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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
HERGET.

Supervisor. Bancroft's bin for an Or
dinance directing fhe United Railroads
10 install a service OF lis Suffer str
cars down the inner tracks OF lo7
AIarszet street 10 the ferry was put
sleep yesterday afternoon by the D
lie utilities committee OF the board OF
supervisors.
Despite City Attorney Longs opinion
that the board had power 70 order
such 4 through service and 10 enforce
lis command without danger OF jeop-
ardizing the rights or legal status OF
the Geary street road. four members
Of the committee voted 10 shelve the
ordinance. The excuse given was that
which City Attorney Long says does
not exist, namely. the possibility
weakening the oity's position IN res
10 the Geary street matter
Longs opinion was given little
sideration by the majority members
OF the committee. Supervisor Herget
explained afterward that he based his
attitude upon the view Of Cleve Dam.
the mayors private attorney and
political adviser. that the adoption OF
the Bancroft ordinance would be IN
jurious 10 the Geary street road hti-
CATION. Dams advice was taken, the
city attorneys was discarded and Sr-
pervisor Hooks vas the only one OF
the I'VE members OF the committee to
vote IN favor OF the nrdinsnce
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
Elaborate Gowns Seen

IN keeping with ti1e occasion. per
feet spring day showed san Mateo and
BurIingame al their baImiest and best,
dresses noticeable among the more
elaborate silks and satins that filled
the body OF the new Episcopal church
long before the appointed time for the
bridal procession 10 arrive. So grea
crowd assembled that late corners
found standing room only and the
aisles were fenced of with white satin
ribbons twined with ST Joseph lilies, to
allow the passage of the wedding pro-
cession.
AS the first note of the ~Lohengrin"
wedding march sounded Miss Bourn en-
tered the church on the arm of her
father. W. E. Bourn. She was preceded
by her two bridesmaids, Miss Marjorie
Josselyn and Miss Clare Vincent, the
sister OF the groom, and by little Helen
Crocker, who as flower bearer carried
a huge basket laden with the choicest
spring flowers. The bridesmaids were
gowned alike in dainty pink chiffon
dresses embroidered in pink and made
over pink satin foundations. They wore
huge white and pink picture hats to
match and carried stunning shower
bouquets in keeping with their cos
tune. Miss Helen Crocker was sim
ilarly gowned in white chiffon over
mink
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
Will Continue Fight

Hooks announced after the meet
Ing that he would submit a minority
report 70 the board Of supervisors AT
next Mondays meeting. with a motion
to have the bill taken out OF committee,
and so would force a vote by the entire
board. The action OF the committee
itself. after Supervisors P1gh. Lough-
cry. Herget and Walsh had gone on
record as opposed TO the biTL was 10
postpone the hearing until April 1s
Coineident with the defeat OF the
inner track ordinance. Attorney Edgar
D. Peixotto. representing the Downtown
association. served notice OF intention
TO reopen the fight for the outer track
permit. which Long has notified the
board it would be dangerous 10 issue.
Peixotto promised TO produce per-
NIT '-woFded so as 10 absolutely pro-
tec1 me rights of me cftvv
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
Herget on Record

llCESCl O0 RSNOIu
That the fight OF the United Rail-
roads for the outer track permit viii
be hard one IS assured Though the
Bancroft resolution was defeated on
the ground that ~any permit or order"
might endanger the rights OF the Geary
street road Herget was the only mem-
Der OF The committee who went on rec
ord positively as against the outer
track permit The ether members list
ened TO Peixotto's suggestion with
evident interest and without comment
The whole essence Of the United
Railroads hght against the Geary
street municipal road. and the formers
desire for the outer track permit was
summed up after the committee meet
ing BY General Manager Charles \.
Black OF the United Railroads IN the
most candid admission that ever has
been made on the subject By any Of
fetal OF the company Black said,
There is no secret about the United
Railroads position in regard 10 this
Geary street matter and no reason for
any misunderstanding We simply
take the position that the United Rail-
roads, in combination with the Suttee
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
Ceremony Is Short

Immediately following the ceremony,
which was short. the guests departed
for the Bourn home. where wedding
breakfast was held
From an early hour yesterday morn
ing carriages and machines were bring
Ing their groups of gayly clad women
ConIiuued -. 49, a,~I---
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31
Imported Wedding Dress

Miss Bourn's gown, an imported one
of white satin, trimmed with masses of
rare old lace, was elaborately embroid-
cred and trimmed with seed pearls. In
her tuIle veil was caught spray of
orange blossoms and she carried a
magnificent shower bouquet of white
orchids She was given into the
groom's keeping by her father. Rev
y 3. ". Gallwey performing the cere-
mony-
AS Vincent has been only a few
weeks on the coast, his list of acquaint-
ances here is not large. In consequence
there were no regular ushers chosen
for the event. Gerald Rathbone. Athole
Mclean. Arthur Brown and Percy King
appointing themselves as masters of
ceremony and acting as groomsmen.
George Starr. the cousin OF the bride,
filed the capacity of best man.
Yesterdays ceremony was the first
OF the kind performed in the new
church, just completed. which, in honor
of the occasion. was turned into a
bower of spring bloom, arranged with
graduation of color, shading from
white TO the deepest pink Tt was one
OF the most effective decorative
schemes. from an artistic point Of view,
seen in any of the late weddings
Palms. small orange trees, festoons of
asparagus fern and masses of ST Jo-
seph lilies and maidenhair were the
background for the color scheme of
pink The lightest and frailest of fruit
blossoms. in the palest shades OF pink,
gave place to carnations and ivy ger
aniums and to Japonicas and early
roses, every pink flower that grows
and was available, being taken 70 turn
the attractive chapel into pink fairy
land for the radiant bride
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31

Continued on PAGE ,. Col.nn ; .
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-31

Ssanosot esst znd west q tariff Page
Eeozks u Esssssins snus-s Chrozicls. Page
Cu-ioas po--stt of sleek rascal Psgs
Tangled Gsrl ot British politics. Page
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11


Il had eczema on my hands for ten
years. Lad three good doctors but
none of them did any good ! then
used one box of Cuticura Ointment
and three bottles OF Cuticura Re-
solvent and was completely cured. My
hands were raw all over, inside and
out, and the eczema was spreading all
over my body and limbs. Before had
used one bottle, together with the
Cuticura Ointment, my sores we're
nearly healed over. and by the time |
had used the third bottle. was en-
tirely well To any one who has any
skin or blood disease would honestly
advise them to fool with nothing else,
but to get Cuticura and get well. My
hands have never given me the least
hit OF trouble up to now.
My daughters hands this summer
became perfectly raw with eczema.
She could get nothing that would do
them any good until she tried Cuu-
cura She used Cuticurs Resolvent
and Cuticura Ointment and in two
weeks they were entirely cured,
have used Cuticura for other members
OF my family and It always proved
successful. Mrs. NJ. e. Falin, Speers
Ferry. Va, Oct. 10. 1909"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

He asked so~many questions that
day that he finally wore out his
mothers patience.
Robert" she cried, ~ you ask
me another question | shall put you
to bed without your supper"
Robert promptly asked another
and was packed off to bed. Later
his mother repented After all, ask
ing questions was the only way he
could acquire knowledge; so she tip
toed upstairs, knelt beside Roberts
bed and told him she was sorry
Nov. dear" she said. eff you
want to ask one more question be-
fore you go to sleep. ask II now and
will try to answer.
Robert thought for a moment,
then said, Mother, how far can
cat spit2"-Suceess Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11
Vim. R. Clark,
La PLATA, ND.

The late Lewis Carroll. author Of
"Alice in Wonderland. used to tell
this story to illustrate the average
mathematician contempt for poetry:
@In the course of an argument
about poetry with an instructor in
trigonometry he gave the instructor
Tennysons Charge of the Light
Brigade to read.
There, read that. he said. and II
you don't find it full Of beauty. I'll
give in.
"The instructor sneered, looked at
the page. and began to read:
Half league, half a league,
half league-
"Then he threw down the book
II the fool means league and a
half be snorted, why can't he say
sou Buffalo Commercial.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Baalbec, in Syria, the city Of stu
pendous ruins, where Cain Is said to
have raised his altar, is described
by Albert Bigelow Paine In Harper's
Weekly. 1T was the city Of refuge
built by Cain" suggests the author
In accordance with the Arab belief,
whose fear must have been very
large il one may Judge from the size
OF the materials used" Nowhere
else have such enormous stones been
laid One stone was ~ feet by II,
and the workmen had just started
TO move it when the work was aban-
doned TRY to think Of plain box
building, a barn. or a warehouse,
say. OF that slze-then mentally con-
vert il into a solid block of stone.
Mark Twain likens it to two freight
cars placed end to end, but it is also
as high and as wide. Eight freight
cars set four and four would Just
about express i'll Think OF that
Think of moving a stone Of that
sizei"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The governments employ list is
growing by leaps and bounds. The
grand total OF all federal employees
at present is 3f0.065. as against
306.141 in 1907, an increase in the
two years Of about $4,000 persons,
or about 20 per cent There were
2s,947 persons in the federal en-
ploy in Washington on July last;
the annual pay roll for them is s31,-
54f,225, an average Of nearly 81
100 each. This total will be tenn
porarily swollen next year by the adj
dition of about 5000 persons to the
clerical force of the Census Bureau,
adding nearly 100000 In salaries
during the year or more OF their
employment.-Le
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

A millionaire famous for his love
OF horses and also for the very low
prices he paid for them saw very
good looking hack IN Quaker's
stable As usual. he bid low figure
for the animal. which, to his sur
prise the Quaker accepted
His suspicious aroused, the rich
man inquired II there was anything
the matter with the horse.
Have no fear" said the Quaker
Il can assure you that you will be
pleased when you see him CO.
The horse. when home, turned out
an inveterate iibber; nothing could
Induce him when In harness to move
yard
The angry millionaire interviewed
the Quaker and exclaimed:
You assured me when | bought
the horse that should be pleased
when l saw him 60"
so | did, my friend, was the
reply, land you will be pleased when
you see him go."-Tit-Bits.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Professor Munyon has just issued most
beautiful. useful and complete almanac. 1t
contains not only all the scientific informa-
ton concerning the moons phases, in all
the ATTITUDES. but has Illustrated articles on
how to read character by phrenology,
palmistFy and birth month II also tells
all about card reading, birth stones and
their meaning, and gives the Interpretation
Of dreams. 1t teaches beauty culture. mani.
curing, gives weights and measures and
antidotes for poison. In fact, it is a Maya
zine Almanac, that not only gives valuable
information, but will afford much amuse-
Inent for every member Of the family, es-
peeially for parties and evening entertain.
districts will find this Almanac almost in
valuable
It will be sent to anyone absolutely free
on application TO the Munyon Remedy
Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11
GET POWER
The Supply Comes From Food

II we get power from food, why
not strive to get all the power we can.
That is only possible by use of skill
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements Of the body.
Poor fuel makes a poor fire and a
poor fire is not good steam pro-
Queer.
From not knowing how to select
the right food to fit my needs, / suf-
Tered grievously for a long time from
stomach troubles. writes lady from
little town in Missouri.
1T seemed as If would never be
able TO find out the sort Of food that
was best for me. Hardly anything
that,l could eat would stay on nv
stomach. Every attempt gave me
heartburn and filled my stomach
with gas got thinner and thinner
until | literally became living skele.
ton and in time was compelled to
keep to my bed.
"A few months ago was persuad-
ed to try Grape-Nuts food. and 1t had
such good effect from the very begin.
ming that have kept up its use ever
since. was surprised at the ease
with which | digested it. it proved
to be just what needed.
All my unpleasant symptoms, tbs
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me so much pain disappeared
My weight gradually Increased from
80 to il6 lbs. my figure rounded out
my strength came back, and am now
able to do my homework and enio,
it. Grape-Nuts did It.
A ten days trial will show anyon,
some facts about food.
Look in pkgs for the little book
"The Road to MELVILLE" There's ,
Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. The,
are genuine, true, and full OF humal
interest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

by grab" said perspiring tour
ist as he chased around the corridors
on he Senate side of the Capitol.
Is thefs no place where a common
man may riue ~sstairs?"
The eountryman rou.d many ele-
vators, but all labeled "Enesively
for Senators" Exclusively for
Members of Congress" Exclusively
for Members of the Supreme Court. .
Exclusively for Newspaper Core
spondents." etc. Finally lift was
discovered in an obscure corner with
sign saying. For the Public"
Here is where the plain people
get onl" shouted the tourist, maxi
ing a wild dash for it.-New York
World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11
Agreed with the Court.

A lawyer came into court drunk.
when the judge said to him;
Sir. am sorry to see you in a
situation which is a disgrace to
yourself and family and the profess
sion to which you belong"
This reproof ELECTED the following
colloquy.
Did your honor speak to me?''
Il did, said, sir. that. in my
opinion, you disgraced yourself and
family the court and the profession
by your course Of conduct"
MAY i--i-it please your honor.
have been an attorney in--in-in
this c-court for Is years, and, per-
nit me to say. your honor, that this
is the first correct opinion | ever
knew you to give. Dundee Adver-
tiepr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

At dinner recently Professor
Percival Lowell told an amusing
story OF an old woman he once had
as housekee7er. to whom he made
sporting offer
Janet" he said to her one day,
"the very next planet l discover
will make you a present of So"
you are very kind, sir" she re-
piled. land | am sure / hope you
will soon discover one"
Several months went by and no
planets were discovered.
The fact OF the matter is,
i lna an, sSn AHAS6Awse1f, T do think the
professor goes out at night and dis.
covers planets on the sly."-Ex-
change.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The cook had been called away to
sick sister. and so the newly wed
mistress Of the house undertook
with the aid OF the maid, to get the
Sunday luncheon The little maid
who had been struggling in the
Kitchen with a coffee mill that would
not work. confessed that she had for
gotten to wash the lettuce.
Well, never mind, Pearl Go on
with the coffee and I'll do it." said
do they keep the soap?"-Red Hen
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Once. while Bishop Talbot, the
giant cowboy bishop" was attend
ing a meeting of church dignitaries
in st. Paul, tramp accosted a group
of churchmen in the hotel porch and
asked for aid.
No." one Of them told him, I'm
afraid we can't help you. But you
see that big man over there?' point
ing to Bishop Talbot. We'll. he's
the youngest bishop OF US all, and
he's a very generous man. You
might try him"
The tramp approached Bishop Tai
bot confidently. The others watched
with interest. They saw look of
surprise come over the tramp's face
The bishop was talking eagerly. The
tramp looked troubled And then,
finally, they saw something pass
j from one hand to the other. The
| tramp tried to stink past the group
without speaking, but one of them
called to him.
Well, did you get something
from our young brother?"
The tramp grinned sheepishly.
"No,' he admitted, Il gave him a
dollar for his new cathedral at La
ramfe," Eyerybody's Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

They were country people. pure
and simple. but they had read the
home papers and thought they were
educated up to all the improvements
Of the day.
When they visited Washington
they went through the Navy Depart
ment and saw the models OF some
Of the new battleships.
Pointing 10 a companion ladder
hanging over the side Of one Of the
ships. she asked her better-half what
Il was
oh" he replied, that's the fire.
escaped "-Harper's Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The four-year-old son of a Pres
byterian minister here in town had
done something TO get In wrong Will
his father and mother and the lat
ter asked him II he didn't think he'd
better get down on his knees and
ask God to forgive him for what he'd
done and ask divine aid to keer
from erring similarly IN future.
'Aw. ratsi" retorted the minis
ter's son. Tets give God a rest for
awhile and quit pesterin' Him about
every little thing that happens -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

when a man OATS tryin' to trade
horses wifi me stahts braggin' bout
how honest he is in his dealins." said
uncie Eben. Il can't help suspectin'
dat he's gettin ready to make an ex-
ception in my case II Washington
Stfp.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The greatest Of all horsemen, says: SIN nv
90 years experience with horses | have
found spohn's Distemper Cure the most
successful Of all remedies for the horses.
u Is the greatest blood purifier" Bottle.
Soc and $l0O Druggists can supplv Won
or. manufacturers. Agents wanted. Send
for Free Book. Spohn Medical Co.. Spec,
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

In Winnipeg there are more than
500 automobiles. and during the past
year the Canadian Pacific and Ca
madam Northern railroads have in
stalled motor-driven trucks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Mr.. Crlmsonbeak-A hunter in
Newfoundland who has lost his bear
lngs or finds himself IN fog has
no difficulty IN finding the way. as
owing 70 the constant west winds the
tops OF all fac trees point east.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-B But suppose
he doesn't want to go eastg--Yonk-
ers Statesman
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11
n winter Use AIIen,s Foot.Ease.

The antisepiic powder. Your feet feel un-
comfortable. nervous aud often cold and
damp. II you have sweating, sore feet or
an druggists and shoe stores, % cents.
Sample sent free Address Allen s. Ohm
sted. lie Rov. ~ Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The city council Of Cincinnati is
planning subway to connect the
business section OF the city with the
OUTLYING residential sections.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The proposition Of laying silent
pavements in the streets around
schoolhouses is being considered by
the London authorities.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Sore threats are not only painful but
sometimes dangerous. Hamlins Wizard
Oil is a good, honest remedy, prompt and
burns. etc. there is neshina better. 49,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days. Its
action If remarkable. Removes the cause
greatly benefits. 75c. and 81. All druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

tFfe5 'efiitu m -.
Pazo Ointment is guar & "a z e ~ 8
case oEltching, Blind Bls9a nr orr rotrudla
flies IN to IA days o. moAey ref anded y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put IN
40 years ago, They regulate and inviRorate
stomach. liver and bowels Sugar-coated,
tiny granules.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

An experiment by an Ohio COM
pany Of curing tobacco by heat from
natural gas stoves has proved sue
cessful
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The worlds consumption of gold
in the arts and industries in 1907
amounted to St35, 100000.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The dated sandwich Is a iuro !, 1,
ton in the railroad-statiq . rss
rant service. - -.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

There are in Argentina four broad
gauge railroads, three narrow gauge
and two English gauge
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The source of the worlds Glove
supply is Zanzibar and the neighbor-
Ing island Of Pemba.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

That man made an immense for
tune out OF a simple little inven-
indeed; what did he invcntg"
Invent. nothing, you dub; he was
ne promoter '-Cieveland Leader.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The number Of foreia students
fthe United States is constantly
ereasing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

The first automobile show for
Western Canada will be held in Feb
ruary. 1911
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Jerusalem is to get new water
supply from springs 10 miles from
the city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Itch cured IN 30 minutes BY Wo6aord's
Sanitary Lotion Never fall AFdruggisis.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soott ing Syrup for Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesiniiamma-
ton. allayB pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Ozone ventilating machines are
now common in many large build
ings.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

a small Arekpt, so years ago was
has $4,000 iAcampment; it now
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

Japan prohibits children entering
school until they are more than six
years old.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

-.s.ttsfQ Ia tscm will cure not only a
-rresh cold, but one Of those stubborn
coughs that usually hang on for months.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-11

CEND5 or 10 cent? FOR a box Of RuTTER's
SFAN0Us POLICE aud FIRE1IEN's >
and 10 cent CORN CURE. Has cured thousands
n philadelphia, where IL IA made Absolutely posi-
i've. Painless Also good ointment for Burns,
seaiasi Cuts and Sores Main 0nice, a North
Fourth street, PHILADELPHIA. PA