent of the governor.
During the last war excitement of a
year ago there were many stories in
circulation of Hawaiian Japanese being
drilled by Japanese officers here as rep
resentativas of their government. 1t
is doubtful if there were any sub
the passage of the bill referred to will
prevent any further apprehension of
the plantation Japanese being organ
lied into an army corps for the pur-
pose Of assisting Japanese feet in
capturing Honolulu.
In the last session of the 1egisla-
ture a bill was passed forbidding the
ownership or possession of firearms of
any description. or of ammunition.
I asf1o . tad fn lan
various clerks of the different coun-
ties.
1t is understood that the local COM
mandant of the national guard, as well
as the commandants of the regular
army post hepe, is in constant COM
munication with the war department
regarding the status of affairs in Ha-
waii. few months ago several mem
bers of the intelligence department of
the war department visited Hawaii and
made a thorough investigation into
conditions. studying the Topographic of
the country from the standpoint of
practical military men.
The Honolulu chamber of commerce
and the Merchants association, on re-
/ quest from the war department, have
/ urged the Hawaiian legislature to ap-
propriate literally at this session for
! the support of the national guard regi-
ment, 1t Delng appreciated that the aN
erage Hawaiian legislator would not
vote money for the maintenance of a
military force, which, in his opinion
would only be used for the benefit OF
the sugar planters in the suppression
/ of strikes and riots.
During the last few weeks the ma
! tional guard of Hawaii has been re-
cruited up TO full regimental strength
and efforts are now being made to or
/ ganize extra companies to be trained
/ in the use of coast defense guns, in
! order that the regular force to be sta
I toned here may be augmented without
] DELAY in cases of emergencv
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
DEATH IN PRISON
ENDS LURID LIFE
Notorious Woman Convict. Ac-
cused of Many Murders, Dies


LEAVENWORTH Kans., March g.
lIrs. Nancy Wilson, generally known
as Mrs. Stameback. one OF The most
notorious woman prisoners in the
Kansas penitentiary died Of pneu-
lnonia today. Mrs. stafieback was 70
years old.
MRS. Stafieback realized her serious
condition and asked that her son.
George Etafieback, q life time convict
and Charles Wilson. her second hus-
band. another convict, be brought to
ler bedside. They We're taken over by
the prison officials ana told they could
remain with her until she died.
George Stafdeback, the son, nearly
collapsed when brought to his mothers
cell. lie asked II something could not
be done so that his mother might die
outside the penitentiary. The mother.
who was conscious, begged 70 be per-
mitted TO die outside. The prison Of
dcials told her they could do nothing.
AIRS. Stafaeback was brought TO the
penitentiary to serve a q year sentence
for murder in the second degree At
the same time two OF her sons were
brought IN under life sentences. a third
son to serve seven years and Charles
Wilson, herr second husband. to serve
- years.
one OF the sons serving a life sen
tence died four years ago. The third
son served out his sentence, and il is
reported that he is now serving a term
TO the Missouri penitentiary.
The Staf1ebacks lived near Galena.
Kans.. and We're accused OF numerous
atrocious murders. They ran a hotel
and il was alleged that they murdered
guests who had money and threw the
bodies into deserted mine. A num-
ber Of skeletons were found on the
premises
The Stamebacks are generally ranked
next 10 the Benders IN the notorious
Kansas murders.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
PLAN TO ENTERTAIN
NATIVE son. DELEGATES
Marysville ParIOrs Make Ar
rangements for Convention
[SpeeiaI DispaLeh o The Calll

Especial Dispaieh TO The CALI
MARYSvILLE. March 9.-Marysviue
is making arrangements for the enter
tainment of delegates to the grand par
lor of the Native Sons of the Golden
West. which meets here the last week
in April. The amusement committee
of the local parlor has signed a con-
tract with carnival company for the
entire week.
The carnival will be held in the
downtown streets. The committee has
arranged for trip 10 Big Bend over
the new Western Pacific track as a
means of entertaining the dele gates one
day during the session.
The Native Daughters win give a
reception and dinner in honor of the
wives. sisters and sweethearts of the
visiting delegates.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
UNION LEAGUE CLUB
HOLDS BIG RECEPTION
Society Gathers at Brilliant Af-
fair Given by Organization

The first public reception at the new
quarters of the Union League club.
OFarrell and Mason streets, was given
last night when more than 1000 mem
bers, accompanied by their wives and
friends, attended.
The scene was an exceptionally bril-
liant one, and being one of the few al
fairs Of the Lenten season society took
advantage of thef opportunity The
evening was informal and consisted
in the main of an inspection of the
handsomely appointed room. sun
per was served at a French buffet
Among those who were there were:
Colonel Currier Senator Sirnms
Miss Currier John Frazer
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sam Shortridge
Marston Mr.. and Mrs George
Dr. and Mrs. Kahn Clark
Mrs Joseph Tobin Dr. NJ Regensburger
Miss de Young Mrs Grave of Los Gatos
Mrs. de Young William Winson
Mrs General Weston George Woodward
E. IL. Humphreys sIr. and Mrs Walter
Mr. and Mrs. John Webster
Hammersmith Naval cons structor
Mr. and Mrs William Evans
Adams Dr. Winslow Anderson
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
FIatulency or Wind
on Stomach
As II Is Commonly Named. Means That
Decaying Food Is Making Gas

This most serious condition is very
prevalent and results most distressing
ly and fatally oftentimes- The stomach
in cases of fiatulency is unable to di-
gest the food property Decay sets IN.
gases form, extend the stomach, force
their way downward into the bowels.
and If mot relieved IL extends upward
pressing against the lungs. liver and
heart. causing shOrtness OF breath.
belching. foul odors and many times
sudden death.
Foods which are filled with gases.
when taken into a deranged stomach
cause hatulency rapidly. vegetables
being especially given TO this quality
Against such condition the stomach
can do but little. because these foul
and poisonous gases affect its glands.
muscles and tissues to such a degree
as to incapacitate il almost at once
These gases distend the stomach ia
all directions. preventing the contract
ing muscles from doing their regular
duties, or il they do force the gas from
the stomach 10 goes elsewhere in the
system with even more harassing re-
suits. and then the decaying mass still
remains TO generate more gases.
The most effective method for allay-
ing fatulency is 10 remove the cause
of gas making. An emetic viii do
this. but the stomach VIII have the
same trouble the moment new food en-
ters il.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets get at
gas food at once. digest il, prevent de-
cay. quickly reduce food to nourish-
ment. make good rich gastric fluid and
pass the digested food 70 the intes-
tines. giving the stomach its rest and
the system its nOurishment. Flatulency
simply can not exist where these little
tablets are used. They build up the
stomach fluids 50 that IL matters not
how many vegetables you eat or food
containing quantities OF gas. the stOm-
ach does it's work we'll and quickly.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
everywhere and used the whole world
over BY sick stOma0hs and stOmachs
that want to eat heartily and yet not
get sick.
Every druggist carries Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets. price so cents per box
The demand for these little digesters
ada use them and prescribe them. Send
us your name and address and we will
send you a trial package by mail free
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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-10
Harry Baker Outclassed by
WOlgast in South

LOS ANGELES. March 9.-Harry Baker
of San Francisco was decidedly out
classed by Ad Wolgast in a 10 round
bout before the Pacific athletic club to-
night.
Baker appeared to be afraid of his
man and was on the run throughout the
bout. Referee Eyton in the eighth round
insisting that he should fight.
Baker had little difficulty in finding
Wolgast, but his blows lacked force.
A panic was imminent between the
third and fourth rounds, caused by a
burning newspaper near one of the ex-
its. and cries of Fire. went up. The
ushers, however, quickly restored the
crowd to state of calm.