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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01
STOCK BROKERS MARVEL
AT GREAT OIL FIELD
Businessmen Bring Good Re-
ports From CoaIinga District

Returning yesterday morning from 2
three days trip in the oil fields of the
San Joaquin valley, the San Francisco
brokers and their friends brought back
most encouraging reports from the
petroleum district. Their chief interest
was naturally in the great Lakevfew
gusheT. The well was on special ex-
hibition for the visitors and in honor
of the occasion spouted at the rate Of
almost $4,000 barrels during the day
The trip TO the fields was made in
a train de luxe and proved to be one of
the most enjoyable excursions that
has been run from San Francisco.
Leaving here Friday night the train
reached Coalinga early in the morning.
After cordial welcome by the cham
Der Of commerce the San Franciscans
were taken through the fields in auto
mobiles. OF great interest was the
property of the California oil fields
limited, the British corporation, which
owns a particularly rich section of
land. From one well, which has been
producing $500 barrels day for long
period, the company derives sufficient
revenue TO pay all it's expenses, the
income from the other wells going into
the enormous dividend fund.
The chamber of commerce and citi-
zens generally were hosts at a barbe-
cue feast served in the open. It was
at this gathering that General Peeler
of Coalinga told of the remarkable
growth of the town. 1t has a popula-
tion Of $500, bank deposits exceeding
$1,000, 600 and 1000 buildings, many of
them brick and concrete and of modern
artistic design.
During the drive through the famous
derrick avenue" the visitors learned
that 1t rivaled Market street in 'front.'
age value.
Saturday night the special train was
run to Taft, and from there the Mid
way, Maricopa and Sunset fields were
inspected Sunday. The city Of Taft is
expanding at such speed that the rail-
road company can not keep UP with
freight deliveries. 1t is now said to
be the third largest shipping point in
the state. The enterprising citizens
desire to incorporate, and petitions are
now being circulated to that end.
Luncheon was served on Santa Fe
lease near Fellows, and from there the
return was made to Taft. Sunday after
noon an observation car was run down
to the Lakeview gusher and the crowd
tramped over the desert to witness the
remarkable sight. The well gives indi-
cations of an increase in output A
crater 100 feet in diameter has been
formed and from it the oil swirls and
ejdies.
The brokers' special returned to
H1kersfeld Sunday night Monday was
spent in the Kern river fields.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01

and one man watching the burners can
keep a brighter fire than a whole gang
of stokers could maintain a coal furn-
ace. On an oil burner 10 men can do
the work that on coal burner would
require 40 or even more.
Life in the stoke hole is next to the
internal on a coal burner, especially if
the ship be in a tropical climate. The
freroom of an oil burner is as cool and
clean as any other part of the ship.
By the use of liquid fuel a big saving
is also effected in the item of firing
tools. This is small item in compari-
son with some other expenses, but in
the course of a year it mounts to a
considerable sum.
The work of the deck department on
an ocean going liner consists largely in
cleaning. Where coal is used this is
a heavy and endless task. The substi-
tuition of oil for coal does away Witn
most Of the dirt and permits of a re-
duction in the deck force without plac-
ing any extra labor on those retained.
On passenger ships this elimination of
dirt is one Of the greatest additions to
the comfort Of ocean travel that has
been made in many years.
The use Of oil makes it possible to
maintain a steady pressure of steam,
and this alone effects substantial
saving in the wear and tear of the
machinery Oh Is more economical IN
the original cost. is as easily obtainable
as coals occupies less space, is cheaper
to handle, increases the speed of a
ship, extends its steaming radius, pro-
longs the life of its machinery and
generally makes old king coal look
like a back number as fuel for
steamships. The merchant marine has
found it out. The navy department is
beginning to sit up and take notice.
LINERS HAVE OIL BURNERS
When the Toyo Kisen Kaisha built
its big turbine liners Tenyo Maru and
Chiyo Maru they were equipped with
oil burners. It was found, however,
that coal could be bought in Japan
cheaper than oil, but that oil was the
cheaper fuel here. To take full ad-
vantage of this difference in conditions
the new ships were equipped with con-
vertible furnaces. They come from
Japan burning coal and on the return
voyage burn oil. At times they burn
both That is, some of the furnaces
viii be consuming coal while the
others are being fed with oil It was
once supposed that an oil burner un-
able to get liquid fuel would be help
less. The Chiyo and Tenyo take which
ever they can get, but their engineers
say they prefer oil.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01
PAYMASTER ENDS TRIAL
BY PLEADING GUILTY
August A. LiljefeIt Given Six
Months Sentence

August A. LiljefeIt, formerly post
master on Alcatraz island, and who has
been on trial for several days in the
United States district court on charge
brought his trial to a sudden close yes
terday afternoon by pleading guilty.
The plea was made through arrange
ment with the United States attorneys
office to the sixth count of the indict-
ment against him. charging that he
failed to remit funds on a certain cate.
The other five counts charged en-
bezzlement of government funds, and
these will not be prosecuted, according
to the agreement
After pleading guilty Liljefelt was
sentenced to six months in the Alameda
county Jail
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01
NEW OIL CONCERNS
ARE INCORPORATED
Companies Are Formed to De-
veIop California Properties

The following oil companies were
incorporated yesterday:
Coalinga Chief oil company-Cap1tal
s75. goo; directors, Henry c. Lynch, A. r
Baum, S. l.. Whipple.
Elk Hills oil company-Capital, $10,-
600, directors, B. ID. Adamson, K. A.
Levin, r. F. Macleod.
Coalinga extension oil company
Capital. s400 900; directors, H. D.
Fagan, u. E. Mathever, G. A. Esterberg,
A. G. Deardorff, Warren Cheney.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01
OIL EXPERT TO WORK
ON MATTOLE PROPERTY
George Craig Leaves for South
ern Humboldt
TSpecial Disbatch 10 The Call

EUREKA, May 31.-George Craig. the
Bakersfield oil expert, has arrived to
begin operations for the Mattole de-
velopment company in the Mattole dis
trict. In company with Attorney ]. r.
Coonan and several others of the de-
velopment company, Craig left for
southern Humboldt this morning.
The company has now under lease in
the Mattole district about 900 acres
of land.
Another concern, the Bear river oil
company, has been drilling wells in
the Mattole district for two years. but
thus far without success.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01

HoTELMAN THREATENS PoLICEMAN-James
Gordon, proprietor of the Hotel Dixie 750 Pa
men Gallagher and Kerrigan on a charge of
threats against life. The policemen went into
the hotel bar in search of man and If is
alleged that Gordon threatened to shoot unless
they went out.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-01
rrsrA GIVEN TrvE YEARs-vt,

Tesla ulsEN ~ 1asL LAnsls sa.l.s lncent Iesta'
sault upon a girl of Is years, with recon-
mendation to mercy, was sentenced to five
years Imprisonment In San Quentin by Judge
Cabaniss yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
WILL NOT MAKE
TRIP TO DOCK ST
Question of Forcing Southern K
r, to Move Tracks Up to
New Council.

The proposed visit to Dock street
by the members of the committee on
streets. in order to determine whether
or not the tracks OF the Southern rail-
road lying along that thoroughfare
act as a block to traffic, will not be
made now Chairman Adams, of the
committee, says ii would be impossi-
Bile TO decide what recommendation
should he made before the expiration
of the present council Consequently
the question viii now be left for the
consideration of the new council
which convenes IN September.
The matter Was brought up for dis
cussion at q recent meeting OF the
street committee and was the cause
OF strenuous arguments pro and con.
General Superintendent H. K. Hutch
ms. of this division of the Southern
raiiroad, urged council not to force
the company to move Its tracks. de-
cIaring that they had been laid three
years ago, at An expense Of $1,000,
and according to orders from council.
Mr.. Hutchins was backed up in his
plea by petition signed By a number
OF owners Of Dock street property. all
urging that the tracks be allowed TO
remain in their present position. II
was as result Of these petitions that
the committee members decided to
visit the thoroughfare in body and
see for themselves whether or not the
tracks helped 10 form a traffic block
ade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
.DR. SMITHS DEPARTURE
IS DEEPLY REGRETTED

Suitable resolutions expressing re-
greet at the resignation of Rev. DR..
w r. L. SCmith. who has served
them as pastor for the last thirteen
years, were adopted Sunday by the
congregation of Second Baptist
church. The resolutions were drafted
by Mr.. J. Taylor Eiiyson, who also
made the motion that the church take
such action.
On recommendation OF the board
OF deacons. the church accepted DIR.
Smiths resignation and a committee
composed OF Messrs j. Taylor Ely
son, J. g. James and c. r. Guy was
appointed to loIk for a new pastor
The committee has authority TO in
crease its membership to eighteen
from the church roll and this will
likely be done before any definite
action is taken toward procuring an
other pastor.
1t IL stated. however, that several
names are already under considera-
ton. among them being Rev. DIR. NJ
Ashby Jones, pastor OF the Church of
the Citadel. Charleston. 8. c. DIR.
Jones was formerly pastor Of Leigh
Street church, Richmond.
Rev. DIR. Smith II now spending his
August vacation near Shelby. N. c.,
preparatory to entering upon his pull
pit duties at Chapel tiili on Eeptem-
Der /.
The pulpit OF the Second Baptist
was filled Sunday at both services by
Rev. DIR. w. w. Landrum. of Louis
vile. former pastor &C the church.
DR.. Landrum will remain In Rich
mond throughout August. He lie the
guest of Mr.. J. TAYLOR Ellyson In West
Franklin street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
ONLY COMPL|CATE
MURDER MYSTERY
------------
Developments of Last "a Hours
Cause Police to Adopt
New Theory.
FIND DEAD CHICKENS
Golf Caddy is Being Held it Be-
ing Reported That He Had
Quarreled With Rice.
FIND DEAD CHICKENS

CLEVELAND, O.. August s.--Devel-
opments of twenty four hours have
served only to complicate the mystery
surrounding the murder of Attorney
William l.. Rice.
The finding OF a burlap sack con-
tanning a number of dead chickens
leads to the belief among a few de-
tectives that Rice was murdered by
chicken thieves whom ne surprised.
Still others maintain that Rise was
killed by highwaymen, who were
frightened away-hy- approaching
automobile before -they-had- time to
rife the dying mans pockets. Among
those who cling to this belief are mem
bers of the dead mans family and
household.
c. II. Stuart, brother in law, in
terested with Rich in real estate trans
actions. believes the lawyer was KILL
ed by enemies.
IF this Is true" he said to-day, "the
assassin must have been q man of
considerable Importance. as Mr.. Rice
has not been concerned with small
affairs for several years"
The widow, who arrived yesterday
from Cape Cod with her four children.
is confined to her apartments. Up TO
the present time she has not sufficient
~ recovered from the shock to take
any part in the effort to solve the
mystery of her husbands death.
Pasquale Guiliano. II years old, q
caddy who was discharged recently
from the Euclid Club. where Attorney
Rice played golf, lis being held by the
police. II has been reported to the
officers that Guiliano quarreled with
Rice. The Italian declares, however.
he had no trouble with the lawyer
and says he did not know of the death
OF Rice until told by the master caddy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
CLERKS Of COURTS
To HOLD MEETING
State Convention to Be Held at
Ocean View This
Week.

With many discussions bearing
upon the work of the members by
prominent Virginians. the first an
nual meeting of the Virginia Clerks
of Courts Association will take place
Wednesday and Thursday at Ocean
View. Senator Swanson and Senator
Martin and many we'll known men,
bers OF the Virginia bar VIII be pres
ent to address the clerks. who have
organized with the idea OF bringing
about an uniform procedure in crimi-
nal and civil courts throughout the
Old Dominion.
Wednesday will be devoted entire
ly 20 routine work and hearing ad-
dresses by the orators OF the occa-
sion, while Thursday will be given
over to entertainment features, which
have been arranged by the Norfolk
and Portsmouth members. This will
include sightseeing trip about
Hampton Roads, the Elizabeth river
and the Southern Branch, including
stops at the Norfolk navy yard, the
big plant of the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock Company and
other points OF interest.
me closing feature or the conveu-
ton will take place Thursday at the
Ocean View Hotel in the shape OF a
banquet.
The officers of the association are as
follows: A. S. johnson, president,
James V. Trehy. first vice-president.
Walter Christian, second vice-presi-
dent: John II. Goss, third vsce-presi-
dent: H. Fl. Holt, secretary and treas
arer. Executive commfttee--A. 8.
johnson, Fl. II. Holt. Alvah III. Mar
tin, Robert Gillian, ID. @. Smith, +.
II. Geddy and Samuel p. Waddiii.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Wllner---Stene.

Especial TO Tho Richmond virEinian. ,
WARRENTON. Aug. S.--Mr. and Mrs..
George p. stone. announce the engage
msnt Of their second daughter, Belle.
10 George 3. Wilmer the wedding 10
take place August 18th. Miss Stone is
one OF the most attractive and popu-
lar girls OF the younger set and has
spent several winters In Washington.
Mr.. wilmer. In q native Of Washington
aErnduate Of Boston Tech ana has for
the last year been with the canal COM
mission In Panama whore the young
couple will live.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Country Home

l50 acres of land on lake, l-2 miles
OF railroad station and within 20 minures'
ride from electric line and about miles
from the city; good boating and fishing;
splendid orchard elexen-ronm house.
nice shade; all necessary outbuildings,
fenced and cross-fenced. This home must
be seen to be appreciated. II you want
good home in a part of the country that
ID booming be sure TO come and see this.
My $11, 600, on terms.
CASSELMAN & co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
FOR RENT
$40 North
Meadow Street

A beautiful Nine-room Gray Brick
House, recently built, having all modern
conveniences; heat by steam; lighted by
electricity and gas; detached on four sides,
having windows on four sides; lightest
house in the city; possession September
LIST. Rents S540.
GREEN & Redo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Wants
Wants
Want Ad. Rates

One per word when paid in advance. No paid adj
taken for less than cents.
~ -
No Ads taken for less than twenty-five cents when
phoned in or charged at the counter.
Contract much less Phone Madison 1888, and
Mr. Carrscr Manager OF Classified Department. will CALL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Bathing, Boating, Fishing
Stutz-Curtis Cottages. Ocean View,

Va.
Best location ON tho watsr front.
Two connecting cottages With nice
large rooms, each room has three windows.
On cottage car line, or will stop at tho
cottage. Only five minutes walk from
the pavilion Bath housS hi the yard.
Electric lights and city water. Boat FREQ
to our patrons. Home comforts. Terms:
reasonable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

PERSONALS.
T0W PRICES on XII RANGES: SEE
us now while the prices are low; all
standard makes. which means a great
ueHt when you want repair. Va.
PLUMBING & HEATING CO., 70 n.
Ninth street
WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF TREAT
ing and curing nervous and stomac n
troubles. Mental Scientist, references.
SOS East Clay street Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

ILLNESS CATsES-
POsTPoNEMENT OF TERM.
Owing to the illness OF Judge Shack
faford's daughter. the August term OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Green & Redd's
RENT LIST

Possession August 81, 1910. Ann.
312 South Third Street, Ia rooms. $3.50
All B. Allen Ave, Sd flat, 0 rooms,
heat included ....s... $50
All Allen Avenue, 2 flat, Q rooms,
heat included ............ $50
| 5000 Monument Ave. 10 rooms. ~. 100
| 33l3 West Cary Street, IA rooms. 600
| $40 North Meadow 81. rooms. $50
2204-6-S Stuart Ave, s rooms 49,. $40
1917 Grove Avenue. S rooms $3.50. 50Ls
heated ................ $50
808 West Main ST., rooms, LIST fiat
heat included .......... $50
Bellevue Apartment No. l, rooms. 400
2502 Floyd Avenue, 8 rooms 80. 400
sos Virginia Street. 8 rooms 49,. 400
Bellevue Apartment No. 3, rooms. 800
| 2101 Floyd Avenue, 8 rooms ..... 800
Bellevue Apartment No. 5, Z rooms. 800
| Bellevue Apartment No. 4, s rooms,
/ possession October LIST ...... 800
2l11 Floyd Avenue, 8 rooms ...... $50
2109 Floyd Avenue, 6 rooms. 800. $50
| 9l5 East Leigh Street, 9 rooms. -. 800
! 2l07 Floyd Avenue, 8 rooms -. 300
Bellevue Apartment No. 8, z rooms. 800
| 203-5-7-9-1l North Sycamore Street,
rOOrns ooo
IL North Harrison St., rooms :. 800
! 81 North Harrison st., rooms OBJ $50
| 1908 West Main Street, rooms 80 800
| 2420 E. Broad st., LIST and I'd fiat
7 rooms. ................... 900
| 100 North Davis Street, 8 rooms 800
| 30l2 East Broad ST., rooms, I'd flat $40
I 402 West Cary Street, rooms. Is. 240
! 3l2 ". 32d st., ID flat, rooms -. 216
I 307 N. Twenty-First St., rooms. 216
40l North Goth Street, rooms, :. PIG
2615 10 Z. Grace St., LIST flat, 5
rooms ZIG
| 900 West Marshall St., rooms. -. ZIG
| s12 South Randolph ST., rooms. 200
| SIG Randolph ST., rooms. ...... 200
| l04 East Grace Street, IL rooms. i 200
FLATS FOR RENT.
Per
Possession at Once Ann.
| o06 West Main St., I'd fiat, rooms
heat included .......... 450
Bellevue Apartment No. 6. Z rooms, $50
Bellevue Apartment No 8, rooms, $50
| 1920 w. Main st., rooms, LIST flat . 270
! 2506 Stuart st., 4 rooms, I'd flat 240
| 26l5 E. Grace St., LIST flat, 5 rooms 2i6
/ 90S W. Main ST., Sd flat, 5 rooms. 200
| 906 w. Main ST., Sd fiat, 5 rooms 200
2l06 e. Grace St, rooms, ID fiat. $50
1900 ". Broad St, Z rooms, I'd fiat. $50
| 1902 w. Broad St., 7 rooms, ID fiat. $50
| Green & Redd,
lila East Main Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
CORsETs.'

T0 KNOW WHIT < CORSET Is. roo
must wear IL try our. they stand
the test for comfort, style and dur
soiIItyi we can SUIT YOU IN coTsets
from I'll up. we carry the best bust
forms and other accessories, MRS.
A. ]. PYLE, 81 North Fifth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

BEsISEss OPPORTUNITIES.
ToGR OPPORTUNITY 70 sECuRE
drummers' samples of high-class
trousers presents itself now; we got
EN- cheap--so can you but be quick.
n. F, JACOBS s. SON, Ninth. near
Broad street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
LEES.

CLEANING AND PRESSING: PHONE
Madison s7s5. 2o2 North Fifth street:
ladies work a speciality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

WANTED---POSITION AS JOB CON-
positor makeup and stone man. by
thoroughly sober and reliable
printer; local references. Address
.DRAHNAIR." Ga IL North Ninth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

pOSTTION--P + r. E ABLY WITH
some wholesale house by young man
with several years experience in
mercantile business and shipping.
Address PARAGON PHARMACY,
Richmond Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
To Let

II you are thinking Of moving, call
around and sign up for one OF our houses
and move in By the best intentions
we are moved TO extend to you cordial
invitation to avail yourself of an early
opportunity of resting we'll Yours rest
assured.
EDWARD s. ROSE CO.,
Real Estate and Rental Agents,
No III North Eleventh Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Wants
LOST,

LEFT On CAR XT F0FEgf HIrT
Sunday. ladies black hand bag: con-
tanning money. watch and chain;
finder return to Virginia Passenger
and Power Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
FOR SALE
Beautifully
Located
Building Lots

on Grove Avenue, near Cedar Street,
l79 feet deep; right price to quick buyer.
See us about these.
c. L. & Fl. L. DENOON,
S2I Main Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

in good virginia family; can teach
French, music and English branches;
references given and required Ad-
dress X. II. T.. 100 Washington st.,
Sumter, s. e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

WASHINGTON. d. c., Aug. s--rndf-
cations Ars that the weather In the re-
gton east % the Mississippi river Wall
be unsettled with local rains during
peratures viii net change decidedly,
tween Bessemer and westlake crashed
RICHMOND. VA. August s.--Rich-
mond and vtcinixys Unsettled wsatnes-
with showers ts-BtGht or Tuesday:
slightly cooker to-riRht
WAeHlNC TON. -. c.. August e.--For
showers tonight 81 Tuesday; slightiy
lower temperature In Eastern portion
tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
HAIR.
CLEANING AND PRESSING.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR.

HE WILL. TELL YoU TO USE
sprinkiing lime all over your prem
ises Phone I04. TAUGHAH'S, op-
posite Cohen Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

si4 EAST CLAY-CoOI. CLEAN, SIN
gle rooms. nicely furnished. bath
phopN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

WANTED-BY A PRACTICAL MAN OF
six years experience in lumber bust
ness, Y position With wholesale or
retail lumber concern. prefer TO
travel; can furnish capital IL desir-
ed. Address LUMBER. care The
News, Lynchburg va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

LARGE. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS.
also one hail room. Ie7 North Third
street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

FOR RENT--Two BRIGHT ROOMS ON
second floor, furnished or unfurnish-
ed. central location. Phone. Madison
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
nrsCEILArEous

BATH ROOM AND KITCHEN CON-
fort make 4 comfortable summer at
home, We can supply yea with all
these comforts: we are selling the
Detroit Jewel Gas Range and other
standard makes Of Gas Ranges. De-
troit Jewel Heaters for hot water in
your bath room ana all those mex
pensive appliances for bath and kit
chan. VA PLUMBING Il HEATING
CO., 2g ". Ninth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

POSITIONS wANTED--MALk.
HEdfsfEREB DKfufGGfST. ExfEHf-
enced. wants position az prescrip-
ZIONIST or manager. Address w. II.
AGNEW. BurkeYiiie Va