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The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

the scene. but the robbers had fled
with the loot.
A window of the postoffice had
been forced with Jimmy, Postage
stamps were scattered over the floor.
Word was sent to Redwood City.
whence deputy sheriffs We're sent in
different directions, as there were no
robbers could have escaped.
The authorities admit they are COM
pletely baffled.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
SON HOME FROM
ALASKA, IS RICH

The mother of William Wise, one of
the new proprietors of the Hotel Nor
mandie, is happy woman today. She
is reunited with the son who, though
today only 30 years old, has spent
nearly half his life in the frozen
wilds of Alaska, amassing the fortune
with which he expects to make her
happy for the rest of her days.
Mrs. Wise. a little, gray haired
woman, who lost her fortune in the
1906 fire. has since been living in
comparative poverty in little cot
tage at Hermosa Beach, near Los An
geles. She arrived today from the
south and was met by her stalwart
son. She was put into a taxicab and
whirled away to the hotel.
Wise, who has made and lost sew
eral fortunes In Alaska. went to the
frozen north when he was boy of
thirteen. He had been working in
the Mohave desert for sBorax'' Smith
before that. but had heard marvellous
tales that excited his boyish imag-
nation.
Il thought" he said this morning.
smiling at the recollection. that all
had to do was to land in Alaska
and begin picking up nuggets off the
beach. The reality was somewhat
different
Young Wise was one of the three
men who discovered the Iditarod min
locators of the Otter association that
owned some of the richest claims of
that district. He was the first re-
corder of Iditarod.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

it's center support There would be
five piers and four spans, with
length of 1850 feet in each span. The
height of the bridge above water
would be $50 feet. Eight cables, each
one 20 inches in diameter. would sup
port the structure. The total length
would be over four and a half miles
1t is proposed to have six car tracks
and two driveways. II the terminals
are not included IN the cost. Rush
says, the bridge will pay 4 II per cent
on SIC, 10000 bonds
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
BAY BRIDGE.
n D " | n
SENATE
Works introduces Bill Asking
Permission to Build Span
From S. F. to Oakland

Permission to construct the gigan-
tic suspension bridge which he has
planned to span San Francisco bay
and to unite this city with Oakland
may be granted by congress to Allan
c. Rush, the Los Angeles engineer.
by bill which was introduced today
in the senate by Senator John Works.
The Works bill would grant Rush
right to sell one-third interest in the
bridge TO the city of San Francisco
and another third to the cities on the
east shore of the bay.
Rush's plans call for an expendi-
ture of about s26 600 900.
The bridge would reach from Teie-
graph hill to point on the Oakland
shore and would have Goat island as
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
FOREIGN RESIDENTS
Of TAMP|C0 SAVED
BY YANKEE FLEET
Men, Women and Children Transferred to War.
ships While Rebels and Federas Battle for Pos
session of StrategcaIIy yImpotant Mexican Port

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-Rear Admiral Fletcher cabed
from Tampco under date of today that yesterday
he had ordered all Americans city, mid
night he had transferred about five the
Wheeling and Tacoma the bateshps Virginia
and New Jersey, outside.
The admiral reported that all foreign children
of the city o'clock this morning. that some men
preferred He also was ge
ting worse and that skirmishng continued Mexican
gunboat shellng the position consttutionas
Admiral Fletcher asked the navy department public
that all foreigners impos
sbe send personal messages all relatives on the
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

YEGGS Fl E
WITH I. Q.
LOOT
Posses in Autos BaffIed in
Search for Peninsula
Robbers

Deputy sheriffs in automobiles are
securing San Mateo county in search
of gang of safe crackers which
broke into the post Office at Menlo
Park early this morning. blew the
safe wit htwo heavy charges of ex-
plosfves and made off with coin and
registered mail. said to be worth
$4,000
The robbery was committed short
~ after theater train left Menlo Park
at 12:43 O'Clock.
The noise of the explosion was
heard by Tom Higgins, a gateman
employed by the Southern Pacific
company. who Immediately sounded
the alarm.
Constable Martin Walsh hurried to
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Going Deaf? Then
WggIe Your Ears
And Make GrimaceS
French Physician Says Initiating
Jackass and Monkey Keeps Eus-
tachian Tubes Clear

CHICAGO. Dec. 13.-If you want
to ward off deafness. wag your ears
and make faces.
This is the advice given by the
French physician Fernet in an ar
ticIe I'm the current number of the
Journal of the Medical association
According to the article, the max
ing of faces and the .wagging Of. ears
exercises the eustachian tubes and
helps to prevent loss of the hear
ing
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Van Loads Of Holly
For Xmas Decorations

Mrs. William II. Crocker is going
to help Santa Claus at Burlingame
this year. Because no holly has
been stolen from New Place, she will
distribute five van loads of it Decem-
Der % for Christmas decorations.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Revenue Cutter Rushed
To Flooded District
By Associated Press.

uy AssUciat6u FreSs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s,-The reve-
nue. cutter Window is being rushed to
velasco. the town nearest the inun-
dated section in Texas. Harry A.
Black. chairman of the Galveston re-
retary McAdoo that two counties are
almost entirely under water.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

ships The Navy department has
engaged the Ward liner Moro Cas-
tie, which will arrive at Tampico
early tomorrow, to receive such ref
ugees as may wish to leave.
FIGHTING RESUMED
VERA CRUZ. Dec 1s-Fighting was
resumed at Tampico this morning in
defiance of the orders issued yester-
day by Rear Admiral Fletcher. in
command of the American forces
News of the resumption of the bat
tie was given out here today at Mex
ican military headquarters. There is
much speculation as to what action
Admiral Fletcher will take.
troop train arrived here early
today from Mexico City, carrying sol
diers to be rushed aboard transport
bound for Tampico.
Reports are persistent that the reb-
els have divided their forces, and an
attack has either been made or is
about to be made on Tuxpam.
MONTERREY EXPECTS ASSAULT
VERA CRUZ, Dec. 13.-There is ev-
cry indication that the city of Mon
terey may be attacked by the rebels
at any moment. according to dis
patch from Philip c. Hanna, the
American consul general there. The
telegram was filed this morning by
way OF Tampico, and was sent from
that seaport to Vera Cruz by wire
less.
A considerable federal army is be-
lieved to be concentrated at Monterey.
REBELS SURROUND OJINAGA
BY Associated Press.
OJINAGA. Mex, Dec 1S-Perched
on the high hill of Ojinaga, which
commands a sweeping view of the
nearby desert and canyons, the fed
eral army today had its guns trained
in anticipation of an attack by reb-
els, said to number between 1000 and
$1,000 who are rapidly surrounding
the town.
The commanding position of the
federals with trenches and forts pre-
pared for resistance will make 1t inn
possible for the rebels to storm the
place without great loss of life Such
an attack would mean that the rebels
would be constantly exposed to a
heavy fire while climbing the pre-
cipitous approaches. except for the
slight shelter afforded by thick mes
quite bushes. The 1000 federals gar
risoned here, after their retreat from
Chihuahua. have resigned themselves
to the idea of an attack. The rebels.
under General Herrera. have an
nounced their intention OF attacking
from three sides to force the surren-
der or to drive the enemy across the
river into the United States.
Four more troops of cavalry rein
forced the United States border pa
troll at Presidio, Tex, today. The
American military authorities have
notified both sides that no shots must
be fred across the river.
BATTLEsHIP REACHES TAMPICO
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The Amer
lean fleet at Tampico today was aug
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
BLOW MENL0 SAFE; GET $1,000
CALL-POST WILL REPLY
go go 80
TO QUESTIONS
80 go 80
Concerning State Insurance

ID ECAUSE of the great in
ID terest throughout San
Francisco and California in the
new workmen's compensation,
insurance and safety act, COM
monty known as the work
mems compensation act. and
the general desire for enlight-
eminent on various phases of
the law, The Call and Post will
answer questions through its
columns daily on anything re-
lating to the proposition.
Send your written questions TO
The Call and Post. They will
be. answered by Colonel Hnr-
ris Weinstock, VIII j. French
and A.. j. Pillsbury. compos-
ing the stnfe Industrial acci-
dent board. and both en-
plOyer and empIoye will have
an opportunity to obtain
good idea of what the law In.
The act goes into effect Janu-
airy 1, and it's sponsors say 1t
will be one of the greatest
Legislative benefits ever given
to the workingmen and
women of California.
Write your questions plainly
4
Watch the columns of this
paper closely, ms the question
you intended TO ask may be
propounded in the query of
your neighbor.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Presidents S Cold Keeps
Him From Club Feast
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-President
Wilson's cold was much better today. |
and. though the weather was mild
and tempting, DIR. Grayson ordered
him to remain in his room and to
cancel his engagement to attend the
dinner of the Gridiron club tonight.
The president wrote letter OF regret.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
BURIED IN poTrER's FIELD

ROME. Dec. 13-Franklin Simmons,
the famous American sculptor, who
was buried in the potter's field. it was
learned today.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
u. s. WARSHLPS RESCUE 500 AMERICA CANS
Lures Boy Bandits to Police Net

- board phich Of refugees are seeking safety
from the shell rddled topn Rear Admiral Fletcher upper
rghD command Of the american forces By his side
admiral Sir Christopher Crddock, command of the British
fleet.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
2 CONFESS
GRIMES To
BUY GIRL
G|F IS

Held in detinue in Oakland as a
witness against the boy bandits. Ger
trude Crawford, today told of her
love for Eastland Brittonn thus
hove him dearly. 1 am ready to
marry him as soon as they let us go.
"He has done nothing TO make them
keep him. Ny faith In him is un-
shaken.
eve were pIannine our marriage
when EastInnd was arrested.
He gave me n diamond engage
menf ring and a gold Iockef. 1 don't
think they were stoieu.e
~He gave me other things. too,
Trapped in the home of a girl on
whom they had showered stolen gifts.
Eastland Britton. II years old. and
Millard Cooke, IS years old. are held
in the Oakland city prison as bandits
today. To them is laid a wave of
crime They have confessed three
offenses.
The girl, Gertrude Crawford. II
years old and pretty. was secretly
arrested two days ago. The boys
were caught from ambush when they
called to take her out in a stolen
automobile.
Britton is nephew of John A.
Britton, president Of the Pacific Gas
and Electric company.
DESERTED BY FATHER
For a year Miss Crawford's eldest
brother, William, has been the head
of the family since the mother left. a
year ago. after being deserted by the
father.
Fresh clews to the bandits career
were given the police by George
Crawford. a bedridden cripple of five
years. who was left alone all night
on his cot in the attic OF the house,
463 Thirty eight street. Oakland, at
which young Britton and his compan-
ion were caught. The elder brother
left after the arrest. and shortly be-
fore midnight all the furniture was
removed in vans, the sick child being
left unattended.
Miss Crawford, after her secret ar
rest two days ago as witness.
waited. under the direction of the
police. for the boys till they came in
the stolen automobile to take her out
for a ride.
WALK INTO AMBUSH
Britton and Cook were caught as
they were entering the house by De-
teetives Richard McSorley and Thomas
Wood, who waited in ambush.
They took their arrest as a joke.
conttnned On PAGE 2 coInmn
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Continued ON page ?. Column
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

Britton and Cook were caught as
they were entering the house by De-
tectives Richard McSorley and Thomas
Wood, who waited in ambush
They took their arrest as a joke.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
PuiO'S Money Probe.

Congressman A. P. pujo of The
Seventh Louisiana District, chair
man of the House committee on
Banking and Currency, has an
nounced that he will have his re-
port ready about February Of this
year. In this report there will. IL
made plain the operation OF what Is
styled the money trust. When Nor
gan, the millionaire. confronted
Congressman pujo and his commit
tee he was more or less jocular, but
Mr.. Morgan soon realized that II
Congressman Pujo is not million
aire that he is well informed on the
financial affairs of the United States
At the end of this inquiry Mr.. Nor
gan was impressed that it was nc
joke OF an investigation but an
earnest determination al making
clear the various methods of The
money schemers OF New York.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT
Emile Workman Shot and Killed by
His Son James When on Hunt.

The death of Emile Workman,
which resulted from an accident on
New Years day. is shocking to his
son James and his mother and sis
tiers and other relatives. In his
tragic death his friends are regret
ful and sympathize earnestly with
| the bereaved.
The death of Emile WortmanS~as
accidental. He and his son James
aged 3 years, were hunting on The
McVeigh plantation between Cash
Point and Pickett ON the i. :. Il n
! abroad. He was following coVcN
of birds when his gun was accident
ally discharged The load Of shot
| struck his father in the chest. On
being shot Mr.. Workman exclaimed
linn VOC have shot me in the
stomach. and he fell and died III a
| few minutes. A negro farm hand
nearby leiephoned to Leonard Wort
man. brother Of the deceased, VINO
| FASTENED to the scene and returned
| TO the city with the body and his
nephew. whose grief is overwhelm-
| ing and understandable and inexpres-
Sible.
II was sad ending Of happy
New Year day which had been begun
! by the deceased and his family with
great anticipations of JOY and hap
pineSs
The deceased was aged 81 years
He was timer by trade and hac
filled many contracts on building.
in this city He was always active
in his duties as citizen az was
devoted to his family.
The deceased is survived by two
sons, Emile and James; two broth
ers, George Workman of Vicksburg
and Leonard Workman of this city
two daughters, Mrs. Eula Wiley OF
Natchitoches and Mrs. Ben Wise OF
Shreveport and two sisters, MIS-,
Garlic WorLmon of Sanford, Texas
and Mrs. ID. knieppe OF Shreveport
| The Broad Axe Camp Of Wood
men of the World, OF which the de-
ceased was member, and num-
Der of his friends attended the
funeral in the Oakland cemetery al
o'clock today.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
A MlRDEROUS ASSAULT
James McCIurg Waylaid and Robbed
Near Greenwood.

On New Year night when on his
way home near Greenwood, James
McClurg was assaulted ami beaten
almost into insensibility and was
robbed OF about $40. He has has
charge for years as foreman Of the
Fifth Ward road outfit and has
been paid in settlement Of his ac-
count due him by the Police jury
With this amount he intended -
pay his obligations He was on hI>
way home when Havlaid and glNea
no opportunity for resistance or de-
Tense 0
James McClurG l. Il farmer ana
ha1 Il family. He Is a good cltiZ"a
and has been efficient IL the dis
charge OF his duties. The assault
was premedilaied i'll The belief thai
he had money III his pOssesSnH
which he had received from the
Police Jury. 1t would seem that The
assault and robbery was by SOM
one who knew Mr. McClurg we'll and
is familiar With his movements
There is a clue which may be devei-
oped.
Who is safe? Who may be as
saulted and robbed? The law en-
forcemenf is tagging and in effective
There may follow some radisa
measure TO stay the criminals who
so frequently OF hate escape identi-
cation and arrest
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05

Taken up by H. c. Pickens ono
mile east Of LeRosen Station and ss-
trayed before me, the undersigned
authority, one red heifer, 8 months
old, With white spot in face. also =
white spot in each flank; no marx
visible brand. The owner will como
forward, prove property and pay
charges, OF the better will be sold at
the residence s5 H. G. pickens as
cordinS TO law on the 18th Of Janl-
airy t913, as to O'Clock am.
]. b. HENDERSON,
Justice Of the Peace, Seventh Ware
Of Gadd0 Parish, Louisiana.
Caueasian, December Is. 1912
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05

As a citizen, as professor, as the
Governor OF New Jersey, Woodrow
Wilson has been a subject Of legiti-
mate, unfair and ungenerous criti-
cism. A man without critics is OF
little consequence in this world.
There is difference between criti-
cism and unreasonable fault find
ing, and in this sense it is not sur
prising that some OF the politicians,
and some of the seekers of Offices,
are fault finding with President
elect Wilson. Fortunately, Mr.. Viii
sons equipoise is not being dis
turbed by unreasonable critics and
fault finders.
At this time Governor Wilson 10
being criticised by some of the Pro-
gressives, but it is not probable tina
he will lend them an ear to listen tC
their complaints, nor is he going to
surrender any of the principles no
any of the pledges of his party to
mollify the compliments.
On this subject the States in clos
ng an editorial on the criticism OF
some of the Progressives says:
The criticism Of the Progressives
8 not likely to accomplish anything
but good for the Wilso nadminis-
tration, for they will tend, as the
Gazette says, TO put it on its mettle
n the meantime the public Is TAX
ng the gloomy predictions of the
orogressives for what they art
worth, and that is nothing. The
COUNTRY is mindful Of the fact thai
riticism is a good force, but just
low it is untimeIy, because we car
Ill tell better how much of sue
less Or failure Mr.. Wilson will
make only after he has been some
ime in Office"
1t should be sufficient to observe
hat as President of the United
States, Woodrow Wilson will give
his country the very best there is in
| him.
What more could the people ex-
)ect?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
Succession Notice.

No. ie,63O-First District Court Of
Louisiana: Succession of Elisa
NeaSes.
Notice is hereby given that Gee.
l.. Woodward has this day applied
TO be appointed administrator Of
said succession, and unless opposi-
ton be made thereto within ths
time specified by law he will be ap-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. E. W. Sutherllu,
judge Of said court, this goth day Of
November 1912. w. NJ. LEVY,
Caucasian Dee. II. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05

August Heckseher. capitalist and
treasurer Of the Progressive state CON-
mittse Of New York in the recent cam
pakea. Il 4 self disciplinarian, accord
ing to 4 story told by his Long Island
neighbour. In summer months he makes
the daily trip from Huntington to the
city IN bis steam yacht Anahma, which
dis the dag OF the Sea wanhaka CORN
than Yacht club, Of which he il com
m0dsfe.
Taking ones own boat is easy In
comparison with train catehing--alsO
one b. apt to land late at the Office.
Tho skipper. therefore. has strict or
ders to sail at 7:3O, owner aboard or
not. So up comes the anchor at seven
bells. and away she goes. while the
commodore scranbles aboard as best
he may.
Occasionally Inhabitants of Hunting
ton have the pleasure Of seeing the
owner, hat in hand. rush madly down
the landing just as the tender is leav-
ing the pier. stamp angrily and say to
himself words to this effect:
Worse luck! Worse luck! I've miss
ed her again"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
u. &. Y. Reunion May II, % and N.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dee. 3l.-GsD.
Bennett II. Young, commander IN
chief: Adjt. Gen. Mickle, and other
|officers of the United Confederate
Veterans, meeting here today 10
conference with local committees to
arrange general deta and fix dates
for the Confederate Reunion TO BE-
held in Chattanooga in 1913, decided
on May q, q and -.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
Poll Tax Payment.

The payment OF the poll tax for
the year 1912 reached on the last day
OF December 4,6i8. The sheriff $
deputies were kept busy until mid
night when the roll was closed. The
record Of payment is little in sx-
cess Of the year 1914. The citizen
who has not paid his poll tax for
the years 1914 and 1912 will stari
disfranchised.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
SMART FANclES.

Coats and Hats Are Much Trimmed
With, Fur.
Bolero coats of plain velvet In odd
colors are still holding their place in
fashions favor.
A charming model of seal brown vel
vet had trimmings Of old gold plush
and skunk fur.
The ANAL turbans Of white fox are
being worn by many Parisiennes.
These are simply trimmed With sin
gle flower. an ornament Of braid or .
small bunch Of cofOred aigrets.
Children's hats are trimmed with
plated bands Of velvet in several tones
or fantasies Of plumage.
The two piece skirt is still very pOpu-
lar The model shown here is a very
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
Old Home Of hey Is Being DcmoI-
ished.

Washington, Dec 81 Worklnea
Today began The destruction Of the
old home Of Francis Scott Key. au-
thor OF "Phe Star Spangled Ban
ner," where Key lived from 1903 70
1923. The Francis Scott Key Memo
rial Association failed in its efforts
TO raise enough money to preserve
the structure. The building is about
iE5 years old, and stands near the
acqsedncs bridge in Georgetown.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
A Lesson In Finesse.

Senator Cummins. discussing a cam
paign victory. said. with q smile:
1T was won by finesse. The finesse
displayed In it reminds me of Con
cord banquet
Why is it that you fellows are
emitting wine from your banquet this
year? one Concord man asked another.
so as TO make sure of the presence
of the Al after dinner speakers of the
country was the reply We have in
vited them. and they won't dare to stay
away
why not:'
"'For the reason that if they did
people would say 1t was because there
was no wine. you know Washing
ton Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
The Registration of Voters.

According to the record there Is
an excess over the poll tax payment
of persons registered. This excess
may be due to re-reglstration. Ts
register is qualification, but with
out the poll tax for the years 1914
and 1912 the registration will To-
be sufficient TO enable one to vote at
the elections to come.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
Succession Notice

No. 4e,7eS-ID the First District
Goart Of Louisiana. Succession
Of Lewis Jackson.
Notice Is hereby given that Mar
G2ret jackson has this day applied
70 - appointed administrative OF
said succession, and unless opposi-
tien be made thereto within The
time specified by law, she will be
appointed as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T.. +. Bell, Judge
of said court, this 18th day of Dee
smber, 1912. 8. o. WILLIAMS,
Caucasian, t2-29-i2. by. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
FRlLLS AND FURBEL0Ws.

Sleeves Are Sometimes Made Of Con-
trAsting Material.
Sleeves which are Of contrasting
color and material from that used for
the gown are a feature Of the new
modes this winter.
This semiprincess dress. suitable for
misses and small women, makes q very
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-01-05
A Chest of Silver for Governor Hall

On New Years eve Governor L. E.
Hall was presented with a beautiful
chest of silver by his military staff
The presentation at Baton Rouge
was informal. The New Year gift
was sent to the Governor with the
compliments of the season.