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The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
JohnSon'S Decision to
Run Clears Situation

The political situation is clarified
today through the spreading of the
word, from sources high up, that
Governor Johnson has decided to be
a candidate in the campaign next
fall. What he will run for is still
undecided, and no announcement may
be made for weeks, but he has aban-
doned his inclination to drop out of
the race, according to his close
friends.
The latest figure to attain signifi-
canoe in connection with the 1914
campaign is that of Congressman Jo-
seph r. Knowland of Alameda. who
is ready to run for senator unless
Johnson selects that office for his
own candidacy.
Samuel NJ. Shortridge has already
announced that he will try for the
toga, and Congressman E. A. Hayes
of San Jose hopes for the republican
nomination and some progressive
hacking
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
$40 Donated to Aid
Work of Rain PADRE

SAN JOSE. December 30.-Father
Jerome 8. Ricard, weather scientist of
the Santa Clara university, has re-
ceived donations of $3.50 from the
Knights of Columbus and $40 from
V. S. McClatchy of Sacramento to-
ward a fund Of 5000 to employ Prof
Albert Porta, mathematician. In
working out mathematical proof Of
the influence of the planets on sun
spots and consequently on terrestrial
weather conditions.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Refused to Come
To u. S., Gets Divorce

Because Elsbeth Blumenthal pre-
ferred to stay with her relatives at
Berlin, Germany. Emil Blumenthal,
son. of the late B. Blumenthal, glove
manufactures, obtained an interlocu-
tory decree of divorce today before
Judge Cert Attorney Samuel M.
Samter, for the husband. presented
letters from Mrs. Blumenthal in
which she announced her intention
to remain at the German capital.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
5000 Chickens and
Pets in Big Show

keys. pheasants, pigeons, waterfowl
and rabbits already on hand and
more coming, the first annual show
of the newly reorganized San Fran
cisco Poultry. Pigeon and Pet Stock
association will open tomorrow morn
ing at Dreamland pavilion.
The entries include many noted
prize winners. including Lady Alice,
the $4,000 white Orpington hen owned
by w. III. ingram of Fruitvale.
The show will continue until Janu
ary
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Judge OfficiateS at
Wedding in Vallejo

VALLEJO, Dec 30.-Judge Arthur
I3ndauer off1ciated at the wedding
yesterday afternoon of Michael Sal
emo and Miss Edith Whiteside at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Cook. Fol-
lowing the wedding ceremony the
Young people left for San Francisco.
where they will spend their honey
rn0On.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
winter White House.
Bars All Social Life

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. Dec. 30.-
Gloom has fallen on the winter social
colony of Gulfport and other resorts
along the coast since Mrs. WOODROW
Wilson has taken occasion specifically
and emphatically to announce that all
invitations to receptions and func-
tions would be declined at the win
ter white house."
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
TRACK EXTENSION BID

In accordance with the agreement
between city officials of Oakland and
the San Francisco Oakland Terminal
Railways company. the company bid
$4,000 for the building of the tracks
In the Washington street extension
Bids for the lease of the
tracks for a period of 10 years will
be received January s, when the COM
pany will bid the same amount for
The lease
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Rains Aid CattIemen,,
Will ReStOck Ranges

SAN JOSE, Dec. 30.--As a result of
the copious rains cattlemen through
out this county are preparing to re-
stock their depleted ranges. Super
visor Henry Aver left for Arizona
and New Mexico today to supervise
the shipment of 5000 head, Just pur-
chased, which he Will pasture on his
big ranch at Sargents station.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
DEATH ACCIDENT

Frank McEwan. well known real
estate man of Richmond and San
Francisco, came to his death acct
dentally, according to verdict rem
dered by the coroner's jury yesterday.
McEwan's body was found in the mud
flats at the end of Cutting boulevard
December 4.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30

CHICO. Dec S0.-Jess Shelton, wife
and child were severely injured when
an auto filled with carol singers col
lided with their buggy last night.
LYMAN SENTENCE POSTPONED
Los ANGELES, Dec. 30.-Dr. John
Grant Lyman, convicted promoter.
who was to have been sentenced yes
terday, was given another week In
which to prepare motion for new
trial.
FUGITIVE CAUGHT IN STOCKTON
STOCKTON, Dec 30.-Harry Lutz,
said to be a member of gang of
horse thieves that has been operating
near Chicago. was arrested here yes
terday at the Sperry flour mills,
where he has been working since his
arrival from San Francisco. Chi
cago officer is expected to arrive in
few days and take Lutz back for
trial.
CAFE FOR UNEMPLOYED
STOCKTON. Dec. 30.-Stockton Of
ficials are considering a plan for the
opening of a restaurant for unem-
ployed men and definite action is ex-
pected some time today.
CONVICT AT OLD TRICKS
OMAHA. Dec 30.-Edward ~ Tay-
Tor. paroled from San Quentin, was
arrested here yesterday, charged with
burglary. and has confessed to hav-
ing robbed three houses. He has
seven years of his San Quentin SEN
tence yet to serve.
CONVICT VIOLATES PAROLE
SANTA ROSA, Dec 3o-H. P. Park
err, on parole for issuing fictitious
checks, has been sent to San Quentin
for three and a half years, having re-
peated the offense while at liberty.
Welded SIXTY YEARS
SANTA ROSA, Dec. 30.-Michael
and Mrs. Shirley, who live near Ken
wood, celebrated their sixty sixth
| wedding anniversary yesterday. The
| two have five children, twelve grand
children and one great great grand
child. Shirley is a native of Germany,
| his wife of Indiana.
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED
| SANTA ROSA, Dec. 30.-As the re-
result of his motorcycle skidding
| while rounding a curve, c. Wiliardsen
/ is suffering from a fracture of the
skull.
SMALL BOYS LOOT BREWERY
Il PACIFIC GROVE, Dec. 30.-Ten
small boys were discovered last night
| in the act of footing the New Monte
action by the juvenile court
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Y. M. C. A. OPEN HOUSE
ON NEW YEAR DAY

The Young Mems Christian asso-
citation will keep open house New
Year day. The program includes
participation in the cross town long
distance race in the morning and
special affair in the gymnasium from
1.15 to 2:15 and swimming from 2:30
TO 3:15 o'clock.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
EARTHQUAKE IN PERU

LIMA. Peru. Dec. 30.-Another Sc
rious earthquake has occurred in the
province of Aymareas. department of
Apurimac, In southern Peru, Two
persons have been killed and many
houses destroyed. The railroads have
been so damaged as to make transit
impossible.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
pERATE FOR SALOON MEN

The Oakland city council has de-
cfded to give a rebate to all saloon
keepers who relinquish their licenses
Voluntarily January !. under the new
uouor ordinance, and whose old IL
censes still have time to run.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Lucy Hoke Smith Is
Married to NAVY Man

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.-Lucy Hoke
Smith, daughter of Senator Hoke
Smith of Georgia. and Ensign Aston
r. Simpson of the United States navy
were married here today at Senator
Smiths home.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
MOVE ALAMEDA DOG JAIL

The Alameda city council has Of
ficially designated the corporation
yard at the north end of Grand street
as the location for the dog Jail. The
present location, at Court street and
San Jose avenue, was under guard
some time to protect II from indig-
nant citizens who demanded Its re-
moval.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Unemployed Armies
Continue March South

BY Associated Press.
FRESNO, Dec. 30.-The two hostile
bodies of the unemployed. which
camped near each other at Munson,
Just over the line in Tulare county,
yesterday resumed their march. the
larger band of $50 doing only the Is
miles to Visalia. while the smaller
body of about 35 continued on to Tu-
lare
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Fowler Loses Job as
Power Line Aviator


SACRAMENTO, Dec. 30.-The con-
tract Of Robert Fowler. an aviator. to
patrol the power line of the Great
Western company from Oakland to
Oroville has been Cancelled.
E W. Beardsley, general superin-
tendent of the company, said:
"Fowler's machine was not strong
enough"
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
SMALL CRIME INCREASE

Despite the rapid increase in popu-
1ation in Alameda county in 1913 over
1912. only Al more prisoners were
handled by the county Jail this year
than last. The number this year was
775. as against ISL.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
<. oF c. cELEBRATIoN

San Francisco council No. SIS.
Knights of Columbus, will hold its
annual New Year eve celebration to-
morrow evening at Its home, $50 Gold
en- Gate avenue.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
r-tra Ferry and Electric Train serv-
ice New Years Eve.

Regular 20 minute service viii be
r,ainfained from Ferry station via
Oakland Pier up 70 ana 20 mo lns1u q ~
- FIX a M. Connection with 2:l5
sho farrv boat will not be made at
Sixteenth street station for Four
teenth and Franklin streets e , 4ak,nmad
80 lses F s-eq station via Alameda Pier,
from ~. addition that boat leaving at
%isi m will connect with train for
a-.a ,h and Franklin streets.
r 'ouI erSl'A Southern Pacific.-Adver-
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
SUPREME COURT
TEST FOR AUTO
TAX LAW
District Attorneys Decline to
Prosecute Until Legality
Is Determined

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 30-The
newe motor vehicle law will go
into strict operation January 1,
30 far as the state officials are
concerned. An opinion was re-
ceived today from Attorney Gen.
eraI Webb that NO one had any
authority to suspend the law.
Webb's ruling In as fOll0wss
The legislature has nxed JAM
nary as the date when the mo-
tor vehicle law becomes effective.
No ministerial lOfiicer can suspend
Its operation.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
s11pv1vEs DOSE or POISON

Ella Jones, aged II, was declared
entirely recovered today at ner nome
Se1o Tarkfn street. She drank chloro-
Sorno Eminent, but was saved at the
central emergency hospital.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Hold Saloon Men for
Cigar Stand Gambling

If cigar stand in front Of q saloon
accepts racing bets il will be re-
moved according to new rule of
the police commission. in force today.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Our
Annual
Sale
Starts
January2d

This Sale includes Muslin
q n d wear and Crepe de
Chine Underwear. Our own
manufacture and French hand
made lingerie.
This Sale includes Ladies
Waists in wash fabrics, crepe de
chine and laces.
This Sale includes Children's
Dres ses. Imported and
American.
This Sale will save to you
1878 to so per cent.
I Magnirr g. Co..
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Rain tonight and Wednesday: brisk
to high southeast winds.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
AVIATOR FALLS TO DEATH

JOHANNISTHAL, Germany. Dec. 80.
A young aviator named Remus fell
from his aeroplane last night and
was killed. He was volplaning and
his machine turned over
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Quick Run Over the State

CHICO. Dec. 30.-Jess Shelton, wife
and child were severely injured when
an auto filled with carol singers col
lided with their buggy last night.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
QltYA]0KER, He SAYS,
but MAGISTRATE CALLS
| THIS MARQUIS A THIEF
box Miss Geoge's Gowns,
Worth $500, and Gave
& Them to Another.

VUVotnam Marquis OF No. So west Fifty
- Strest says he's . practical Joker.
- NE 0ehses Of HE ilk. he can't make
SASbo1y bsliSvs Il. In fact. Magistrate
ocPotea IN the West Side Court told him
0Uny to-day that he thought he Wa .
eAsof and held him without hail 10 awsit
~ aetson Of the GRAND Jury. MArQuis
1retestsd that nothing but bio wonder.
N e@s q hunior was At fault
Effective MoGann arrested Marqu4s
o0qs days ago. after Miss Grace George.
No. says she y an actress and lives at
TO. 1zM Broadway. had accused him OF
stealing her gowns. worth 800. and be-
'stouing them on another woman. Miss
sos0rys had taken the gowns to q
cleaner and had received a receipt for
them and ticket by which to identify
hesOelf az the owner of the clothes.
Marquis. she says. took the ticket from
her bureau and. despite her pleas,
wouldn't return either 1t or the clothes
The young man. who affects a for
sim manner and style OF dress. was
ensagingly frank in explaining the sit.
uaStOn anu cNlueHtv ehpeStou 'he si"
Gistrate to laugh heartily with him.
To- be sure he had taken the ticket to
the cleaner and there received the
gowns. and Just as certainly he had
bestowed them on young woman OF
his Acquaintance. but quite as Joke
ana with no intent to defraud Miss
George. In fact, no had sent the
clothes hack last night
Miss George admitted that che had
got her gowns back. but Ms Marquis
had had the use of them since April II
she thought something ought to b
done to him. and she was doubly sure
Of Il when McGann told her that Mar
quis had a prison record. having stolen
$1,000 from Pabst Harlem Casino
where he was cashier. In 1904 and
having served three years for the
theft.
Miss George said she had met Mar
QuiS In London a year ago and had
Nbeen much taken with his foreign man
nsr and ways. She raised her hands
to heaven to attest her thankfulness a
having found him out.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
sAD0C" STREET IS DEAD;
WAS FAv0RITE OF KEENE.
Wen Known Horseman Of the
'Old School, Passes Away
. After Short illness.
tepeciai 10 he EvsninG Woeid.I

. (Npocial 10 The Evening Wosidb
Ak1TTNORE. May D.-"Doc' Street.
knasn throushou. America wherever
tie thoroughbred trod the turf. y dead
nRtSr q short Illness At Kenilworth,
Attle VILLAGE but stones throw re-
moved from tho old Bennings race trsck
n Washington, d. c. Street was ono
Of the unique characters OF tho turf
and a horseman Of the old school. In
hts day he handled some Of the best
horses ever raced in this country. Ac-
cording to some OF the old timers street
trained horses for over thirty years.
Along about 1886 he was racing a
horse named Itaska, on which Snap
per- Garrison won twelve straight
races and on which In lieu OF bsndases
he raced the horse with his ankles
encAsed with plasterpar!r. His great
est bid for fame was In the year 1898
when he brought Gallilee East and,
starting him in the Futurity. came
within an ace OF winning this classic
from the Keene representative Domino
and Dot,bins. which on that occasion
carried the cOlors OF Richard Croker.
In the spring OF 1896 Street got into
serious trouble with stewards of the
st. Asaph track over the running OF
Summertime. 1t being openly charged
1t the time that Jockey Macy. who was
then in. the employ of Mike DAILY. had
pulled the hilN. Little was heard OF
street for number OF years after thi,
episode.
The late James II. Keene always
thought well Of Streets ability and year
after wear provided him with material
for racing purposes
The evening world., 1913-05-13
IN FLIGHT over ALPS
THE ICY WINDS ALMOST
FREEZE AVIATOR B|DER
Two Miles Up He Makes Entire
Trip Over Glaciers and Is
Helpless at End.

BDRNE. May iS.-Oscar Bidsr. q swiss
aviator. In q monoplans few over the
Alps to-day at an altitude Of 1850 feet.
He left Bsrns Ia . high wind. ana In
two hours and nineteen minutes aiighted
At Sion. having covered nifty miles at an
average height Of two muss.
The aviator was almost frossu and
had to b nfted from his maohins. the
whole night having been over glaciers.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
SULzER INVITES BRYAN.
wants His Aid In Passing the PPi-
nary Election NIL.

ALBANY. y. r.. May 1S.-Gov. Saiser
hopes to enlist the services OF Secre.
tary Of State william J. Bryan In his
effort To secure the enactment OF q
state-wId direct primary bill.
The Governor has invited Mr. Bryan
to come into New York state AND
Mr.. Bryan has not yet replied to the
invitation.
The Governor to-day sent a letter tc
Col. Theodore Roosevelt thanking hin
Tor his support In the direct primary
fight.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
psrseA sss.s 4, TIVE Graves.

A double sravs had to be dug In 81.
MaSy's Cemetery. Flushing. to-day to
accommodate the casket containing the
body Of Pasauaie Laurita Of Corona.
He was . feet = inches in height ana
weighed 800 pounds. A cAskst had TO be
made especially. Laurita owned several
fruit stands and was prosperous. He Is
survived by . widow. nine sons and two
daughters.
The evening world., 1913-05-13

from JohannisthaI aerodrome TO hy TO
Amsterdam. They made their nrs, land
ing at Hanover at $40 o'clock. AMI alter
replenishins their tanks started from
that city again at go.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
Maps Get 0rexg's Brother.

CLEVELAND. O.. May 13.-The Cleve-
land. American League Club to-day an.
nounced that It had traded Pitcher Jim
Baskette to the Toledo American Asso-
citation Club for Pitcher Dave Gregg, .
brother Of Vean Gregg, the Cleveland
Hatcher.
The evening world., 1913-05-13
ses,ss - A~sterAa~ fright.

BERLIN. May iA-The Dutch airman
Bernard De WAL accompanied by a
German aviator named kuntner. started
on n monoplane a, 3.3 A. N. to-day
The evening world., 1913-05-13
<G,s. clara nunsiker Again wed..

WARSAW. Russian Poland. May b.
Mrs! Clara Hunsiker, whose maiden
nsm> WAS Clara Jansen. of Cleveland,
O., vas married to Col. Dimitry d'Osno-
Achine In this city last Sunday. Mrs.
Iunsiksr was formerly the wife Of Col.
Willard Hunsiker, President OF the
American Society in London.
The evening world., 1913-05-13

With adjustable hardwood frames,
that open and close smoothly and fit
tightly to the window frame. They
are covered with best black wire cloth.
NOTE--Neasure your windows oAssfhly, -
- 10 moi CREDIT on sxrhanna srrssna
The Washington times., 1913-06-20
Provisions of Currency Bill at a Glance

Federal board composed of appointed
by the President and the Secretary the Treasury Secretary OF
Agriculture Comptroller of the Currencywhich shall create
and Federal banks in different
regions OF he country.
Each banks in its respective district
including national banks which must join regional association
and trust companies which may join.
have capital Of at least 10
which all banks in its district must subscribe.
banks Federal reserve
Treasury secured by gold Of and one
provided the Federal bank and further
paramount lien assets Of the bank
These notes will be redeemabe in gold on demand
the Treasury Department Federal reserve bank
Each bank to be managed by board Of directors three
being bankers by banks in the district three
industrial agricultural inter.
ests and three chosen by the Federal reserve board
Each reoun buy and sell
cures gold bullion foreign con foreign exchange,
bills of given maturity and engage Govern.
fiscal operations under the supervision OF the Federal re-
board.
remain at present. subject to
future Of Congress- Issue Of Federal
Treasury notes not to exceed s500O0oOoo
to effective ninety days after its enactment
The Washington times., 1913-06-20
MRS. JOHN GIBSON
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Woman Succumbs
After a Short IIIness-Was
Mother Of Doctor.

Mrs. John F. Gibson. widow Of the
late John F. Gibson. died today. after
a short illness. at her residence, sH l
street northwest. She was born April lS'
1s45. at Marion. Ohio. and had been a
resident Of the District since 1858.
Mrs. Gibson was well known for her
activity in many lines Of social ana
charitable work here. and was associ-
ated with a number Of Masonic auxili-
aries. She was member Of Esther
Chapter, No. 5. Order Of the Eastern
Star. She was the mother Of DR.. Frank
E. Gibson. and sister Of H. c. Knapp.
of this city.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
vet been completed.
The Washington times., 1913-06-20
Police Search Woods
For Woman's AssaiIant

The police today failed to get any
trace of the young man who early last
evening attacked Mrs. Sophia Christ, of
0l9 Kearney street northwest. in a
lonely patch of woods in Central avenue.
between Seventh street northeast Sand
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. A re-
ward Of s1eo has been offered for infor-
nation leading to his arrest
Mrs. Christ says the young man
jumped out from a clump Of bushes,
seized her, and told her it was useless
to resist Mrs. Christ fought and COM
menced screaming for help. Her as
sailant let go, and ran through the
woods. In the stkruggle Mrs.. Christ s
dress was almost torn off. She was
scratched on the hands and face.
The description which Mrs. Christ
gave of her assailant was as follows:
White, eighteen or nineteen years old.
five feet six or seven inches, medium
build. The youth wore a blue suit and
gray cap. Mrs. Christ says she can
identify him.
The Washington times., 1913-06-20
Man Breaks Tooth
On Mothers" Pie

NEW YORK. June 2o.-Ephraim Ben
jamin. q merchant Of - Walker street,
went into the Capitol Lunch In lower
Broadway not long ago and had cup
OF coffee and sandwich. The Sign
"Mince Pies as Mother Makes Them
attracted his attention and he decided
to try wedge. At the first bite his
teeth struck hard substance and with
tie next bite he broke q tooth.
Benjamin sued the lunch concern for
$500 damages and the case was tried be-
fore Justice Snitlein in the Second dis
trict municipal court. The defense was
that although the restaurant baked the
pie II bought the filing from another
concern and should not be held respon-
sible for what was in it. The court
ruled that the lunch concern was re-
sponsible for whatever was in the pie
and ordered 1t to nay BENJAMIN $3.50.
The Washington times., 1913-06-20
PLAYS SWEET TUNES
ON ADRY GOODS BOX
ingenious Brick HauIer, Too
Poor to Buy Fiddle He Lik-
ed, Makes One to Suit seIf.


John Dudley Fuel, of LIS First street
southwest, colored, who. daytirnes, tools
. smart one-mule-power. dray. Of the
latest brick-bearing tonneau model
about the fashionable building sections
Of the city. has shown a Robinson
Caruso-iike ingenuity in satisfying ma
musical cravings. John dotes on music,
notably the deep. mellow strains of the.
violincello, and when, last winter. he
figured out that at the present rate OF
profit In brick-hauling. It would be
several generations after the milienniun
before he could acquire even q asecosa--
to the matter Of building one himself
Procuring q dry-goods box four by one
and one-half feet. he pared down the sides
to q depth OF three inches. Whitfield
neck from an old table leg, begged an
ond-hand dealer. sIyly cut Off a dftsen.
inch length from his wife's broom
handle. and. resining it up. set him
self down to make soul-satisfying mu-
sic.
led on just the particular harmonic
combination In dry-goods boxes. or
whether through transcendent genius.
the fact remains that out OF these pri-
mitiye means. Fuel evolxes music credit
able to the average cello player OF the
theater orchestra.
With Fuel. II Is now me and Pagan,
nini," for they are the only two who
could ever play tune on one string
His favorite airs are the Evening
Star" from "Tannhauser," and the
"Intermezzo," from "Cavalieria Rus
ticana," melodies which readily lend
themselves to the sliding movement
necessary to produce music from q
single string.
Fuel has become q well-known figure
around the evening resorts Of the city
and now earns money never dreamed q
in his brick-hauling philosophy.