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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
LEGISLATORS LINE UP
WITH THEIR PETITIONS
Lee Browne Says He'll Be Re,
elected, Despite Charges

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. July 11.-Eager
to be the first to file their petitions
with the secretary of state tomorrow,
80 aspirants for legislative honors are
in the city tonight.
Many of them have their representa-
tives stationed atsthe door of the Office
of the secretary, awaiting the opening
of the Office in the morning.
Prominent among the arrivals today
was Lee O'Neill Browne, minority
leader of the house, who says that he
will be renominated and reelected, de-
spite the bribery charges made against
him in connection with the election of
William Lorimer to the United States
senate.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
YOUTH CHARGED WITH
LYNCHING DETECTIVE
Poolroom EmpIoye Accused OF
Fastening Rope

Wurster Jr., 19 year old boy, was ar
rested here today charged with murder
in the first degree in connection with
the lynching of Carl Etherington, the
dry" detective, at Newark, 10 days
ago.
fastening the rope around Ethering-
tons neck.
wurster, who is employed in a pool
room here, was held without bail. To
reporters he said that he was in the
mob, adding that he had been drink
ing"
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
Taft Thanks Mikado

BEVERLY, Mass, July 17.--Presi-
dent Taft sent a messag ge of thanks to
the emperor of Japan for the cordial
welcome extended Secretary of War
Dickinson, as follows: II wish to ex-
press to your majesty my deep appre-
citation of the generous and courteous
hospitality extended to Secretary Dick
iuson and his party while in Japan.
The expression of cordial welcome
evoked strengthens the bond of friend
ship between the two Countries
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
STRIKE TO TIE Up
FRENCH RAILWAYS
Central Committee OF National
Union to Order General
WalkOut

PARIS, July IA general strike
has been decided upon by. the central
committee of the national railroaders'
union. After meeting tonight, at
which, this decision was taken, the
strike committee was instructed to rush
arrangements and give the signal for
a general wall1out as soon as possible.
1t was announced that the railroad
companies have refused to consider
further negotiations
The members of the union. who de-
mand an increase in wages and other
concessions. had a1readyavoted to strike
if negotiations failed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
MURDERED MAN FOUN ID
ON BANK OF RIVER
Envelope Indicates Probable
Identity of Victim
ISnec;nI Di.nntch 10 TLc Gill

SACRAMENTO, July 17.-The YolO
and Sacramento officials are working to
establish the identity of the man who
was found wrapped in his blankets on
the Yolo side of the river yesterday,
the victim of murderer. The only
clew they have is in an envelope found
near the body.
This envelope was addressed to Mrs.
Kate James of Banta, Cal, and ii is
thought that the dead man may be her
husband. Reports received from Banta
were to the effect that James and his
wife had quarreled and James had left
town.
The description of the dead man
tallies in some respects with that of
James The motive for the murder is
unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
DICKINSON GUEST OF
GENERAL COUNT OKU
Banqueted and Later Takes
Train for Kyoto

TOKYO, July 1T.-Jacob NJ. Dickin-
son, the American secretary of war,
and party took the train at $50 o'clock
this evening for Kyoto. General Count
Oku, representing General Terrauehi,
the minister of war, gave a luncheon
this afternoon in honor of the Ameri-
can secretary, who, in responding to a
toast. said his reception by Japan was
an additional mark of the friendship of
this country for the United States,
which he hoped and believed would re-
main unbroken.
Secretary Dickinson will sail on the
steamer Siberia for the Philippines
Tuesday
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
INSPECTOR ARRESTS
RESTAURANT KEEPERS
Several Accused of Violating
Dairy Bureau Regulations
ISneciaL Disnnfch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, July 17.--Justice A. c.
Parker has set tomorrow afternoon at
8 o'clock as the time for the hearing of
complaints against a number of res
taurant men accused of violating the
regulations of the state dairy bureau.
State Milk Inspector n. j. Lund swore
to the complaints.
The accused are: Z. - GiottoniDi
Occidental hotel: f. c. Turner, Home
dairy: f. Del Monte. Campis restaur-
ant: w. w. Whitescarver, Last Chance
restaurant; Frank Madden, Madden's s
restaurant; a. C. Nettleship. Rohrer's
restaurant; NJ S. Leal, Home restaur-
ant; Il. l.. Harris. Sherman house.
Madden appeared in court yesterday
and explained that the error was due to
one of his help and not the miTkman.
He assumed the burden of responsible
lty and. was fined $25.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
ELLEN TERRY TO GIVE
ONE RECITAL HERE
Manager of Tragedienne's Tour
Arrives in City

C. A Shaw, manager for Miss Ellen
Terry's recital tour. arrived in San
Francisco yesterday and is at the St
Francis He said that the famous Eng
lish tragedienne is about to make a
tour of America and will appear in San
Francisco for one night only, probably
in the first week in December. giving
an entertainment, AN Evening With
Shakespeare
The details of the tour have not yet
been perfected. but 1T is known that
Miss Terry Will be on the coast two
weeks
Miss Terry is considered the fore
most English actress of her day She
has recently been playing in London
from her extensive repertoire.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
BLUEJACKET SAYS He WAS
GIVEN KNOCKOUT DROPS
Becomes Unconscious While
Drinking in Saloon

A. c. Bakewell, a bluejacket belong
ing TO the naval training station on
Yerba Buena island. thinks Knockout
drops We're given him in a saloon in
Market street near East yesterday
afternoon
The sailor says that he was drinking
in the saloon and that he noticed the
last drink he had there tasted bitter
Fifteen minutes later he lost conscious
ness and was carried to the harbOr hos
pital. where he was attended by Doctor
Milar. who says Knockout drops may
have been given the marine
The police are investigating the
charge of the seaman
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
LONG BEACH SURPRISED
BY THUNDER SHOWER
Rain, Heretofore Unheard OF at
This Season, Vets City

LONG BEACH. July IA brisk
thunder shower was midsummer mar
vel to the residents of this city and
vicinity today. A rain of any sort is
unheard of in this section at this time
of the year. but. besides the thunder.
the shower added to it's freakishness
BY falling only in widely separated
spots II wet the main portion of the
city first, switched to the suburbs and
then came back Before 1T went away,
however, the shower visited every por-
tion of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
EAGLES EAT DOVES
IN WINERY CELLARS
Prominent Lodgemen Meet i'm
RoseyiIle for Yearly Stew
Especial Dispoieh 10 The Call |

ROSEvILLE. July 17.-Eagles from
all sections of Placer county and a.
score or more of prominent men from
Sacramento and other valley towns
participated today in a dove stew given
in the cool cellars of the Placer County
winery here. The doves were killed
yesterday by number of hunters, and
more than 500 birds were prepared for
the feast. The dove stew is an annual
event here and is always the occasion
for large attendance from surround
ing towns.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
CATS OWNER SUED
FOR $3.50 DAMAGES
Neighbor Says Rowing Feline
Ate Five Prize Chickens
TSpeciaI Dspafch 10 The Call

MILL VALLEY, July 17.-Local So
ciety is excited over a suit brought by
Mrs Emily Britton against Mrs. J. d.
de MoIderup for $3.50 damages for five
chickens which Mrs. Britton alleges
were destroyed by Mrs Molderup's
cat The complaint alleges that the cat
has a fastidious appetite and that the
chickens are modest and retiring. 1t
says the cat also has a rowing disposi-
tion and has found a way to enter Mrs.
Britton's prize chicken coop at all
hours of the day and night.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
DOG FIGHTS BULL AND
SAVES TWO LIVES
Man Knocked Down and Ribs
Are Broken
ISnecinI Disnnfch 10 The Call

MANTON, July IA pet dog saved
the lives of J. E. Elder and his wife
here yesterday afternoon. Elder was
driving bull into the barn when it
knocked him down. Mrs. Elder ran TO
his assistance and was standing over
his body lighting the bull when the pet
dog jumped at the infuriated animal
and fought the bull off long enough for
Mrs. Elder to. help her husband up and
the two got through a gate. Elder has
two broken ribs and numerous other
bruises.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
WHITAKER and
WILSON AFTER
MORE MATERIAL
Author and Magazine Writer
Who Scored Existing Condi-
tions Going Back
Refuse to Abandon Trip Over
Country in Spite of Threats
Against Their Lives

Undeterred by the animosity existing
against him in certin circles of Mexico
brought about by the publication of his
recent novel, The Planters in which
Mexican of1icialdom was heavily scored
Herman Whitaker will leave today for
another trip through that country and
will be accompanied by John f. Wilson,
a magazine writer of note.
Wilson is almost as much disliked in
Mexico as is Whitaker. He has been
identified with few revolutions of a
rather hectic sort. The onicial evil eye
is. hoWeYer focused on Whitaker
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
EIGHT KILLED, 80 HURT
ON ENGLISH RAILROAD
Brighton Express CoIlides With
Train at Melbourne

MELBOURNE. Eng, July 17.-Eight
persons were killed and so injured to-
day. when the Brighton express, bound
for Melbourne collided a the Richmond
station with standing train.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
Climate Called Unhealthy

While the two writer's have been in
formed by the governing bodies that
their stay in Mexico will be made as
several indirect threats warning them
that the climate there is dangerous for
men of their ilk. In the face of the
circumstances their friends here have
requested them either to give up the
trip or to postpone it until the senti-
This they refuse to do
Whitaker in his novel delved into
various phases of Mexican life, bring
ing to light certain things which
worked to the detriment of minor Of
ficialdom. The book was one of the
sensations of the year and proved to be
an exceedingly successful seller.
The two men go out with the avowed
intention of securing further data for
future publications. Their view is that
there is much in the life of Mexico,
particularly in regard to the peon ques-
ton, which would not be countenanced
by the people of this county, if the
facts were known generally In order
to obtain this data they will go into
the rural districts. their plans includ-
ing trips for many miles by muleback
Will Interview Diaz
at is my intention said Whitaker.
to interview President Diaz as soon as
l can. l have been Informed by many
that / Will be expelled as soon as
enter the country, but l do not think
so. The official organ of the Mexican
government supports me in my views
on The Planters and what antago-
nism there might exist is not open.
Both Wilson and myself have received
indirect threats, cautioning US to give.
up our trip or to cease writing any-.
thing of derogatory nature, but we
nave paid no attention to them and
viii follow out our plans. We will
write of conditions as we find them,
the articles to appear later in an east
ern magazine. The threats, it is need
less to say, will not prevent US from
writing of things as we see them"
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
CLUB PRONULGATES
AIR SAILING RULES
French Organization Sub
mitS Regulations TO
Government.

PARIS, March 2S-RUleS for air navI-
cation designed 20 meet the new and
complex problems arising from the de-
velopment Of aviation have been drawn
up by the Aero Club Of France ard
been submitted TO the French govern
ment as III, basis of n law.
The coda, elaborated after much
study. aims TO meet the rights and in-
terests Of a!'-of the aerOrIanist ana
hsnoonlst flying through space and OF
man ana mans property on the earth
below.
Following are some of the clubs sus-
gestiOns:
Aerial craft, whether aeroplana or
dirigible balloon. must not circulate
lower than l50 feet above private prop
erty.
Flying above cities requires a permit
from the municipalities.
Flying in fog is not allowed.
Transportation of explosives except
for hunting ammunition is prohibited.
The fixing Of routes is recommended
as a way Of avoiding collisions.
Aeroplanes and dirigible balloons
should keep a certain distance from
spherical balloons so that explosions or
other accidents to diriEible machines
may not endanger the spherical airship
For the protection OF the aeUuauL IT,
is recommended that owners OF high
buildings and other structures be re-
quired to illuminate their property at
night at each level of 80 feet; that
electric wires and cOndUits strung above
80 feet from the ground bP marked
each eco feet with white flag By day
and a white light by night. Other sug-
ResuOus relate to eSUa blishirg aprial
ports Of access to large cities.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
HONOR ACCORDED
DUNBARTON CHOIR
Accepts Invitation to Sing At
Opening of Baltimore
Conference.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
GEoRGET0MN. u. q MAR.E ?.

The choir of the Dumbartcn Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church has been
accorded what is regarded as an unusu-
al honor. 1T was invited to sing at the
opening Of the Baltimore conference OF
The N. J.. Church, in the Monumental
city tomorrow. The invitation was ac-
ceDted.
Among those who WIZ make the "Trip
are w #. Glover, the director. Mrs.
Isaac Birch, the oreanist. Mrs. John
Mitchell Waters. Miss Bessie Birch,
Miss Nellie Sebastian. Miss Leila Bog
ley, Miss Virginia Houghton, Miss Lille
Wade, Miss Laura Wade. Miss Maude
Allen, Miss Lillian Gossage. Miss Mabel
Darcy, Miss Louise Darcy. Miss Mar
ian Dyer. Miss Annie Brown, Mrs. J.
Albert HOu-htOn. Mrs. Calvert, Mrs.
Mollie Jackson, Miss Meta Craig, Miss
MOllie Wade. Miss Ella Allen, Miss
Clara Dyer, Isaac Birch, superintendent
uf the Sunday School: Messrs. Robert
Beckham. w. AdreOn. J. \ Houghton,
w " HouEh ton, J. A Oliver, W.
Schwertdfecer, W. Hudson, Vincent
Smith, George Thayer. Charles Wade.
RusseI Stevens, Benjamin Thrift, and
Walter BogIey.
The choir VIII be assisted by John
Mitchel Waters. basso, and Richard
Backing. tenor.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
SCHOOLBOY PLIES
TRADE AS COBBLER
Following Footsteps of
Father and Grandfather.
Takes to 1t Naturally.

BASKET, Pa. March 8.-The young
est shoemaker in BerSs county is ten
years old. harry Christman. OF Alsace
Hills Harry Is not only a shoemaker
becausehis grandfather was one and his
father. George Christman. is one. but
because he desired to learn how 10 re-
pair his own shoes and those Of his
brothers and schOolmates. He does not
miss school 20 follow the trade he loves
30 well, bat after he comes home and
has done the family chores ne hUTies
90 the shoemaker shop and pounds shoe
pegs tiu late al uisht- His father IS
scventy-one years old and crippled. and
can only now and then follow his trade,
50 Harry helps and has become one
or the breadwinners.
Harry IS a quiet sort Of farm boy, but
his work in school tells he Is one OF the
brightest IN hts class.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28

other hand became affected and they
were like q piece OF raw meat. Then it
came on my face, neck and under my
right arm so that 1 was unable TO raise
my arm for two weeks. 1t became so
bad that 1 was obliged to give up work.
About four months ago I started to
doctor and the doctor told me it was
eczema. So he told me to get -
ointment and soap. I used them for
month and they didn't do me one bit
OF good so / tried another doctor. He
gave me three different kinds Of meii-
cines, but / was very much put out
when these remedies did not help me.
l was unable TO sleep at night ard I
gave up all hope until I decided to try
the CuticUra Remedies. I used two
cakes Of CUticura Soap, two boxes of
CUticura Ointment and three bottles
Of Cuticura Resclvent and I am glad
to say I am cured Miss Nora ShulUz.
242 North T oird St., Reading, Pa, Jan. 1
and :, 1909"
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
IDLE RICH BLAMED
FOR FULL PRISONS
Debaters Differ In Views on Re-
spOnsibility for Law
Breaking.

The idle rich Of America. whose divi-
dends are produced often at the cost Of
human suffering. are the real source. ac-
cordinE 10 NJ. A. Pozen. of the criminal
class Of America. Mr.. POzen. DR.. p.
Castleman, and VI. Levy held a three
coruered debate last night at Collegiate
Temple on Eighth street when the sub
1ect of the sources Of supply 6f Amer
!ca's law-bTeakers was discussed from
the viewpoint Of the layman. the physi-
clan. and the lawyer
DR. Castleman stated that at present
America is spending $500, 10000 Der year
10 maintain it's prisons. and quoted au-
thorities on criminolOgy TO prove that
10 heredity is due most OF the crime
committed He declared that # the
money expended on American prisons
we're spent in removing the causes of
crime il would be a comparatively short
time before there was no longer a Grim
inaI class.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
AMERiCAN-CHINESE
TREATY REPORTED
Uncle Sans Navy to Be Relied on
10 Protect Empires
Integrity.
Integrity.

ST. PETERSBURG. March pa dis
patch from Mukden says that Wu Ting
fang, late Chinese minister 10 the
United States. is goin. 20 Washington
TO formulate an American-Chlnese
treaty. The principle OF which has al
ready been agreed upon.
One clause provides that II China rs
subject 20 an aggressive attack. thu
United States will help her with hCY
navy The treaty. Il IS said. has Ger
many S moral support.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28

town, but their medl-
cine did not help me.
First Of oh there we're
small white pimples
on ny left hand and
I had to scratch until
the blood came. Then
they would puff up
and water would run
out. Wherever this
water would run there
would be more pim-
pies until my whole
left hand was a mass
1f COrac Vb1,
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
DIES NATURAL DEATH

Following an autopsy OF the BODY or
Isaac Ross, colored. who died YESTERDAY
a. the Government Hospital for the IN
sane, Coroner hewitt today gave a Ger
tficate Of death from natural causes
Ross died shortly after being taken 10
the asylum.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
ALLEGED ANARCHIST.

CHERBOURG. March 2S.-NarceI Du-
pin. who is alleged 20 be a dangerous
anarchist. is under arrest here today.
He WAS appTehended when going on
board the steamship George Washing
ton for New York.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
JOHN v. STURGIS
ORDERED TO PRISON
Justice Gould Sentences For
mer Bank Clerk, Who
Pleads Guilty.

John Ward Sturgis who. AT the age
Of twenty-five. stands seIf-confegsed
for-er. VIII serve three years ay.d six
months ~ the pcnIJentiary.
After embez.lins $3.50 from the Ma
toua] savings and Trust Company. bv
whom ne was employed. S,urgis Ued
from Washington, was hunted through
Canada and half Of the Tn ted States.
arrested iD New Orleans. where. with
his money, he was found playing
piano FOR living, anI was brought
back tu confess his guilt this mG.niug
90 Justice Ashley N. Gould.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
A Peculiar Case.

Sturus' case is peculiar one in the
annals OF local crime. as there is no
apparent reason Tor his misuse Of the
banks funds.
When SturEis was arraiEned this
morning and pleaded guilty District
Attorney Baker asked for a five years
sentence.
Justice Gould declared himself IA
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
WILL MEET TONIGHT.

Northeast Council National Union.
will meet tonight at 1121 Il street
northeast
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
ECZEMA VICTIM
GAVE Up HOPE
After Suffering a Year with Raw,
Watery HumOr on Hands and Face
Prescriptions Did Not Do a
Bitof Goods Scratched Till Blood
Came and Had to Quit Work,
COMPLETELY CURED
BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

suffered with eczema for one year
and had two Of the best doctors in
The Washington times., 1910-03-28

Charles Harper and Miss Marie Voigt
were married this morning al St AIMS
Church. .enleytC Wu. The bride is tina
eldest daughter Of William VOigt. of
IenleytoWH. wEhe the bridegroom is a
son Of Capt. Charles Harper and is "A
member Of the Tcnleytown Chemical
Company.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28

miliar with the case. and commented
upon the absence Of any motive, and de-
CARED that the length or time which
SturEiS would serve made not so much
difference as the fact that a youth
Of previously undoubted gooi record
should be sent TO the penitentiJry. The
Judge declared that ne believed that the
e. s OF justice would be served N the
-ence was not a rigorous one. and Of
ch a length as 10 give the young man
another chance.
Sturgis would not make any statement
To the court, and the Judge imposed
the three-and-One-half-y sentence.
According to the indictment brought
against him, Sturgis forged checks on
dormant accounts. He IS specifically
charged with having drawn the follow
Ing checks.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
Gets S9,o65.

On the account OF Mary Kennedy,
August =. 1903. $l5. and on the account
Of a. W. Noer on August 2S. 1909. $500;
May 3, 1869. 500; July 2, 1909. $50: June
IT.. 1909. 50. May >. 1909. so: June p
1902 50 The total is $S.065.
After Sturgis left Washington, he
Travelled extensively through Canada
Then began his flight which took him
first 10 Chicago. While there he was
employed by the banks. and the Chicago
authorities charge him with similar ir-
reglIlSritteS IN his accounts. Whether
they viii insist on prosecuting him at
the expiration of his present sentence
IS not known. although they made n
determined effort 20 Get him at the
time OF his arrest in New Orleans.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
CHILDREN GATHER
UPON WHITE LOT
Enjoy Egg-Rolling of Easter
Monday While Elders
Look On.
CONTINUED from First Page)

on the streets is against the rule"
and amid the shouts OF those who
were watching, the old couple, greatly
chagrined and embaTrassef f,rned
away.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28
Tourists Are Present.

feAt NAAAAler A44f Nlll fRAIltr ETtaNIh
away.
Tourists Are Present.
The ubiquitous tourist was AT the egg
rolling also. and was 20 be identified by
the guide book she carried She could
De heard saying 90 her companion
Wait until find page 9S. and will
read you what fl says about the egg
Groups Of tourists hoyercd near the
White House, hoping for glimpse Of
the President and Mrs. Taft, who. how
ever did not appear on the balcony.
There was great excitement, attended
oy shrieks OF delight from the thous-
aItos OF children, when some one, whose
identity was never discovered, let loose
q real live Easter rabbit on the grounds
Ihe rabbit, evidently terrified at the
strangeness Of his surroundings. leaped
first IN one direction and then IN anOth-
er, making his escape finally.
Bertha and Alfred Schwartz were
among the few egg rollers who arrived
promptly on the stroke Of @ The bov
carried a basket fUed with coIorod
stTew and bright hued eggs. An hour
later he was seen with only two eggs
IN the basket.
Have Aten" Their Eggs.
Have you broken yo~sr eEcs2" asked
woman sympathetically.
we have aten them" ansUer Al
fred Schwartz, striving 10 he correct,
even II he did feel uncomfortable.
You have eaten all 0f them--iust YOU
two children" asked his interviewer in
q Mortified voice
IT have aten only one" answered
Bertha Schwartz, and my brother atcn
eight"
As the morning advanced, the thrones
Increased Children arrived and more
children. Go carts and baby carriages
dotted the lawns. Lunches were spread,
and mothers and fathers, as they en-
lOyed them. exchanged "reminiscences of
other egg TOiliuEs. Everybody laughed
and excha lEed greetings with his
neighbOT. because everybody was hap
py. The spirit Of Easter. which is the
spirit Of youth and hope and newly
awakened life, reiCucd supreme
For the entertainment Of the grown
people the Engineer Band gives a con-
cert in the Presidents Park lNnito Lou
at the north side Of the eIIipse. from
$50 TO $50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1910-03-28

A total of thirty-eight arrested were
made Saturday and Sunday i'm Gcorse-
town Eighteen Of the number. secured
their release by putting up Collateral