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The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Butte Results

BUTTE. Aug. i9.-The horses at the Butte
jockey clubs track ran more to form today
and the books were hit hard. Sixteen. heavily
played in the second, and set the grand
stand TO applaucing Results:
FIRST RACE-Fivc furIongs. selling:
Odds. Horse. Weight and Jockey. Fin
Sl-Alta Ray, J12 lkirschbaum) .-..-.-.- l
9-5-Great Caesar, 9S (Vsn Dusen) .......... 2
Time. 1902 a.. Practitioner, Kinfolks. Louise
B, Morada, Wabanan, Elizabeth Daily, also ran
SECOND RACE-Futurity course, selling:
Odds. Horse, Weight and Jockey. Fin.
2-i-Sixteen. 1O5 Gmesl l.....-....... .....-...
3-2-Good Ship. 107 (Vosper) ............... =
6-1-Caesar. 1913 (GaugeD D.................... 3
Time, 1:lo1-5. Sainfox, Donovan, Abihu
also ran.
THIRD RACE-six furlongs selling:
Odds. Horse. Weight and Jockey Fin.
31-Gramercy. l04 (kirschhaum) ......-.... l
10 Oswald B. 200 (Fogsrty) )............... ,
Time. 1:14 80. Novgorod, Senator Warner.
Firm Foot, Gelco, ben Stone. Warner Griswell,
also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Seven furlongs, purse:
Odds Horse. Weight and Jockey. Fin.
1i-5-Queen Lead. 105 Dennison) ........... 2
4l-Prejuicfo. 10 tFischerl 3
Time. 1921 2-5. Banthel, Follie l.. Joe Stokes,
Bonnie Bard, Inciement, also ran.
FIFTH RACE-one mile selling:
ODDS Horse. Weight and Jockey. Fin.
6-1-Slisprision. 10A (Psge) e).................. /
7-1o-Convenr Bell. 107 lseldenl............. 2
s-5-Sugarmaid. ITO CBoland) -............. 3
Time. 1:42 90 John ]. Rogers, Little But
tercup. Captain Burnett, Budapest, DIR. White,
also ran.
SIXTH RAcE.si1 furlongs. selling;
6-1-waner, Ill Ivan Dusen) ............. l
l2-l-Biased l02 &C. W. CARROLL ........ .
12-1-M Do-echo, ia q. ]. CARROLL ....... 5
Queenfull Hattie Dodson. Miller's Daughter,
Carasco, also ran.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Santa Cruz Fans to See
Fight Films

The Jenries-Johnson fight pictures
VIII get their first public California air
ing at the Casino in Santa Cruz, be-
ginning this afternoon. II. /. Eppin-
ger. well known in this city, has agreed
10 put them on in the city by the sea
ad has completed arrangements with
the Santa Cruz beach company whereby
the big Casino Will be at his disposal
Eppinger viii give four shows at Santa
Cruz-twO today and tonight, and two
more tomorrow afternoon and night
From Santa Cruz Eppinger will take
the films south, showing in Salinas
Monterey and other cities.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
School Tax Proposed

The board of education at its special
meeting yesterday. indorsed a petition
to the board of supervisors calling for
an amendment to the charter This
asks that section 1 of chapter 3 of
article VII of the charter be amended
so as to provide for a segregation of
the funds for school purposes; a mini
mum tax rate for a teachers salary
fund and for other current expenses,
and special tax levy for permanent
improvements when necessary
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
POLICE SCOUR CITY IN
SEARCH OF CHAUFFEUR
Robert Iversou, Victim, Has a
Chance to Recover

The police are making unusual ef-
forts to locate the chauffeur whose
machine struck Robert IversOn of 12S
Laguna street. at Haight and Laguna
streets on Thursday night, fracturinE
his skull. Detectives O'Dea and DAILY
have been detailed on the case by Cap
tain Wall with instructions TO use
every means in tracing the chauffeur.
From the description of the autOmo-
bile given by eye with esses it was dark
blue or black painted with yellow gear.
canopy, storm front and no headlights.
Several garages were visited yester-
day. but the machine could not be To-
Gated.
1T is my opinion from inquiries 1
have made said Detective DAILY, that
the owner of the machine was at the
wheel, as he was too we'll dressed for
a chauffeur. Witnesses say that the
two women in the machine did not
scream nor show any sign of emotion
Iberson has been removed TO the Ger
man hospital and the physicians say
that he will probably recover.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
cHuRcHMEN ORGANIZE LEAGUE

The Oakland Church athletic league.
which conducted a successful basket
ball tournament last season, has or
ganized again for the approaching sea-
son by electing Frank j. Guilford pres
ident, Reed Robinson vice president.
j. s. Teddy secretary and L. C. Fish
treasurer. Twelve different church or
ganizations are prepared to enter teams
for the coming basket ball champion
ship tournament, which will be started
between the 1st and 18th of October,
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
LEGION OF HONOR TO
APPORTION $Iz5,OOO
Certificate Holders in California
Must Prove Claims
TSpecial Dispatch 10 The Cou1

BOSTON, Aug. 19.-The fifth report
of Henry A. Wyman, receiver of the
American Legion of Honor, presented
to Judge Rugg of the supreme judicial
court today, shows that the $500 mem
bers remaining in good standing are
entitled to a pro rata share in assets
amounting to about c125,00O, although
their total claims reach nearly $1,000,-
900. Certificate holders live in Califor-
MIA. Louisiana, Texas and New York,
aud they have until May 81, 1911, to
prove claims.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Students Indorse Bush

The following communication. signed
by all the pupils of the polytechnic
high school, has been sent to the
board of education:
San Francisco August II. 1910.
To the Honorable Board of Education, Ssn
Francisco. CAL;
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned are
pupils of the Polytechnic high school. Hsv-
ing read in the daily papers that attack
= principal. Mr.. Bush. and upon his ability to
conduct the affairs Of the school. despect-
fully affirm that have always found in
our principal steadfast friend and wise
counselor. and that all his relations with
have been consistent with the dignity of his
office.
The following is a copy of a letter
also sent to the board:
San Francisco, Cal. August *. 1910
To whom il may concern; We the under
signed. the executive officers and the board
of directors of the associated student body
of the polytechnic high school of San Fran
cisco do hereby testify to the fsIseness OF
all charges. and especially TO that section OF
the charges brought against principal.
Walter n. Bush, wherein his character is
assaied. his ability is questioned and gen.
ersl ncompetency is hinted at.
From personal experience and from the
perience of the students whom represent,
we have always found in our principal a
stanch friend and a competent teacher.
Yours respectfully.
Executive offcers-Charles ]. Kelly. presi-
dent; George W Ryst. vice president: Ben
jaulin burlington. secretary: ElwOod Frati.
treasurer; r. ". Trenten s. A.
Board of directors-H- Knudser. Fl 4 Eu-
genia Grnnig, L 4; Emma Dahl. Fl 5; Gene
Wilma Bell Low, ?; Charles Reilly, Ii 1;
H. G. Anderson, l. 1.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Big Handba1 Match On
Park Courts

One Of the best handball matches of
The season viii be played on the Golden
Gate park courts tomorrow afternoon
between Harry Harvey and Joe Marks
two OF the best known local exponents
of the game. They viii meet for side
bet of $50. The public is invited to
witness the contest.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
SpOlrLgGMl1rS
ON SIp0R rs

BERKELEY. Aug. 19.-Willam NJ. Forker
star varsity pitcher and hero of the final Ii
inning game IN the series of 1909, has returned
to this city from Bakersfield and will register
at the university Monday As a result OF Fork
er's return aud his prospect of playing next
spring. the blue and gold adherents figure on q
baseball victory In 1911.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

The Bay Counties athletic league
has issued 2 call for a special meeting
OF the league TO be held next Monday
afternoon at the Alameda high school
The meeting has been called TO get the
different teams In line for the season
and TO draft a Rugby schedule for the
members Of the league.
Members OF Berkeley high school
Rugby squad yesterday played the
first Rugby game of their football ca
reer. Two full teams were selected
and for a first attempt their efforts
were particularly credita BILE.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

MARBLEHEAD. Mass. Aug. 19.-The Har-
pOon. owned by G +. Adams III won the third
Spanish American sender yacht race of here to-
day The Beaver was ~ minutes behind and
the Gina AZ minutes. all three American boats
finished fourth, Mosquito II fifth and Papoose
sixth.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

IS BANKRUPT-A petition in
bankruptcy was fled by Y. Ito. lumberman
of Pea Vine camp. Santa Cruz county. yes
ferday. The liabilities were placed at $3, 3,595
and the assets at 81. .295 in debts due on open
accounts.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

sERvIAN CLUB TO PICNIC-The eighth an
nual picnic and barbecue Of the Servsn club
will be given tomorrow at Giant park Contra
Costa county There will be dancing and
athletic features.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
PRINCIPAL BUSH
ASKS FOR A WRIT
Head of Polytechnic School Says
That There Are No Rules
to Violate

Walter n. Bush, principal of the
polytechnic high school. who is accused
of incompetency and neglect of duty,
made another application to the su-
perior court yesterday for a writ pro-
hibiting the school board from trying
him. The contention upon which the
petition is based is that the high school
board has adopted no rules, and that
therefore he could not have violated
the rules.
Upon the fling of the complaint by
Attorney Stephen V. Costello. Judge
Conley granted a temporary writ ex-
tending until Monday morning, at
which time the matter will be argued
before him.
There are not now, and never have
been, any rule or rules of whatever
nature passed, adopted. published or
promulgated by said high school board
of education, according to Bush $
latest complaint. Therefore, he asserts,
the board has no jurisdiction to try
him. He asks that permanent writ
of prohibition be granted.
His application for a writ on the
ground of Director Payot's alleged bias
and prejudice against him is pending
before the district court of appeal.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Chase Wagons
on Economy Run

sIIUUTU pTOVG 1nL6T-
esting to every one interested in the au-
tomobile. In speaking of such an event.
Durphy said: The commercial car en-
durance runs are being featured and
are assuming position of great i'm
portance in automobile circles abroad
and in the east. In view of awakening
interest in this type of machine on the
Pacific coast contest along these lines
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Big Mileage
On Diamonds

ager of the Diamond rubber company,
from the home office, which have been
carefully kept by a number of Lozier
owners. showing the following mile
ages: Front tires. 1000, 5,200 1900
5000 and 5000. Mileage for one set of
tires, $500, $500 (without puncture)
5000. $500 Oimousine), IL. 900 Gone tire
changed). 5000 Zone tire changed)
5000 Qandaulet.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

DIR. Cressy l.. Wilbur, a prominent
physician and statistician, in speaking
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

Since the White company first turned
it's attention to the building of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

Some remarkable records for large
mileage have been madet on Diamond
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
Auto Not a
Life Destroyer

A novel motoring diversion in th
shape of a new kind of tour has bee
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
To the Great
Lake in Haynes

trio automobiles is included one of the
handsomest elecIrics ever turned out
of any factory. The car is finished in
light gray and trimmed in a lighter
shade of gray goatskin. The machine
is intended for Mrs. E. p Kelners of
Los Angeles, according to whose order
the car was finished
w. H. Durphy. local agent for the
Chase motor wagons, is strongly ad-
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20

mddet on Diamond
tires. Here are
some figures which
have been sent to
G.. E. Mathewson,
Pacific coast man
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-20
A 800 mile motor trip through the
Lake Tahoe country, has just been COM

pleteu ny w. w.
Word and family
in their Haynes
car. A number of
side trims were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

ana il does this willingly. even gladly,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

NM xrGD- 'fxer poor nuypauu u1yo
that hookwofsn diseass last week"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

'Trsnkenstsan-" by Mara WeilstanseuAft
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
SAVING the Union.

Until we had q national game 1t was
silly, according to Ellis Parker Butler
In Success Magazine, to speak of the
loose group of states as nation. The
people had too much time In which to
talk politics, and whenever they talked
politics they became angered, and
whenever they were angered they
wanted to secede or knock spots of
each other. There was no one great
unifying spirit. There was too much
Maryland, My Maryland" and yam
kee Doodle" and not any casey at the
Bat" All the animus that is now d.
rected at the umpire class was allow
ed to foment into sectional feeling. A
man from Baltimore and a man from
Boston could not meet and talk in
curves; they had to talk slaves. I'm
agine the benighted state Of society!
1t Is wonder that the nation lasted
until baseball arose in its might and
strength to make of US one great peo-
pie!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
collaotina m Old nabt.

The other day the manager OF fur
niture house In town asked one of his
star salesmen to collect bill of long
standing, for which the regular col
lector had been unable to get cash.
The manager told his man to threaten
q lawsuit II necessary. The salesman
said he would collect 1t without that
and went to the delinquent's office. He
put the bill In the band of his derby
hat, and with the hat held nonchalant-
~ in his left hand he strolled into the
inner shrine. The man at the desk
looked at him inquiringly and then
glanced down at the conspicuous bill.
"Well, what is itr' he asked.
garden me-" said the salesman In
his best manner, "but could you tell
me is Mr. Jones deadT
"Why, no. I'm Mr.. Jones'"
THANK you. That's all wanted to
know" said the salesman and walked
abruptly from the room.
Next day check came for the
amount.-New York Sun.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
When Finished.

Busy persons, forced to defend them
selves from interminable takers who
have little to say, can appreciate hint
to which Henry ~. Of France once re-
sorted. A parliamentary deputy called
upon him and made long speech.
The king listened patiently for time,
then he decided that his visitor would
do well to condense his remarks. He
took him by the hand and led him to
where they could see the gallery Of the
Louvre.
"What do you think Of that building
When 1t Is finished 1t will be a good
thing, will 1t not?'
eyes," replied the man Of many
words, not guessing what was coming
next.
swell, monsieur that is just the way
with your DISCOURSE" was the kings
mild observation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Antiquated Customs.

There is no court in Europe more
tenacious of Its etiquette-which was
inaugurated several hundreds Of years
ago-than that of Spain. 1t Is said
that King Ferdinand VII. once made
a minister resign because he had ac-
cidentally touched his hand. One of
the quaintest ceremonies is the closing
of the royal palace gates at Madrid
every night. Electric light has been
In use In the palace for quite long
while, but nevertheless every evening
at II O'Clock the officiating gentleman
in waiting appears, accompanied by
several servants, who carry ancient
lanterns, to demand huge key from
a higher official to lock the doors OF
the palace This Is all the more anus
ing as the huge key does not At the
modern keyholes. The key is then re-
turned to a third official, and every
night gentlemen in waiting have to
patrol the corridors of the palace,
though sufficient guards are about, to
watch over the slumbers Of their royal
master.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
The Lesson she Learned.

A fair western coed and one Of the
male seniors fell violently In love and
neglected their studies shamefully
Both were expelled. The fair coed
therupon wrote this interesting reply
to the faculty:
Gentlemen-You have expelled me fol
neglecting my studies. yet have learned
at your institution more than you will
ever know. I have learned the meaning
Of love. What IL the use Of studying bot
any II am not allowed to gather rosesi
Why should I devote myself to astron-
omy II l may not look at the starsi
What does II profit me to spend years on
mathematics and neglect my own figurei
You have expelled my fiance also. Dc
you think he Is unhappy? We were mar
ried last evening.
Exchange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
WELL DESERVED
The Praise that Comes from Thankful
Skowhegan People

One kidney remedy never fails.
Skowhegan people rely upon it.
That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Skownegan testimony proves 1t al
ways reliable.
Elmer E. Pitts, 10 Pine St., Show
hogan, Me-, says: IF there is anyone
who has reason to be grateful to
Doan's Kidney Pills it is |. Several
years ago | was employed as motor
man on the street railway and 1t was
while thus engaged that | felt the
first symptoms of kidney trouble. l
believe the complaint was caused by
the constant standing and the Earring
of the cars. The first symptom was
hackache which caught me directly
over the kidneys. | paid little at
tention to this trouble, thinking 1t
would soon pass away of its own &C
cord, but such was not the case. |
gradually grew worse and after a
days work it was all | could do to get
home My health continued to de-
cline and | was finally compelled to
take to my bed. | remained there
for four months and was unable to
work for over year. l had a con-
slant backache and at times my back
felt as If it was disjointed. A kidney
weakness set in and l was bothered
both day and night by frequent de-
sire to pass the kidney secretions. My
feet and limbs were badly swollen
and the doctors said l had dropsy. l
took any amount of medicine but | did
aot improve and finally the doctors
told my wife that they could do moth
ing more for me- had lost flesh
until | weighed but ninety pounds and
| was in despair At this critical
period my wife noticed an advertise
ment about Doan's Kidney Pills and
was convinced that this remedy would
help me. She procured supply and
though had but little faith In them.
began their use. | had taken Doan's
Kidney Pills but few days before |
could see slight change and by the
time | had used seven boxes | WAS
able to be up and around. From
that time on my health and strength
rapidly returned and ' Was able TO go
to work AS | took no other medicine
at Ahe time l was using Doan's KID
ney Pills, | give them the full credit
Tor my cure Last fall | caught a
severe cold which brought on a return
of the trouble. | again used Doans
Kidney Pills and three boxes drove
away the attack"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Tn. e... kIs.s,i.r In Town.

Some years ago there died In Ne.
braska q man named Walsh. who. a.
boy, started suspension bridge.
When Walsh was about ten years old
the first steps for the construction OF
the suspension bridge at Niagara were
taken. The first thing necessary was
the stretching Of single wire across
the chasm. The. engineer In charge
had thought of a way to get 1t across.
what boy Is the best kiteflier In
town. he asked
The Walsh boy was named as the
best kitefier In the town of Niagara
Falls, and the engineer accordingly
asked that he be brought to him. He
was made to understand that he must
fly his kite across the Niagara river.
He few 1t across and allowed 1t to
come down on the other side. Men
were there to seize 1t. Then the en-
gineer attached wire to the string
on his side, and the men on the other
side detached the kite and by means
Of the string drew the wire across. By
this, In turn, cable was drawn across,
and the bridge was well begun.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
PecuIiarities of the Opossum.

The American opossum Is one of the
most curious animals living in the
United States. 1t is the only one that
carries it's young in a pouch like the
kangaroo. 1t is the only animal that
can feign death perfectly. 1t is re-
markable for hanging by it's tail like a
monkey. 1t has hands resembling
those of human being. Its snout Is
like a. hogs. while Its mouth is hber-
ally furnished with teeth. Its eyes
are like a rats, and 1t Kisses like a
snake
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Paul thu Tvrant.

Paul ]. of Russia was very deaf and
also very tyrannical. One day an aid
de-camp, intending to please him, ap-
preached and cried In his ear, II am
glad to see, your majesty, that your
hearing is much improved?
What is that you say?" growled the
car.
Raising his voice, the aid-de-camp
said, II am glad that your majesty's
hearing is so much improvedw
"Ah, that's 1t, eh?" chuckled the
car and then added, "Say 1t once
more"
The aid-de-camp repeated the words,
whereupon Paul I. Numbered: $50 you
dare to make fun Of me, do your Just
wait awhile"
Next day the aid-de-camp was on
his way to the mines Of Siberia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Maine Central R. R.
Arrangement of Trains in
Effect October a, 1909

NJ, for all points west; also to Bangor. Vanceboro
st. Stephen, Houlton. Woodstock, St. John and
Halifax-12.50 p. m. for Waterville Oakland,
Bingham. Lewiston, Augusta, Gardiner and
Brunswick. Portland and Boston, Dexter, Dover
and Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor, B. & A. and
Washington Co. Rys. & Northern Divisions, ~
o. m. (mixed) for Waterville. enabling passenger
to take night Pullman for Portland and Boston
200 D. m. Sundays only to NWaterville connecting
for Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS-7.25 q. m. mixed from Waterville
daily except Sundays, -10.35 a. m. Passenger from
Portland. Oakland. Waterville, Augusta and Ban
gor-ll IS a. m. mixed from Watervle Sunday
only--4 so and S5k D. m. from all points.
+. +. Boothby, General Passenger Agent
Morris Mcdonald.
vice-President and General Manager
Portland, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Little bv Little.

The Young Wife Showing her furni-
ure)-Here's the rocking chair for the
parlor Isn't 1t just lovely? Mrs.
Oddly (rather critically)-But I don't
see any rockers, dear. The Young
Wife-Oh, they'll be here next month.
You see, we are buying the chair on
the installment plan, and we haven't
paid for the rockers yet."-San Fran
cisco Chronicle
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

The tender barked fruit tree set In
the vicinity of the house and outbuild-
ings often receives serious injury from
the cat, which seems to take delight
In burying its claws In the bark and
ripping 1t down a good length. This
sort of damage may be prevented by
encircllng the tree with several coils
of wire wrapped loosely enough SO as
not to interfere with the growth OF
the tree.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Sand Suant Asia.

In the arid lands of central Asia the
air Is reported as often laden with
fine detritus, which drifts like snow
around conspicuous objects and tends
to bury them in a dust drift. Even
when there Is no apparent wind the
air is described as thick with fine dust
and a yellow sediment covers every.
thing In Khotan this dust sometimes
80 obscures the sun that at midday
one cannot see to read fine print with.
out lamp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
IL Really Happena.

The Woman-Here's a wonderful
thing. I've Just been reading Of a
man who reached the age of forty
without learning how to read or write.
He met a woman. and for her sake
he made q scholar Of himself in two
years. The Man-That's nothing.
know a man who was a profound
scholar at forty. Then he met wo-
man and for her sake made fool OF
himself in two days.-Cleveland Lead.
or