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The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
BOARD OF WORKS GETS
$2Io, ,4O8.So IN FEES
Report for Last 10 Months Is
Submitted to Supervisors

The board Of works received $219,-
408.se in fees during the last 10 months.
according to report submitted to the
supervisors finance committee yester-
day by Expert Accountant w. B. Bird
sail. The sums were divided under the
following charges:
Fees for the use Of sidewalk and street space
during building operations, SS1, ,250 70; To tear
up street paFements, SIS 761 %; house building
permits. S29. 9.21s.5o; bureau Of engineering in
spection so. 900. 10; receipts due the Mission
water works fund. $s.179.75; house moving per
uits 81 T05.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
REORGANIZERS SECURE
INDIANA RAILWAY STOCK

TERRE HAUTE Inds. Nov. Act
ing for the reorganizattpn committee
ot stocKholoers, Michael q Loeller and
chased all the stock OF the Southern
Indiana railway company, organized
by John r. Walsh, at the sale here to-
day conducted by Myron B. Carpenter
receiver. The purchase price was an
nounced as $1,263,333.3S.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
OIL PUT ON STOVE AND
FOUR LIVES SACRIFICED

PEKIN. Ill, Nov. 3.-The use of
kerosene for the purpose of starting a
fire in a kitchen stove this morning
was the cause Of four lives being lost.
The dead are: Mary Novosel aged 25
wears. and her two small sisters and
brother
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
Car Company's Receipts

The Presidio and Ferries railroad
company filed its October report Of re-
ceipts yesterday with the board of
supervisors. The amount was $26,223.10,
of which the city will get s103.20.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

MONEY LEFT FOR YALE-Boston, Nov. IA
becuest Of $4,000 TO Yale university was
made In the viii Of Rev. Morton Dexter, a
Yale graduate, fled in the probate office here
tsdsI.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
OAKLAND FLATS To LET
FURNISHED

FURNISHED fat. rooms and bath. 9f3 2Sth
ST., near market, Oakland; rent reasonable.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
OAKLAND ROOMS

SUNNY furnished rooms; housekeeping or single;
near Key Route; bath, phone. 1866 Webster
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
FTRVTSurD

ST2. .50-s r. house 1906 Webster p- r-,tt,.,
elegantly furnished; key at office
$50 50--5 r. 1902 Jones nr. Pacific
SD. 80 and So -50-S T. and b. S1Ra r.,ts.,
Lyon; furnished and partly f1r15aba5e 9enis
$6O-6 T.; l1Z6 Leavenworth mr. Jackson. f,,-,,s
s6o-Neatly furnished; apply at Office. ''i u d
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
COTTAGES TOILET

COTTAGE. 4 rooms. high basement (wooa free,
on finished street Z blocks from station and
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

L0SI-From Emporium to Ellis st. car. corner
Market to Townsend ST. depot black leather
lady's handbag containing money, cardcase and
Southern Pacific pass reward. 1880 Sutter
ST, room IA.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

LoST-On Bryant st. bet. goth and 22d red
memorandum book with papers of no value ex-
cept to owner. Reward win he paid upon re-
turn TO 404 First National Bank, Post and
MONTGOMERY SITS.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

DOST-on Key Route boat. Wednesday evening.
large handbag containing money, keys, papers
valuable only, TO owner. Finder telephone
Piedmont ITO. or call 100 Montell av.. Oak
land liberal reward.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
HOUSES NORTH OF ,r,pr--

s150--9 r. and B.. 2980 Scott cor. FYIbe-t
$I5-S r. SS1 AShbury nr. Frederfck. ss-
S65-9 T.; completely furn. 1 II STR a.
$6O-10 r.; 2S2+ Clay nr. Scott; mofer1 IL Aaks-
S55-12 r.. 2O29 Vallejo nr. Lazuna. via,
500 T. and b.: 2217 Van NesS mr. ~
$5O-9 r; 2523 cough mr. Vallejo DroaoWsy-
$50 r; 3l1S Washington mr. Lvo,
$12-50-3 T. < b.; cottage.N % ~,
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

MEN AND WOMEN-Learn the barber trade
DO not be deceived by so called colleges: get a
scholarship under the Moer system and learn
right; 40 colleges in Z. s. We pay wages
while learning. Call Moler COLLEGE. 234 Sd st.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

Second Lieutenant George L. Morri-
son. Fifth cavalry. stationed at Scho-
field barracks, Hawaiian islands. is at
the Palace hotel Captain w. B. Scales.
Fifth cavalry. is at the Manx hotel.
Second Lieutenant J. G. Quekemeyer.
Fifth cavalry, is at the Stewart hotel.
They will sail for Fort Schofield.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

WANTED-Boys with school certificates. be
tween the ages of Ia and 16 years: good oppor-
tunties for advancement. SHREVE & CO.,
Post st. and Grant av
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
MALE HELP WANTED
Continued

MEN wanted, age IS to 35, for fremen. 500
monthly, and brakemen $50, on nearby rail-
roads; experience unnecessary; no strike; pro-
motion to engineers, conductors; railroad en-
ploying headquarters; over 500 men sent to
positions monthly; state age; send stamp.
Railway Association. care Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

Continued to Nezi Paxs
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
FLATS. RESIDENCES, LOFTS
AND OFFICES TO LET
or LEASE IA
]. W. WRIGHT CO..
22s MONTGOMERY sT.. MILLS BLDG
PHONES: r-,aoz
DOUGLAS 44sO
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
AUCITONEERS.
RENTS COLLECTED
FULL CHARGE TAKEN OF PRoPER11-
THIS LIST rs REVISED DAILY.
THis LIST IS REVISED DAILY
FLATS AND APIS. NORTH OF MARKUr

FULL CHARGE TAKEN OF PRoRERri'
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
HOTELS

HOTEL BRISTON. AIS O'Farrell st-An modern
eonveniences; room and bath 500 per month
center OF business section: single rooms 81. so
week up: country trade solicited
HOTEL MILAN. 9O6 McAllister. cor. Laguna-
Newly furnished: management. Phone
Home S3O93. Sunset Market 1896.
HOTEL AMERICA. I045 Market st.-AHeart Of
shopping dis; soc to 81 per day: strictly mod.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

STORES. LOFTS. ETC. NORTH OF ,,.p,-.,
transfer CORNER Se-ooh on IN
500 tmay be iesSl-I,-arge ground aoor spacs
$3S-Store. Ne corner Union ana T as, eSy Mkt 81
S3o-Largs store. 1850 C's-rrel ar. -eTn,sss- SIS
So and $50 stores-2024-26 HayeS ~ : .ftn,ore.
$3.50 TO S5O-Large. light samnle NJ, ro.Sole. Sole.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

First Lieutenant Ode c. Nichols.
Thirtieth infantry, who has been a
patient in the army general hospital,
has been discharged and has Joined his
regiment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

To rent-CompleteIy furnished 5 room cottage
near Los Altos Santa Clara county; IL min
utes walk from steam ears. 10 minutes from
electric cars; adults preferred. F. G. HALL
Los Altos. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

Second Lieutenant Everett Collins,
Fourteenth cavalry. has been assigned
to duty at San Francisco headquarters
pending the sailing of the transport
that will take him to his regiment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

LOST-Watch fob: locket with Masonic emblem.
initials z. W. back: lady's picture inside.
Finder return to E WARD, Winchester hotel,
and receive reward
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
OAKLAND HSKG. ROOMS

ALICE St. 1917, Oaklsnd-Suite OF sunny
rooms for house keeping: reasonable; bath
laundry; phone Oakland 92S7-
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04
MALE HELP WANTED


MEN wanted to take advantage of the splendid
privileges offered by the Young Mems Chris
tiHn association in their building. which
will be opened about the middle of November;
full information regarding membership may be
obtained at the temporary downtown business
office, Phelan building. room 61S; this office
open from a. m. to p. m. every day but
Sunday.
MAN wanted with rig to take charge Of sale Of
our medicines, extracts. spices. soaps, per-
fumes toilet articles. stock and poultry prepa-
rations. ETC., in your county: steady work
guaranteed; work healthful. pleasant, very
prohtabe references required: write us;
mean business. Shores Mueller company, dept.
81. Tripoli. Ia.
ONE HUNDRED bright young wanted 10
qualify for stenographic positions: we can
not fill one-fourth the calls offered by good
firms; can arrange for few to earn expenses
Call or address me personally for particulars
ALBERT G.. WEAVER. president San Fran
cisco Business College. 90S Market ST. S. F.
WANTED-Men without experience to work at
electricity, plumbing, automobiiing, brick lay
ing; learn trade few months; no expense: 200
students last year; $4,000 contracts United
Trade School Contracting Co., 1923 Market,
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

Second Lieutenant ]. A. OConnor, en-
gineers' corps, Fort de Russy, will sail
10 join his regiment on the transport
Sheridan tomorrow. He is staying at
the Preside quarters of the First
cavalry.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

WANTED young to learn clean business: ::
Van Ness av
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

First Lieutenant E. s. Penny Of the
medical reserve corps of Fort Strong.
Msssa chusetts, is staying a. the Ar
gonaut hotel, on his way to the Philip
pine islands. He will sail tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

AUCTTONEERS.
RENTS COLLECTED
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-04

Captain l. F. Hanson. Ninth infantry,
is here from Fort Wayne, Michigan. He
is staying at the Hotel Stewart and
will leave for his station December 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
WINSLOW TALKS ON
 NEED OF GOOD ROADS

Tn the opinion of D. H. Winsiow, su- perintendent of road construction for the United States, the next legislature of Alabama will create a good roads com mission and after that this state will rapidly come into it's own. He was here en route to Mississippi. Mir. Winslow has been spending few days in Tal'A dega county in the interest of good roads and has also been in Dallas county. MT. Winslow said yesterday that Dallas coun- ty is blossoming forth in good roads work and had recently employed O. B. Keller as the road engineer MT. Keller is related to the noted Miss Helen Kel- Ter and Mr Winslow says he is one of the best informed road engineers in the south.
 In talking of the road movements in this state MT. Winslow said in recent years the sentiment had grown faster than in any state in the union and that it only requires the creation of a road commission by the lawmakers.
 "All that Alabama needs is more corn and more cotton," said MT Winslow. "I have seen inferior lands in the Carolinas produce more corn and cotton that any acre in Alabama but conditions will be improved if Alabama gets better roads. Farmers should give their undivided sup port to any movement which will bring them better highways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
DELIGHTFUL BANQUET
 IS GIVEN BY FIREMEN

banquet was rendered the members of the fire department last night by the members of the North Birmingham fire station. Chief Bennett and his wife were present and a number of North Birming- ham citizens who had been officials were invited.
 The opening feature of the banquet was a huge spread served by the wives of the members of the North Birmingham station and their lady friends. Chief Ben nett, after partakng of the fried oysters and the roast turkey, all usual additions being made, declared that it was feast fit for the gods"
 During the banquet toasts were made to the fire department, Chief Bennett. Mrs. Bennett, the North Birmingham fra department, and other stations Ex-Al- derman Glover of North Birmingham, former chairman of the fire department committee, toasted the department in A very happy little speech. He compliments ed Chief Bennett highly on the efficiency of his department and expressed no re- gret that North Birmingham had been annexed by Birmingham. Chief Bennett responded thanking him for his remarks and also toasted the fire laddies." Other toasts were made by J. NJ. Smith. father of Capt. E. G. Smith of the station; pr. Rosemond, pr. Moreland and others.
 After the banquet had been disposed of delightful dance given. The floor was cleared and an orchestra se- cured The men danced until the wee sma' hours and parted declaring tho day to have been a red letter one In the history of the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
IS COMING TO SEE
 POSTOFFICE SITES
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WILL HE IN BIRMINGHAM FOR INsPEC- TIoN NOVEMBER 20 OR 30

Pursuant to instructions from the supervising architect of the treasury department Postmaster J. H. Mont- gomery was yesterday advised by George o. Van Norton, site agent, that he would be in Birmingham either November 29 or 30 for the purpose of inspecting the sites that have been of fered by local persons for the new fed eral building.
 The notification of MT. Van Norton Is as follows:
 treasury Department Field Force, Office Supervising Architect.
 Atlanta, Ga, November 2s. Postmaster, Birmingham
 Dear Sir=I beg to advise you that l expect to be in Birmingham on the 29th or 30th inst. for the purpose of examining sites for a new postoffica building in that city. Respectfully yours,
 GEORGE o. VAN NORTON,
 Site Agent" The postoffice site will probably not be determined upon finally until qults number of additional propositions have been offered other than those put in before the time limit set several months ago. Congressman O. W. Un- derwood was advised that anyone who had a site suitable for the federal building would stand as much chance now as any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
PANTOMIME GIVEN
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

well executed pantomime perform ance representing scenes from Long fellows "Courtshp of Miles Standish" was a unique feature of the Thanks giving exercises given yesterday morn ing at the High school. The panto- mime was given under the direction of Miss Margaret Weaver. instructor in expression, by pupils of the school, and was considered splendid suc- cess.
 Preliminary exercises included the reading of the governors and Presi- dents proclamations by Lloyd Bow den and Cecil Sims; hymns by the school and responsive reading of the third Psalm.
 A large crowd of students and vis- itors was in attendance for the exer- cises and applause was hearty.
 The various grades of the elementary schools also celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday morning. appropriate exer- cises being held and all the school rooms being decorated for the occa- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
BEN HUR WILL BE
 HERE THREE DAYS
MADE FOR BIG AD- VERTIsING CAMPAIGN TO COVER THE WHOLE NORTH END OF THE STATE

Birmingham is to have another Ben Hur season. Lew Wallace's remarkable drama is to be presented at the Jeffer- son theatre. Thursday. Friday and Sat urday evenings and Saturday matinee, December 15, IS and 1T.
 On its previous stagings in this city the Jefferson theatre has proved entirely too small to accommodate all those who desired to attend. People 1ocked here from the surrounding country, and record in local amusements was estab- lished for big patronage. In fact. every one of the engagements eclipsed the record in many cities double the size of Birmingham, and that Is why this return engagement has been booked.
 To make the coming a success, in keep ing with the former visits, Manager Doug las is arranging a campaign of publicity that would do credit to F. T. Barnum, if he were alive. He has contracted to advertise the spectacular staging in every town. village and hamlet within 100 miles radius. His slogan Is, All roads lead to Birmingham" MT. Doug las Is sanguine that several thousand will be attracted to Birmingham through his advertising methods. Regarding the cOilpdny ana pTOuuCllOH, dnu HOW the staging will be this visit, k. G. Cooke, business manager of the company, says: Ben Hur was first produced in Birming ham about six years ago. the stage of the Jefferson theatre was overloaded from cellar to rigging loft in its interest. Every change made at that times re- mains intact today. So just as complete a performance as the Birmingham pub lie enjoyed at that time will mark the coming of this engagement. The com pany interpreting Ben Hur this season is one of the strongest ever identified with Wallace's work. The production Is brand new, and the people employed number about 200, including an orchestra made up on the lines of ones required for grand opera. Eleven horses and two camels are also part of our spectacle. The performance here will be just as perfect as given fin New York, Chi cago, Boston, Cincinnati Pittsburg Wash ington or New Orleans, and the other big cities of this country. There has never been but one company in exist ence playing Ben Hur, and the produc- ton is never booked in any playhouse where full justice cannot be done to the presentment From every viewpoint Ben
 1ur is today just as big and satisfying as it was on the opening night in New York city, November 23, 1S99'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
DR. STEWART LECTURES
 NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT

The Masons of Birmingham are show ing much interest In the Masonic lec- ture to be presented under the auspices of King Solomon lodge No. 460, Novem- Der 29. The lecture will be given by Dr. T. M. Stewart of Cincinnati and is entitled Ancient Symbolic Temples"
 Dr. Stewart was In Birmingham last March and addressed the Masonic fra ternity on Designs the Trestle Board" Since then he has formulated two more lectures, Ancient Symbolic Temples and Temple Symbolism of India" both relating to the origin and development of symbolic masonry. The lectures are illustrated by 50 stereop- ticon pictures and throw a great deal of light on a most interesting subject. Dr. Stewart comes at the invitation of King Solomon lodge No. 460, whose guest he will be while in the city. A cordial invitation Is extended to all Master Masons to attend this lecture. The date Is Tuesday, November 29 p. m., at the Masonic Temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
EMPLOYES RECALL
 DEATH OF SPENCER Southern's President Killed
 Thanksgiving Day WAS NOTABLE WRECK Was Going for Hunt With Party Of Friends When n Train Crashed Into Private Car, Instantly
 Killing Him

The anniversary of the death of sam uel Spencer, the first president of the Southern railway, who was killed on Thanksgiving Day several years ago, was recalled yesterday by scores of employees of that road who knew Mir. Spencer and who labored with him in the upbuilding of that line.
 While no formalities mark the pass ing of the day upon which he was killed there are few of the older em- ployes of the Southern who do not pause on Thanksgiving Day and recall that morning when the tidings were flashed over the line that the pres ident had been killed in hls private car on his own railroad. Recently there was unveiled in Atlanta a mon ument erected to the memory of that veteran railroad organizer which ex- presses the regard in which he was held.
 The accident which caused the tragic end of MT Spencer was perhaps the most sensational wreck that ever hap pened in the country. He was en route to point on his line to sh oot during Thanksgiving Day. His pri- vate car was attached to the rear of a fast train which was in a siding. While standing there the train was run into by another. MT Spencer was In his car asleep at the time and never knew what was the matter. His pri- vate secretary was thrown through the top of the car and one or two friends, guests of the late president of the Southern, were killed or injured at the same time. The chef of the private car was knocked through a window and was uninjured.
 General Manager c. H. Ackert. who was in Mobile at the time of the death of Mir Spencer operated a train spe- cial, sidetracking all other trains from Mobile to the wreck In South Car olna. That was the longest special operation on the Southern up to that time and was made on the shortest schedule.
 The few days following the sad wreck were history making in South : ern annals. The clearing of the wreck and the subsequent interment of the beloved officer occupied three days during which time animate and inani- mate organizations of the line seemed to be little less than paralyzed.
 The death of MT. Spencer was far reaching in It's sorrowful consequences and 1t Is little wonder that the old employees paused yesterday on their runs, in their offices and even on their sections to recall the dazed condition of things when Samuel Spencer dead
 In wreck" was flashed over the wires from that hamlet in the Carolinas.
 His friendship for Birmingham Is well known and his son. Henry B. Spencer Is engaged in furthering that friendship by trying to get viaduct for Birmingham which is acceptable In the sight of the City Council.
 The late MT. Spencer was the first chief executive of the Southern rail way He was succeeded by w. W Finley, the present president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
HENRY w. MILLER TO
 SUCCEED THOMPSON

Henry w Miller. chief clerk to Col. A. B. Andrews, vice president of the Southern railway, has been appointed assistant to w. W. Finley president of the Southern, to succeed J. s. B. Thompson, whose resignation Is ef- fective December 1. Announcement to this effect was made In Birmingham yesterday and 1t was added that MT. Miller would remove to Atlanta, where his headquarters will be located.
 MT. Thompson. who is widely known here. will become president of the At lantic Compress company, December l. He has been in the service of the Southern for many years MT. Miller, who succeeds to one of the most difff- cult posts in Southern circles, has been in the railroad business for many years. He has been acquainted with a vice presidents duties for some time and is well fitted to take up the tasks laid down by MT. Tn ompson. MT. Miller is known in Birmingham. He will not have any wide authority over this dis trict, however, where L. Sevier, gem eral agent is stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
AMUSEMEN ITS
Madame GadsIsi This Afternoon

Madame Johanna Gadsl, the great prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera House, will be heard in a song recital at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon at 8 o'clock. She will be assisted by Ed win Schneider, pianist. This will be Mad anne Gadski's first appearance here and as her name Is a household word all music lovers will be eager to hear her.
 fine programme has been arranged. In the song numbers the master com posers are represented-Schum Schu- bert, Brahms, Greig, Richard Strauss and Wagner One of the gems of the smaller songs on the programme is "Who Is Sylvia ?'-words by Shakespeare and mu- sic by Schubert The programme will olcse with a Wagner group, a number from ''Tannhauser' and number from Tristan and Isolde"
 Madame GadsH had splendid house in Nashville Tuesday night and in Mem phis Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY
 HOLDS BUSINESS SESSION

The first business session of the tweftb convention of Kappa Psi fraternity was held yesterday morning at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
 pr. W. c. Gewin of West End, regent of the Birmingham alumni chapter, opened the season with a welcome ad- dress on behalf of the alumni He was followed by Mayor Culpepper Exum, who made a characteristic address welcoming the delegates on behalf of the city. The third address was delivered by Dr. M. P. James, regent of Kappa chapter Bir- mingham Medical college, who extended the welcome on behalf of the active chap ter The response was made by Dr. George L. Holstein of Lebanon, Pa, grand regent of the fraternity.
 After these addresses the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

went into secret executive session Re ports were made from all the cha pteI-s the fraternity and other business was di.9oeed of
 After luncheon the delegates went in a body to attend the football game at the fair grounds between AIafoar ma and Washington and Lee univerz1 tzz- A he atre party at the Shubert was the fea t- ufe last night
 A second session at the aud ttyrIura this morning and a special clinic at t.ae Hill man hospital this afternoon will Ee to days features while the gra nd conNerl- ton dance the Country club will be given tonight at o'clock.
 Third and fourth sessions Of the con vention will be held tomorrow n1oTnITza and afternoon, and the con x-e n ton will close with banquet tomorrow night at the Hotel Hman.