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The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Queen Mother Sophia
OF Sweden Passes Away
BY Associated Press.

STOCKHOLM. Sweden. Dec. 30
Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden died
today in her seventy eighth year She
had suffered acutely for several days
from Inflammation of the lungs. The
late queen mother was a princess of
Nassau and was married at Wies-
baden to the late King Oscar II in
June, 1857. The royal couple cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary in 1907.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
No Chance for Honest Man
Says Wilson Congressman,
Won't Run Again

BY Associated Press
CANTON, O., Dec. 30.-In
~ announcing that he would
not be a candidate for re-
election, Congressman ]. ].
Whitacre of the Eighteenth
Ohio district asserted that mo
man who wants to be intel
lectually honest has any bust
ness in congress"
s.AIi I've done since I've been
In Wsshington." said Mr.. Whit
acre, s.has been to sit around
and try to look wise, and that's
what amy man has to do who
isn't willing to barter his con-
vicffons for political expedi-
ency.
81 can't stand that. i thought
there might he a chance for nm
honest. wfdeawake, frank and
open business man In congress,
but was quickly disfllu-
stoned
Whitacre, a democrat, is
serving his second term. He
was the first Wilson" con-
gresham from Ohio.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Confused, He Is Run
Down by Automobile

John Escavero. marine fireman, was
hit by an automobile hotel bus at
Third and Harrison streets. He was
taken to the harbor emergency hospi-
tai in a critical condition, suffering a
fracture of the skull.
+. J. Davis. chauffeur for the Atlas
hotel was arrested for battery.
According to witnesses. Escavero
became confused in lodging a north
bound car and STEPPED before the auto.
southbCund.
Escavero is a fireman on the Pacific
Mail liner Newport. When in port his
home is lib Silver street
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
RAIN PADRE
FORECASTS.
PROVES Up
Plenty of Moisture Due Next
Month, Says Savant; Ex-
plains System
By FATHER ]. REGARD, S. J.

by FATHER RlCAKD, y. j.
OBSERVATORY. OF UNIVERSITY
OF SANTA CLARA. Dec. sO.-The
dates for storm periods are as fol-
lows:
January rs, e-12. 1919. 1925,
as. February 1. Az.
The intermediate dates for new
storms are January 4, 10, IL,
20, 80.
The first figures of stormy periods
indicate approximately dates of en-
trance of new disturbances and the
second figures entrance of the cool
wave
Attention is called to the following
facts.
THE storms of the Pacific coast
come to US from the ocean and.
broadly speaking, land over the
northwest, or centrally, or over the
valley of the Colorado.
storms drift from the Pacific to
the Atlantic, the chief routes being
somewhat like the Canadian aPacific,
the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific to New Orleans, or the Santa
Fe.
STORMS going by the first and
second routes affect US little.
OBLIQUE STORMS BENEFICIAL
4-Storms cutting obliquely or fol-
lowing the transversal across the
main lines are the beneficial ones.
5-FollQwing any storm is a cold
wave demanding serious attention in
the fruit districts.
6-The storm track is the hardest
thing to foretell, either at a long or
short range.
The "nouvelle methode" for short
range Is highly recommended by
weather men high or low. For long
range. sunspots in the northern hemi-
sphere affect storms by the valley OF
the Colorado: conversely, southern
spots, storms entering via the north
west
Caution-By no means expect rain
from any and every storm. We cover
the whole Pacific coast from Alaska
to northern Mexico.
It is believed that the January sup
ply of rain and snow will satisfy
every one. Special attention is called
TO the last decade of the month:
HOW HE HIT 1T IN DECEMBER
We append a birdseye view OF the
December weather:
December IA storm is central in
the south between Flagstaff and Du-
range, having entered by the valley
of the Colorado.
December A vicious storm is
central in the same place, barometer
29.0S. having likewise entered by the
valley of the Colorado. For several
DAYS it kept widening and lowering,
leaving a trail of woe along its path
until IL plunged into the Atlantic via
the st. Lawrence valley. ANNOUNCED
as very severe 80 days before)
December GA new storm forms in
the northwest.
December 1O-A new storm, same
place
December IA new storm in the
south via the Colorado.
December IA new storm de-
xcending from the north.
December 20-New storm enters al
most centrally, i. E., broadly, between
the northwest and the valley of the
Colorado.
december 2s-New storm in the
northwest.
december 27-New storm, same po-
sition.
Now the officer in charge asks:
How do your sunspot dates agree
with the official weather map of the
United States2"
Here is the answer in parallel col
umns;
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
SILK DRESSES TAKEN BY
SHERIFF ON EXECUTION

ST. LOUIS. Dec s0.--One of Sheriff
Dickmann's deputies invaded the rooms
of Mrs. Roda Allen. in the Hotel JEFF
ferson armed with an execution Fri
day and took possession of three silk
dresses. two hats. two pairs of shoes.
one kimono and several other articles
of feminine wearing apparel, which
he carried back to the sherir's Office
in the courthouse.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
$50 Working Girls Are
Treated to Big Dinner

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30.-Loom.
counter and tired backs. and aching
feet that go with them. were all for
gotten by 55c i asnbers of the Work
when they sat down last night to a
sumptuous Christmas holiday dinner
as guests OF Mrs. E. It. Stotesbury in
the parish house OF st. Francis Xavier
church.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
CHANCE TO BE ADMIRALS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Twenty-
three out of 40 enlisted men in the
navy have successfully passed the ex-
animation for machinists. which places
them in line of promotion after six
years service in rank of chief ma
chinist. which gives them commits
sions as ensigns and puts them in
line for promotion through all the
naval grades to rear admiral.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Accused Dynamiter
Chosen Union Head
gv Associated Press.

BOSTON. Dec. 30.--Frank ]. Hig-
gins. who relinquished the presi-
dency of the Boston United House
smiths and Bridgemen's union to
stand trial at Indianapolis In connec-
ton with the Mcnamara dynamiting
conspiracy. was reelected to that
office last night. Higgins was found
guilty of conspiracy and is out on
bail pending appeal.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
All England Shivers
In Grip of Blizzard

LONDON, Dec. so.-Ali England is
shivering. Freezing temperature.
with ice. sleet and snowstorms, are
accompanied in some cases by vivid
lightning. Several deaths from ex-
posture already are reported A se-
we're gale at Ilfracombe unroofed
houses and unrooted scores of trees.
Snow is piled FIVE feet high.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
San FranciScanS Give
$1,000 Dance in Macon

MACON, Ga, Dec. 30.-The most
lavish affair in Macon's social history
was the reception and ball given last
night at the Dempsey hotel by Mr..
and Mrs. Emory Winship of San Fran
cisco. The affair cost $4,000. Two
entire floors were rented for the use
of the guests. who numbered 400.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Want to Buy Riddles?
Here Are Two for Sale

ST. LOUIS, Dec. so.-stephen Godo.
unable to support his children. Mar
garet, 8. and Stephen. s, has adver-
tised them for sale. He wants $1,000
for the girl and $1,000 for the boy. "A
girl is worth more than boy, said
he Godo got the idea from a moving
picture show. He wants rich family
to buy the children.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Wilson Is Early Bird,
PLAYS 18 Holes of Golf

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, Dec. 30
President Wilson. acting on the adj
vice of DIR. Cary T. Grayson. devoted
the entire day to recreation. The
president rose early and went to the
Mississippi Country club to play Is
holes of golf. A walk after luncheon
and motor car ride with his family
completed the presidents program.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Mystic Shriners on
$4,000 Mile Pilgrimage
a. Associated Press.

BY Associated FTess.
SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. so.--On a pill
grimage of $4,000 miles, the greatest
in the history of Shrinedom. 100
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine sailed on
the steamship Minnesota today for
Manila, where the degree OF Mobiles
will be conferred upon 200 waiting
candidates under special dispensation
granted TO Nile temple of Seattle.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
EXPERT DIES

PATERSON, n. j., Dec 80. John
Phin. one of the recognized authori-
ties on agriculture in the United
States and voluminous writer on
scientific subjects. died last night of
pneumonia. after a few days illness
lie was SIS years dig
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Greatest Destroyer
Accepted by u. S.
BY Associated Press.

BY Ass0ciated PTesss
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. so.-The new
twin screw torpedo boat destroyer
Parker. the largest of its class and
called the destroyer of destroyers,"
has been turned over to the govern
ment by the builders.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Taggar Wins Victory;
Rules Indiana BourbonS
BY Associated Press.

BY As8ocfated ProSs.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 30
Thomas Taggart. democratic national
committeeman from Indiana. and his
supporters won a sweeping victory
in the district conventions through
out the state yesterday when every
man elected to q chairmanship was a
Taggart sympathfzer.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
ISthmian Commission
Wants Foundryman

MARE ISLAND. Dec. 30.-Navv
yard officers have been advised that
the isthmian commission is anxious
to get a first class man to take
charge of the pattern shop and foun
dry at Panama. The position pays
1925 a month
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Sarah Bernhardt Again
Honor Legion Nominee
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. so.-Dispatches
from Paris announce that the name of
Sarah Bernhard has again been sub
mitted in the New Year list of per-
sons nominated for membership to the
legion of honor. As President Poin-
care is exerting his influence in her
behalf. the friends of Nine. Bernhardt
are hopeful.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
Mitchell Decides on
List of Appointees
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Dec s0.--Mayor elect
John P. Mitchell. who will assume Of
flee Thursday. has practically decided
on his list of appointments to impor-
tant city Offices with the exception of
police commissioner. The place has
been offered to w. Cameron Forbes of
Massachusetts,. former governor gen.
eral of the Philippines. but Forbes is
not likely to accept.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
TOO Much Wampum;,'
Can't Convert indians
gy Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. sO-The
wealth of the Indians of Oklahoma
makes it difficult for missionaries TO
direct them In the ways they should
go, Mrs John Markee told the mem
bers of the Indians Hope association
at the Protestant Episcopal church
house
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
SOUTH DAKOTA IN RESERVE

SEATTLE, Dec. 30-The armored
cruiser South Dakota arrived at the
Puget sound navy yard today from
California and will be added to the
Pacific reserve fleet stationed at this
yard
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
MAN BEATEN AND ROBBED

Peter Kempa of sos Montgomery
street, was beaten and robbed OF
$3.50 early today in Bartlett alley.
Two men pulled him into doorway
20 attack fs@
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-30
EAL0US,SHE
WROTE FOR
REVENGE
Oakland Woman Accuses So
cial Leader of Trying to
Steal Husband

Jealousy was the cause of the five
year campaign of anonymous, sour
rilous letters against Mrs. Arthur P
Holland, according to a confession,
announced by the Oakland police,
made today by Mrs. NJ. L. Christman,
under arrest.
Mrs. Christman talked of an initial
handkerchief found in her husband
pocket. Her hatred for Mrs. Hol-
land, who is prominent in society. is
obsession.
Il wrote those letters for revenge"
Mrs. Christman told the police. She
was stealing my husbands love. She
has brought to ruin my home and /
planned to disgrace her."
U. s. WILL PROSECUTE CASE
While this statement was being
made and the police were preparing to
give the husband the third degree.
the federal grand jury took hand in
the case, notified Chief of Police Pet
ersen and Inspector st. Clair Hodg-
kins of Oakland they must appear be-
fore the jury in San Francisco. with
all their evidence.
Mrs. Christman appeared today be-
fore Police Judge Smith and tomof-
row was set for the formal fling of a
complaint
EXPERT GIVES OPINION
Carl Eisenschimel handwriting ex-
nert aud sneciaI of47carH .ttacbed m
the bureau of criminal research of
,ba oatIara nol;oaa anartmant +odav
told how the penmanship of the let
Cbristman
Summin, nm This and other siu,i,ar
cases H. sa;d.
..rn. .xr,4 j. -s. 80
women nave more commence
than men In their ability 10 dis
ruf.r their handwriting. but are
less adept.
The greater the effort to dis
stimulate the hand. mr. simulate
u INC e"
for the expert to detect the fraud.
sThe ideal letters formed In
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
Alumni Will Honor
Memory Of Officials

Tribute to the memory of Gen. George
Washington Gusts Lee. late president
emeritus, and John Lyle Campbell. late
registrar and treasurer of Washington
and Lee University, will be paid by
Senator George z. Chamberlain of Ore
gon and other members Of the Wash
ington and Lee University Alumni As
sociation tomorrow afternoon at the
University Club.
Members of the association will gather
out Of respect to the memory of the
former university officers in the alumni
room of the club AT 4:30 O'Clock. Others
who will make addresses are Chief
Justice Shepard. of the District Court
OF Appeals: Congressman John W.
Davis OF West Virginia, the Rev. F. ].
Prettyman. chaplain OF the United
States Senate. and DR.. Henry Louis
Smith, president of the university.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
ARCHITECT BEGINS
II, HOSPITAL PLANS
Committee Hopes to Get $780,
600 Fund Before Working
Drafts Are Completed.

Architect Nathan c. wyeth today be-
gan the preparation of working plans
for the new Emergency Hospital, and
the committee in charge of raising
$500. 900 for the new building believes
that by the time these plans are COM
pleted, that amount will have been sub
scribed.
Every effort will be directed toward
procuring the remainder of the $500, 900
within the next few months, SO that
contract for the new building can be let
Immediately.
Mr.. wyeth submitted preliminary
sketches of the proposed structure to the
directors of the hospital yesterday.
These sketches had already been ap-
posed of Dr. William p. Carr, chair
man: Hennen Jennings. w. B. Turpin
Surgeon General Stokes. U. S. A; DR..
A r Stands and Woodbury. Blair.
campaign fund. reported that approxi-
mately s127.5o0 has been raised, of
which more than $4,000 is in cash.
The campaign committee will be in
creased, but the announcement CT the
new names has not been made Mean
while, the committee which had super
vision of the campaign that raised the
$127,50o will be continued.
This committee is composed of Wood
bury Blair, chairman; W. B. Turpin,
vice chairman: DR.. A. r. Stands. Sec
retary; William Corcoran Eustis. DIR.
James w. Morgan. DR.. w. p. Carr,
and Arthur T. Brice.
George w. White will have general
charge Of the headquarters IN room .i5
Corcoran building, where a clerical
force will be maintained. II Is expect
ed that the campaign committee will
be called together within the next few
days. and an aggressive campaign
again set on foot.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24

The Kalem Company. which is per-
|haps the biggest p:olucing company
among the moving petHe concerns, some
time ago sent their players to PaI's.in
and made pictorial presen'a ion tie
Iii e o: Christ in the original historic se:-
|tings. -.
They spent something more than 100000 in the
enterprise, and secured very remarkable set Of films
At the same time they made separate photo
graphs of the most significant and striking
scenes. The rights to the newspaper publication
of these photographs in Washington has been
bought by The Times. -....
II is the most wonderful thing ever done in photo
graphic reproduction of Biblical scenes.
(See the religious page on Saturdays.)
This photo play has been acquired by the Cosmos
Theatre Company for this city and will be exhibited at the
CASINO and 9TH Streets, beginning JUNE ,, for one
week. No other attractions will be offered while this
photo play produced except such vocal and orchestral
music as will add to the soemnity of the OCCASION
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
H|KADO REPORTED
AS OUT OF DANGER
Court Physicians Believe Ruler
Of Japan Has Passed Be.
yond Danger of Death.

TOKYO. May A.-Emperor Yoshihito
was believed to be out Of all danger to-
day. He passed a favorable night.
sleeping well His temperature on
awakening was es.2. pulse IS. respira-
ton normal.
A ministerial order was issued, OPEN
ing the theaters and amusement places,
which were closed when news came two
days ago that the Mikado's condition
was serious.
The eight court physicians still are in
attendance and their vigilance is in no
wise relaxed. but the atmosphere around
Ayoama palace is more hopeful.
Nation Prays For Ruler.
Throughout the night roops were sta
toned about the palace and hundreds OF
loyal Japanese knelt in the streets in
prayer for the recovery of the Emperor.
whose condition today, though far more
satisfactory than yesteday. by no means
indicated that danger of death was
passed. Though they have issued bulle-
tins expressive OF hope over the out
come, the court physicians are taking
every precaution to prevent a relapse.
of which they are noticeably apprehen-
sive.
Empress Sadaki spent several hours
at the bedside of her imperial husband
today. and insists upon ministering 10
him. She was greatly rejoiced by the
assurances Of the Emperors physicians
that he had better chance to survive
today than he id yesterday.
Shows Unusual Vitality.
Emperor Yoshihito is showing unex-
pected vitality in. combating pneumonia
His was never considered a robust con-
stitution, and he was repeatedly warned
by the imperial doctors to take every
safeguard, for IL was feared that the
first severe illness would carry him of.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
IMPRESSIVE PICTURE
PRESENTATION

An extraordinary scene was enacted
the other day in Il picture theater at
Pontefract. a village In Yorkshire.
The attraction was the Kalem picture.
From the Manger to the Cross" and
practically every inhabitant Of the
little township saw IT. On the last
night. just before the picture was
about to be projected. the vicar of the
parish. the Rev. W. Cell. left his seat
In the stalls and mounted the eieva-
ton in front of the screen. He ask
ed for silence, which was most rev.
erently accorded by the crowded
house. and then conducted 4 shoP1
prayer service. The effect on the au.
dience was most profound. for after
the exhibition the audience sang most
impressively the well-known hymn.
sun of My Soul"
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
OIdfeId Slated
For Patents Board

Insisting upon a reform in the patent
laws. Congressman Oldtield of Arkansas,
is scheduled to remain at the head OF
the House Patents Committee ana the
committee when organized VIII begin
immediate consider ration of the Oldheld
patent bill The bill will provide COM
plete revision of the existing laws re-
iatfng to patents and will seek to pre-
vent the monopolistic, control OF inven-
tions.
One OF the objects Of the measure Will
be TO circumvent the recent supreme
Court decision in the Dick mimeograph
case. which gives the patentee OF any
article control over its use and selling
price.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
WHAT WILL THE
CAMERA DO NEXT

By means OF a mechanical contriv.
snce a camera is taking every Ave
minutes a picture Of the construction
of the Palace Of Machinery. the erca,
structure of the San Francisco 1915
Exposition. This means ninety-six
each day or six feet OF film. The
camera is amply protected from sun
and rain. The resulting picture ough,
to be wcrth seeing.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
DIR. CHARLES H. PARKHURsr.

II feel that I am rendering a serv-
ice to a good cause in expressing the
pleasure and satisfaction afforded me
in witnessing the drama, entitled
From the Manser to the Cross
Il yielded myself unreservedly to
the Influence Of the occasion and
came away from the representation
with the feeling that the transactions
in our Lords life had peen brought
nearer to me rather than pushed
farther away. 80
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN.

From the Manger to the Cross is
. wonderful hlm Of moving pictures.
1t IL probably the most expensive
and carefully planned film In the
world:
1T seems more like a solemn church
service than moving picture. The au-
dience sat in absolute silence
THE pictures are wonderfully good,
depicts the customs and scenes Of the
Holy Land, and visualize many things
that had seemed unreal"
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
Washingtonians Take
Part in Production

Miss Miriam Crosby. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. o. T. Crosby. and F. A. Pezet,
Of the Peruvian legation. are taking
leading parts today In Shaw's How He
Lied to Her Husband" given at War
renton. Va, for the benefit OF District
Washington society has manifested
keen interest In the production.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
IN HIGHEST PLACES

Secretary Redheld is proving the
progressive nature Of the new Ad-
ministration at Washington by an
unlimited and unrestricted use OF the
moving picture in the Departments
Of Commerce and Labor.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
On. J. X. DIXON.

The pictures are marvsls Of photo
graphic art. They are q wonderful
deliniation Of the New Testament
story Of the Man of Galilee. They
are splendid examples Of historic
reality. The settings are dignihed.
the action graceful. The devotion.
beth to the letter and the spirit of
the one supreme life lived on this
earth passes before you without
suggestion Of the outside world. - ."
The Washington times., 1913-05-24

BY REV. DR.. JOHN II. BATTERSBY.
attended q presentation Of From
the Manger to the Cross" and was
surprised at the degree Of excellence
attained by the art shown in these
moving pictures. which made a deep
impression on both mind and heart.
The scenes were well chosen. and
the character sketches, especially OF
the Pharisees. were admirable. The
representatives of the form and
movements of the Christ impressed
me most reverently.
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.

"A living tableau drama entitled
From the Manger to the Cross: A
Human History of Jesus of Nazareth
was presented to a representative au-
dience. The subject Is one that re-
qIires careful handling and those
praise of the dignity with which they
arc surrounded
The Washington times., 1913-05-24
BY RABBI CLIFTON HARDY LEVY.

fremont Temple (Jewish).
The moving pictures Of "The Life OF
Jesus should be received very CRATE
fully, because they arc an attempt
to reconstruct His life in the light
of modern research. AS one of the
greatest influences that the world
has known. His life ought to be un-
derstood. and nothing helps to this
understanding like good pictures of
this kind. Only the theologian with
special reasons for doctrinal objec-
tions can raise any question as to
their historical value. / have seen
them, and thew are convincing and
realistic, and from the historical point
of view, admirable.