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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26

Nv yILLIAM f. SCHMIDT, general
M western agent of the Missouri Pa
cific, almost made a brilliant
]. r. Weeks at the Transportation club
Saturday night He was baked by
Sam Booth of the Union Pacific.
Schmidt planned his address princi
pally for the ears of ]. n. Citizens, gen
eral freight agent of the company,
who has been on the coast for the
last two weeks, but every time he
started to speak Booth interrupted. and
Schmidt finally gave it up. Thus was
another gem of rhetoric lost to the
world, but not to Citizens, who now
knows of the superior speech MAX
ing ability of Schmidt, as he went to
Los Angeles Sunday afternoon with
Schmidt and was forced to hear it read
to him several times.
Peter F. Dunno, general attorney for
the Southern Pacific, returned Sunday
morning from New York, where he has
been representing the Hartman roads
at the merger hearing. Dunno will re-
main here for several weeks prepar-
ing his arguments in the case.
A. w. McLaren, chief clerk of Vice
President c. F. DAILY of the New York
Central lines. has resigned to become
traffic manager for Nelson Morris &
Co. He is succeeded by w. j. Moore.
The executive committee of the West
ern passenger association is consider
ing the elimination of ticket agents
from the free list.
II. E. Farrell, freight traffic manager
of the St. Louis Southwestern, Cotton
Belt Route, with office at st. Louis,
and ]. L. Marens, commercial agent,
with office at Kansas City, are in the
city on a visit.
The transcontinental freight bureau
is scheduled to meet in Chicago May 16.
More than 400 matters are on the
docket.
The Denver and Rio Grande has an
nounced special prizefight train from
Denver and other Colorado points to
San Francisco. The train is to leave
Denver at noon on June so, making
stops only at principal stations, arriV
ing al Ogden the evening of July l. The
special will arrive in this city as early
as July 2, If satisfactory arrangements
can be made with the Southern Pacific.
1T is announced that the construction
of the Vera Cruz, Tabasco and Cam
peche railroad has been financed in New
York and London and that the federal
government will also grant the pro-
posed line a substantial subsidy. Among
the men of wealth and influence in
Mexico who are named in the prelim-
mary organization are Carl Heynan,
Dr. Charles Dolley, c. S. Hartman, L.
w. tombstone, William P. Wood, l.. Van
Antwerp, E. Pardo Jr., ]. J. Lemmens,
A Lopez Negrete and ID. Chapeaarouge.
III. n. Kennedy, general agent of the
Northern Pacific at Spokane, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
to Los Angeles. Kennedy only recently
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
Gossip of RailWaymen

left the hospital after an operation for
appendicitis.
E. E. Calvin, vice president and gen
eral manager of the Southern Pacific,
is in Los Angeles with his family for a
few days.
J. W. Kendrick, vice president of the
Santa Fe; A. G. Wells, general mana ger
of the coast lines, and C. A. Morse, chief
engineer of the system, departed last
night for the east.
The contracts for nearly so miles of
right of way of the proposed branch
line of the Kansas City, Mexico and
Orient, to be built from San Angelo TO
Allende Mexico, where it will connect
with the National Railways of Mexico,
have been signed. Free right of way
and liberal land bonus will be donated
for the 75 miles that will be built in
Mexico territory. The Rio Grande will
be crossed at Del Rio, and plans for the
proposed new international bridge are
already being drawn. 1t is stated by
officials of the road that the construe-
tion of this branch line will be carried
on simultaneously with that of the
main line, which runs southwest from
San Angelo to Alpine and thence TO the
Rio Grande, which will be crossed a
few miles below the old town of Pre-
sidio del Norte. The construction of
these two lines will mean the establish
ment of two more international railway
gateways between the United States
and Mexico.
H. C. Phillips. chief engineer of the
Santa Fe coast division, left yesterday
for Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
PROMISES TO PAY
WIFE $40 ALIMONY
Delinquent Husband is Hailed
Into Court
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON, April 25.-M J. Walsh
appeared before Superior Judge c. w.
Norton at ? o'clock this afternoon to
show cause why he should not be sent
to Jail for contempt of court in refus-
ing TO obey the courts orders to pay
his former wife, Mary Z. Walsh ali
mony.
Walshs attorneys, c. P. Rendon and
A. II. Carpenter. said he had not made
the payments because he had been
financially embarrassed. He promised
to either sell his property or secure
money upon it with which he would
pay his divorced wife s24O within one
week.
Mrs. Walsh secured an interlocutory
decree OF divorce some time ago on the
ground of cruelty. She testified that
her husband had mistreated her, and
upon one occasion badly choked her.
Rosey T. Swank proved desertion and
was granted an interlocutory decree.
Matte g. Smith, according to the tes-
timony of her husband, William c..
Smith, ran away with another man. He
was granted an interlocutory decree.
Final DEGREES were granted as fol-
lows.
To William J. White from Martha
White; to Mary Kerrick from Charles
w. Kerrick; TO II. c. Kieryiet from
Maud Kierviet.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
CONVOCATION OPENS
SESSION AT STOCKTON
Episcopal Churches of San Joa-
quin Valley Represented
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

lNFNS'St OtSPtiSH ~ 4 HC NdUJ
STOCKTON, April 25.-The convoca-
tion of San Joaquin opened at st. Johns
Episcopal church in this city at 8
William Ford Nichols delivered an ad-
dress. The sessions will close Wednes-
day forenoon.
The program follows:
p. m.-openlng of conference.
Foreword, the bishop
Welcome to Visiting Delegates" st. Johns
church.
Report of guilds.
Necessity of Reciprocity in Our Work in San
Joaquin Conyocation'
"1he Work of Womens Auxiliary" Mrs Louis
Z. Monteagle president of II. c.
"our Missionary Work. Deaconess Dorsey,
Sonora,
Business.
Adjournment.
Sp: m.-Reception to the bishop in ST. Johns S
TUESDAY
$3.50 a. m.-Hoy communion and convocaton
sermon; celebrant and preacher, Rt. Rev. W. F.
II a, differentiation of convocation
D m-Luncheon served by ladies of st.
John s church in Y. NJ c. A.
2p. m.-Convocation session.
p m.-sunday school conference.
l. Report of executive committee.
:. Election of officers and plans for coming
year.
s. Appointment Of question box committee.
p. m.-'tThe Greatest Need Rev. G. r. E.
Macdonald, Hanford; Rev. Lee Woods, Visalia.
p. m.-'How the Church Can Reach the Boy
Through the Sunday School," J. c. Astredo,
bishops aid for boys.
7:30 p. m.-Missionary service. Speakers:
J. C. Astredo, Rev Louis C. Sanford Rev. R. j.
Renison.
WEDNESDAY
a. m.-Holy communion
a. Inflow to Develop a Missionary Spirit
in Our Sunday School," Mrs. G. Fielder,
9;4l a. m,-"The Graded Lessons After Six
Months of Testing" and The Problem of the
Smaller Schools" Mrs J. f. Hughes superin-
tendent of st. james Sunday school, Fresno
Discussion, Mrs. Hoisholt Oakdale; Mrs.
Lyons, Reedley.
1880 a. m.-The question box.
Adjournment and luncheon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
bank CLERK LOSES
LIFE IN CHANNEL
Earl R. Berry Is Drowned at
Stockton While Canoeing
With Friends in River
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON. April 25.-Earl r. Berry,
a local bank clerk, was drowned in
Stockton channel yesterday while
canoeing with several other young men
of this city.
He Cyril Macdonald, Robert Schmidt,
and Lawrence Pease had canoes and
were returning from the river. A
launch in which Dave Braddock, James
Conklin and VIII Inglis, companions of
the young men in the canoes, were rid
ing, preceded three of the small craft.
Pease tied his canoe to the launch and
had hold of the line fastened to Berry's S
boat, and Macdonald was last in line.
Schmidt padded along ahead of the
launch.
Berry leaned too far forward and
the nose of the boat dipped, the launch
pulling it under the water. Macdon-
AIDS boat passed over Berry's canoe.
The water is 20 feet deep at the
point where the accident occurred.
Berry came to the surface and Mac
donald and Inglis did their best to
save him. Their efforts were in vain,
however, and the young man sank out
of sight. The two who attempted to
rescue him also had a close call from
drowning.
The young men returned to Stockton
ana reported the tragedy. Members of
the Weber engine company volunteered
their services to search for the body.
After several hours work they recov-
cred it
The deceased was % years of age.
He was bright young man and had
made rapid advancement at the bank
ing institution where he was employed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
FRESNO Will BE
DAZZLING IN light
Illumination of City Will Be
Feature of the Observance
of "Raisin Day"
Committee Enters Final Rush of
Preparation, Working Day
and Night
ISpeoial Dispatch 10 The Call

FRESNO, April 25.-Thousands OF lit
lie incandescent lights viii throw out
their welcome light IN the business dis
trict of this city the night of April
so. and the streets and business houses
viii be gayly decorated with bunting
and flags on "raisin day" This was
The announcement made today after a
meeting OF the carnival committee.
one Of the most brilliant electric
effects viii be the lighting Of the court
house dome This mammoth dome Will
be a solid mass OF life. Charles p.
Steger viii have charge Of the wiring,
while the san Joaquin light and power
company has promised 10 donate the
electricity. The dome viii be illumi-
mated Friday, Saturday and Sunday
evenings.
Owing TO other duties. Sheriff Chit
tenden was unable 10 take the position
Of grand marshal for the carnival pa
l'ade on the night of April so, and his
place has been taken by Major Ed
Jones. Jones is now busily engaged in
arranging for the parade, and reported
today that thus far he had been eX-
ceedingly successful Practically every
uniformed organization in the city will
be IN line in addition TO the gayly
decorated automobiles and the "hor-
Tibles."
Among the new entries are the Ma
tive Sons in white uniforms, the vet
eran fremen in uniform and a bat
talon OF police, under the command of
Chief of Police Shaw. Already the
knights Templar, the Uniform Rank
of the Maccabees. the Odd Fellows, the
two companies OF the national guard
ia this city and a company of firemen
have signifed their Willingness TO take
part ia the parade. The Eagles are
also planning TO have about 2OO men
in line. and other orders are making
preparations to take a place in the
parade.
The voting for queen continued in
spirit today and at night the totals
of a number had been materially
swelled. The standing of the con-
testants tonight at 6 o'clock was as
follows:
Lydia L. York 1862, Maxine Jones
1909. Myrtle Witham 1922, Charlotte
Adams. Ll5l, Grace Rickard 1,044,
Alethe Stafford 1000, Fanny Payne $40,
Rose Yaskus $50.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
FURTHER INQUIRY
IN P0OLR0OM CASE
L. c. Pistolesi, Town Trustee
and County Supervisor Now
Under Investigation
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SAN RAFAEL, April 25.-L. C. Pis-
tolesi, town trustee, attorney and
county supervisor, is under investiga-
tion in connection with the Sausalito
fake poolroom case which is on trial
before Superior Judge Lennon today.
Since May 7. when Sheriff Taylor
raided the poolroom and took 10 men
into custody, the authorities have
maintained that the gamblers enjoyed
protection from town officials, but a
night watchman, the late John Creed,
and Town Marshal Jack Harmon were
the only officers implicated at the
time. Pistolesi interested himself in
the defense of the poolroom men from
the start, but later gave place to other
attorneys, with the exception of two
defendants. His sudden entrance into
the spotlight of suspicion came as a
surprise today, especially as he is re-
sponsible for the information that an
investigation is in progress.
His statement is substantiated by
District Attorney Boyd. who declares
that the Marin county grand jury will
meet Wednesday to consider the mat
ter. Pistolesi learned of the investi-
cation through William Israel, one of
the poolroom men whom he is defend
ing
Sheriff Taylor is searching San Fran
cisco for Frank Hazel, who failed to
appear when his name was called in
court today and who has forfeited his
$4,000 cash bond put up by himself.
A bench warrant for his arrest was
issued by Superior Judge Lennon.
Frank MacSherry, another leader
among the defendants, was ordered
into custody today. Besides Nc
Sherry, the poolroom men in Jail are
Joseph Abott, Edward Parry and Will
liam Israel. James Blair, Edward
Blum, Alfred Pallas and William
Woods are out on bail, while P. c..
Paulson is at liberty upon his own
nnn
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
SAN FRANCISCO PROOF.

Mrs. C. Schwabe. 21O Chattanooea
St, San Francisco. Cal. says: Since
publicly Endorsed Doan's kidney pills
over TWO years ago have Recommend
ed them TO number of people who
nave questioned me about their merits
ABOUT ten years ago / was troubled bv
increased my suffering. There was a
persistent ache across my Ioins and
often L was obliged to lie down. The
that l could not speak and nv hesrt
was also. affected. A distressing kid
ney weakness was in evidence and
severely. Doan's Kidney Pills. procure5
at the Swan Drug Co., brought promnT
and enective results and proved to he
pc Just the medicine i required. I am
so grateful for the wonderfI,I bersft
derived from this remedy that 7 SHAH
De strong indorser of It ALWAYS s-N''
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
GOVERNOR Names
SUPERIOR JUDGE
Stockton Attorney Will Take
Bench in San Joaquin
County May |

SACRAMENTO, April Ex-Governor
Gillett today appointed Attorney j. A,
Plummer of Stockton to the superior
judgeship of San Joaquin county in
place of Judge William B. Nutter, who
VIII resign May l to resume his law
practice.
The selection of PIummer was made,
said the governor. because he had the
Endorsement of all three judges of the
San Joaquin county superior court as
well as the support of the leading law
yers and businessmen of Stockton.
Plummer is a republican, while the
man he succeeds is a democrat, but was
elected as the nominee of both parties.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26

IS your duty to self and family not to
neglect nor overlook the first symp-
tom.
Don't wait for a serious case of
diabetes. dropsy. Bright's disease or
gravel to develop.
Doan's Kidney Pills is a simple
vegetable remedy. yet very quick in
its healing and strengthening action
on the kidneys. 1t contains nothing of
a narcotic. poisonous nor habit-form-
ing nature, and can be taken by anv
man, woman or child, of even the
most delicate state of health
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
STEER HAS VISION OF
CATTLE'S HEREAFTER
Animal Voluntarily Goes Into
Cold Storage
[SpeeiaI Dispatch 10 Tie CaNl

PARIS, KY, April 25.-Several days
ago Hibbler Brothers lost five steers
from their farm in this county and
after long search found four of them,
but abandoned hope of recovering the
fifth. Today the missing animal was
found in a vault where several thon-
cold storage plant. Notwithstanding
the fact that the vault was sup
posed to be airtight in addition to
being an ice plant the steer was alive
and apparently unharmed. except from
it's long fast and a few bruises The
steer strayed into an open door and fell
into the ice vault during the day and
was shut in at night without being dis
covered.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
AGREES WITH FARMERS
TO DESTROY FUMES
Copper Company Will Install
Process at COram SmeIter

REDDING, April 25.-Putting an end
TO extended litigation, the Balaklala
copper company today entered into an
agreement with a committee repre-
senting the farmers of Shasta county
to install a process for controlling the
fumes that are expelled from the
smelter at Coram. The fume destroy
ing process, which will cost $3.50, 900 to
install, must be in operation by July
J. and the company will employ a force
of men working night and day so that
compliance with the ranchers edict
may be made.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
ROSES AND BABIES
TO VIE FOR PRIZES
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

PRINCETON. April 25.-Prizes for
roses and babies will be given at the
rose fair to be held here on John Boggs
day, April 80. The rose fair is an
annual event, but this year the baby
show will be added at the suggestion
of Miss Fannie E. Burrows, who has
offered silver mug as first prize to
the hanGsomest hahN eaterel
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
STOCKTON TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION ELECTS OFFICERS
[Soeeial DISPATCH 10 The CoIIl

STOCKTON, April 25.-Stockton typo
graphical union No. 56 held a regular
meeting yesterday and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President, ]. Cal McCown Jr; vice
president, W, c. Mayne; secretary treas
urer, II. S, Homage; sergeant at arms,
G. O. Rimington, H. n. Doty, Joseph f.
Johnson; auditing committe, John e.
Barnes, d. ]. Matthews, +. NJ. Gum;
allied printing trades council, w. H.
Stanley, II. n Doty and Louis N, ciera.
Hobbs home and May informed Davis
Delegates to central labor council, II. N.
Doty and Fl. M Hardin.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
WOUNDED BURGLAR,
IDENTIFIED, CONFESSES
DeImar May Recognized, Tells
of Planning Robbery
[Srecidl Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, April 25.-The burglar
who was wounded while endeavoring to
escape from the Hobbs residence, 227
South American street was identified
today as Delmar May
When recognized he made a full con-
fession. He said that he robbed the
Hobbs home Friday afternoon and
planned to secure the loot Saturday
night
Saturday afternoon he met Frank Da-
Wis, known as Slim He suggested
that evening that he and slim" take a
walk. They made their way to the
Hobbs home and May informed Davis
that he had two bundles inside and
asked him to help him get them
Mcleod and Tucker, residents of the
neighborhood, appeared and the fight
ensued in which May was shot twice
The wounded man viii recover.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
FIREBUG MUST
SERVE 10 YEARS
Sentence of O. Hoffman Com
firmed; Orphans Home Of
fetal Also Loses Appeal
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, April 25.-The appel
late court today affirmed the decision of
Judge Hughes in sentencing Oscar e.
Hoffman to 10 years in Folsom on a
charge of arson. Hoffman fired the
Pioneer mills and others buildings near
the Southern Pacific shops in order TO
get appointed as night watchman for
the railroad through his ability in put
ting out the fires
The Judgment of the Solano county
court in sentencing w. II. Dunning,
former superintendent of the orphans s
home at Vallejo, to 80 years for inde-
cent conduct with an inmate of the
home also was affirmed.
James B. Stanley of Siskiyou county
must serve five years for forgery, ac-
cording TO the appellate courts decision
today.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
LANDSLIDE DESTROYS
POWER COMPANY'S DITCH
Accident Causes Scarcity of
Electricity
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

OROVILLE, April 25.-A landslide on
Table mountain has carried away about
100 yards of the ORC water, light and
power company's ditch in Coal canyon
and as a result power and electricity
have been scarce here. A large force
of men is at work repairing the dam
aged ditch.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
SIX HEIRS TO SHARE
IN ESTATE OF $500
Widow of w. II. Smith Asks
Administration Papers
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

STOCKTON, April 25.--A petition for
letters of administration for the estate
of William ii. Smith of Lodi who died
last April, was filed today with the
county clerk. The petitioner is Sylvia
Smith and the estate is valued at $2500
The heirs are the following children
Amy Mckee of Ripon, Gertrude Smith,
Mae B. Hadcock and Alvin Smith of
Lodi and Effie Bonner of Snohomish,
Wash.
Superior Judge C. w. Norton today
made an order appointing Mrs Anita
Miller administrators of the estate of
her late husband, Oxley Miller. Harry
T. Fee, Lyndall Miller and Leopald
Selma were appointed appraisers
He also made an order settling ap-
proving and allowing the first account
ing In the estate and guardianship of
Eric c. Brandstad, a minor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
JAPAN AND KOREA

The undersigned would take charge
OF a party for a. trip through the orient.
Have been employed by the Japanese
government teaching English for some
time. I can easily secure economies
that Will save my charges. 1 will 20
for $50 a month. Berkeley references:
Rev. Father McKinnon. pastor of the
Alcatraz Roman Catholic church; Rev.
Earl N. Wilbur, Hillcrest road
Address Col G. w Turner. 26z2 Ban
croft way, Berkeley. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
GIRL FOUND DEAD NEAR
NAPLES is IDENTIFIED
Body Is That of Estelle Reid of
New York

NAPLES. April 25.-The American
consulate today established the iden-
tity of Miss Estelle Reid, whose body
was found on the beach near here Sat
urday. She was native of New York
city according to the statement of the
consulate. and a sister of Mrs. Bertha
Reid Wells of that eitX.
a. post mOrtem examination showed
that death was due TO drowning.
letter recently received from Mrs.
Wells aided in the Identification.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
ACCIDENT PREVENTS
ATTEMPT TO AVIATE
Nelson Cowden Will Try Again
in a Few Days
[SpeeiaI Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON. April 25.-Owing to a
poor axle Nelson Cowden was unable
to give his aeroplane a good tryout yes
terday
In the presence of a few witnesses
the young inventor mounted the ma
chine and made his first attempt to
soar. The rear axle was not strong
enough 10 support the weight, and bent
just enough to bind the wheels.
The biplane started along the ground
at fast rate, but did not go far
enough TO prove whether it would raise.
II will probably be two or three days
before Codwen viii make another at
tempt.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
AGREE UPON DATE
FOR MURDER TRIAL

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
ABERDEEN. Wash, April 25.-Trial
of William Gohl, former sailors union
agent. accused of murder, proceeds May
2 at Montesano. This is the statement
given out by the attorneys of both sides
today
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
TWO NORMAL SCHOOL
DIRECTORS APPOINTED
A. Bonnheim and j. A. Driffel
Chosen by Governor
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
Ami q

SACRAMENTO, April 25.-A. Bonn
helm Of Sacramento and j. A. Driffel OF
oxnard today were appointed directors
for the Santa Barbara State Normal
School of Manual Art and Home Eco
nomics by Governor Giliett.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
PETITION SIGNED
FOR LIQUOR ELECTION
Sierra County Electors Would
Say "Wet" or DRY"
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

BONNEVILLE, April 25.-Petitions
are being circulated asking the Sierra
county supervisors to call an election
to decide whether the county shall re-
main wet or be placed in the dry
column. The petitions are being gen.
orally signed and it is believed the
question will be submitted some time
this summer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
JUSTICE IMPOSES FINE;
HELPS IN PAYMENT
Constable Distributes Venison,
Then Makes Collection
Il III
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WEAVERvILLE. April 25.-w. S,
Demude, newly appointed constable for
Hayfork township, was fined $25 in
Justice of the Peace Dockery's court
on a charge of having deer meat in
his possession out of season. Demude
passed the venison among his friends
and he asked for a stay of sentence
until he could collect the money Ac-
cordingly he called on those who re-
ceived part of the meat and collected
the $25. Among those who contributed
was Justice of Peace Dockery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
DR.. BURKE CASE SET
OVER FOR ONE WEEK
Charge of Criminal Practice Is
Again Postponed
Especial Dispatch 10 The CoHl

SANTA ROSA, April 25.-Dr. Willard
p. Burke was in court this morning to
enter plea on the indictment charging
criminal practice The case was al
lowed to go over another week to plead
on motion of Attorney ]. Rollo Leppo
for the defendant. The case will not
be brought to trial before the dynamite
charge, which has been set for Septem-
Der l.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-26
VACAViLLE CHERRIES
WILL Go EAST FIRST
Carload of Fruit to Be Shipped
Wednesday
Especial Dispatch 10 The CoHf

SACRAMENTO. April 25.=The first
carload of cherries to be shipped east
from California will be sent out by the
fruit distributors Wednesday. These
cherries will come from VacaviIle or
chards. An express shipment Of 500
boxes was made from Vacaville yester-
day.