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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-01-20


EREsNO,s DAMAGE
WILL NOT REACH $4,000
fspecial Dispatch to The Gail,
FRESNO. Jan. 19.--It Is estimated
that the total amount of damage TO the
crons and trees in Fresno county py the
recent cold wave amounted to less than
s15 900. OF this amount $4,000 repre-
sants the loss in frozen unpicKeo
oranges and lemons and $4,000 scatter-
;ro damage to the citrus trees.
In the case of Fresno county the
navel oranges represent nine -tenths OF
the crop. These were all picked ana
marketed some time ago.
The valencia crop is negligible one
Ia iris locality. amounting to one-tenth
of the total. and from present indica-
tions half OF the yalencias upon the
trees will be marketable. This Is due
to the fact that the crop OF VaienciaS
rinen late in the valley and the oranges
being only partially grown, VIII IN
many cases be revived by the trees.
The day following the hardest 1reeze
OF the cold weather lemon blossoms
uniniured were picked from the Fresno
county orchards.
These were the first, and even hao
they been frozen no harm would nave
been done, as the first blossoms are
never responsible for the fruit crop.
About one third of the forming lemons
we're frozen, the cold taking those
large enough to be full of sap
The smaller forming. however were
uniniured. This is not considered
direct loss by the growers. however, as
The tree. hold suff1cient of the smaller
lemons to make a full crop
In the case of trees some damage was
done to the young nursery stock, al
though the dryness In the atmosphere
and the fact that there was little sap
in the trees prevented any freezing to
the point where the trees were split.
as was the case in the southern citrus
belts.
No deciduous trees or vines were
hurt. and because Of the dormant con-
ditfon of the cereals and the rain which
has since visited this district, the frost
did not injure these crops in the least
SHASTA COUNTY
WILL BLOOM AFTER RAIN
Especial Dispatch to The Call,
REDDING, Jan. 1s.-The heavy snow
and rain Of last week were of great
benefit to the agricultural interests Of
shasta county. The harm of the frost
is trivial compared to the good that
was done. The snow, measuring lit
Tia more than q foot in the valleys. is
lust what the grain crops needed
The soil was dry and cold The
snow assures warmth and q good soak
ing--just what the sprouting grain
needed On the stock ranges the snow
makes 1t necessary for the stockmen to
led hay for q week. The grass on the.
ranges will be abundant.
County Horticulturist Laniman says
the damage to the fruit trees by
cold and snow Is negligible Prunes.
peaches and pears. Shasta county sta
pies, together. with berries of all kinds,
were not far enough along to be dam
aged. The younger growth OF some
orange trees was killed. but in no in
stance was the harm extensive enough
to kill the trees
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-01-20

spell
widely
enec in the districts
beneficial This in brief
state.
PLENTY OF WATER IRRIGATION
in
from Eureka valley The
districts
at reported
the cold beneficial
NoRTHERN CITRUS CROP UNTNJJRED
cru California damaged
district
.uans having heen the frost
The dairng regions and the cattle lands
benefited
aneN hra.riny Yields
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-01-20
CITRUS FROST DAMAGE
GREATLY OvEREST|MATED;
BIC CROPS ARE ASSURED

Early Reports of Ruin Path of Cold Spell Exaggerated
and Inspection Shows Loss Is Confined to Tropical
Fruits in Southern California Investigation Even in
That Section Reveals Industry Not Permanently
Crippled Northern Trees Unnjured by Freeze
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-01-20
RAINS SOAK ENTIRE STATE AND SNOW
ON MOUNTAINS WILL BOOM IRRIGATION

Plenty of Water for bitches Certain During Whole Sea-
son-Small Grains Getting Good Start From Warm
Weather, Which Follows Downpour = Dairying
Regions, Farms, Cattle Lands and Grape Country
Share in the Outlook for Record Breaking Year
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IN process of planning an auditorium state build
ing and an opera house to cost In all $3.O0O,O0O
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Highest Yesterday, sos Lowest SATURDAY.
Night. 30 For details OF the Weather page II.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
MAY AMEND THE
CHILD LABOR ACT
Manufacturers Believe Pres
ent Bill Would Interfere
With Business

At a conference yesterday afternoon
between the legislative and manufac-
turing committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, and the Child Labor Com
mission, provisions of the Child Labor
Bill now before the Legislature, were
discussed, it having developed that
there we're objections to some of the
provisions by the manufacturing in
terests represented in the Chamber of
Commerce.
Henry B. Thompson and Miss Emily
p Bissell, represented the Child
Labor Commission, and explanations
of the bill we're given, and questions
on the subject answered by them.
When asked why canneries had been
exempted, the reply was that the con-
ditions in those places we're differ
ent, most of the employees being
rovers.
lt is believed that an agreement
might be arranged with the Commits
sion to a change in the age limit from
l6 to Is years, so that provision may
be made for apprenticeships; also a
change relative to those under Is
years of age.
That there will be serious inter
! ference with the operation of theil
plans If certain changes are not made
it is understood has been the declar.
alton of some of the concerns inter
ested in the measure.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
Spend EYENING SKATING.

Dances and indoor social activities
have made way for out door sports
with the advent of real" winter
weather and the favor its pastime of
ice skating is being INDUCED In to a
great extent by the young people,
skating parties taking the lead in
the sports. One of the first Of the
parties, and a most enjoyable one vas
given at Shellpot Park last evening
by employees of the DUPONT Powder
Company Should the cold weather
continue many other parties will be
given.
Among those who enjoyed the skat-
ing last evening were: Miss Rose
Millano, Miss Sadie Shields, Miss
Mary Duffy. Miss Nellie Hollisey,
Miss Elizabeth Cagnacci, Miss Kitty
Taylor. Miss Evelyn Dill, Miss Chris
tiana Taylor, Miss Mary Greiner Mrs.
Merriam II. Cox, Bruce r. Smith
Thomas f. Ryan, Frank McAvaney
Richard Miller, e. r. Sheldon, Allen
f. Curlett, John r. Johnston, Joseph
p. Quinn, Andrew Phillips, oscar
MaSsay.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
JOHN N. KATES
FALLS DEAD
Well Known Retired Railroad
Official is Victim Of
Heart Disease
DEATH COMES ON HIS
SIXTY-NINTH BIRTHDAY

John N. Kates, formerly division
operator of telegraphers of the Mary
land Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. and one of the
Oldest men in point of service on that
division. died at his home No. SIS
Washington street this morning. Mr..
Kates, who was sixty-nine years old
today, had suffered for several years
with hardening of the arteries and on
January l, 1912, he went on the COM
pany's pension list after having serv-
ed nifty years with the company.
While i'll for some time Mr.. Hates
has been able to be about, having been
out of his home on Sunday. Before
retiring last night he seemed to be
enjoying fairly good health. This
morning shortly after rising he was
seized with pain and while standina
at the side of his bed he fell dead Of
heart disease.
Mr.. Hates was born in Philadelphia
in 1914 and moved with his parents
to this city at an early age. His faith
er Jacob Kates, conducted a shoe
store here for years.
In early life Mr.. Kates entered the
service Of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company as a messenger and
| learned the business of telegraphy.
Mr. Hates was married about 4s
years ago and is survived by his
widow and nine children: Harry c.,
John A., Miss Elizabeth d., Paul D.,
Joseph K, James E., Clarence w,
Mrs. Samuel w. Mitchell of Ridley
Park, Pa, and Miss Mary e. Kates.
One son, William r. Kates, was
killed in an accident several years
J ago
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
SUPREME FORREST
OF TALL CEDARS
HERETOMORROW

The Supreme Forest, Tall Cedars Of
Lebanon, will convene in eleventh an
nual session in the Dupont Hotel to-
morrow afternoon, at / o'clock Su-
preme Tall Cedar William l.. Blan-
chard. of Newark n. j., will preside
and be assisted by Senior Deputy S. T.
c., c. Fowler Cline; Junior Deputy,
S. T. c., Edward II. Flagg, Sr.; Su-
preme Scribe. John NJ. Wright; Su-
prome Treasurer. August Roemmele;
Supreme Preceptor ]. Writ Willis. A
number of states will be represented
by about $50 delegates. Brandywine
Forest, No. 90 Of this city, will be
represented by Charles II. Blaine, Will
liam l.. Belts. J. Writ Willis Clarence
w. McCauley and Walter l.. Morgan.
Elaborate preparations have beer
made for the entertainment of the
visiting delegates, and their wives.
Upon their arrival they will be me-
I by a special committee, and conduct
1 ed on an automobile tour OF the cit,
which will end at the Hotel DUPONT
An entertainment viii be given at th'
/ Garrick Theatre in the afternoon II
honor of the visitors. The annua
banquet OF the Supreme Forest vii
be held in the Grill Room Of tn
Hotel DUPONT, following which al
informal dance will be given in tn
ball room by Brandywine Forest Il
honor of the Supreme Forest.
In the evening a fancy drill exhibl
ton will be given by the Rangers G
| Brandywine Forest, under the com
mand Of Captain Harry b. Carter.
The officers of the local Forest are
Charles H. Blaine, grand tall cedar
Harvey e. Booker, senior vice G. 2
c.: Edward p. Mckay. junior vic
G. +. c.; Walter l.. Morgan. scribe
Candy c. Mammele, treasurer; Wi
liam NJ Mask, Jr.. deacon; c. Herbei
Neutze, guide; William ]. Hinghfiel'
guard: Harry 3. Carter, chief ranger
Benjamin f. Rawnsley, bandmastei
David McCause, sentinel; Lambert
Armstrong. lookout.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ANNOUNCES DATES
Athletics Secure Opening Days
Abroad and at Home With
Worlds Champions

The American League season Will
open April 10 with the Worlds
champion Boston. team crossing bats
at home with the Athletics Washing
ton. the runner-up to the pennant
winner Of last year begins the season
in the national capital with the New
York team. Cleveland at home the
opening day. will have Chicago as an
opponent, and ST. Louis will meet De-
troit on the formers grounds. The
schedule calls for l5i games.
In addition TO having the opening
date with the Red sox at Boston, the
Athletics will open their own season
at Shibe Park with the Worlds
Champions on April H. The Mack
men play in Philadelphia on Memorial
Day with New York and on Labor
Day with Washington. The Athletics
also have 10 Saturdays at home and
6 Sunday dates in the West.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
BESCHER BEST
BASE BURGLAR

Bob Bescher, Of the Cincinnati Reds,
has a chance to shatter a National
League record the coming season by
doing what he did last year namely
setting the pace among the base bur-
glars.
In the past. in the parent organiza-
ton, players have won the hase-steal-
ing honors in five compaigns. but not
in five consecutive campaigns. Besch-
er. If he ranks No. ! among the has
sock flchers in 1913, will be entitled
70 all the more credit for shatterlns
National League record by leading
the base-stealing brigade five years In
succession, since he only has been in
the National League a trflie over four
seasons. poining the Reds in the flag
end of the 9OS campaign Right away
he demonstrated that he would bother
the catchors, stealing ten bases In the
thirty-two games in which he partici-
pated
In 1909 Bescher. previously denied
a trial with Detroit the would nave
made an ideal running mate for Ty-
rus Cobb, led the National Leaguers
in base stealing with ffty-four larcen-
les. and the habit he acquired in 1903
he has since maintained. for his rank
was No. l in 1910, 1911 and 1912.
Bescher was one of the few Gin
cinnau players who received votes
from the Chalmers jury Of experts ms
being the National Leagues most val
liable player. is regarded by many as
one of the sanest base-runners In the
profession and has the reputation o.
never trying to boost his record by
making unnecessary steals. That th'
Rhinelander knew when he set out 4
beat his way to either second or thirl
Is evidenced by the fact that only tel
timcs last year he failed TO attain IN
goal for which he set forth. AS h
made siXty-seven successful steals. hi
0ase-running average. calculated u
The new way, would be .S70-hgure
much more than those made by Clyd
Milan. the American Leagues cham
pion base-runner.
Bescher's first unsuccessful attemp
10 steal was in the game played ol
May 4, Ivy Wingo, Of the Cardinals
turning him back from second Wing
did the same thing to Bescher late
in the season and was the only back
stop who twice halted him The othe
backstops who nailed the Cincinnati
speeder were Roger Archer, VIII XIII
ItIa tAlntc ANlundlls AAAV NiAlAA
Chief Meyers and Mike Simon.
Probably the worst day Besche
had on the bases was September L.
In the first inning of a game witt
Brooklyn Bescher was caught of sec
ond by Pitcher Don Carlos Patric
Regan and later In the same contes
the speeder was nailed in an attemp
to steal to the midway by Miller. Tn
Superbas won the game. I to 0.
Thrice Bescher stole three bases
games. the backstops he victimized be
ing Miller, Meyers and Kelly. II
scattered his sixty-seven steal
through fifty-two games, making on
in each of forty contests and two I
nine. Tho catchers that Bescher foun
the easiest 20 steal on were those en-
ployed by St Louis, while the bacl
stops who kept him from taking in
critics were New Yorks.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
COLNIAL DANES MEET.

The Delaware Society of Colonial
Danes was entertained by Mrs. Char
les G.. Rumford yesterday afternoon
at her home No l40l Market street
Mrs Preston Lea presided Routine
matters were discussed at the brief
business meeting. after which, the
time was given up to social enjoy
ment.
An unusually interesting feature Of
the meeting was the exhibition Of
quaint old miniatures, fans. laces,
dresses, embroideries and a chair
which was occupied by General
Lafayette during a visit to this city.
About fifty members were present,
including a number from down the
State. Mrs. John p. Nields was chair
man Of the entertainment committee (;
and the tea committee comprised,
Mrs. w. n. Barnard, Mrs. Alfred ID.
Warner, Jr, and Mrs. william C.
Spruance, Jr. Mrs John Blatz pre-
sided at the tea table.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCEFOR
DUPONT ROAD
Only One Vote Out Of l6O is
Recorded Against Accept
anCe Of Gift
ALSO ENDORSES THE
JOINT BUILDING PLAN

The Chamber Of Commerce by a
vote of 159 to 1, at noon day lun-
cheon in the Main Saloon of the Hotel
DUPONT today again indorsed the Du
Pont Boulevard and the action taken
in the matter a number of months
ago. when the old Board Of Trade
adopted resolutions supporting the
state highway as proposed by General
T. Coleman DUPONT
The action today came after Josiah
Marvel, president Of the the new
Chamber of Commerce, stated that
the action of the Board of Trade in
the matter and called for positive
action on the project so that the
/ Board of Directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce might know whether the
members of the organization still
were in favor of the road. When the
vote was taken it was found that
there was only one man in the room
who did not desire to see the state
take advantage of the generous Of
fer of General DUPONT.
President Marvel also called for a
vote on the matter of the joint city
and county building which the board
Of directors had indorsed and their
action never ratified because no
4 meeting of the organization had been
held. BY a unanimous vote those at
the dinner expressed themselves in
favor of such a building as the one
proposed by John J. Raskob. They
also expressed themselves in favor of
the General Charter Bill with the
referendum provisions which is now
before the Legislature.
President Marvel stated that no
time had been lost by the Board of Di-
rectors in trying to save the port of
Wilmington ant that hundreds of let
ters and kilograms had been sent to
Franklin Fl. MacVeagh, Secretary of
the Treasury at Washington by repre-
sentative citizens of the city and
county asking that no action be ,aken
toward abolishing the port of Viii
mington.
On motion of Alfred b. Moore. the
officers of the organization were in
structed to send a telegram to the
officials at Washington, stating the ac-
tion of the meeting and asking that nc
Further action be taken toward attach
ing the port of Wilmington to Phila-
delphia
Mr.. Marvel in his first public ad-
dress as president of the Chamber oi
Commerce, said that it was the first
time that he had had the opportunity
to express his appreciation, publicly
of the high honor that had been con
ferred upon him, but that his feeling
of responsibility was greater than hi
feeling Of qualification
He said 1T might be the desire o.
selfish employers that there shoul,
y be two men for every job. Il Nigh
{ be the desire OF selfish employees tina
r there should be two jobs for ever!
!. man, but it is the desire of this or
:. ganization that every man shoulC
4 have a job and every job should hav'
, a man."
r He said that about $4,000 has beel
r appropriated for the industrial bureau
and that it would be started as sool
Il as possible. The new Chamber o
+ Commerce committees are holding
o meetings daily. This afternoon sue
I bills as the. Ten Hour Law bill AM
the Childs Labor bill and other meas
ures will be considered
Another noon-day luncheon will b
, held two weeks from today.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
TALKING OF
PACING RACE
Owners Of NagS Can't Agree
Yet on the Track

Philadelphia horsemen who COM
pete in more races around the stove
during the winter months and win
more heats than when going down
the two-lap or mile tracks in the reg
ular season, are now planning how to
get tho best of the other fellow dur
ing the coming season. There Is a
prospect for getting number OF
"sidewhoelcrs,' like Ellen Browni
Prince Meston, Sara Ann Patch, Jay
McGregor, Barnetta b., Directoner,
Foote Prince and Bill William in a
race this year before July A over
some mile or half-mile track, the con-
ditlons to be winner take all, at $3.50
to $1,000 a corner.
Owners OF most of these PAGERS arc
game sportsmcn, and several Of them
have signihed thier willingness TO &c
into such race should a suitable
track be selected. Right there comes
the rub" and 1t will require a smooth
promoter to untangle the skein so az
to suit all comcrs
James Boil. owner OF the PAGER Di
rectomer, has thrown down the def q
race his horse over a mile track, anna
teur drivers. and no doubt would ioiI
in a race should IL be decided by
majority OF tho owners TO allow pro
/ fessional drivers to compete.
John Toy. owner o. Prince Meston
I211 Ia over half-mile track, b.
Mestonian, will go into the race. HI
/ suggests a two-lap track-Byberry
Wilmington or Baltimore. If the rae
pans out and a bunch OF horses start
Toy viii be found in the game, wheth
or It Is over mile or half-mile ring
Patrick Donahoe. owner of kllel
Brown, 2.10 Ia. by Silent Brook late
ly stated that he would race his mar
against DireCtOmer and Sarah AM
Patch for any suitable sum, up 4
$1,000 a corner. over a half-mile rims
professional or amateur drivers. Don
ahoe is a good teamster himself, ant
is anxious for another crack at tn
Bell PAGER Directomer being OF tn
opinion that Ellen Brown can wir
I Donahcc's money is ready, and he vii
90 over the Wilmington or Belmon
half-milo rings. and would be jus
as well pleased to tackle Directome
or Sara Ann Patch on the Speedway.
Wilmington. the home of Bill vii
liam. and Trenton. from whenc
Foote Prince halls. have not bee
heard from officially. but the pros
poets are considered favorable 70
both horse owners to join in such
race for cash.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
ENTERTAINING. MRS. ROUSSLL.

Many social affairs have been given
in honor of Mrs. T. o. Roussel, of
Lancaster. Pa. and Miss Marcia Fox,
of Pottsville, Pa, who are the guests
of Mrs. ]. Merrick Horn, and a num-
ber of pleasing affairs have been ar
ranged in their honor this week. Mrs
George Nathan will entertain for
them tomorrow and on Thursday after
noon a luncheon will be given for them
by Mrs Parke Postles. Mrs. William
Beacon will entertain at bridge in
/ their honor on Saturday afternoon.
On Friday evening Mrs. Arthur Pat
terson will entertain at bridge in
honor of Mrs. Rousell, Miss Fox and
Mrs T. c. Aspril.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
THANK OFFERING MEETING.

On Thursday afternoon the Sunday
School hall of West church should be
crowded and will be if every church
woman appreciates the splendid char
acter OF the program which has been
arranged for the annual thank offering
meeting OF the Woman's Missionary
Society The address will be delivered
by Mrs Frank W. Bible, of Hanchow,
China, who is an inspiring speaker.
The musical feature of the afternoon
will be Helen Reed Alexander, harp
ist, Of Philadelphia.
The meeting will be a literary and
musical treat OF the rarest. The mem
bers are specially requested TO re-
member the Offering ..
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
MOORE GETS mnNEY.

President Alexander Abrahams. of
the Semi Professional League. after
six months Of deliberation has given
to Allen Moore, manager of the High
land team the amount due the team
from the leagues treasury. The con-
troversity arose over a game with
New Castle in which the New Castle
team refused to pay over certain
funds. President Abrahams took
charge of the money and refused to
pay il over to either team until he
was satisfied which team was entitled
TO it.
Abrahams will not serve as an of
hcer in the organization again.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
GREETTNG FOR PASTOR AND WIFE

Members of the Second Baptist
Church will give reception in honor
of the Rev. T. p. Holloway and Mrs.
Hollaway in the chapel this evening.
The address on behalf of the church
members will be delivered by the
Rev DR.. Richard B. Cook a former
pastor of the church. Many other
ministers are expected to attend.
On Sunday. DR.. Holloway celebrated
his fifth anniversary as pastor OF
the church. He was greeted by large
crowds both at the morning and even
ing services.
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
MICH COUNTY LEGISLATION.

County Engineer James Wilson re-
turned from Dover this morning. Mr..
Wilson learned that among the bills
i'm both houses of the Legislature are;
Joint building bond issue, Christiana
bridge and B. & o. bridge bond issue,
bill for the good roads bond issue
the compulsory law relating to the
Concord station elevated bridge BY
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
DRUGGISTS WIVES TO
GIVE A LUNCHEON

The luncheon announced TO be given
by Mrs. j. o. Bosley in the Hotel Du-
Pont, ON Wednesday, will be given by
Wilmington Chapter, No. y. Woman S
Organization of the National Associ-
alton of Retail Druggists instead, I'm
honor Of the National President, Mrs.
Waterhouse, of Boston, the National
Secretary, Mrs. Lee, Of Philadelphia
and Mrs. Wallace, of New York. who
Is chairman of the Board Of Directors
Following the luncheon at o'clock
the regular meeting OF the Chapter
will be held Mrs. Emma =. Harris
Is the president of the local Chapter
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
Baird MEMORIAL MEETINGS.

Interest is growing in the special
gospel meetings which are being held
at Baird Memorial Mission DR.. u.
Franklin Smiley will address the meet
ing this evening on the subject, Find
ing a Kingdom" Baritone selections
will be sung by Harry Frazier, who
will have charge Of the musical pro-
gram
Evening journal., 1913-02-11
RID FOR DREDGING WORK.

Bids were opened today in the
limited States Engineers Office
for dredging in the Maurice river,
New Jersey. The bids follow Rick
ards Dredging Company, 10 1-2 cents
a cubic yard; River and Harbor I'M
provement Company, is cents, and the
Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Dredging
Company. 1884 cents.