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Hose Reels and Sprauers

We have everything in hose reels. lawn sprinkers and
in spraying devices Tor water OF insecticides that Is
worth having a ALL
We also carry in stock everything necessary for the
repair OF your last seasons hose
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Garden Hose

We carry several brands Of garden hose all Of which
guaranteed for the season No hose can
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Combination Brass Hose Nozzles-that will throw az
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Lawn Sprinklers-with brass arms; IL inches high;
will throw . spray Of water ten feet in 90
The evening world., 1912-05-23

Colored Easement Cloth-in q wide choice
OF desirable colors and patterns; the
regular price is i21ac aysrd; tomor- @
rows price. &C
nottingham Lace Bonnie Femme Curtains
that sell regularly a. Sl.2S, are or
marked for tomorrow At, each. -. OCC
Combination Offer Of Is feet Of good quality
garden hose with couplings)snd 81 6sG
ae5c hardwood hose-reel for. LOU
Steel.Frame Cets-made Of angle steel.
with Simmons steel-wire fabric bed, at
isched TO ends by oil-tempered steel hel.
alsprings; sold, complete, with So IN
excelsior soit-top pad mattress. L.OV
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25

Father Says $4,000 Was SET
Aside for Youth When
Mother Was Divorced

VENTURA. Jan. 24.-When Frank
Haddock. II years old, arrested as. a.
vagrant, appeared today before Judge
Clarke on the charge of having broken
into az box car it developed that his
father was rated as a millionaire, and
that although the boy had been wan
dering .about the country for num-
Der of years. he was possessed of $50, :
0o0 Thes latter fact came to the lad
as surprise in the testimony of his
father. G. Haddock, who lives in Los
Angeles.
The father testified that he had
placed $4,000 in trust for the benefit
of the boy after his mother had OBJ
tanned a. divorce. but that, the lad had
been placed in the care of. the mother.
Judge Clarke severely criticised the
elder Haddoc< for allowing the boy
to go trainping' about the country while
the father lived al fashionable hotels
and rode in motor car"
Mrs. Haddock will be called to tes-s
tify.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
HILL DENIES HE HAS
EYES ON GOULD ROAD
Railway Magnate to Leave Map
of West Alone

NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-Recent reports
that important changes were to be
made in the railroad map of the west
were denied today by James J. Hill,
in so far as they involved the Hill
lines.
1t was reported that the Burlington
and the Rock Island were to acquire
half Of the Missouri Pacific holdings of
the Denver and Rio Grande. which con-
trolls the Western Pacific. and that the
Hill system thus would obtain a con-
nection through to San Francisco over
the Western Pacific.
"The Burlington has no intention, .
said Hill. "of obtaining an interest in
any road west of Denver
He also characterized as rubbish"
the report that the Great Northern
would obtain entire control of BurIing-
ton and that the Northern Pacific would
reIinquish its half interest in the Bur-
lington property.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
CHECKS SENT GIRLS
Who SAVED TRAIN
Southern Pacific Forwards Alta
Children Two Nest Eggs OF
Sl0O Each

Alma and Aileen Martin. the two
little girls who tagged the Overland
and saved it from a broken rail, have
been handsomely rewarded by the
Southern Pacific company for their
bravery. To each has been sent a
check for 800 with expressions of the
company's appreciation.
The little girls are the daughters of
a section foreman at Alt in the sierras
Saturday, January 10. they observed a
broken rail while playing about the
tracks and at once gave the warming
They telephoned to the station agent
at Towle, but the train already had
left the depot. The agent told the
girls that the only chance to stop the
train. rested with them. SO the, little
tots fastened back to the track just
in time to wave their bonnets in frantic
fashion and bring the train to a stop.
1t was found that the rail was split
and in a dangerous condition. The
train passed slowly over. the danger
Gus spot. A report was made to the
Southern Pacific and now has come
the recognition of the service rendered
by Aileen1 and Alma
In his letter tosth girls K. E. Calvin,
general manager of the Southern Pa
cific. wrote:
+ want to thank you on behalf of
the Southern Pacific company for the
prompt and intelligent action taken by
you when you discovered the broken
rail near Alta ON January 1s, and as
a small token of our appreciation
inclose herewith a check for 500 in
your favor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
PILOT DROPS DEAD;
SHIP RAMS CRUISER

HONOLULU. Jan. 24.-The Hamburg
American liner Cleveland rammed the
United States armored cruiser Colo
rado today and the latter suffered con-
siderable damage. The accident was
due to the fact that Pilot Milton p.
Sanders. the man in charge of the
Cleveland, dropped dead on the liners
bridge.
The Cleveland struck the Colorado
astern, jamming a gun near the cabin
occupied by Captain william A. GIL.
The gun turret was wrenched and the
reseeting Of the gun probably will be
necessary, although the extent OF the
damage could not be determined. 1t
is believed that the propeller of the
Colorado also was damaged.
The collision occurred while the
Cleveland was being brought into the
harbor where the cruiser was az an
cor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
COEDS AT WISCONSIN
TAUGHT HOW TO REST
Physical Director Tells Wash
inQton All About 1t

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-How to rest
is the newest thing to be taught in the
modern universities. Classes in rest
have just been added to the gymnastic
curriculum of the University of Wis
consin, according to reports received
by the United States bureau OF educa-
tion.
In reporting to the bureau George
Wehler. director of physical education
at the Wisconsin institution, says:
I'VE do not go on the theory that the
gymna nasium is good for every one and
that therefore every one must take
gymnastics. The purposes OF these
classes in rest is to teach girls who are
reStiess and 'fidgety' and who grow
weary from the performance OF tasks
that ought not to produce fatigue, how
to control their own nervous systems. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
Wife CHARGES
EMBEzzLEMENT
BY CHICO Man
Former Clerk at Fairm0nt Hotel
Surrenders TO Police, Deny
ing Accusations
Daughter OF Wealthy Mine
Owner Accused of Beat
ing Her Spouse

After reading in a Sacramento paper
that he was wanted in Chico on war
rant sworn to by his wife. in which
she alleged embezzlement and other
sensational charges, Frank n. Miller,
formerly a clerk at the Fairmont hotel
and husband of Mrs. Hazel Miller, the
daughter of L. a. Mcintosh, a wealthy
mining man of Chico, surrendered to
the police last night and denied every
statement in the complaint.
Miller told Night Captain of Detect
ives Thomas Ryan, TO whom he gave
himself up. that he did not know the
specific complaint of his wife. but that
the newspaper version of her charges
were to the effect that he had embez-
zled money from her and that he wished
TO be given a chance to prove that such
was not the case.
Miller said that he came here Mon
day for brief rest after receiving a
was not an uncommon occurrence. He
said that he left Chico with SIS in his
pocket and stayed at the Stanford hotel,
intending to return home in a few
days.
The alleged runaway husband said
that he had had trouble with his wife
since they were married in October,
1910, and that he pleaded with her
for months to get a divorce. He was
the private secretary of +. G. Lusk, an
attorney and banker in Chico. when he
met the former Miss Mcintosh
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
yERMIFORM APPENDIX
LOSES MORE DIGNITY
Patient Can Leave Bed "a Hours
After Operation

CLEVELAND, Jan. 24.-Operations
perfected several years ago, when one
and half inch incisions We're found
to be adequate, have been further sim
plified. according to announcement
made to surgeons of the Cleveland
Academy Of Medicine. This sets forth
that an incision or only three -fourths
OF an inch is necessary; permitting the
patient TO leave the bed within "a.
hours after the operation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
ARGENTINA SHAKES FIST
OF MAIL AT PARAGUAY
South American Republics on
Verge of Break

BUENos AIRES. Jan. 24.-Diplomat-
ic relations between Argentina and
Paraguay will be broken off tomorrow
unless in the interim the Para guayan
government satisfies Argentina's de-
mands for compensation for the at
tacks on shipping and other property.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
JAMES BOYS
EXPLOITS
LURED
HIM
Read Dime Novels Until He
Turned to Crime as Sur
cease for Humdrum
Life of Labor
"NOTHlNG IN MY LIFE
CARE TO CONCEAL"
Bandit, on Sickbed, Tells of
Life of Crime, Not Realizing
the Enormity of His
Offense
AMPUTATION OF ARM
is BELIEVED NECESSARY
"NOTf1ING in MY LIFE
ICARE TO CONCEAL"
AMPUTATION OF ARM
Is BELIEVED NECESSARY
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


n ACRAMENTO, Jan. 24.-Zollie
c. Clement, confessed whole
~ sale murderer, may never face
trial at any human bar for the
many crimes he has committed. Or.
june b. Harris- superintendent 81 the
county jail, said tonight he Believed
amputation OF his arm would be
necessary. Blood poisoning has set
in. and the bandit may not be able to
survive the shock
Clement modelled his life after that
of Jesse James, the noted train rob
Der. and. through love of the daring,
committed the long list of crimes to
which he confessed, according to
statement made to a Call representa-
tive at the county hospital today be-
fore ne relapsed into semiconscious-
ness.
Tossing on his cot with the pain
from a shattered arm. which must be
amputated to save his life. Clement
tried to explain the motive prompting
the killing Of James Markham in Sac
ramento. Patrolinan Brown in Oak
land and William Newman in Stock
ton, and a dozen or more robberies.
Dime Novels to Blame
Il couldn't help it. I was just like
lots of other boys who have a natural
craving for adventure, he insisted,
with an earnestness demanding belief
in his story. Il had read of thrilling
adventures and escapades in dime now
els and. like boy, for | was only Is
years old when first committed crime.
wanted to take part in them. and
killed Markham After that one thing
followed after the other
There is nothing in my life care to
continued this abnormal young
bandit ] was born near Dalton, Ga. 26
years ago on the 36tl of May My
parents were members of the Baptist
church. / was always a wild boy and
my folks could not do anything with
me. l now regret that they did not
spank me for doing wrong. They were
too easy with me. If they had used
more discipline / would not be here
now.
II was always lover of adventure.
and though 1 never was a dime novel
fiend I read enough of them to desire
the adventure. I remember particularly
the Jesse James stories. They were al
ways full of action l read lots of them.
Always Wanted to Work
II came to Sacramento with my moth
er and father II years ago. I went to
work for Wilson's stables, then for Dan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
THIS HEN ETCHES HER
OWNERS INITIAL ONfEGG
Clergyman Stands Sponsor for
the Story

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 24.-A hen
which not only supplies her owner with
eggs but also neatly etches his ini-
tials on her product has been dis.
covered here.
She is the property of Rev. f. A. T..
Corneliussen. a Lutheran minister. and
has presented him with an egg on
which perfect letter Co can be dis
tinctly seen.
Out of his flock of dozen or more
the owner does not know which is his
benefactor and will be prevented from
feasting on any OF them for fear of
destroying the artist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
Royal Party visits Wall Street

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Three mem
bers OF the reigning house OF Eng
land-the duke and duchess of Con-
naught and the Princess Patricia-vis-
tied the Wall street district today
Where money kings come and go daily
without ado their royal highenesses
found the way choked with admiring
cheering throngE.
Ambassador Reid took the party In
automobiles down the Wall street can
yon, and they were met at the Stock
exchange by President r. H. Thomas
News Of the visit had preceded their
arrival. and a crowd of nearly 1000
persons had gathered.
When they entered the exchange the
was stopped for more than 10 minutes
After being shown the operations on
the floor the visitors departed
From the exchange the visitors were
whirled uptown for a visit 10 the Mills
hotel to see the homes of hundreds of
persons of small means. erected by the
late D. O. Mills, father in law of AM
bassador Reid.
luncheon at the Fifth avenue home
of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. was
the chief feature of the afternoon and
tonight the party was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden Mills at a dinner
and musicale. Sixty persons attended
the dinner and more than 200 more
came later for the musicale.
The duke will leave here for Wash
ington tomorrow afternoon. In his abb
sence the duchess and princess will at
tend the opera here tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
Life Made a Burden
TSpeciol Dispotch 10 The Call

fDPcLtdt DISpdtLH 10 rs Nuhi
CHICO, Jan. 24.--Mrs. Hazel Miller.
nee Hotchkiss. society belle and daugh-
ter of J. A. Mcintosh. a wealthy cap
italist OF this city, yesterday swore to
complaint charging her husband,
Frank \. Miller, with the embezzlc-
ment Of $4,000
Mrs. Miller said that she gave the
money TO her husband at various times
for the purpose of conducting sta
tionery store which they own in this
cioy. Among other charges Mrs.
Miller said that her husband had made
life burden for her by his demands
for money and that when he was re-
fused he pretended to commit suicide
by choking himself.
The store was closed by the sheriff
Monday, the day that Miller departed
withouc leaving any word with his
family. Miller admitted to friends here
that he had an affinity in San Francisco
in the person of Audrey Harrison.
The couple have one child, a baby
girl.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
WIFE SHOOTS JAPANESE
HUSBAND AND BABY

RIO VISTA, Jan. 24.--what probably
will result in a double murder occurred
here yesterday when a Japanese named
Konda. who has been conducting res
taurant here. was shot through the
head by his wife. The infuriated
woman then turned the weapon upon
an year old baby, the bullet piercing
the lungs, causing almost instant death.
The chances for the recovery of the
husband are slight. The woman has
been arrested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
PRESIDENT RENOMINATES
FISK FOR POSTMASTER
Name Of City's Present Incum-
bent Sent to Senate

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24-Ansong
nominations sent to the senate BY Pres1
ident Taft today were: Postmasters-
Arthur G. Fisk, san Francisco; Andrew
Logan. Missoula, Mont
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Records Uphold Court

The court was never Informed Of
that said Judge Lawlor- TT might
have been as well to make such things
known in open court. The records here
show no objection to continuance prior
to December g.
Judge Lawlor ordered the reading OF
the record of all that took place in
court on each of the several occasions
since November and called attention
to the defendants repeated declaration
Of readiness to proceed.
Continued on Pare 2, Column 4
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
SCHMIIz GOES
TO TRIAL ON
GRAFT Charge
Judge Lawlor Springs Surprise
on Prosecution and Defense
by Ordering Instant Start
Former Mayors Counsel, Who
Always Said Ready" In
Heated Tilt With Court

Eugene E. Schmitz. former mayor of
terday before Judge William P. Law
Tor on one of the old graft indictments
charging him wita the bribery of An
drew NJ Wilson, then a supervisor. in
connection with the latter's vote upon
the gas rate ordinance pending before
the board of supervisors in March, 1905.
The beginning OF the trial. following
upon the long series of continuances
which has dragged this and all similar
cases along on the court calendar for
nearly five years. came unexpectedly
and without prior announcement. Even
Schmitz himself, his attorney and AS
sistant District Attorney Fred L. Berry.
who win conduct the prosecution. had
no warning that the case actually was
to be put in motion until they stepped
into Judge Lawlors courtroom yester-
day morning.
The Schmitz cases were regularly
called on Judge Lawlor's calendar
Tuesday morning and a continuance
was granted until January so. Later
in the day Judge Iawlor notified Frank
Drew, attorney for Schmitz, to be pres
ent in court yesterday morning with
his client, but without stating the pur-
pose OF the call. When the routine
matters had been disposed of yester-
day morning Judge Lawlor promptly
vacated his order of the previous day
in the Schmitz cases and ordered the
trial to proceed at once. Before the
day closed two jurors had been passed
subject to peremptory challenge and a
third had been questioned and passed
by the defense.
Judge Lawlor made no statement
from the bench a. 10 his reason for
withdrawing tae continuance ordered
Tuesday morning, but, in the course of
various remarks from the bench, and
particularly during heated tilt with
Drew. indicated that his course was due
to the fear that the postponement
might be dragged out beyond the 60
days within which the trial must be
begun after the defendant has an
nounced his readiness to proceed.
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ways full Of action. read lots Of
Always Wanted to Work

Il came to Sacramento with my moth
er and father II years ago. I went to
work for Wilson's stables, then for Dan
Kent. The only schooling had in Sac
ramento was at night school, and that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-25
Foreign Countries Invited

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2f.-Argentina
Chile. Uruguay, Venezuela, Cuba and a
number of other Latin American coun-
tries were invited today through their
representatives here to participate in
the Panama Pacific international expo
sition, to be held in San Francisco in
1915, and to send exhibits. Charles c.
Moore, president of the exposition, to-
day called on the ministers from Latin
America He previously had seen the
Mexican and Brazilian ambassadors. He
was introduced by John Barrett, di-
rector of the Pan-American union.
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Drew Taken by Surprise

Schmtz's attorney answered ready
when the case was called on December
6. and has since announced his readi-
ness to proceed at every subsequent
calling of tile case and has made formal
objections to each continuance. The
law provides that a defendant must be
brought to trial within so days after
demanding trial unless some good and
sufficient reason prevents. The so days,
beginning with December 6, would ex-
pire February or 4, and the continu-
ance granted Tuesday would have
brought the case to within a few days
of this limit. Any unexpected inter-
over the 90 day limit and so raised a
question as to the legality of further
procedure.
1t was an intimation by Judge Law
Tor at the beginning of the afternoon
session that he feared some effort
would be made to block the trial which
led to the wordy skirmish between
himself and Drew. When the case was
called yesterday morning Judge Lawlor
again asked if the defense was ready
to proceed to trial. and received the
usual answer of Ready" Without
further ado he ordered Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Berry to select one of
the cases and proceed at once.
Taken by surprise. Drew asked the
court for a short delay, suggesting
that lie might wish to present a mo-
tion. Judge Lawlor asked him If it
was his intention to proceed under the
section of the code which provides for
the filing of affidavits step toward
attempting to disqualify the Judge.
Such procedure would result in a de-
lay of at least five days for the fling
and consideration by the court of coun-
ter affidavits Drew answered that
such a step had been contemplated
Judge Lawlor Immediately refused the
request for any delay, and the ques-
tioning of jurors began.
After the noon recess, Drew again
objected to proceeding with the trial,
declaring that lie had been given no no.
tice of the courts intention to act and
had been prevented from taking action
which might have been possible had
he known that the trial was to go on.
He also declared that the so days had
elapsed and that he had notified the
district attorneys Office on November
s that objection would be made to any
further delay.