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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
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Observation-Disclosures 2

RENO, New, June 24.-If Jack
johnson is n superstitiOus negro
he may regard with apprehension
certain peculiar facts connected
with his arrival I'm Reno today.
When Jack left San Francisco
last night 1t was an undertaken
who said the final words to the
champion to speed him ON his
way. Twenty-three was the date
of his departure. Early this
morning in the snowsheds near
Truckee, Jacks train was de-
layed by a freight cars derail-
railment I'm ..tunneI 49, and when
the champion and his party finally
dotrained here 1T was just I3 min
utcs past I o'clock, three hours
after 10 a. m. the hour scheduled
for his arrival, and which figures
another .13."
To round out this sshoodoe,
combination he settled down in
his training quarters here ON a
Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
= q q CURES
=. ~. -. BLOOD POISON


the finger nails of and the entire ganduar
rid Of particle OF the insdous virus least
and into the blood by
forever this powerful disease All who suffer with
S. and following contained in
writ THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SACRAMENTO RANSACKED
FOR TENTS FOR RENO

SACRAMENTO, June 24.-Ail the Wis
ible supply of tents in Sacramento has
been bought up by the merchants Of
Reno and will be used to house the Wis
itors who viii attend the Jeffries-J j ohm
son fight.
Yesterday morning several prominent
Reno merchants arrived in the city and
toured the various stores in Sacra-
mento where tents are kept in stock
and bought up the entire supply.
At the present time it is impossible
to get accommodations in Reno, reser-
yations having been made in all of the
various hotels and lodging houses
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SpOT'L1GM1fS
ON SIpOR. IT'S

WIMBLEDON. Eng. June 24.-ReaIs G.
Wright Of Boston reached the semifnals in the
singles OF the all England championship tennis
tournament today. defeating r. B. Powell In the
fifth round 6--3. 6--l. 6-1.
PoUGHKEEPSIE. n. Y. June 24.-with their
months of hard work with the cars in prepara-
tion for the fifteenth intercollegiate regatta over
the Poughkecpsie course practically over the
crews from Cornell. Columbia, Syracuse Penn
sylvania and Wisconsin were given only light
practice this morning and ready for tcunor-
rows races AS usual. Cornell Is the big "a
vorite and the word has gone ont that the red
and white can be safely counted to capture
all three
PARIS June 2z.--The reported purchase by
Frank j. Gould Of prac.ically the entire stable Of
Edmond Veil Picard. one of the largest owners
OF race horses on the French turf, was confirmed
today.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
PROTESTS OVER FIGHT
A WASTE OF POSTAGE

CARSON CITY. New. June 24.-Pro-
tests against the Johnson-Jeffries fight.
both by mail and telegraph. continue
70 food the Office of Governor Dicker-
son: but so far as any effect they may
have goes they are promptly relega ted
TO the waste basket. The governor
does not intend TO interfere with the
hght in any way. This was the positive
tatement of his secretary today.
This matter is final as far as this
ONCE is concerned, said Deputy At
torney General Fowler today. The
law is clear on the statute books. II
provides that such fights as the JEFF
fries-J Jolnson contest can be held under
the protection of the law, and such
protection viii be guaranteed the fight
ers and promoters. The only way to
stop prize lighting in Nevada is to pass
legislation against It,
The present law is on the side of
those who favor prize lighting.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

RENO, June 24.-In view of continued
talk OF possible interference by the
state authorities. Promoter Ricka-d has
been much resssured by the receipt
from Ely of the following telegram
late today from Governor Dickerson:
Prize nights licensed under the laws OF this
state Ny duties sre 90 enforce laws not 10
ulake them There viii be no interference from
n governors Office II requirements If the law
are complied with. This decision irreFocable.
You maF use this telegram as you sec ft
fSignedl y. >. DICkERSON,
Lieutenant aud Acting Governor Of Nevada
II is reported that John L. Sullivan
viii make another call at Jeffries camp
tomorrow. as a result of efforts now
making TO bring the two famous fight
ers together. William Muidoon. at one
time SulliVan's trainer and who has
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
Western League

At Des Moines-Des Moines ; Topeka 8.
At Omsha-Omaha 3. st. Joseph 5
At Sioux Cify-Sioux City 3. Denver 13
At Lincoln-Lincoln I, Wichita A.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

The Great Trial stakes for year
olds is one of the features to be de-
cidei at Sheepshead bay today W. G..
YANKEES clever filly. Round the World.
is among the eligibles-
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
RICHARD IS REASSURED
BY GOVERNOR DTCKERSON

those who favor prize lighting
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
$250,OOO FOR BIRDS HOME.
Mrs. Mary Emery, of Cincinnati, 10
Make Them Happy.


Make Them Happy.
approximately S25000 OF the estae Of
Thomas J. Emery. who was by far the
largest owner In Cincinnati, has been
set aside by his widow. Mrs Mary Emery.
for the founding and perpetuation Of
home for birds. says a Cincinnati ex-
change. Mrs. Emery hiss completed the
purchase Of a tract or land in EyausWood
place OF about two acres and has sig
nihed her intention Of turning 1t over 10
the care OF the department or biology IN
In the University OF Cincinnati
The ground is 10 be built up With differ
ent kind OF houses where the featherly
tribe can be sheltered j Will be made
secure against the invasion Of cattle and
small boys. and there will be housed there
possibly 100 different kinds OF birds and
their several Species. In addition 20 this
there viii be houses for the birds OF mix
ed nationality" and places where these
may be studied in their different classes
and under different conditions.
All the work Of this gigantic bird colony
is 10 be done under the direction Of As
sistant Professor II. ". Benedict. OF the
department Of biology OF the University
Of Cincinnati He says that this has been
for many years a kind of meeting place
for the birds Of Cincinnati and that thou
sands Of them have gone there 10 rest
and 10 eat. He says he will arrange a
place where they can rest undisturbed by
passers-by.
I'VE are In new field as yet" said
Professor Benedict. I'VE must study the
best way TO teach birds TO congregate
and nest In a locality where they are
safe. The action OF Mrs. Emery was the
first OF its kind 10 my knowledge IN the
world and will have a decided effect IN
aiding other communities. II viii be
known as The Mary Emory Bird Pre-
serve! and We will take special delight
in showing it 10 all the people who care
10 see it when II IS finally arranged"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Americnn Operas Winning.

Fram the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The operate prospectus announced for
PhIladelphia's delectation during the COM
can-the opera ''Natoma," by Victor Her
bert the hbretto of which Is based upon
a legend of the California Indians. This
opera was promised for performance last
season by Mr.. Hammerstein. but as Pro-
fessor Converse, OF Harvard. found. IN
the case Of THE Pipe OF Desire" there
Is many a slip betwixt cup and lip in the
case Of en- impresario's promises and an
American composers expectations. AS
former conductor OF the Plttsburg Orches-
ira and director of admirable concerts al
Willow Grove, Mr.. Herbert has many
friends in musical circles in Philadelphia
who will share his qualification when the
creation OF his versatile fancy is finally
performed.
The successful opera Of Anglo-Saxon
origin is a rare musical phenomenon.
Der Wald." which was very favorably
received in Germany and in England
several years ago. was the work OF a
young English woman, Ethel Smyth: but
her case is almost unique. It is much
easier for a new American playwright to
get hearing than it Is for the Ameri-
can operate composer of today. II was
a startling event in the realm of music
when Puccini took for the ltbfetto or
Madame Butterfly" the work Of John
Luther Long. OF Philadelphia and nov
the Italian composer is weaving his har-
monies around a play Of American origin,
The Girl of the Golden West" At pres
ent the modern Frenchman and the mel
lffluous Italians are having their innings.
and operagoers seem TO have no ear for
anything else. The schedule of our Phila-
delphia season thus far includes just two
OF the Wagnerian classics ohengrin'
and "Tannhauser'-wher 10 years ago
Wagner was the rule and the new
Corners were the exceptions.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
HEART on0
'H0MF'TAT, Ks
,bUBUb0ro3Y0

along side or It, and one glance viii
show where II twists and warps and
turns away from this straight rule.
This woman made solemn promise
10 do certain duties to her children.
Nothing can release her from the per-
Torrance OF these duties. If she fails
In any Of these things by reason simply
Of selfish considerations. she IS a shirk-
er and a gutter. untrue and unfaithful
to her obligations If she can do her
duty by her home, and in addition do this
writing. then there is no wrong in IT,
But her home and its obligations come
first
But. turning aside for a moment from
the rigid right and wrong OF the matter,
and looking ahead 10 the years 10 come.
what will she gain by her present course?
II she were sure that she is a great
genius. and that she would write a book
that would move the world. she might in
the eyes OF some. perhaps. be justified In
being recalcitrant TO her obvious duties.
Even this is doubtful. one is rarely call
ed upon by the powers OF good to do
wrong that right may come. II is In con-
tradiction OF the moral forces OF the uni
verse
But that she is genius IS very doubt
full Her literary efforts Will probably be
fash IN the pan. She may be a sue
cess for few years. win little fame.
which never yet satisfied an empty heart,
and then she will be forgotten. IN the
meantime her husbands and her chill
dren's lives may be ruined.
One will say the husband should be
man enough 10 take care OF himself, and
let his wife's talent develop. Perhaps he
should. But the children need mother S
love and training And in the final count
II is better to write living books through
the lives OF men and women who day by
day. OF beautiful and happy living. will
do good IN the world. than TO write dead
books or paper whose mission for good
is doubtful.
The woman who wrecks her home for
an uncertain literary career is certainly
choosing the less beautiful and less en-
during things Of life.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22

An unexpected problem has developed
in hitherto happy home which threat
ems to disrupt II. Just how to deal with
II the husband scarcely knows.
1t is strange what things, never anti
eipated when the marriage vows were
taken, will crop up as the years of mar
ride life flow on Without some North
Star OF absolute duty 10 guide, how easy
II is 10 slip gradually out OF the right
course
In this home the wife has discovered
literary ability. One day she wrote a
story. which she sent 10 a rather high
class magazine. II wassquickly accepted.
and with the acceptance came a charm
ing little note from the editor commend
ing her work and asking to see more.
Unfortunately the praise went 10 her
head. She became Immediately convinced
that she was genius. and since then
home and children have been neglected
for her literary labors What was once
a happy home is now disorderly and H.
managed. Her former interests and IS
sociates have no attraction for her. She
longs only for the company of high
brows"
The money she makes by her pen is not
actually needed Her husband has a COM
Portable income. and she has always had
what she wanted within reason. So that
II Is not for the money that she is thus
working. She gives seant heed to his ar
guments and pleadings. Privately she
rather scorns the fact that he has not
a mind above creature comforts. All OF
which shows rather clearly that this
home is drifting toward the rocks.
II will DO argued by some that this
woman is selfish. But Il VIII be argued
by others that she has a right TO develop
her individuality. and thatsif she has q
talent she ought 10 use it.
Which is the winning side OF the de-
bate?
In all these matters, after all, the So
luton comes back 10 the old, old question
OF right and wrong. II is a straight.
straight standard-that OF what IS purely
right. One should set ones conduct up
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
AGED MAN CAUGHT
AS RURAL" CROOK
SurrenderedtO Capital Police
on Bad Check Charges.

Wanted here and in Baltimore on
charges OF passing bad checks. Benjamin
Patterson, seventy years old. said by the
police to be one Of the most expert work
ers in his profession, who operates In the
guise OF farmer they say, was arrested
yesterday by the police of York. Pa. Cen
trail Office was informed by wire last
night Detective Cox left last night 10
bring him back.
When Patterson was mere a month ago
a department store and a Pennsylvania
avenue hotel cashed bogus checks. The
scheme. II is said by the police, is 10 gain
the confidence of clerk of a hotel or de-
partment store and secure their indorse-
ment to a worthless paper.
According TO the police. Patterson
posed as railroad and mining promoter.
A draft passed in this city bore his sig
nature as vice president and general
manager OF The Western New York
and Pennsylvania Traction Company"
with the Endorsement Of Henry Smack"
as secretary of the concern. The amount
was for $50.
Patterson is gray-haired and goes by
the name OF NJ. c. Martin. He is said
to be wanted for obtaining money from
a Baltimore optician in that city.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
NJ FORMING CHIT-CHAT.

~ to-day romp
4 b children?
Il don't play hem in fashion
walk tn
II don't think missing
tunies children o y
4 think I'll
the other
OF childhood
children
all be living
imagine how excited
In and
his
and played with and made said
S
The has been twenty now.
Christmas think of that
Most have such memory.
childhood
mother
with you,
don you?
Then make such
about that going
when they. shall begin
OF the
is cheapest medicine
den well for yourself he Give
doses only help
The a child fling glad
bobonk
when it makes the meadow joyous with
fun
these fully
difficult parental
something wrong father or the
children
me A
child
pretty reasonable CAMERON
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Latest in Petticoats.

Dress underskirts are Of fine muslin OF
batiste. Lace IS more used IN trimming
than embroidery. al trimmings being
neat rather than elaborate. Allover en-.
broidery cambria cluny. torchon. ans
houitOn edgings and insertions are best
Under wash dresses, colored lawn,
chambray, and batiste petucoats are
most popular. These are embroidered in
white. with white lace insertions and col
Ored ribbon headings.
Among novelties are white muslin pet
ticoats with a founce reaching TO the
knees, embroidered n color and finished
with a beading run with ribbon OF the
same shade.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Expensive Hunting.

Harry Payne Whitney and his wife
have paid $4,000 for only one DAVIS
grouse hunting on the grouse rnoors OF
Holwich. Upper Teasdale, London. They
have leased Holwich for a series of
years. paying $1,000 a year rent. and in
addition hiring more than 100 heaters and
other attendants. Their time. however.
is so occupied this year they found on
portunity 10 spend only one day with a
party of invited guests on the moors.
Mrs. Whitney is an accurate shot. and
has been hunting enthusiast for sew
eral years. Her husband and she are
typical Of many other Americans who
have manifested fondness for grouse
hunting in England. Many other Ameri-
cans have leased hunting grounds but
none Of them has paid so much for the
sport as have the Whitneys.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Marriage.

Marriage is either a duel or q duet
Bolo.
A man cannot choose his own mother,
but he can choose the mother OF his own
sons.-LOrimeT.
A mans best possession IS a sympa-
theuc wife.-Euripides.
Marriage is much more necessary to
a man than 20 a woman; for he is much
less capable OF surrounding himself with
domestic comforL-Dr. Johnson.
Select a girl who. without being ugly.
Is not IN the category OF pretty women
Balzac.
Women who were poor before mar
riage are very often more exacung and
more exuavagent than those who brought
a large ry.-SchopenhaUer.
Above all, respect your husbands
mother; do not forget that he loved her
before he loved you.-Carmen sylvia.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
"DON,TSo For GUESTS.
Let Those who Would he Welcome
Heed These Hints.

h%eu AhcSc hAhtSs
Considering how pleasant the accept
able guest can make life for herself. and
how many valuable social opportunities
she may acquire by this sole charac-
teristie, II is strange, lays the New York
Tribune that the arr Of being a guest
Is so little understood and that there
should be so much occasion for the fol-
lowing list OF "don'ts," compiled by a
guest, who is always welcome. after
somewhat comprehensive study Of the
other kind:
Don't fail TO LET your hostess know the
day and hour you expect 10 arrive.
Don't bring two trunks when your sum-
mer wardrobe might easily be packed in
one
Don't fail 10 use your own toilet articles
just because the pretty guest room hap
pens 20 be supplied by your hostess.
Don't feel In duty bound 10 make away
with all the house-marked stationery and
postage stamps found in the desk.
Don't use the handsome monog
towels for wiping OF dusty shoes or re-
moving automobile grease.
Don't give orders 10 the servants, or
servant. as the case may be.
Don't be tardy for meais-and never be
absent from the family breakfast, II one
is served.
Don't disturb the whole household by
loud talking when coming IN late at night.
Don't continually allude 10 your sisters
perfectly-trained children II there happen
10 be ''incorrigibles' In the family.
DON'T expatiate on the beautiful gar
dens you've visited II your hosts has
proved a failure.
Don't make habit OF leaving your
wraps. books. or personal belongings on
the lawn or veTanda.
Don't, under any consideration. ask any
one 10 remain TO a meal without consult
ing your hostess.
Don't fail TO remember the servant at
the conclusion OF your visit.
Don't go away with unpaid laundry
bills, and give a thought 10 express
charges and long-distance telephones.
Don't stay day longer than you were
invited for; better leave a day sooner.
Don't remember any little unpleasant
domestic affairs which came within your
notice.
Don't, whatever else you may do. com
plain about the weather-as II your host
or hostess were responsible for Il.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
THOUSANDS WATCH
VETERANS PARADE
G. A. r. Hosts Inspected by
Vice President Sherman.

Atlantic City, Sept. a.-With shattered
and riddled battle flags flying over their
heads. 1000 OF the remnants Of the hosts
that fought for the preservation OF the
Union in the COS. Joined to-day in the
biggest parade the resort has ever wit
messed, and one OF the finest ever review
ed by a Grand Army chief.
Vice President James Sherman. Lieut.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. S. A.. retired.
GOV. Stuart. OF Pennsylvania; Gov. Fort.
OF New Jersey: Admiral Melville, and
Commander in-chief Van SAINT DOTTED
their hats continuously for four hours in
acknowledgement TO the salute OF the
veterans as they passed the reviewing
stand at Park place and the Boardwalk.
Directly back OF the distinguished men
was a cheering. applauding throng that
totaled 1000. Along the three-mile route
over 100. 900 people greeted the veterans.
During the long march there was not
a single serious accident. a score OF
veterans required medical attention at the
hospital, but they were disabled only
temporarily. and tonight are reported in
bOtA SAAARSs
The Army and Naval Medal Of Honor
Legion held a short session this after
noon. and elected the following officers:
Commander Mai Samuel D. Horne. of
Winsted, Conn: senior vice commander.
Capt Thomas P. Kerr. Pittsburg; junior
vice commander, Col. ". d. Dickey,
Brooklyn; historian. Gen. ]. Madison
Drake. Elizabeth. n. j; adIutant. Lieut..
Edward W. Grimes, L. S. A. BrooklyA;
quartermaster. Capt. a. A Forman.
Brooklyn. and judge advocate. Maj. Moses
Steale. Philadelphia
John r. Gilman. OF Boston, who is a
candidate for commander-in-chief against
Col. John McElroy. Of Washington, D.
c., appears to be in the lead. The place
Of the next meeting still is free-for-all
contest. But the chances favor the West
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
RndoInh to InYestirnte.

The Central Labor Union claims that
the District is violating the eight-hour
law at the convict camp at Occoquan, Va,
by working both employees and conviets
more than eight hours a day, and Com
missioner Rudolph will ask a full report
of Supt. w. H Whitaker, WAC is in
charge Of the camp.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
A bigger Bid.
Ffom the london Chronicle.

fIuin NE london Chronicle.
A Lincolnshire parish once possessed a
clergyman who was not much appreciated
One day he remarked 10 his church war
den: You people don't seem 10 appra-
eiate me. Do you know that on leaving
my last sphere OF work the people showed
their appreciation so much that they
gave me a real silver slaver?"
''Thas is nothing" was the church.
warden's reply. IF tha' would only go
away from this parish we'd give thee a
gold unl'
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Lemon and Apple Pie.

Chop finely one large sour apple which
has been peeled and cOreh Add the pulp
OF a lemon. the grated lemon peel and the
juice. Beat in one egg. a tablespoonful
Of butter, and half cupful Of sugar.
Beat until thoroughly mixed and bake
between crusts Of pun paste for three
quarters OF an hour.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Unwelcome Reductinn.

The Adipose one-Yes. the foreign baths
and Notwithstanding are excellent re-
ducers, but they don't reduce in the right
spot
The Thin One-What do you mean?
The Adipose one-All they reduced
about me was my pocketbook.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22

After finishing skirt AT top put on and
with yardstck measure from floor up the
skirt thirty-six inches. and mark with
pin. After the entire skirt has been meas
ured take of, and after finding the re-
CURED length OF skirt in front, measure
from pins downward and turn hem so
that the measure from pins to edge OF
hem Is same around the entire skirt
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22

Some Of the prettiest parasois seen this
season are the work Of the fair owners
In most cases q simple sunshade OF plain
white linen or taneta has been pur-
chased. the decorations, rarely elaborate.
being done at home One viii be Dor
dered with a simple but effective biz OF
stenciling- Another viii display a single
section prettly embroidered. A third will
boast OF hand-painted sprays OF flow
ers or vines running gracefully over
three or four sections.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
Needlework Notes.

When making blouse press the sewed-
in tucks, even on cotton or linen mate
rails. before cutting out the garment II
you would secure a perfect tit
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

Upon reseipt OF this pattern, ordered coupon
below. place the rough glazed side q the pattern
down material 10 be stamped. then press hoe
dat-iron on the back smooth side ot tie pattera
Be careful not 70 let pattern slipl
The Washington herald., 1910-09-22

To meet the necessity for giving some
weight or body" 10 the trailing skirt Of
thin, clinging fabrics, fold OF cloth az
least foot deep IS sewed inside the
skirt. Without this the soft silk falls
in ungraceful folds and does not show of
It's beauty OF color OF texture.