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The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Army of Bees Sting Horses to Death

about $4,000 in all.
These bees Immediately attacked
the horses. singing them so badly
that both animals died within an hour
DR.. Munson has long been an en-
thusiastic apiarist His hives are To-
Gated in the yard at one side of his
house.
The coal wagon. driven by George
Low. drew up in front of the place
about ; o'clock in the afternoon. Low
was a little dubious about venturing
inside. He could plainly hear an oc-
casional buzzing that was not alto
gether music to his ears.
4 black swarm of buzzing bees i'm
mediately few toward the horses and
Low. The latter went scampering
down the road with his hands up to
his face. brushing away a thousand or
more of the insects which had gath.
cred about him.
The frightened horses were almost
instantly covered with the insects.
They started to turn toward the road,
but sank Imply in the traces, whin.
neying wildly with pain.
The entire neighborhood was in.
stantly aroused. a crowd collected
at safe distance to watch the IN.
usual event. No one dared at first
10 so to the rescue of the horses.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
D|Az CLOSE CALLS
Mexico's President Has Had
Many Thrilling Escapes.
Near Death on Battlefield Many
Times-Swims Through Shark
infested Water to Safety
on American Steamer.

Mexico City.-The career OF Sir
Porfirio Diaz. who has just been re-
elected president of Mexico. forms a
veritable romance of adventure and
thrilling escapes from death
Perhaps his narrOwest escape from
his enemies. however. was In 1875.
after he had led a futile insurrection
against the government At that time
Diaz was running for the presidency
against Juarez. The people wanted
Diaz. the politicians Juarez. and Diaz
finally took the field with his sup
porters. determined to fight it out. He
was defeated. driven from Mexico.
and took refuge in New Orleans. He
then communicated with his friends.
and decided to return and continue
the fight
With this end in view he took pass
age secretly on the City of Havana
under the name of DIR. de la Doza."
Unfortunately, when the vessel
reached TampicO a large body OF
troops were taken on board. As It
happened. the very man who had re-
Gently defeated DiaZ and his men was
among them. II is assumed that Diaz
thought he was about to be captured.
At all events. he slipped off his
clothes. rushed from his s.ateroom
and plunged overheard. beginning a
plucky swim. through bad. sharky
water. for some American vessels ly.
ing in the distance A boat was low.
cred. and the unfortunate general was
rescued and brought back to the
steamer.
He was a striking figure. and as he
stepped on the gangway some Of the
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

of the pOmps and vanities of this
wicked world. determined to take Q
course In nursing. Much to the sur.
prise of herself, friends and family.
she continued to the end and gradu.
ated with honor. This surprise lunch
con was arranged by an elder sister.
The table was covered with blue cham.
bray, exactly like the hospital uniform.
the centerpiece and plate doilies were
of white linen. each having a red cross
embroidered in the corner. the Oppo-
site corner had the guests monogram
The centerpiece was a tall glass used
for measuring in the diet kitchen and
laboratories and was filled with mar.
guerites. The candles were white. in
glass holders, with red cross decora.
lions on the shades. Tiny white NOR.
tars held olives and nuts, and water
was poured from large medicine bot.
ties. Wee bonbons in shape of pei
lets, were in pill boxes labeled with
directions for taking. These were
very funny and the girls, all in uni.
forms, caps and aprons, entered heart.
lily into the fun. On regular hospital
report sheets each nurse found her
name with laughable remarks as to
her condition: small skeleton
found) at the favor counter. stood on
top, supposed to be the ghost of a
first case" come back to haunt its
stern prosecutor. A delicious menu
was served with all the accessories
that money, thought and love could
produce Needless to say. the memory
of this happy day will while away
many a trying hour in the days &c
come. when these splendid girls are
on real duty with their first" cases
long in the past.
MADAME MERRI
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

immediate party landed. they were
whisked away in White Steamers to
the home of Mrs. Douglas Robinson At
433 Fifth avenue. A little later. when
the procession reached the corner Of
Fifty-ninth street and Fifth avenue
Colonel Roosevelt again showed his
preference for the motor car In gen.
eral and the White cars In particular,
when he. Cornelius Vanderbilt and Col
lector Loeb transferred from their car.
rage to White Steamers. which were
in waiting for them.
After luncheon at Mr.. Robinson's
house. the entire party, including
Colonel Roosevelt. again entered White
cars and were driven to Long Island
City. where they were to take q spe.
cial train to the ex-Presidentis home
at Oyster Bay.
The supremacy Of the White carr
with the Roosevelt party was again
on Sunday. when the
party was driven to church In the
White Steamers. and . group Of some
forty prominent Rough Riders were
taken in q White Gasoline Truck to 0
clambake ut the Travers island club.
house Of the New York Athletic Club,
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

groups of tuckS at the sides. 1t is
ornamented with buttons and white
silk embroidery and has black pat.
ent leather belt The guimpe is of
white linen with tucked collar and
cuffs edged with lace.
The sailor suit. always pretty for a
child. is Of cheviot serge. The skirt
is plated. and the blouse is in regula.
tion sailor style. with collar and tie.
The white shield is embroidered with
the anchor With ii, of course. should
be worn the sailor cap. to make the eff.
feet complete.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Fire Drill in the Big Printing Shop

lnnumerable hose lines were con.
nected with fire plugs in the new
building. Nozzles were aimed At the
venerable structure across Jackson al
ley. As the streams Of water began
to play and the spray was rising In
clouds. like the mist from Niagara
Falls. the printers. bookbinders. wo
man folders and other workers began
to file out of the buildings.
There is an order that the exit Of
the workmen and workwomen must be
through the side doors along the al
ley and G street. Consequently. as
the head of the line Of workers reach.
ed the doors on the alley and wit
messed the deluge of water crashing
against the walls of the old building
and flying back in foaming masses,
they tried to force thier way back in
to the new structure
Hundreds of toilers behind. not
aware of the conditions in front.
pressed forward and forced the front
rank out into the alley and into the
torrents of flying water. The ensued
a scene Of excitement
More than 100 employees. drenched
to the skin and looking like drowning
rats, yelled ard fled precipitately from
the merciless streams. The wet ones
were naturally indignant at being
thrown overheard" in such ruthless
manner. as a compositor expressed it,
and hurried home to shed their wet
garments.
In the summing up Of the fire drill
it was noted that about 500 worth of
paper was SO badly damaged by water
that it cannot be used for printing pur-
poses: approximately 100 employees
were drenched with water. ard twelve
or such like amateur firefghters had
some experience and considerable fun.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
The Brides Bouquet.

At a recent wedding the bride car
ed a beautiful shower bouquet made
six sections. When she went up
stairs TO prepare for going away she
stood on the landing, loosened the
towers. and threw them over the rail-
!Lg TO her maid of honor and five
maids. Three of the sections had the
typical gifts often concealed in the
" edding cake, viz: coin Tin this in
stance gold dollarl. charming little
finger ring. and a golden thimble.
?rophesying TO the winners respect
iTtiy, wealth, marriage within the
ear. and single blessedness. The at
tends2ts were all debutantes. and this
l-tle episode created much merri-
ent.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
A Cup-and-Saucer Shower.

Cup-and-Saucer showers are not new,
but this one was conducted in an I'M
usual manner. Ii was given by
card club of which both the bride
and bridegroom elect were members.
The saucers were passed to the men.
the cups to the girls. When matched
they were partners, the hostess pla-
cling them all on a tray. which was
presented to the bride at the close of
the game, as her prize.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

n HE dress at the left is one-piece
wash dress of blue zephyr. The
skirt is encircled with three tucks
10 provide for the rapid growth of
some of these little folks. and also
.or the shrinking of the material. The
blouse is also tucked at the sides and
forms a box plat in front. II is
trimmed yoke fashion with swiss en-
Droidery in which white satin ribbon
Is run. The full sleeves are finished
with cuffs made like the yoke.
The little girl in the middle is wear
ng a dress of blue linen made with
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
To Find Partners.

This pretty way to find partpers was
/ iized by a young hostess who was
EVER with her brush II was to be
floral card party. so she painted a
.wer Oh the cards for the ladies and
ote the name of that flower on
I'd. for the r,en- Partners we-
.ad " matching name and flower.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Ore Sort of Tourist,

His recollections Of Europe are not
very edifying."
Mo-"
No. Naples. for instance. is tho
place where he lost his umbrella. and
Pisa is where he got his pocket pick
ed"
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Waits Of Fortune.

How are things in Plunkville."
Not very good. It's a race between
the weekly paper and the local hotel
10 see which can undergo the mos,
changes Of management"
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Luncheon for Nurses.

This may not appeal TO very many
Of our readers, but it certainly was an
unusual affair. a daughter of a prom
inent family In her home town, tired
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
Many Women
who are
Splendid Cooks

dread having to prepare IN elab-
crate dinner because they arc
not sufficiently strong to stand
over an intensely hot coal
range. This is especially true
in summer. Every wo m an
takes pride in the table she sets,
but often It Is done at tremen.
dous cost to her own vitality
through the weakening effect Of
cooking on q coal range in Q
hot kitchen.
II is no longer necessary to weas
yourself out preparing . fne dinne,.
Even in the heat of summer you can
cook . large dinner without being
worn ont.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

The English and French piques in
white and the newest shades IF p!air
rs are smart for tailored skirt.
- costumes.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

To greet misfortune with q smile
Is decidedly a one-sided Irritation.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

Cooafpauoo causes many serious disessea n
70 thoroughly cured By doctor Pierces PleasnSS
esllssA One laxative. thros for eathaFtic.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

Many q man enjoys q pipe because
his wife hates Il.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20

Mn. Wlnsl0W's Soothing Syrup.
Tor children teething. sOftens he gums REDUCES IN
gARWAilon AlAys pair. cures wind Guile &c nGsliA
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
An Exception.

Caller-ls Mrs. Brown at home?
Artless Parlor Maid (smiling conf
dentially)-No. ma'am-she really Is
but this afternoon.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-20
New Rerz6cfioN
Oil Cook-StoNe

Gives outnde
xdngushec q
You don't fifteen
light
Cabinet Top shelf
q
Cabinet.
Standard Oil Company
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
MRS. KRELING is
CLAIMED AS BRIDE
Marries William II. Leahy and
Couple Will Spend Their
Honeymoon in Europe

In the presence of few near rela-
tives William II. Leahy and Mrs Err
nestine, Kreling We're married in ST.
Mary's cathedral at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father McQuaids of
Sacred Heart church. James Leahy. a
brother of the groom. and Joseph Kre-
ling. the brides youngest son. acted as
official witnesses TO the ceremony.
In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Leahy
were guests of honor at wedding sup
per at downtown cafe. The party ad-
journed at an early hour. as the groom
had considerable business to attend to
before their departure for Europe this
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leahy will leave for
New York this evening on the limited.
remaining in New York few days be-
fore sailing for Italy. They expect to
be gone a-year, during which time they
will be engaging operatic singers for
the opening of the Tivoh opera house.
which will probably be built a year
from this winter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
FINDS Her SPOUSE
HAS ANOTHER WIFE
Chicago Woman Secures An
nulment of Marriage and
Promises Man Gifts
ESPECIAL Dispatch TO The Call

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.--A hearing was
begun before Judge Chetlain in the
circuit court this afternoon to annul
the marriage of Mr. %and Mrs. Hiram
A. Mentch of Chicago.
Two days ago Mrs. Mentch discov-
cred that her husband had an insane
wife. from whom he has not been di-
vorced living in an asylum She has
been a patient for 19 years. Even
Mentch's three children had been led
by their father to believe that their
mother was dead, Mrs! Mentch testified
today Four years ago she eloped with
Mentch and they were married at Santa
Rosa. Cal.
To add to the complications, Mentch
has three children by his first mar
riage, one of whom, daughter is mar
ried to A Steyfforth, a brother of his
second wife.
At the conclusion of the hearing
Judge .Chetlain instructed Attorney
William Chones representing the
complainant, to prepare decree
Mrs. Mentch admitted she still loved
her husband. and that they were liv-
ing in the same house on friendly
terms, although having ceased their
relations as husband and wife. He is
so years old and she is 81.
Are you going to live with him
after you get this divorce?' asked
Judge Chetlain.
No, sir" was the answer
Where is he going to liver
He's going away to make a new
home for himself. | promised him a,
team of horses and wagon
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
FOUR MASKED ROBBERS
HOLD UP A SALOON
Line Bar Tender and Customers
Along Wall and Loot Till

Four masked robbers marched in
single. file into the saloon of Charles
Engleke, SIS Fourt-. street, at o'clock
last night and held up the place. Sc
curing $3.50 frcm the cash register.
They carefully searched the pockets of
three customers, but found nothing, as
the victims had spent what small
change they had across the bar earlier
in the evening.
The proprietor and customers were
then lined up against the wall and
commanded to remain in that position
until the robbers had had time to make
their escape. They were threatened
with sudden and sure death if they
dared disobey.
Some minutes after the robbers left.
Engleke reported the robbery by teIe-
phone to the, southern police station.
Detectives were detailed on the case.
but. were unable to find any trace of
the thieves.
Neither Engleke nor the customers
could give the police a good descrip-
tior of the holdupmen. They seemed,
according to Engleke. to all be young
men and about medium in height They
were dressed in dark suits and dark
slouch hats. They all carried revoI-
vers.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
CELEBRATE BIRTH OF
WOMAN 90 YEARS OLD
Three Generations of Relatives
Gather at Dinner

BERKELEY, Jan 1.-Surrounded
by her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren, the birthday of
Mrs. Warren Woodsun, aged SO years,
was celebrated in the home of Mrs
Baker w Badger of 1880 Euclid ave-
nue. this evening. There were more
than a score of the members of the
family present
Among the children were Mrs. w. r.
Baker of Missouri and John woodsun
of Montana, who came from their re-
spective homes for the dinner party
Although in her hundredth year. Mrs.
woodsun. except for the loss of her
sight as result of a disease is years
ago, is hale and hearty.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
LANGDON is ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF BANK
Late District Attorney Succeeds
Wife
ISpeeiaI Dispatch 10 The CAN

MODESTO. Jan. 11.--Former District
Attorney Langdon of San Francisco,
who will in the future make his home
in Modesto much of the time. was to-
day elected president of the First ma
tional bank of Modesto and the Union
savings oank. His wife has been pres
ident of these two institutions for the
last two years and is heavily interested
in them. Langdon Will also be active
manager OF the Bald Eagle ranch. one
of the largest ranches in this section.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
Curtiss Breaks Records

Curtiss, the silent American. defeated
his mercurial French rival. PauIhan. in
the keen race for the honors and shat-.
carrying. a passenger. Rising in the
high wind that held the two ponderous
dirigibles of Knabenshue and Beaehey
helpless. he few a wide circle in front
of the grand stand at the rate of 50
miles an hour with his manager. NJ.
FancuiIli. beside him on the aviator's
seat
Not to be outdone. PauIhan took up
one of. his mechanicians. flew. twice
around the mile and a half course. but
failed to equal the speed curtiss had
developed. However. he covered more
ground than his opponent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
Property Owners Show City
VIII Suffer If System Is
Not Purchased
Citizens Committee Issues
Statement Urging Need of
Voting 'Yes"
SURPLUS MORE THAN /
LIABILITY ON BONDS

Estimates completed yesterday
by the city's experts indicate that
the spring valley system. If pur-
chased for $4,000. 900, will pay
for itself. These calculations as
sumo only that the cost of the
necessary extensions will be
balanced by the revenues from
the added consumers. Here are
the figures;
COST TO CITY
s35 900. 600 at AZ per
cent interest ..-... 81, ,555 900
Interest on SI.5O0.OO for
extra pipes .. 67.5OO
Operating expenses . 100000
Total cost annually. .$2.342,5OO
INCOME FROM PLANT
spring valley receipts,
1909 t..---.--.-.-. .$2,173,O07
Cfty's estimated receipts,
1910. based on last
years iBcrease ... 100000
Estimated surplus -- 957 500
n both propositions carry the
redemption Of the bonds will be-
Gin in 10 years and continue for
- years thereafter. This will give
the city 81 years 10 pay for the
system. With H surplus of S957 800
a year the accumulation I'm 6S
years VIII have amounted to
s65. IIO, 600. This is nearly double
the cost Of'the system.
An exact calculation. reducing
the interest charge as the bonds
are redeemed year by year, would
show even greater margin in
the city's favor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12

Nv I-TH but two days intervening
Nv before the election sentiment in
.avor Of the Spring Valley bonds
is gaining strength. Endorsements have
come from Improvement clubs. The
outlying districts that are now with
out service are unit for the propo-
sition. Local commercial. and civic
associations have expressed their ap-
provaL In union labor circles there is
a division.
President w B. Bourn repeated yes
terday that Spring Valley would take
no part in the campaign.
Mr. Eastman" he said, expressed
my view when he asserted that we
would maintain an attitude of COM
plete neutrality. Until January Is 1
am just q plain citizen of san Fran
cisco. trying TO do my duty for the
best interests of san Francisco IRE
spective Of my own interests"
Reasons for Purchase
The citizens committee has endeav-
ored to answer all objections that have
been raised against the purchase of
Spring Valley The committee feels
that the people are unanimous for the
Sierra system and has decided to
emphasize the necessity of acquiring
the existing utility.
A number Of property owners pointed
out yesterday that the city would suf-
fer untold damage and loss should it
reject Spring Valley and attempt to
construct new distributing system.
Ut would mean the tearing up of every
street in San Francisco. 1t would mean
some two or three years Of impossible
1hOroughfares Streets newly paved
would be subject to the same treat
ment All the paving, done at cost
Of nearly sIo,OOO.OoO would be de-
stroyed. The expense would have gone
for naught. The city would face the
same expense again
Burden of New System
A new distributing system, it was
also asserted, would require $4,000 new
service connections. The burden to the
tax payers. it is argued, would far ex-
coed the excess that the company de-
mands for its plant.
Figures have been compiled showing.
that the city is suffering a loss of
s5.000.OOO a year by reason of the re-
fussl Of Spring Valley to extend its
system. Richmond, Sunset, Excelsior,
Ingleside and Visitacion find them
selves hampered in their growth by
lack OF water. In some of the outlying
districts water is carried in wagons,
barrels and even in pitchers as it was
in biblical days.
one of the most significant indorse-
Hents has come from the Mission Pro-
motion association. This association
has an influence extending over a large
part of the southern section of the
city. Il expresses the sentiment of
10000 to $4,000 voters and home
owners.
meeting viii be held at 1880
O'Clock this afternoon in the rooms OF
the builders exchange at which the
water question viii be discussed
An important gathering has been ar
ranged for tomorrow night in Clement
hall. where former Mayor Taylor will
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
FOUND GUILTY

FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER Kansas city.
No., jan 11.-CharleS ONeilI. a private in
the Fourteenth United States infautry ON trial
for the murder of Minnie Scharbora at Fort
T4eavenworfh. Kan. July 20 last Was found
guilty In the first degree by jury in Kansas
. City, Kan. today and his punishment fixed by
Judge Pollock at death by hanging.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-12
f|CkERT CALLS FOR
BIG J|M'S' ARREST
District Attorney Secures Bench
Warrant for Principal Wit
ness in Graft Cases

District Attorney Charles M Fiekert
took his first step. in the graft prose-
cution cases yesterday by instructing
Assistant District Attorney Fred L.
Berry to apply for warrant for the ar
rest. of. Big Jim Gallagher, the inn
portant and fugitive witness in the
bribery cases pending in the superior
court. Judge Lawlor issued bench
warrant for. the arrest of Gala CHER.
The warrant sworn to yesterday is
operative only in the state of Caiifor-
mia, but if Gallagher is located in an
other state 'extradition proceedings
probably can be instituted to bring him
into the jurisdiction of the superior
courtfof San Francisco county
May Face Prosecution
The district attorney said that his
only desire was to produce Gallagher
as witness in the case of the people
against Patrick Calhoun, which is
pending in Judge Lawlors court. 1t
is the view of the leaders of the graft
prosecution, however. that Fickert pro-
poses to land Gallagher so. that he may.
be prosecuted on a criminal charge, in.
the face of the immunity contract
which big jim received from Dis
trict Attorney Langdon and Assistant
District Attorney Francis j. Heney in
consideration of Gallagher's testimony
before the grand jury and at the trials
of Abraham Ruef, former Mayor
Schmitz, Calhoun, Tirey L. Ford, Louis
Glass and others.
District Attorney Fickert asserted
yesterday that he had no news as to
the whereabouts of Gallagher who dis
appeared two months ago. He added
that he was determined to find the alb
sent witness if possible and would
bring him back to this city.
Extradition Possible
Gallagher is the kingpin in these
cases. said F'iekert yesterday, and
this office will make every effort to find
him. We are searching for him now.
but / am not prepared to say what
steps we have taken to locate him. nor
what chance there is that he can be
found
Il have not looked sufficiently deep
into the law to be able to say now
whether or not we can extradite him
if he is outside the state. If he is in
a foreign country much would depend
upon the particular place in which he
would be, as extradition treaties vary
In applying. for the warrant Assistant
District Attorney Berry said to Judge
Lawlor:
1T has come to the attention of the
district attorney that it is impossible,
to locate an important witness in the
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