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The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
MODESTO WILL VOTE
ON BONDS AND CHARTER
Prospects Indicate Success of
Both Propositions
Especial Dispatch to The Call


MODESTO, Aug 12-The city trus-
tees have called a special election for
September for the purpose of voting
on a bond issue of 100000 for public
improvements and for the ratification
or rejection of the proposed new char
ter for this city.
The bond issue proposed appropriates
$4,000 for the extension of the sewer
system; $4,000 for the extension of the
water system $4,000 for additional
equipment for the fire department and
$4,000 for street improvements.
From present indicat tions it is prob
able that the bond issue will carry by
fair majority and that the charter
will be ratified almost unanimously.
The proposed charter has been pro-
nounced to be model, and Charles Ed
ward Russell the noted writer.f pro-
nounces it to be the best ever drafted
in the history of American municipali-
ties
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
NAME WRITTEN ON BALLOT
NEED NOT HAVE A CROSS
Attorney General Holds Voter
May Take Either Course

STOCKTON, Aug. I2.-In an inter-
view by telephone with the Mail today.
Attorney General Z. S. Webb stated
that after looking UP the primary law
carefully he was convinced thac if a
name were written on the primary bal
lot it would not be necessary for the
voter TO stamp cross opposite it, al
though If cross were so stamped the
ballot would not be inyalidated.
He added that this was the substance
of a decision by Superior Judge Mu-
rasky OF San Francisco in a contest
growing out of the municipal primary
election there last year
No appeal was taken from that de-
cision. both sides agreeing that Judge
Murasky's reasoning was conclusive.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
CHATTEL MORTGAGE
LEADS TO ARREST
j. w. Morrell and Wife Charged
With PIedging Furniture
Not Their Own
[SpecioI Dispatch 10 The Call

NEVADA CITY. Aug. 12.-J. w.
Morrell and his wife, Beatrice M. Nor
rell, are under arrest and will be taken
to San Jose to answer a charge sworn
to there by, w. H. Chrisman Charging
the Morrens with defrauding him out
of s14O.
Chrisman claims he lent the money
to the Moprells and says they
gave him a chattel mortgage on fur
niture which, he declares, he has since
learned does not belong to them
Morrell and his wife have figured
in number of cases in San Jose. They
were sued only recently by j. W. Rea
and the trial was watched with inter-
est because of the disclosures made.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
WOMAN SHOOTS HUSBAND
THEN KILLS HERSELF
No Reason Known for the
Double Crime

sTREAToR. Ill. Aug. Ia With
three officers in an adjoining room
waiting to serve a warrant charging
her with assault with intent to kill
her husband, Mrs. l., w. McDaniels took
carboiic acid today, dying an hour later.
Early today the woman's husband, now
dying, was shot while in bed and
asleep.
Daniels said that Mrs. McDaniels pre-
viously turned on the gas in an effort
to asphyxiate him.
No motive for the shooting is known.
The couple were married recently.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
G. A. r. MEN BOYCOTT
KENTUCKY RAILROADS
Veterans Charge Discrimination
in Excursion Rates

LOUISVILLE. Aug. 12.-Ffve hundred
veterans Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic have. declared a boycott
against railroads for alleged discrim-
ination in charging the veterans an
excessive excursion rate to the annual
national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic to be held in
Atlantic City next MONTH and as a
result this state for the first time will
not be represented at the reunion. The
Women's Relief Corps and the Daugh-
ters of Veterans have announced their
intention of joining in the boycott
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
TO BE
Governor Of California

is honor lightly to be bestowed The state needs
business administration and of high character
the executive chair The ideal candidate of the Repub
is HON PHILIP A. STANTON.
HON. PHILIP A. STANTON has been member of
Assembly from Southern California for eight years Sue
cessvely he has been Chairman of Committee Election
Laws, Chairman OF Committee of Ways and Means and
Speaker of Assembly
HON PHILIP A STANTON has saved many thou
sands of dollars the state by his application of the
business abilities the public service which have
made him successful in conduct of his private affairs
He has made enviable record as public servant.
He deserves high responsibilities. He has been
mended by Theodore Roosevelt for his qualities of
manshp. He from a section of the state which
has not had candidate for governor since 1893.
HON. PHILIP A STANTON believes in the conser-
vation of natural resources, the protection of
home industries, and the advancement of business
interests, great and small He an advocate of good
roads and the development of the states inland water
He stands for Progress He comes from the
People.
Preemnently he deserves the support of his party and
if he receives the honor OF nomination the primaries
next Tuesday he will be elected November next as the
choice of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
FRESHETS MAY DAMAGE
PROPERTY OF THE STATE
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON, Aug. PA committee
consisting of j. c. Thompson, j. F.
Dietrich and ]. H. McLeon of the board
of directors of the local state hospital
has been appointed to take up with the
war department the suggestion that the
levee on the north bank of the Gala
veras river from its junction with the
diverting canal to a point three-fourths
of a mile east of that point. be raised.
1t is feared that the embankment is not
high enough to prevent the freshets
from overf1owing the state hospital
property
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
SAN FRANCISCANS ARE
HONORED AT STOCKTON
Stopover Invitation to Be Sent
Merchants Association
Especial Dispdich TO The CoH1

STOCKTON, Aug, 12.-The Merchants
association last night instructed Secre-
tary r. 5. Miller TO communicate with
the Merchants association of San Fran
cisco inviting the members of the party
that Will tour the valley during October
on their annual observation trip, to stop
over in this city, where accommoda
tions Will be given them at the new ho-
tel. A committee consisting of d. B,
Morrill, Ray Friedberger, Charles Yost
and others was appointed to urge the
Commercial travellers association to
meet here this fall
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
MARION BIGGS PASSES
AWAY FULL OF YEARS
Aged Pioneer Dies at His Home
in GridIey

GRIDLEY, Aug. 12.-Marion Biggs,
member of the fiftieth and fifty-firs
congresses from the second California
district, and one of the oldest white
settlers of the sacramento valley, died
here today.
Biggs was an extensive land holder
and founder of the town of Biggs near
here.
Biggs came to California in 1850 and
was 81 years old. He is survived by
two sons and three daughters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
MAJOR JOHN ZITTINGER
DIES SEEKING HEALTH
Retired Sacramento National
Guard Officer Expires
Especial Dispatch 10 TIE Call

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 12-Major
John Zittinger, a retired officer of the
National Guard of California, died to-
day at Richardson Springs, where he
went some time ago in search for
health. His service in the national
guard began in 1888. He served as
captain of Company G., Second infantry
in 1898 and in 1904 he was promoted
to major of the First battalion of the
Second regiment He was placed upon
the retired list in 1908. He will be
given a military burial in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
UNDERGROUND CREEK
SAID TO CAUSE CAVEIN
Staunton Citizens Alarmed at
the Sinking Buildings

STAUNTON, Va. Aug. IA cavein
which occurred here yesterday in the
heart of the city has alarmed the resi-
dents and there has been a general
exodus from adjacent buildings The
firehouse is now sinking and the public
school building is threatened. A large
portion of the two story residence of
Prof c. l.. Wilson has disappeared in
the crevice. 1t is believed that the
cavein was caused by an underground
creek.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
CONTINUE ON STRIKE
Northern Electric Refuses to
Pay Higher Wages
[SpecioL Dispctsh to The Call

SACRAMENTO, Aug 12.-President
Hugh Murrin of the district council of
electrical workers, failing to reach a
compromise with President A. d.
Shindler of the Northern electric COM
pany and the companys officers in San
Francisco, has come to Sacramento to
direct the strike of the electrical work
ers for an increase in wages.
NIurrin said he would study the situ-
alton for several days before making
q move.
The strikers have not succeeded in
tying UP the companys line, but many
nonunion men who entered the ser
vice have been persuaded to leave
every day
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
Endorsement for Curry

At meeting of the University Mound
property owners club this week sat
Meiers' pavilion the following candi
dates for Office were given the clubs
Endorsement: For governor. Charles f..
Curry; for member of the board of
equalization, Edward Rolkin; for rail-
road commissioner, Edward II. AigeI
finger; for state senator from the twen
tieth senatorial district, Edward Bry
ant; for assemblyman from the thirty
third district James j. Ryan; for jus
tices of the peace. Bernard J. Flood.
George w. Lee, Charles E. A. Creighton,
Joseph Taafe and Robert E. Lyons.
The officers of the club are: William
Harmon. president, and Bernard L. Con-
lon. secretary
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
Lumber Clerks for Curry

Charles +. Curry was given the
unanimous Endorsement of the San
Francisco lumber clerks association No.
for his candidacy for the republican
nomination for governor at a meeting
of the association this week. Resolu-
tions were adopted pledging the mem
bers of the associa tion TO vote for Curry
al the primary election Tuesday and to
use their utmost endeavors in behalf of
his candidacy
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13

ganization in Los Angeles is so COM
prehensive as the Curry organization.
The sentiment behind Curry like that
behind Johnson is fight to the last
ditch sentiment And it is between
those forces that the main primary is
sue will be fought ont
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
INDIAN UNDER ARREST
SAYS KILLING ACCIDENT
Red Man Admits That He Shot
Rancher
TSpecidI Disodtch 10 The Call

COLUSA, Aug. 12.-Jack Joseph ain
Indian. is under arrest by the coroner's
investigation into the death of w. F.
Hampton. rancher residing near
Grapevine. Joseph admits that he
killed Hampton, but declares the
shooting was accidental. The two were
hunting, Mrs. Hampton was a witness
to, the shooting and her story tallies
with that of the Indian, SO it is prob
able he will be released.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
LAKE BONNER FED BY A
SUBTERRANEAN CURRENT
Water Rises and Falls About a
Foot Each Day
Especial Dispotch 10 The Colll

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
E TRUCKEE, Aug. 12.-Campefs on the
banks of Donner lake say that sub
terranean current feeds the lake. They
declare that the lake rises and falls
about foot each day and that the rise
and fall is regular, coming at stated
hours. They believe the lake is con-
nected with some body of water which
is affected by either sun or tide.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
MINER DIES OF BROKEN
BACK AFTER Ia, WEEKS
TSpecicI Dispotch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
CoRAM, Aug. 14.-After ligering for
IA weeks in a local hospital with
broken back, ID. McCalli died today.
He was struck by boulder while
working in the Balak-lala mine II
weeks agp. He had been paralyzed
since the accident.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
STATE HOSPITAL BOARD
REFLECTS DR.. CLARK
Stockton Superintendent Gets
Another Term
LSnecinI Disnotch 10 ne CoIIl

IOpecIdI DisPdtch 10 ne OdtII
STOCKTON. Aug. 12.-The directors
of the Stockton state hospital have re-
elected DR. Fred p. Clark superlntend-
ent for another four year term. The
state hospital farm, the poultry farm
and the cottage system are a few of the
improvements inaugurated by Superin-
tendent Clark.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
CAMPERS JAILED FOR
STARTING FOREST FIRES
Trio of Easterners Sentenced at
Auburn
Especial Dispdtch 10 The Call

AUBURN, Aug. 12.-Fred Latimer.
of Toronto Canada, Joseph Harmon of
Chicago and Alex kintle of Michigan
were sentenced today to 80 days in the
county jail for starting fires in the
forests in the vicinity of Blue canyon.
The men pleaded guilty to the charge,
but asked for leniency. declaring they
set the fire accidentally. They were
camping in the vicinity.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
Kent Makes Speeches

SANTA ROSA. Aug. 12.-William
Kent made a whirlwind campaign
through Sonoma county today. His
first speech was delivered at Sonoma,
where he spoke in the plaza where the
bear flag was first raised. He also
spoke at Glen Ellen in the east side
of the county in the forenoon. Dur
ing the afternoon he attended the Sc
bastopol apple fair and delivered an
address there and then spoke at Cotati
and Penngrove. This evening he
closed the speech making of the day
at Petaluma, where he had a large and
appreciatiNe audience. Good attend
ances marked all the meetings held by
the candidate in this county. Attor-
ney Roife J.. Thompson OF this city
accompanied Kent on his round Of
speech making.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-13
Curry Rally Planned

SAN RAFAEL, Aug 12.-The Marin
county Charles T. Curry club No 9.
comprising the local clubs of Lari7s-
pur. Kentheld. Corte MADEIRA. Escalles
and Ross. will hold final Curry rally
Monday evening at Larkspur. Among
the speakers will be j. NJ Heffernan,
Edward Manning of San Anseilno,
Frank Haynes of Ross. James !. Tay-
lor OF San Anselmo, Mayos Jones of
San Anselmo and. Mayor Woods OF
Larl1spur, as well as number of To-
cal candidates for county Offices. An
enthusiastic Curry meeting was held
Thursday evening ia Eagles hall in
Mill Valley under the auspires of
Marin county Curry club No. A. the hall
being crowded to its capacity. Among
the speakers were President Meyer
Jacobs OF the Mill Valley club, 5olin
NJ. Heffernan. James l. Taylor, Frank
Haynes and number of county can
didates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
MEN GATHER
At Boston For Sixth Annual conven
tion-HardWare Exhibition of
Unusual Interest.
(Herald Specially

Boston, Mass, March 22.JHard-
ware dealers representing nearly ev-
/ cry section of New England are in
attendance at the sixth annual con-
vention of the New England Hardware
Dealers Association, which opened
here today at the Mechanics building
for three days session The hard
ware exhibition, which forms one of
the features of the convention, was
opened in the morning and proved Of
unusual interest. The opening ses-
sion of the convention was held in
the afternoon, with the president of
the association, Mr.. Frank E. Peirson
of Pittsfeld, in the chair. Mayor
Fitzgerald delivered an address of
welcome in behalf of the city, and
President Bernard J. Rothwell of the
Boston Chamber of Commerce, in be-
half of the latter institution. Other
addresses were delivered by Charon
c. Jones of Richmond, Ind, and Judge
Lloyd E. Chamberlain. After the
meeting the delegates visited the ex-
hibition and in the evening they will
attend a performance given by the
New England Hardware Minstrels,
assisted by the Mems League of the
Waverly Congregational church.
At the business session tomorrow
afternoon Mr. James H. Bryan will
speak on Hardware Experiences"
and J. A. Harrington and E. H.
Prouty will speak on Membership"
In the evening there will be a carni-
val party at Revere Hall. The con-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
Herald Want Ads. bring results.
SToMAcHS REPAIRED.
Relieves Distress In Five Minutes
Guaranteed to Cure Indigestion,
or Money Back.

Let Mrs. Griffith tell you about Mi.
o-na, the greatest prescription for
stomach troubles ever written.
For years | have doctored for acute
gastritis, but only received slight ben.
eft, and had to be careful what | ate.
But, thanks to Mona stomach tab
lets, | can now eat anything. Last
Christmas, after partaking of hearty
turkey dinner, | was seized with an
attack of acute Indigestion, and the
doctor worked over me four hours be-
fore | got relief. He paid me eight
visits before l could say | was well
enough to sit up. But since then /
have taken Mona tablets, and | have
not been troubled since Before using
Mona ! had attacks about every
month.-Mrs. Ida Griffith, 1918 C St.
Washington, D. c.. July 5, 1909.
Mona stomach tables are sold by
druggists everywhere and at Bratton
Drug Co. for so cents a large box.
They are guaranteed to cure indiges-
ton, sour stomach, belching gas, dir
ziness, biliousness, heaviness, or any
stomach ailment.
Try Booths Pills for constipation
a joyful surprise-25 cents.-Adv.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22

skatchewan annual winter fair, which
opened here today with an unusually
large attendance, promises to beat
the record of every similar show ever
held in Regina The entries in the
different departments show a mate
rial increase in number and improve
ment in the quality of the exhibited
stock. This is particularly true of
the horse and cattle shows. The
show will last through the week> and
during its progress the annual meet
ings of the various live stock asso-
Citations will be held here For the
day sessions many interesting lee
lures and demonstrations have been
arranged.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
OFFICERS INDIGNANT.
Bell County Officials Want to Be
Shown-Deny Allegations.

Temple, Texas, March 20.-The
charges made to Governor Campbell
by unnamed Temple citizens to the
effect that open gambling was permit
ted and winked at in Temple and re-
questing the presence of company
of rangers to suppress such alleged
violations, has stirred the peace Off
GERS of Bell county into indignant de-
malls and demands to BE shown.
City Marshal Pat Hunt of Temple,
Constable John H. Talley and Sheriff
D. c. Burkes all deny the allegations
and assert their entire ability to en-
force the laws without the assistance
of outside help from any source. They
refer the unknown complainants to
the court records for information as
to what punishment has been melted
out to such gamesters as were unfOr-
tunate enough to get caught, and re-
quest information that will enable
them to apprehend all and every per-
son known to be suspected of gamb-
ling. The names of the citizens MAX
ing the request on Governor Camp
bell have not as yet been made pub
lie. The governor employed a Hous-
ton detective agency to investigate
the situation here.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
AUTO RACES AT DAYTONA
Many Fast Cars and SkiIIfuI Drivers
Are Included Among the Entries.
List of Events.
(Herald Special }

Daytona, Fla, March 22.-The great
automobile speed carnival, for which
preparations have been making for
several months under the direction of
the Florida East Coast Automobile
Association, opened on the fast beach
course here today under conditions
that argue well for one of the most
successful events of its kind ever
held in America Many of the fastest
cars and the most skillful and daring
drivers in the world are included
among the entries. A large number
of handsome and valuable trophies are
offered, among them the Minneapolis,
Sir Thomas Dewar mile trophy, and
the speed king two miles minute
trophy. The carnival is also to intro
duce the initial race for an entirely
new prize, which is known as the w.
B. Prize, and which must be won
twice in succession. before becoming
the property of the winner This tro-
ply is offered for the 300 mile free
for all race, as this contest offers the
widest field of entries
The revised list of events which
constitute the three days racing pro-
gram is as follows:
One mile for worlds straightaway'
championship against time.
Two miles minute speed king race.
Five miles free for all.
Twenty miles free for all.
Fifty miles, stock chassis, 16 to
230 cubic inches.
One hundred miles, stock chassis,
231 to $50 cubic inches
One hundred miles, stock chassis,
451 to 600 cubic inches.
Ten miles southern championship.
Ten miles Florida championship
Twenty miles handicap, free for all.
Twenty miles handicap, stock chas-
sis, all classes.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
Mrs. Mary c. Johnston Dead.

Mrs. Mary C. Johnston, wife of J.
A. Johnston, died Friday afternoon
at the family home, No. 425 North
Sycamore street She leaves a hus-
band and eight children to mourn her
loss. She had been patient sufferer
for five years, loving wife and moth
er and faithful member of the Meth
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22

street police court today. The hus.
band is E. Lester Woolway, an cleo,
trical engineer, and the alleged af,
finity is Miss Inez Hunt. According
to the police the Woolways were mar.
ried in Mexico about six months ago
A short time later Woolway came to
Chicago Mrs. Woolway followed
learned of his alleged relations with
Miss Hunt, and caused their arrest.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22

odist church She leaves grand
heritage of character for her children
She was fifty-five years and six
months old Her children were all at
her bedside, as follows: Mrs. Lucy
Reed, Miss Sue Johnston, Miss Para,
lee Johnston, Mrs Ira Moore, Miss Ed
William Johnston, Miss Ruth Johns
ton, and her five grandchildren and
two son-in-laws. Her other relatives
present were: Mr. L. H. Holcomb,
brother; Miss Katie Holcomb, niece;
Mr.. S. P. Johnston, Mr.. F. M. Johns
ton, brothers of the bereaved hus-
band; Mrs. Lucy Deem, niece of de-
ceased, all from Troup; DR.. J. NJ Brit
tain and son, G. B. Britain, brother
in-law and nephew of deceased, from
Jacksonville. The funeral occurred
Saturday afternoon at o'clock, from
the home. Rev. H. H. Davis, pastor
of Howard Avenue Methodist church,
conducted the services.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou no more will join our numbers
Thou no more our sorrows know.
But again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled
And in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
A Friend.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
TAFT's PROGRAM NEXT.
Congress Will Discuss the Presidents
Legislative Program.

Washington, D. c., March 21.-The
most far-reaching result of last week s
revolution in the house will be a dis
cussion of the Taft legislative pro-
gram on the floor of the house No
matter how the new committee on
rules is constituted it is settled now
that the house can decide what it
wants to do. The insurgent leaders
say this is the first step toward the
fulfillment of campaign pledges made
by the president.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
quire. their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken purga-
tive. Sold by Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
Trails Husband Two Thousand Miles
(Herald Specially

Chicago, March pa wife, who
had trailed her husband two thousand
miles, gazed coldly at him and his al
legged affinity, in whose arrest she
was interested, when they were ar
raigned for trial in the Harrison
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not
common, everyday cough mixture.
1t is a meritorious remedy for all the
troublesome and dangerous compli-
cations resulting from cold in the
head, throat, chest or lungs. Sold by
Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-03-22
Pennsylvania Directors Reelected
(Herald Specially

Philadelphia, Pa, March 22.-At
the annual election of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company held here to-
day at their general offices, James
McCrea, Effingham B. Morris, Thos.
Dewitt Cuyler and Lincoln Godfrey
were reelected directors.