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The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
Chl:dreD Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
Q a STO RIA


The aged, worn. and guileless-look-
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk of the clerk in a southern hotel,
and quavered, as he drew from his
wallet a yellow bill. Friend. will you
kindly give me five silver dollars in
exchange for this memento of the
good old confederate days?"
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bill. smiled to himself, tossed
it into the drawer. and counted out
the five dollars. When the guileless-
looking individual had gone, the clerk
examined the bill he had just taken
In. He found that 1t was. or was not.
good u. s. bill. Either way you
take 1t, 1t makes a story. 1t has never
been decided which is the better way.
Puck.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
How Far Can YOU Seer

What is the farthest limit to which
the human vision can reach? Power
In his book. "The Eye and Sight"
gives the ability to see the star.
Alcor. situated at the tail OF the Great
Bear, as the test. Indeed, the Arabs
call 1t the Test star. 1t is most ex-
ceptionable to be able to see Jupiter's
satellites with the naked eye, though
one or two cases are recorded, the
third satellite being the most distinct.
Peruvians are said to be the longest
sighted race on earth. Humboldt re-
cords a case where these Indians per-
ceiked human figure 1s miles away.
be4hg able to recognize that II was
human and clad in white. This Is
probably the record for far sight.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
School of Brothers and Sisters.

The doting father and mother of an
only child lavish money like water
upon it. and would not wish to be told
that they are only half educating the
little life that they cherish with such
devoted care. Nevertheless, the only
child can never be but half educated,
because 1t misses the better half of
the precious early school-brother and
sister playmates. The teachers in that
school are the youngsters themselves,
and the lessons they teach one an
other are not written in books, but
are none the less Indispensable. Also,
what is there learned is last forgotten.
New York Press.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
A Dreadful Wound

from knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail,
fireworks, or of any other nature, de-
mands prompt treatment with Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or
gangrene. It's the quickest. surest
healer of all such wounds as also for
Burns, Boils, Sores, Skin Eruptions,
Eczema Chspped Hands, Corns or
Piles. 25c. at Sewers Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22

and right side, ana
was tired all the
time and nervous.
l could not sleep,
and every month l
could hardly stand
the pain. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me to health
again and made me
feel like a new wo-
man. / hope this
letter will induce
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
Kept The King At Home.

"For the past year we have kept the
King of all laxaiives-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills-in our home and they have
proved blessing to all our family"
writes Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Easy, but sure remedy for all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles. Only 25c
at Sewers Drug Stole.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruse, hurn or
scald Be prepared. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves pain
quickly cnres the wound.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what ] did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Biiters cured me. ~. II. Walker, Sum
bury, Ohio.
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
Easy.

Easy.
II wonder why the baby cries so
much," said the young mother.
sThat's easy" answered the bach
elor uncle.
"Why is it, demanded the mother.
Because II is a baby" replied the
pncle -chiracn Post
The Breckenridge news., 1910-06-22
YOUR
BACKACHE
WILL YIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bloomdale, Ohio.-''I suffered from
terrible headaches, pains in my back
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
Cheers for johnson
SIX HUNDRED ELKS
ENJOY A MERRY TIME
San Francisco Lodge Entertains
Big Host of Brethren

Six hundred of ''the best people on
earth" from Berkeley, Alameda and
San Maleo were the guests last night
in Elks' hall of San Francisco lodge
No. of the Protective Benevolent Orr
der of Elks, 200 of whom were on
hand as general reception and well
coming committee. There was present
a remarkable aggregation of exalted
rulers, including Herbert Jones of
Berkeley lodge. Harold c. Ward of
Alameda, L. III. Neubert of San Mateo
and G. ]. McGregor of San Francisco.
There was short meeting, at which
Berkeley lodge presented San Fran
cisco No. 8 large oil painting of
The High Sierras,v by A. II. Broad,
as an offering of fraternal good feeling
There followed a. night of entertain
ment in the jinks room, where an in
teresting program of musical numbers
and speciality stunts were presented by
professionals and amateurs.
The chairman of the evening was
Louis H. Ward, and those who made
the night pleasant for the visitors
were: The Third artillery band. U. S.
A.; A. Putz. g. member of San Fran
cisco lodge, leader; Larry Harris,
Arthur Morgenslein, c. Earle Clement.
DR.. Leo j. Mcmahon. Walter Kelly, A.
Howard Herman, Teddy Hartman and
a number of artists from the local the
ater. At a. m. supper was served.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
GUESTS MUST PAY
TO DANCE WITH BRIDE
Poles Have Unique and Profit
able Wedding Custom

A wedding among the Poles may be
said to hold its own among the more
entertaining of marriage customs. After
the wedding feast dance is in order,
and at that dance every man who would
distinguish himself must, once IN the
evening at least, claim the bride for a
partner. The honor of dancing with
her, however, is not to be obtained
lightly, says the London Globe. The
aspirant must win the privilege and
pay for it by contributing to the brides
dowry. In one corner OF the room the
mother of the bride has taken up her
position with a plate in her lap. The
wise woman has chosen that plate
carefully. 1t is made after the plan of
an eating house coffee cup, and could
not justly be described as frail. The
gallant who wishes to dance with the
bride must pull out piece of silver
and throw II into the plate. Not until
he has succeeded in breaking or chip
ping that almost invincibie piece of
crockery has he won the honor he
seeks.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
CHARM OF THENAME CALIFORNIA
SHOULD BE SPREAD BROADCAST

IS in the name o is anda in
u o n
From
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do s has
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This work will believe San Francisco and instead of
n wilt n
looking neghbo 1t the homes the land
be
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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
HIDALGO INDICTED
ON FELONY Charge
Foreman Says Evidence Proved
Professor a "M0st De-
praved Character"

Expressing the regret that the penal
being charged, the grand jury returned
an indictment yesterday against Senor
Jose Hidalgo, professor Of Spanish at
the University of California, accusing
him of criminal conspiracy against
public morals" The indictment fol-
lowed the testimony Of detectives,
newspapermen, Grace Carter, the
woman in the case, and Juan Posados.
SON of the coffee king o fGuatemala.
1t is the regret of this grand jury"
said Isaac Goldman, the foreman. that
the law does not permit of a stronger
felony charge being laid against the
man, s the evidence proved him to be
of most depraved character and q
danger TO the community"
Posados, a sophomore at the Univer-
sity Of California, testified to Hidalgo
introducing him to Grace Carter and
another woman and also to the profes-
sor's declarations and statements re-
examined him at length. making the
lad give all the details of his ac-
quaiptanceship with Hidalgo.
: Edward Hurlbut, newspaperman,
who was in an adjoining room in the
Hotel Navarro and one of the men in
strumental in laying a trap for Hidalgo,
testified to the conversation between
Grace Carter and the professor, which
he took down in shorthand.
Richard Barry, magazine writer's and
eastern newspaperman, who was the
first to discover Hidalgos dual life,
testified to his meeting with Grace
Carter in a downtown cafe and of the
subsequent steps which led to the
startling exposure. Barry, is was al
legged, was the man whom Hidalgo
picked as a likely victim for fieecing
purposes and ordered Grace Carter to
make his acquaintance.
Grace Carter was called in to tell
the entire story of her relations with
Hidalgo. from the time of her first
meeting aSturday night to the denoue-
ment the following Thursday While
the grand jury believed her story, there
was a fear that she might drop from
sight IL given her liberty, and the
police were ordered to keep her in de-
tinue until she should have had an op-
portunity of testifying in court. The
woman in telling her story insisted
that her sole reason for betraying
Hidalgo was to save the young men
and women under his care from his evil
influences. Hidalgo Is in the city
prison.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MYSTERIOUS Death
CAUSED BY POISON
Contractors Body Discovered in
Room With Bottle of Whisky
and Acid
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL. June 24.-Murder, ac-
cident and suicide are the three the
ories that perplex the local authorities
in connection with the case of Charles
Bedford Wilcox, who was found dead
Wednesday from the effects of carbolic
acid poisoning The murder theory,
with robbery as the motive, appeared
less probable today, when it was
learned that the aged contractor paid
several of his workmen after receiving
$50 the day of his disappearance
George Ryan, who was employed by
Wilcox on a building at Larkspur. Wis
tied Coroner It. E. Sawyer today and
told him that wilcox received $50 from
Robert Wilson of Larkspur and paid
out over half of the sum in wages to
his men.
Wilson disappeared Saturday, but
was seen alive Tuesday by Frank Null
hern, a hotelman in street. He
wished to engage room. and Mulhern
sent him to another hotel.
POISON TAKEN IN WHISKY
This proves that Wilcox had suffl-
cient time in which to dispose of the
money remaining after he paid his men,
so that the s1.35 which was found in
the pockets of his clothes in the room
where he died may have been all that
was left of the $50.
In support of the murder theory re-
mains the fact that a former convict
had shown a disposition to injure Will
cox; that Wilcox had a deeply rooted
aversion for all forms of self -destruc-
ton; that he left no note to his wife,
and that the carbohc acid was dis
guised in whisky.
Coroner Sawyer believes Wilcox came
to his death accidentally. He believes
that the flask containing carbolic acid
and whisky was left in the room by a
former lodger and that on searching
the room for something to drink he
found the flask of poison.
LABoRER LEFT NO ACID
Frank Clark, a iaborer who had the
room, declares that no such mixture
as carbolic acid and whisky was left
there by him.
Father Phillips of st. Raphael s
church, who has always aided convicts
on their release from San Quentin,
knew Wilcox and does not believe that
he committed suicide.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from st. Raphaers church,
Father Phillips officiating. Interment
was at Mount Olivet cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
ELECTRIC ROAD TO
RUN FROM HANFORD
Fifteen Mile Track to Run Into
Summit Lake Region

HANFORD, June 24.---Artfcles of in
CORPORATION of the Hanford and Sum-
NIT Lake railway company were filed
today. The capitalization of the road
amounts to 100000 and the principal
place of business will be Hanford.
The line will extend from Hanford
through Grangeville and Hardwick into
the Summit lake region and will re-
turn through Lemoore and Armona-
The road. Including the loop and an
extension to Lalon will be 10 miles
long Electricity will be the motive
power used.
Charles King Hardwick. ]. o. HEX
man and George G. Aydelott of Han
ford, Ralph w. Helms of Santa Cruz
and clifford Mcclellan of San Fran
cisco are the directors of the company
and have subscribed $4,000 of the
stock
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
PARLOR PRESIDENTS
TO HOLD BANQUET
j. q. Conlan Will Preside Over
Native Sons Feast

A banquet is to be held at 80 o'clock
this evening at the st. German cafe by
the members of the presidents associa-
ton of the San Francisco Native Sons
parlors. James G. Conlan is to preside
as POSTMASTER. and the officers of all
the local parlors will be in attendance.
Among the speakers will be Edgar
Levy. junior past president of Ell Do
rado parlor; DR.. H. Edward Gedge. pres
ident of Balboa parlor; Joseph Lucey,
president of tSanford parlor; Harry
Monaghan. Junior past president of Pre-
sidio parlor. and Frank A. Koch. junior
past president of Olympus parlor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
GROWTH OF VANS is
ATTRIBUTED TO BONES
Curious Story Told by Motuans
of New Guinea

The Motuans of New Guinea have q
curious story about the origin OF yams.
They think that yams first grew from
bones. This was how IT happened. A
Motuan girl who had five brothers mar
ried a cannibal who lived some dis
tance away. says the London Globe.
The brothers came by turhs TO visit her
and four Of them were eaten by the
cannibal husband. The wife, however,
kept their bones, and when the fifth
brother came, instead of being eaten
like the others, he succeeded in killing
the cannibal husband and returned to
his home with the bones of his brothers.
The bones were duly mourned over and
buried. When the relatives visited the
place where the bones were buried some
time later they found strange plant
growing upon the grave, and on dig
ging up the bones they found they had
turned into yans OF different colors
and sizes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
OLDEST MOUNTAINS ON
EARTH ARE IN CANADA
Part of America Was First to
Appear From Sea

Stretching across Canada north of the
st. Lawrence, and ending in the re-
gions about the source OF the Missis-
sippi, IS q range of low granite hills
called the Laurentian highlands. These
hills are really mountains that are al
most worn out, for they are the oldest
land in America, and, according TO
Agassiz. the oldest in the world. In
the days when there was nothing but
water on the face OF the globe these
mountains came up. a long island of
primitive rock, with universal ocean
chafing against its shores. None Of the
other continents had put in an appear
ance at the time America was thus
looking UP. The United States began
10 come to light by the gradual uplift-
ing of this land to the north and the
appearance of the tops OF the AlIeg-
henies. Later the Rockies started up.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
PREPARES FOR ELECTION

The members OF the merchants ex-
change yesterday selected nominating
committee of seven who are to select IL
candidates for the dictatorship of the
exchange. The names will be reported
early in July and the election will take
place on July 10. The nominating com-
mittee consists of William Haas. E. M.
Bray. G. r. Splivalo, George Tourny, L.
A. Kelley, A. c. Miller and Leon SIoss.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SAN RAFAEL BELLE
BECOMES A BRIDE
Especial Dispatch TO The coll]

SAN RAFAEL, June 24.-Another
June wedding took place here today
when Miss Louise Marie Charlsen, a
popular member of the younger set.
became the bride of Frank o. Sirad, q
well known young real estate man. The
ceremony took place in ST. Raphaers
Catholic church, Rev. T. p. Collopy Of
ficiating. The interior of thee hurch
was wilderness of flowers and the
altar bower of hydrangeas. The bride
was attended by Miss Rose Walsh,
while l.. A. Sirad, brother of the groom.
was best man. After a honeymoon in
Lake county the happy couple will re-
turn to make their home here.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MONUMENT IN MEMORY
OF CLIMBER OF ALPS

In memory of Professor Tyndall, one
OF the English pioneers OF the Swiss
Alps, monument will be erected this
summer by his widow on the Bel Alp
(6,T35 feet), a little above the profess
sor's former residence, Villa Lusgen,
which is a short journey from Brigue.
n r. correvon of Geneva has designed
the monument which consists of a tall
block of rough granite.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

world know what we really are
and what we are doing. If such
an organization doing this work in
an intelligent manner had been in
existence during the last three
years there would not be so many
people in the east in ignorance of
the adTantag ges and opportunities
we have here for both men and
money. and do not hesitate to say
that the work of securing the
Panama exposition would nave
been very much easier.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
The average man can't Understand

The average man can't understand
Rhy he has enemies.
Some animals multiply rapidly and
some snakes are adders.
A genius Is man who tries to bor-
TOW money-and gets IT,
A man may retain his good name If
he can keep out of politics
girl isn't necessarily an angel be-
cause she's fly.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
AMAZON RUBBER TREE
FL0URISHES IN cEYLON

Nearly 40 years ago the British CO.
lonial Office. through the agency of the
Kew gardens. introduced specimens OF
the Hevea rubber tree from the Amazon
into the far east, with the result that
II has become acclimated. particularly
in Ceylon and the federated Malay
states
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

The average speed of a lcming
pigeon in calm weather Is 1910 yards
minute. With a strong wind in the
direction of flight some pigeons have
made 1880 yards. or more than a mile
a minute.
The harpy eagle of Brazil feeds ex-
clusively on monkeys.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

EXPLOSION INJURIES GIRI-san Rafael. June
24.-The explosion of a soda water tank in
candy store In B street today stunned and
drcnched pretty Miss Ruth Clammincs and
flooded the hcor Miss Clemmngs was at
tempting to adjust valve on the tank near
the soda fuuntain. when the cap blew OF
under 100 pounds pressure. The cast iron lid
struck the young woman IN the face, throw
ing her to the door.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SAN MATEO CROWDS
APPLAUD JOHNSON
Lincoln-Roosevelt League Can
didate for Governor Scores
Southern Pacific Machine
Especial Dispateh 10 The Call

SAN MATEO, June 24-At Maple hall
in this city tonight Hiram Johnson, the
Lincoln Roosevelt league candidate for
governor, addressed one of the largest
local gatherings that ever greeted a.
candidate for political Office. Between
500 and 700 persons jammed into the
building, and large number who
were forced to stand outside the hall
cheered him on his departure for Red
wood City at the conclusion of his
address.
Charles M. Morse, chairman of the
board of trustees, was chairman of the
evening. while George A. Kertrell, Ed
ward F. Treadwell chairman of the
board of trustees of Burlingame) and
Charles N. Kirkbride (town attorney
were vice presidents.
In introducing the speaker Morse
read communication from Rev. w. A.
Brewer, mayor of Hillsboro and pro-
prietor of ST. Matthew's school. com
mending the candidacy of Johnson
Especial enthusiasm marked the
meeting. At times johnson was inter-
rupted for two or three minutes by the
tumultuous applause. In speaking of
the railroads he said:
We must make the Southern Pacific
keep its dirty hands out of politics. But
you couldn't shoot enough manhood into
the spine of any of my opponents to
have them mention the sacred and
sanctified name of William F. Herrin of
the Southern Pacific railroad company.
The state central committee met In
San francisco the other day and out
laWed insurgency in this state. They
imagined they could do politics just as
they have done in the past But this
year they have made the mistake that
all politicians are making-they reckon
without the people of the state of Cali
fornia."
Cheers for Johnson
REDWOOD CITY, June 24.-An en-
thusiastic Hiram Johnson meeting was
held here tonight, attended by more
than 800 admirers and supporters of
the Lincoln Roosevelt league candidate
for governor. Johnson was present and
was heartily applauded. George A. Mer-
Till, chairman of the town trustees, was
chairman of the meeting and introduced
the candidate. Johnsonss sharp satire
and sarcasm aimed at the Southern Pa
cific political bureau evoked round after
round of cheers
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MANY MEN EAGER TO
Go ON ANTARCTIC TRIP

Among the 5000 applicants who are
anxious to join Captain Scott in his
British expedition TO the south ale are
all sorts and conditions of men--doc-
tors, engineers. civil servants, clerks,
army officers, soldiers, seamen, railway
porters and men of private means. The
man for the work." said an official OF
the expedition, is the man who is alb
solutely physically fit in all points"
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

There are statesmen who are willing
to let the people have anything they
can't get away with themselves.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-12-13
ASTORIA COMING TO THE FRONT.

This Tuesday evening the people of Astoria will give the
opening banquet in honor of the Astoria Centennial.
The celebration will be held at the hoehe Weinhard
Astora--not the WodorfAstoria.
beautiful fourstory building erected by the Weinhard
estate Of Portland, with a roof garden.
with its annual carnival Astoria has gained quite
reputation entertainment center
The enterprise celebrating the hundredh anniversary
the of the Astor ships meeting with approv
al all over the state.
The completion the hotel and the taking up OF the next
step placing Astoria the map all matters of public in
terest
Salem people and the whole state will join in the recognition
this great historical event Of white landing for settle
ment
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-12-13
THE ORIGINAL
BURGOMASTER
IS TO Be HERE

THE Burgomaster. musical
comedy in a new dress, thanks to
Gus G. Weinburg, by the way, will
be seen In his original part of Peter
stuyvesant the Burgomaster of New
Amsterdam, will be the strong at
traction at The Grand tonight. The
book has been slightly altered. to
better 1t, the dialogue frightened
up. and dancing numbers all gone
over and several new ones intro
duced; many catchy, lifting, whistle
able songs interpolated, while all
the original hits have been retained.
The costuming, rearranging and a
general complete renovation will oe
noted. Mr. Weinburg will be sup
ported by a company of SO people
including the original kangaroo
Girls. Prices, soc, 75c, ;1.Oo and
$3.50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-12-13
OUR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

This paper asked TO give lot of space the report of the
Department of the Interior.
We interested in department Of the interior
To keep the family supplied with boiling beef and potatoes
and buckwheat cakes is far important
BY the way, who two years subscription
should bring in those potatoes he promised
If held office under the Department of the Interior
might give it a whole page of space in this paper
We have yet besides department of the interior that asks
questions sometimes and is hard to
II Ii the mental machinery that has TO be kept from getting
squeaky, well as the digestive.
The reports of weled government officials away down at
Washington put the kettle and made boiled
dinner
We regret that have space for the official reports of
the Department of the Interior hundred other depart
ments.
We feel about them like Senator Logan in the Constitutional
convention when providing for the legislature.
He said should years, and then repeal the
acts of it's predecessors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-12-13
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The Oregonian with considerable
detail explains why Oregon dropped
from the s5th 10 seth place In rank
at the recent census. The explain
alton is iine--only Oregon did not
drop at all, but held It's place as the
sbth state in population. The Ore
Eonian was led into the error By
e0unting Porto Rico as state.
The timber in the Crater Lake
siIstrict Is said TO be dying from old
age. II win probably mako a sue
eeas OF II II conserved long enough.
Pinehot should be given job Of
canning IT.
Otto Walters. aspd 10, Louis Cas-
tie. aged 9. kindly provided with q
gun as plaything. The smaller
kId acted as the target and the