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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
MILL VALLEY SAFE
EARLY IN EVENING
Only Unexpected Renewal of
Breeze Will Again Put
Villages in Peril Muir
Woods Scarcely Scathed,
Loss Not Reaching Giant
Redwoods-No Lives Are
Lost, Injuries Not Numer-
ous-Railroad Equipment
Has Not Been Damaged

At 3 o'clock this morning the Mount
Tamalpais fire seemed under control
in every quarter and, save for the un-
expected springing up of high wind.
the battle to save the Marin county
towns was announced as won
In brief the fire situation at 5 o'clock
was this:
The wind that had been tanning the
flames down Baltimore canyon toward
Larkspur had subsidized. Larkspur is
safe, for the time being at least
Mil Valley is out of danger. Hun
dreds of citizens and soldiers who had
been on the fire lines continuously for
two and three days and nights were
asleep. Even Mayor Klyce and Colonel
Bell were tucked under the covers.
Muir Woods is saved. The fire
burned into the underbrush and some
of the small timber on the outskirts of
the park. but did not reach the big
redwoods in the canyon.
Tamalpais tavern, at the summit OF
the mountain, Is charred and smoke
blackened. but otherwise uninjured.
and the buildings at West Point are
untouched.
The fire did not reach the RalstoD
White residence above Mill Valley and
not a single habitation anywhere on
the mountain was burned, except those
above Muir Woods
The Mount Tamalpais railway is
practically undamared having lost no
rolling stock or other equipment ex
cept a few telephone poles.
Not a life was lost during the pro-
gress of the fire. and the serious in
juries were few.
Several small fires are still burning
in various places. but are surrounded
and seem to be under control.
The Mount Tamalpais and Muir
mate their loss, from all sources, in
cluding interrupted resources and ex-
traordinary expenditures at $4,000.
The fire at tho head of Blythdale
canyon was still burning late last
night. 1t was also reported that an
other blaze had started on the west
ern slope of Warmers ridge, half mile
above Lee station. This Is across the
canyon to the northeast from the
abbey and the sanitarium near Sum-
nit avenue on the opposite hill.
In Larkspur an order was issued at
9 o'clock last night by Under Sheriff
Charles Redding to clear out every
available building in Larkspur, SO that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11

clined to make no payment pending the
outcome of negotiations with Colombia
regarding that country's claim for i'm
munity for the separation of Panama.
In the tri-partite treaties negotiated
by Secretary Root for the purpose of
reconciling Colombia for the loss of
Panama, it was proposed to turn over
the canal zone rental to Colombia for
a period.
This convention was signed by the
United States and Panama. but Colon
bia refused to ratify it.
Both Panama Minister Morales and
Colombian Minister Betancourt called
at the state department today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
INVENTOR OF x-RAY TUBE
A MARTYR TO SCIENCE
Exposure to Mysterious Element;
Many Times Operated ON

HARTFORD, Conn, July Burton
z. Baker, inventor of the x-ray tube
and other machines of that type. died
at his home here today, victim of
exposure to x-rays.
Baker was born in New Britain,
Conn, in 1870. He received common
school education and became interested
in science in his early youth. He
never studied in a school OF higher
education, but was consulted by many
surgeons and educators.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
RACER DARES FATE
AND MEETS DEATH
I'll Win or Break My yeck,- Cries
Cyclist; Killed In Sec
ond Accident

MACON, Ca, July 10.-Martin A.
o'Brien, a motorcyclist, was killed in
stantly here today when the machine
he rode in an amateur motorcycle race
skidded from a slippery track and
plunged through a fence into a wall.
His neck was broken and his skull
fractured by the impact.
Several minutes before, at the same
place in the course, he had been thrown
from his motorcycle, but escaped with
minor injuries.
He Immediately demanded another
machine, declaring:
I'll win this race or break my neck
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11

Passenger, Charging Locomotive
Engineer Embraced Her. Asks
$1,000 From Firm

Especial Dispatch to The Call)
SEATTLE, wash, July 1o.-To what
extent a railroad il responsible for the
actions OF it's employees is involved in a
suit filed today in the snohon,ish
county superior court by Mrs Charles
Nelson of Tolt, who asks 1890 dam
ages from the Great Northern for a
kiss imprinted upon her cheek by
George Thorne, locomotive engineer.
Mrs. Nelson charges Thorne seated
himself beside her, put his arm around
her and kissed her. She says she
fought him off and tore her wrap
during the struggle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
GARRISON TO TOUR POSTS

WASHINGTON, July 1o.-Secretary
Garrison will start Wednesday on a
tour OF inspection OF army posts in the
United States. He intends to visit
every garrison, except at coast de-
fenses, to gather information for his
plan to concentrate the army at inn
portant centers. He will be accom-
panied by Major General Wood, chief
Of staff, and Major General AIeshirc.
chief OF the quartermaster corps.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
2 KILLED. 4 HURT IN AUTO

MINEoLA, N. Y. July 1.-Two men
were killed and four injured early to-
day when an automobile was struck by
Long Island railroad train near here.
The big touring car in which the party
comprising seven men, was riding, was
demolished
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
ROOSEVELT ON. JAPANESE
Former President Thinks Public Opin-
ION Averse to Their Naturalization

TOKYO. July 1o-viscount Kentaro
Kaneko has received a letter from
Theodore Roosevelt expressing the
view that American public opinion will
not permit the naturalization of Japa-
nese In the United States. as it would
lead to a similar claim on the part of
the Chinese.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
MOTORISTS IN COLORADO
City Welcomes Automobile Manufac-
turers on Tour to Pacinc

COLORADO SPRINGS, July 1o.-The
pathfinder car of the Indiana Automo-
bile Manufacturers' association. which
lis making tour to the Pacific coast,
reached Colorado Springs at s:15 this
afternoon. 1t was followed 80 minutes
later by the cars OF the main party
escorted by q local reception COM
mittee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
FLAG INsULTERs HUNTED
Bryan Orders Inquiry Into Paragunyan
Incident Here July

WASHINGTON. July 1o-At secre-
tary Bryan's request, Attorney General
Nc Reynolds is seeking to find out
who tore down the Paraguayan flag
from its stan over the Paraguayan
consulate in San Francisco July 4. Min
lister yalasques, to whom the Para
guayan consul reported the outrage,
called 1T the state department today
and Secretary Bryan expressed regret
at the incident.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
RICH WIDOW LOSES GEMS
Mrs. j. #. Martin Of New York Robbed
OF 900 Worth In Paris

PARIS, July 1o.-Mrs. John F. Martin.
wealthy widow of New York, was
robbed last evening of jewe1ry valued
at $4,000 at her hotel in the Place
vendome. The jewels were taken from
her suite while she was dressing for
dinner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
WOMAN BROWNS CHILDREN
Tennessee Woman In Cell Confesses
Murder of Children

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 1o.-Mrs.
James Yates. wife of a farmer who.
with Florence Farris. her Is year old
daughter by former marriage, was
placed in Jail in Union City, today.
charged with murder, has confessed to
drowning her two stepchildren. Lfgon
Yates, IL years old, and Ida May Yates,
10 years old
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
HE|RESS PAYS
100000 TO
LOSE HUSBAND

Daughter of Lucky" Bald
win Is Granted Divorce
From Hull McClaughry by
Alameda County Judge
Her Counsel Admit She
Will Give Spouse Portion
of S10,OOO,OOO Inheritance
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11
Characteristic scenes in The Marin

Characteristic scenes in the Marin
county fire zone. In The upper
group, from left 10 right. are Cap
tain Wcrtenbdker, Lieutenant Cook
and Lieutenant Vaughn. In the
middle picture are Uncle Sans
fighting men desperately resisting the
flames advance. Bclop are SOL
dicrs marching along the railway
tracks to relieve their comrades who
fought all night against the confla-
grafton threatening Mil Valley.
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Money in Bank

The individual deposits in SAB state banks in
California on June so were $50, l,o2l ,604, an
INCREASE OF S3s,o75.71s over same period
last year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-11

: The c1earings Of the San Francisco
banks for the first six months of
1913 were $15, $40, 143 MORE
,.s@filan corresponding period last year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28

the world where illiteracy is 90 rare.
One Of the duties Of every young man
IL to serve certain length Of time
in the priesthood. and in this connec.
ton they are supposed to teach the
children Of the neighborhood. :
English is taught parallel with 81.
amese, due, believe, to their recog.
milton of the universally Of the Eng
lish language. l believe the most
beautiful English l ever heard was
spoken by the Siamese minister Of ag-
riculture. His pronunciation was
beautiful and his dictation was per-
feet.
Every school has director Of Eng
lish, and in teaching the lessons
charts are used on which are similar
sentences in Siamese and In English.
l saw children seven, eight, nine and
ten years old reading English. and |
saw them writing 1t down from die.
tation, and as yet | have not seen
them make one mistake. They are a
very bright people. One little girl
was told to point out on the map the
line of travel would make in return.
ing home. She pointed out the cor
rect way Of going to England. think
ing | was English because | spoke the
English language. told her l was
American, and wished to 60 to Wash.
ington. She Immediately pointed out
the proper way to get there"
Slam Women Being Educated.
Eyes, there is a woman's forward
movement there" said Doctor Gore,
in response to a question. but they
have no suffragettes. Great impetus
has been given to the education Of
girls Of that country by the fact that
the sisters and a cousin Of the king
have gone into the schools as teach
ers. Then. too in all the school
rooms is a kings desk'-a desk do
mated by the king. at which the honor
pupil each month is allowed to sit.
1.-THE Siamese people have a cost of
living problem and servant problem.
too" said Doctor Gore. They told
me the cost of living had increased
about thirty per cent in the last six
or eight years. They have trouble in
securing good, reliable servants also
They are happy. contented PEG
pie, however. There is no social un-
rest in that country. for crops are
ripenening weekly, and they know that
il the crop this week fails that Of next
week will probably turn out we'll The
prodigality of nature and the climatic
conditions make the people less ener.
get:c than in many other countries.
la Siam one sees none of the greed
and grasping that one sees in the
countries with cold seasons.
Although I have known Siam for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
Undertaker's Eeelino

"Pierpont Morgan was good hater,
He could like a man we'll, and he
could hate a man we'll"
The speaker a divine. resumed
with a smile:
II once heard Mr.. Morgan say that
he hated certain flnancier who had
played him false-that he felt toward
him good deal like the undertaken.
AT an evening party" he went on.
"a wit endeavored to be facetious at
an undertaker's expense
"'Yours must be CHASTITY trade
said the wit I suppose you never
look at man without wishing him
dead?'
"'No. said the undertaken calmly.
oh, no. There are quite a number Of
men whom I'd be more than willing
to bury alive"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28

has really been reduced to a
science was an assertion made
by DR.. J. Howard Gore Of
Washington, who recently re-
turned from a trip abroad, during
which he covered $4,000 miles. In
that time Doctor Gore used several
kinds Of conveyances, including rail.
road trains. large steam vessels. steam
launches, automobiles. rickishaws.
camels and ponies.
Every railroad and steamship ticket
used on the trip was In Doctor Cores
possession before he left Washington,
and all other arrangements. including
the securing Of hotel accommodations,
had been made. He had q schedule
which he followed. and so free was
the entire journey from delays that he
returned to Washington within twelve
hours Of the time he had set I'VE
months ago. He attributed this large
~ to = good choice Of seasons. The
wind was with him instead Of against
him, he said.
Doctor Gore spent most Of his time
in Siam. where he was the guest Of
the late king. Maha vajirabudh. The
public school system Of this country,
known SO little as yet to tourists, was
one Of the most interesting features
to Doctor Gore.
Slams Excellent Schools.
ISLAM has an excellent public
school system Doctor Gore said In
describing his trip, "and plans for q
university have just been adopted.
doubt whether there is a country in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
Chinese to Quit Bindinu Feet.

Chinese to Quit Binding Feet.
China is becoming Europeanized.
That signifies that many of its quaint,
antique customs will vanish, to be re.
placed perhaps by some Occidental
vices. But let US hope that nothing
will be imported half so horrifying
and barbaric as the Chinese foot. bind.
ing custom.
]. Mcgowan tells US, in How Eng.
land Saved China" which is an &C.
count of changes brough. about by
European influence during the last fiji.
ty years, that when he reached China
this terrible product Of far-off centu.
ries had struck its roots so deeply in.
to the national life, and was so inter.
woven into its very warp and wool
that to an onlooker 1t seemed that
there was no power that could ever
be brought to bear upon it that could
tear it out Of the heart of the nation.
The women everywhere were under
the grip of this intolerable tyranny.
The two chief exceptions were the
slave.women and the boat-women, but
outside Of these it was to be found
as prevalent in the homes Of the Door.
est as 1t was in those Of the wealthiest
and most aristocratic Of the land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
Eouch Rhynin,

Il want word to rhyme with Me.
hitable" said the amateur poet. What
would you suggest"
His friend wrestled with the prob.
lem for awhile.
Il would suggest that you get an.
other girl" he finally said.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
Not Much difference

10 you act towards your w,,a :.
spa oid before you married herr.
EAaetiy' I remember Just how ,
useo 10 net when I first fell in ,or.
, s,ea n II, ! used to hang over thu
=, Ssu IN mont Of her house and razs
a. a. a, ner : shadow on the curtain. at sa,s
soS 81 IN. n, and act just the same vas
NO" when get home late. ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
"a; !: AL|;:|z'|.":!!1;E|Z|
ABE HAPPY
inS|AM : \

twelve years, theoretically. never
knew it practically before. was i'm
pressed by the thorough trustworthi.
ness of the Siamese, and 1t was the
only place where | saw no itching
palms. Not a native would accept
a tip for any service performed. but
they will soon get over this when
more tourists visit that country.
Motion pictures are plentiful in
Siam. said Doctor Gore, and are one
of the chief amusements Of the PEG.
pie.
Every inducement is offered to
young men to work themselves up
Doctor Gore explained. 1T Is the
most democratic country In the world
in regard to titles. Titles are not
handed down in Siam as they are IN
many other countries, but diminish as
they 60 down. For instance. the son
OF a marquis would be only minis
ter. In q few generations the title
Is lost entirely, unless the young men
have proved their worth" The change
of names with the change Of rank.
which Is . custom peculiar to Siam. 10
very confusing. said Doctor Gore.
Water control In Siam proves diff
dcult problem, according to Doctor
Gore, for. because Of the rainy sea.
son, It is often as necessary to keep
water out AZ It is to keep water In.
They have a system Of irrigation here.
however, he said, which seems to work
very we'll.
Only one American was seen by
Doctor Gore during his stay in Siam,
that being Jens I. Westengard, for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
Shopping IN the Ozark D gu
Financial Secretary.

You keep sportiu' goods yO.
you!" inquired o frazzled
citizen from out on Rumpus hid
dressing the proprietor OF tni
wore store at Polkvij'e. AIS,
heb, that's what / lowed. wen
I was amin to git was q y
jacket for . crazy man."-kans
Star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-28
SlAf1ESE CHILDREN VIEWING PROCESSION

merly OF Harvard university, but now
legal adviser to the Siamese govern.
ment. Every governmental depart.
ment with this exception has an Eu.
ropean adviser, said Doctor Gore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

usual And all because insisted writing to Oggic
Then there was something about the servants. don
know, only things went wrong at breakfast and some
Of them have threatened to leave Who cares? IeSer
day it was about the tennis court. What he did ele
graph to have it laid out? | couldn't play when
found hadn't brought any tennis shoes could |? Be
sides, there's fun playing against Nick he's such
shark. He didn't like it, either because wouldn't use
the baby golf course. But will with you. Come on
al never did much putting, says |.
"Nor l." SAYS she: "but try.
Three or four holes was enough for her. though, and
then she has new idea. you rag don't YOU! says she
"Only a few tango steps says |. My feet stutter.
"Thcn III show YOU how says She. I'VE have some
dandy records and the vcranda's Just right.
SO what does she do but tow me back to the house,
ring up couple Of maids clear away al the rugs and
chairs and push the music machine up to the open WIN
dow.
put on that Too Much Mustard Annette says
she, "and keep it going.
Must have surprised Annette some as hadn't been
accounted for; but little thing like that don't bother
Robbie She gives me the proper grip for the oncstep
which is some close clinch, believe mc!-Cuddles hc
fluffy head down on my nccktic, and of we goes
40 don't try to trot, says She Just balance ana
keen time and swing two three times at the turn
Keep your feet apart YOU know. Now back me.
Swing! There you're getting il. Keep on.
Some spclcr Robbie; and whether or not that was
lust Josh about orchids bein invented for her, there
no doubt but what ragtme was Yes, yes that wnere
she lives. And me? Well can't say hated II. WIN
her coachin me- and that snappy music goin' caugh.
the idea quick enough, and first knew we was worki
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

verandas-iust the spot where you'd think perfectly
Good HONEYMOON might be pulled off.
I'M lust unloadin my bag and the howerbox when
around corner Of the cottage trips ceriSe-tntcd
vision in an all lace dress and butterfly wrap. Course,
~ Robbie She's heard the sound of wheels, and has
come runnin
sOhr- saws she, stoppin sudden and puckerin her
babv mouth into a pout 81 thought someone was
arriving. YOU know Which was a sad jolt to give
IeScuer, wa mt It:
Sorry" saws |: "but I'm all there is
you're the boy from Uncle Roberts office-Torchy,
isn't it?' says She
sIti,' says I. Fired up with flowers and Mr.. Rob
erts compliments
the old DEAR saws She grabbin' the box slppn of
the string and dvin into the tissue paper "OrchidS
tool Oh, goodyl But they don't 60 with my coat.
Pooh! don't need it. anyway With that she sheds
the butterfly arrangement chuckin, it casual on the
steps, and Jams the whole Of that fifty dollars worth
under her sash. There how does that look, Mr..
.Torchy?' says She taln few fancy steps back and
forth.
All right guess says l.
Stupid says She stampin' her double Al pump
peeyh. as that the prcttest you can say it: Come
now-aren't they nice IN me-
Nice don't cover it says |. Il was only wondcrin
whether orchids was invented for YOU youfor orchids
This brings out q trilly little laugh, like jingin
string Of silver bells, and she shows both dmplcs.
That's better, says She. almost as good as some OF
the things Bud Chandler can say. Dear old Bud. lie
such fun
He was the gray-cyed one, want he;" says l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

in new variations that she'd suggest doih '"o ''"
We stunned long enough to have tea and cakes served
ood then Robbie insists on tryin' some new stunts
WEES sdcwisc dip, where you twist your partner
around like you was tryin' to break her back over d
CHAIN and we was right in the midst OF practisin 'a'
when who should show up but the happy
And someway I've seen 'em look more peaSed. ~,
son, that you, old Grumpy: says youls Torrby
f~,,,, Uncle Roberts office, don't your lie came up
Nth r.tb some orchids We're having such rn 'oo
"'s Looks S so,' says Nick. Cant cut in!
ooh, bother!' says Robbie NO. I'm 'ired HOW
ooh aerward perhaps says She Lhei mere WIS yGI
look at those silly orchids! Aren't they bunch
1o abe snakes em out and losses the wilted Du,,n
'ay sis' over the veranda rail- "And now she adds
~ must dress for dinner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

u Why, yes says she "He was dear. So was oggie
Noeomb. wish Nick would ask them both up
En-: says |. "The also rans' Here" -
!. room? says she. ~Why not? It's frghtuiy du,
'' ing all alone But Nick won't DO it, the old pear!
b. which reminds that | ought to be scou'ih lI'
eyes or wrist bruises or finger marks on her neck
V sn Of the kind shows up, though
s, neen kind Of rough about it, has he?' says l.,
ne, mes been perfectly awful says she. ouiElhs
III Uund as though I'd done something terrible! bu'
are your
s||ant," says /. @No train
M, men you must play with me- says she' graDp,n
yard '' ~ VIZ
swpu'' see here says l. folowin her on the Jump
Where's Hubby
ii. on' don't know says she. "Of trampng through
woods with his dog, | suppose. He's sulkng' aS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

"Im supposed TO be here just as special messenger
saws l. but on the level was sent up here TO Sleuth
for brutal acts Uh-huhl That's what the folks at
home think from the letters she's been writin'. Mr.
Robert was dead sure of it. But see now they had
the wrong dope guess I've got the idea What you're
up against is simply a spoiled kid proposition and
YOU don't mind my mixin in I'd like to state what
think I'd do if it me.
"Well, WHAT" says he.
I'D white handle on a good thick single says
|, "and use it,"
He stifens little at that first off, and then looks at
me curious Next he chuckes. "By Jove, though"
says he after awhile.
Yes, we had long talk, chummy and confidential,
and before we turns in Nick has plotted out substi-
for the single program that he promises 10 Try on
first thing next mornn didn't expect to be in on 1t;
bu we happens to be sttin on the veranda waitn for
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