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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
LIGHTING EXPERT
CALLED BY DEATH
Palo Alto Man introduced In
candescent Illumination in
California

John ]. Levin. one of Californias
foremost electricians. who died last
Sunday afternoon at his home near San
Jose, will be buried at Los Gatos to-
day. Levin had a host of friends
among all classes of people throughout
the central part of the state, and his
family is receiving many messages of
coincidence.
For 10 years the decedent was cleo
trician of Leland Stanford university,
and at the time of his death was city
electrician of Palo Alto. To him is
credited the introduction of incan-
descent lighting in California. He was
recognized as man advanced in his
profession, and at the time of the we'd
ding of Miss Theresa Fair and Hermann
Oelrichs he was called upon to install
all the elaborate lighting for that
event.
The decedent was born on the isle
of Man 40 years ago. He leaves wife
and four children-Mrs. r. j. Fletcher
of San Rafael, Miss Myrtle Levin, Miss
Mona Levin and Miss May levin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
STEAMERS AGENTS
DESCRIBE ACCIDENT
Statement Denies Story Of
Trouble With Quartermas=
ter of the Florida
Captain of the Republic Loses
License and Injured
Passenger Dies

NEW YORK, Jan. ga statement as
to the cause of the Nantucket collision
between the White Star liner Republic
and the Italian liner Florida was issued
late today by c. B. Richards & Co.
agents of the Florida. The statement
was in part:
A dense fog existed at the time of the col
lision- The Florida had been proceeding at a
moderate speed. blowing her fog whistle fire.
quently. The captain and chief officers were
in charge of her navigation the bridge.
The Florida was proceeding slowly when the
fog whistles of another steamer which after
ward proved to be the Republic were heard
The engines of the Florida were reversed and
two signals Of three whistles were blown. in
dicating that the engines were going astern The
collision nevertheless took place. the bow of
'the Florida striking the port side of the Re
public somewhat aft of amidshps.
When the Republic became visible through
the fog she was crossing the bow of the Florida
from starboard TO port and running at high
speed The helm of the Florida was promptly
put TO starboard, hoping to swing the bow of the
Italian steamer to starboard aud to assist in
averting the danger OF a collision.
The published statements that there was a
misunderstanding of orders on the bridge Of
the Florida not true.
There is no foundation whatever for the
story that any member of the crew was struck
or reprimanded by the captain
Eugene Lynch of Boston, who was
injured in the collision, died today in
the Long Island college hospital
Captain Sealby and his officers and
most of the crew of the wrecked steam
ship Republic were given a remarkable
demonstration when they landed today.
A great throng of officers and seamen.
together with 800 or 400 spectators.
We're on the dock Onicers and seamen
alike made a rush for Captain Sealby
and lifted him to their shoulders and
carried him to the street, while the
crowd yelled itself hoarse and stewards
on the steamships blew trumpets
Behind the captain the crowd carried
aloft the brave man Binns, the wireless
telegraph operator.
Officials OF the White Star line said
today that one of the results of the ac-
cident was the immediate revocation of
the license of Captain Sealby He will
remain in New York perhaps a week
and then will proceed to Liverpool.
There he will be cited to appear before
the board of trade for examination. If
the board of trade exonerates the cap
tain from responsibility for the collision
his license will be at once restored
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
AN ITCHING PALM
No Cure for 1t. Other Forms %
Itching Preferable.

There is no cure for an itching
palm-the money kind. Even poslam.
the new skin discovery. cannot help it
But when it comes to eczema. the most
annoying OF itching skin troubles. pos
lam will stop the itching at once and
cure the worst cases in a few days. Sc
with hives, rash. scabies, split toes.
piles. and scaly scalp. all OF which
are different forms OF eczema. accom-
panied by severe itching and caused by
imperfect digestion and careless diet.
Poslam comes in two-dollar jars. but
fifty cents worth will answer in cur
ing any of the diseases mentioned. II
can be had of any druggist The Owl
Drug Co. makes a speciality of it,
That results are immediate will be
amply demonstrated overnight by the
use of the experimental sample which
the Emergency Laboratories. 50 West
Twenty-ffth Street. New York City.
will send free by mail. in plain wrap
per. to any one who will write for IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Newburgh's RetriaI DELAYED

The retriaI Of Adolph s. Newburgh,
charged with attempting to influence
held for several months. His attorney,
Bert Schlesinger. is engaged in the
Gonzalez will contest, which begins
shortly in Judge Grabams court, and
is expected to last more than a month.
Assistant District Attorney William
Hoff Cook, who with Langdon prose-
cuted Newburgh. is also engaged in
several important cases that will con-
He will prosecute Michael w. Coffey,
the boodling supervisor, whose trial
starts next Monday, and James Tread
well, the banker, who is to be tried
beginning February II. Cook also has
an engagement in Washington, April s,
on which date George d. Collins writ
of error. granted by the state supreme
court. viii be argued before the United
States supreme court.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
MICHIGAN REGENT DENIES
ANY OFFER TO WHEELER
No Invitation to Succeed Angel
Given or Declined
TS,ec;oI D;snotcb 10 The Call

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 26.-According
to an interview given out at Ann Arbor
today by Regent Beal of the University
of Michigan, President Wheeler of Cali
fornia university is not going to be-
come. the head of Michigans seat OF
learning right away.
There is absolutely no truth what
ever in the report that Benjamin Ide
Wheeler. president of the University of
California, has announced that he will
not accept the invitation to become
the head of the University of Michigan.
for the very good reason that no such
invitation has been extended to him or
to any one else" was the pungent COM
ment of Regent Beal when asked as to
the truth of the report.
President Wheeler lectured in Michi-
gan last fall and since that time rumor
has persistent1y connected his name
with the University of Michigan as a
possible successor to President Angel.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
WHIPPING POST AND HAT
PINS ENGAGE SOLONS
Meantime State Tax Law Is in
Need of Amendment

SALEM. Or, Jan. 26.-To untangle
the trouble caused by recent deci-
sion by the supreme court that the
fixed ratio state tax is unconstitu-
tional, an emergency measure will be
introduced in the house tomorrow.
This provides for a temporary board
of equalization, which shall meet at once
and ascertain the exact cash value of
the assessable property in the several
counties of the state, determine the
amount of revenue necessary for the
state and prorate it among the coun-
ties as equitably as possible.
The bill to repeal the whipping post
was defeated in the house this after
noon. and the bill prohibiting the
inches was passed. A bill has been in
troduced by Farrell of Multnomah to
abolish loan sharks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
nIcGY,s WILL PRoBATED

The will Of William J. Biggy, late
chief of police, was admitted to pro-
bate by Judge coffey yesterday, Attor-
ney J. J. Dwyer being executor. Buggy
left his wife only 81 by his will, but
half of the estate goes to her as COM
munity property. The estate is ap-
praised at about $4,000. so Mrs Biggy.
from whom the testator was estranged
for a number of years, will receive
about $I-500. The other half is divided
equally between the four children of
Biggyts first wife. The daughter of
the widow was willed 81 and this is
all she viii get.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
cHARGEp wITH rouL CRIME

David Trachturbrog, alias Whitley. "
a peddler of canary birds and cheap
jewelry. was charged before Police
Judge Shortall yesterday with vag-
rancy because it was alleged he lived
off the earnings of Jennie Labovich.
a woman of the under world. He denied
the charge and the woman took the
stand and swore that she did not live
with the defendant in the International
hotel. The police had proof that they
lived together and the woman was or
dered into custody and charge of
PERJURY may be made against her. The
defendant was also ordered into Gus
fodE
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
JUDGE LAWLOR
STOPS UNFAIR
INVESTIGATION
Court Says ByingtOn's Method
Of Examination Is Persua=
sive and Seductive
Three TaIesmen Qualify for
Trial of Calhoun by
Lack of Opinions
Eight Jurors Temporarily Ac-
cepted and New Venire
Ready for Questions
Jurors Accepted Subject TO
Perempfory Challenge

Joseph Dixon. clerk. 2o0o Steiner
street
fe'er AnfheS Sr- retired mining
man. 7sS San Jose, avenue.
" alter =. Basioette. Book keeper,
1924 California street
" alter ,. Rock. stationery sales
man. 1926 Green street
Miehael Mcguire. retired hay and
grain dealer. PSI Page street.
David HoIzberE. jeweIer. 1926
Geary street.
John II. Powers, architect, 26S9
Sacramento street.
Arthur :. Holman, insurance. 29IS
Van Ness avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Eastern Critlcs Answered

The truth about the great battle, in
which the citizens of San Francisco
ioined with the public health service
of the government to guard the nations
health by protecting its western gate
way against the advance of Asiatic
pestilence, is told at the request of
Sunset magazine by DR.. Colby Rucker
of the marine hospital service in the
FEBRUARY number of the magazine.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
REFORMS ARE REJECTED

BERLIN, jan 26.=The Prussian diet
today voted down various motions ia
voring electoral reform. The national
liberal motion demanding a direct bal
lot, and resolution in favor of a Sc
cret ballot, were defeated, and a resO-
luton in favor of redistricting was re-
jected by big majority.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
NEW PosTMAsTERs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Olo Outberg
has been appointed postmaster at Olin-
da, Shasta county, California, vice
George w. Durtner resigned.
Charles DeceW was nominated today
by the president as postmaster at Wal
aIlla Hawaii
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
Notice to DepOsitOrs and Creditors
of the Market Street Bank

of the Market Street Bank
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that LOUIS
III. MOOSER has presented to this court a
bid of the Assets Realization Company in
the sum of 1888. 500 for the purchase Of all
of the assets of the Market Street Bank as
the same appeared on the books Of said
bank at the close of business January o,
1909. exclusive Of any moneys In the hands
of the receiver, together with his petition
praying that the court consider said bid and
take such action it may deem proper
thereon, and has further fled report and
account of his receivership from the day OF
his appointment down to the close Of buSi-
ness on the 9th day of January 1909. which
said petition and which. said account and
report have been by the court set for hearing
on Monday, the LIST day OF February 1909, at
the hour of 10 O'Clock a. m at the court
room Of the superior court OF the city and
county OF San Francisco, department No. s
thereof, in the Grant building. southeast
corner of Market and 9TH sts., in the city
and county Of San Francisco
NOW THEREFORE. notice is given that
said petition and said account and report
will be heard before said court at said last
named date and place. and all persons in
terested in said petition or in said bid or in
said report and account. are hereby notified
to be present at the hearing Of the same at
the time and place above specified. and that
all or any objections or exceptions thereto
will be then heard. LOUIS II. 4IOOSER
As Receiver OF the Market Street Bank.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
coNTrsT OVER PRINTER

wasyer 3. Nackey Of 1872 Howard
street. a printer, caused the hardest
6eht Of the day between the attorneys
He got into the bad graees ol bslis-
.o1 81 the outset by admitting that as
,nion man. be had sympathized with
The carmen during their strike and had
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27

OFFICE Purchasing commissary. u. ). Army.
lOO6 North Point ST. San Francisco Cal. Jann-
airy Is i90o.-Sealed proposals. In duplicate, for
furnishing and delivering. OF about February
20 1909 subsistence stores In accordance with
specifications and conditions set forth In Circular
No l. War Department. Office Comnlissary Gen
eral. Washington. d. c., March n l9OS. VIII be
received at this office until II o'clock a. m.
January 2S 1909. and then opened Information
furnished on application. CECIL STEWART.
Capt Comsy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-27
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS viii be received at the Bureau
q Supplies and Accounts. Navy Department..
Washington. D. c.. until 10 o'clock a. m. FEB
ruary .. 1900. and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter. TO furnish at the navy yard. Mare
Island. Cal. quantity OF naval supplies. fol-
lows: Sch 197. Machine tOOls--Sch- SIS. Lathe
and planer t00Is.--Sch. SIC. Piles oregon pine
Sch S17 Oregon pine. boat knees. oak Ap-
plications for proposals should designate tire
schedules desired by number. Blank proposals
will be furnished upon application 10 the navy
pay Office. san Francisco. Cal. OF 70 the Bureau
E. B. ROGERS. Paymaster General. Z. $ n
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
Fierce Contest For Supremacy on the
Part of Two Rival Factions of
the Republican Party.
(Herald Specially

Olympia, Wash, June 23.-The
Washington legislature convened in
special session today, pursuant to the
recent call issued by Governor NJ. E.
Hay. The session is probably the
first ever held by a state legislative
assembly for the sole purpose, it may
be said, of giving the rival factions of
the dominant political party an OPP
portunity to fight out their differ
ences.
The warfare, which has grown bit
ter in its intensity, has been brewing
for many months. Local option, If
Irregularities in several of the state de-
partments, alleged mismanagement of
state institutions and many minor is
sues are involved in the struggle.
Back of it all is a story of political
intrigue and revenge and a fierce con'
test for supremacy on the part of the
two rival factions of the republican
party in this state.
Upon one side are Governor Hay
and his friends, who at the regular
session last winter favored investiga-
ton of the state departments, and on
the other are the friends of the state
officials, who declare that the inves-
tigation was purely Of the muck
rake" variety and undertaken for po-
litical purposes only. Their conten-
ton that there was nothing wrong
with the state departments, however,
was given body blow by the arrest
some time ago of Adjutant General
Hamilton on charges of embezzling
more than $4,000 of the state militia
funds.
Governor Hay was elected lieuten-
ant governor and succeeded to the of
flee of chief executive on the death
of Governor Cosgrove last spring.
The governor is a strong believer in
local option and in the campaign last
fall aligned himself with the reform
forces. The liquor interests, which
ore Influential, are consequently lend
their strengths IS IS He opposition,
Just what the special session ex-
poets to attempt or accomplish is sur
rounded with the greatest uncertain
ty At present the air is filled only
with charges and counter-charges
mi.
governor has openly threatened to
veto any measure that does not meet
with his approval. 1t is reported, on
the other hand, that the opposition in
tends to introduce a resolution ask
ing for the Impeachment of Governor
Hay for alleged misconduct in office.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
TEXAS NEWS NOTES.

A negro by the name of West was
given the death penalty at Dallas for
shooting and killing a farmer
Judge Simpson delivered a strong
charge to the grand jury at Tyler
called to investigate the lynching
cases.
Former State Controller Mccall
died at Austin.
Texans are urged by the national
officers to attend the Irrigation Con-
gress.
Members of Green's Brigade have
assembled at Wharton.
The new creamery at Giddings
opened for business yesterday.
The San Angelo Consumptive SAM
tarium is to have four hundred bunga-
lows
The governor has made the ap-
pointments of the legal codifiers.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
TEXAS BASEBALL LEAGUE.
Results yesterday:
Shreveport s, Galveston 5.
Dallas Z, Waco 3.
Rain at Houston and San Antonio
Lightning Bolt Hits Oil Tanks.

Beaumont, Texas, June ga forty
thousand gallon tank of the Security
Refining company was struck by light
ming this morning and set on fire.
The tank was filled with low grade
gasoline, and the loss is estimated at
about $4,000, large part of the
gasoline been .
ming also struck a tank of the Guffey
Oil company at Elyista this morning
and set it on fire. The tank contain
ed five thousand barrels of OIL The
loss will be about $4,000.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
GRAND JURY GETS TO WORK.
of Hodge Lynching at
Tyler Is Now Under Way.

Tyler, Texas, June 22-Judge Simp-
son convened the district court this
morning and the grand jury was en-
panelled to investigate the lynching
of Jim Hodge, the negro hanged on
May 1. The judges charge to the
jury was strong and vigorous. The
grand jury is from different sections
of Smith county, only two being from
Tyler, and are mostly farmers. Six
defendants are in Jail charged with
the lynching, and others are out on
bond. The jury begins work imme-
diately. and a large number of wit
nesseS are summoned
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
Tom Resser Arrested.

Cold Springs, Texas, June 22-Tom
Besser was brought in here last night
and lodged in Jail charged with the
killing of Sim Poston at a saloon
across the river from Onalaska. The
killing took place Saturday night and
the particulars are not known. There
will be an examining trial at Point
Blank Wednesday, the 29rd Both
are young men and from Onalaska.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23
KNIGHT GOT Is YEARS
Ike Knight of Fort Worth Convicted
of Second Degree Murder and
Drew a Long Sentence.
(Herald Specially

Fort Worth, Texas, June 29.-After
being out eleven hours, the jury in
the Ike Knight case, charged with
the murder of Ed Larmon, at 1880
this morning returned verdict of
second degree murder, and assessed
the punishment of the defendant at
seventy-five years in the penitentiary.
A motion was at once filed for re-
hearing, but no date has yet been set
for hearing the motion.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-23

IANY MINERS BURIED FIGHT IN WASHINGTON
Estimated That One Hundred and
Fifty Miners Were Entombed In
Lackawana Mine Today.
(Herald Specially

Pittsburg, Pa, June 23.-Between
one hundred and one hundred and
fifty miners were entombed in mine
of the Lackawana Coal company at
Wehrum, Pa, this morning. UP to
noon ten of the bodies had been re-
covered. Rescue workers are trying
to reach other bodies. The cause of
the disaster has not yet been ascer-
tanned.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-02-27
Triumph,

Mr.. Herman S%choenberger, who is at
tending the Louisiana State University,
was a visitor to his home this week,
Mr.. A. B. Bulot, who is at present
residing in New Orleans visited his
mother last Sunday.
Messrs. N. and E. Carlson,of Calves
ton Tex, also Misses F. and l.. Butler,
of Neptune, were guests at the hospi-
table home of Mrs G, Schoenberger, for
several days.
Mr.. Sigmund S~choenberger. one of
our prominent young men, was a'visitor
to New Orleans this week.
MI. and Mrs Paul J. Rhiner entertain
edvery Informally on Wednesday at
progressive euchre. the hostess. was
assisted in receiving by Mrs, c. Munster
man. Ten games of euchre resulted in
the lady's first prize being awarded to
| Mrs. E. Baumann. Mr.. Sigmund Sch
oenburger won the gentleman's first
prize; while the consolation prizes were
bestowed upon Miss. F. Schoenberger
and Mr.. G. Schoenherger. At mid
night a delicious supper was served.
The dining room was beautifully, decora-
ted with flowers and ferns. The
guests included Misses S. T. and K.
Schoenberger, F. and L. Butler, c.
Stockfleth, H. Reuben, S. de Armas,
Mrs. E. Bauma0n. NJ. and Mrs. &,
Lower coast gazette., 1909-02-27
Empire

LIllpllS
The recent cold weather did very lit
tie damage to the crops in this locality.
Empire observed Washington's birth
day by flying her flags.
One of the laborers in the factory
here, had his hand badly crushed by an
oyster car, he was conveyed to New
Orleans for medical treatment. We sin
cerely hope amputation of the member
will not be necessary, the unfortunate
mar having lost his otherhand in some
former accident.
Our enterprising merchant Mr.. Jos.
Hingle is improving his premises by hav
ing his yard filled with sand and making
fine shell walks.
Many friends will note with interest
the marriage of Mrs. Kate Rapp Wilson
to Mr., j. 3. Murrell. The ceremony was
celebrated in New Orleans at the resi-.
dence of the brides sister, Mrs. S.
O'Neil, by the Rev. E. w. Hunter.
MRS. Murrell formerly resided in Plaque
mines, where she is we'll and favorabl,
known. Hearty congratulations ant
best wishes are extended to Mr.. ant
Mrs, Murrell.
Empire entertained an UNUSUAL,
large crowd Of visitors last Sunday.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-02-27
Jesuits' Bend.

Once more Rex is in our midst, rece-
living the homage of his loyal subjects.
His arrival has almost depopuIated
our town.
Among those who attended the "char.
acter party given by Miss M rouerre
at her residence in Orleans Street, were
the Misses Edwige, Leah and Ethel
Perez and Mr., and Mrs M. B. Casteiy.
Miss Euphrasie Becnel entertainedher
friends quite charmingly at a dance
last Saturday. joyful expectation beca-
me areality.
Quite a crowd Of maskers passed thro'
the town Tuesday, creating much mirth
and enjoyment.
Rev. Father Kellogg has been a very
conscientious worker and has greatly
improved St. Cecelias church anc
grounds. New pews and a fine organ
have been added. Much praise is due
our worthy pastor.
The ringing down Of the curtain Of
Gaiety on Ash Wednesday is indeed
boon to Jes uit Benders as it means
well-won rest and relief aftera season
Of crowded gaieties.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-02-27
Marin.

Miss Theoda Haygood, the formerly
beloved teacher of Marin School visited
Marin Sunday and was the guest of
Mrs. Theo. Brown. Mrs. S. DiBartolo,
Misses Leontine Buras and May Ccgne.
vich were the guest Of MRS. l.. Gauf-
troy Wednesday evening. Little Miss
Mollie Chauvin, Maurice O'Brien and
Herman Sylve are spending the Carni-
val holidays in New Orleans.
Wednesday evening the Misses Lin
coin and Miss Ella Mongrue, Messrs.
Sidney johnson, Emmett Kelly and Bud
Bennett had avery enjoyable time launch
riding on the river. Messrs George Line
oln and Jos. O'Brien were guests of Miss
es Marie and Louise Gauffroy Sunday.
Mrs. w. H, Chauvin visited her mot,
her Mrs. Marc Cognevich Sunday. Mr..
Jos. Redman of New Orleans was the
guest Of MI. S. M. C'Brien Sunday.
A surprise party was given by the
girls and boys Of Point Pleasant Satur.
day night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. 0. Lincoln. Mr.. A. Commander
was at Marin Sunday and was the CUES,
of Mr.. E. E. Kirby.